A side angle view of a potato warehouse.

Potato Warehouse

A side angle view of a potato warehouse.

A fungal disease that affects potato plants. It causes small lesions on the plant, eventually killing them.

Early Blight of Potatoes

A fungal disease that affects potato plants. It causes small lesions on the plant, eventually killing…

A perennial thistle with arching green leaves and edible flowers.

Artichoke

A perennial thistle with arching green leaves and edible flowers.

A species of sunflower cultivated for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable.

Jerusalem Artichoke

A species of sunflower cultivated for its tuber, which is used as a root vegetable.

A spring vegetable native to most of Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.

Bunch of Asparagus

A spring vegetable native to most of Europe, northern Africa, and western Asia.

A species of beet.

Crosby's Improved Egyptian

A species of beet.

A species of beet, with a deep blood-red flesh and smooth skin.

Arlington Favorite

A species of beet, with a deep blood-red flesh and smooth skin.

A leafy vegetable grown primarily for its edible roots.

Swiss Chard

A leafy vegetable grown primarily for its edible roots.

A vegetable similar to collards.

Dwarf Siberian Kale

A vegetable similar to collards.

"The Dwarf Purple, of Brown Kale, which is represented in the cut here inserted, is a beautiful curled variety, with redish-tinted leaves."—Rawson, 1892

Dwarf Purple Kale

"The Dwarf Purple, of Brown Kale, which is represented in the cut here inserted, is a beautiful curled…

A vegetable resembling a miniature cabbage.

Brussels Sprouts

A vegetable resembling a miniature cabbage.

"Rawson's Volunteer is the newest variety offered and is the earliest. In a test made on our trial grounds at Arlington, it was ready for marketing fully eight or ten days in advance of any other. It bears a striking resemblance to the French variety known as the Etampes, also an extremely early sort; the heads are firm and solid, and the leaves grow in very compact form, so that they may be planted very close."—Rawson, 1892

Rawson's Volunteer

"Rawson's Volunteer is the newest variety offered and is the earliest. In a test made on our trial grounds…

"Rawson's Early Summer excels both in size and earliness, and ranks as the best of the early Drumhead sorts. It is a trifle larger than the Wakefield, and consequently the setting should be a little farther apart."—Rawson, 1892

Rawson's Early Summer

"Rawson's Early Summer excels both in size and earliness, and ranks as the best of the early Drumhead…

"Drumhead Savoy, which is a cross of the popular Curled Savoy and Drumhead, is a large-headed Savoy cabbage, tender and fine-flavored, a good winter variety."—Rawson, 1892

Short-Stem Drumhead

"Drumhead Savoy, which is a cross of the popular Curled Savoy and Drumhead, is a large-headed Savoy…

"The Savoy cabbages have wrinkled leaves and have a peculiar flavor that is much liked by most people. They are improved in quality by a slight touch of frost."—Rawson, 1892

Globe Curled Savoy

"The Savoy cabbages have wrinkled leaves and have a peculiar flavor that is much liked by most people.…

An heirloom variety that does not taper at the tip.

Early Horn Carrot

An heirloom variety that does not taper at the tip.

"The Early French Forcing is the leading variety for hot-bed culture. The plants have but a very small top, run very even in size, and are of good appearance."—Rawson, 1892

French Early Forcing

"The Early French Forcing is the leading variety for hot-bed culture. The plants have but a very small…

A variety of carrot.

Early Scarlet Horn

A variety of carrot.

"The Danvers Half Long Orange is the standard main crop variety."—Rawson, 1892

Danvers Half Long

"The Danvers Half Long Orange is the standard main crop variety."—Rawson, 1892

"The Improved Long Orange is the standard stock carrot. The roots are large and long, and are of good quality for feeding."—Rawson, 1892

Improved Long Orange Carrot

"The Improved Long Orange is the standard stock carrot. The roots are large and long, and are of good…

A kind of celery grown for its large and bulbous hypocotyl.

Celeriac

A kind of celery grown for its large and bulbous hypocotyl.

"Ruby, a new medium early variety, is likely to become a very decided favorite. The stalk, and also the husk, are of a ruby red color; the kernel is very white, of good size, and excellent flavor."—Rawson, 1892

Ruby Sweet Corn

"Ruby, a new medium early variety, is likely to become a very decided favorite. The stalk, and also…

"Among varieties the White Spine is the leading table sort grown for this market, both outdoors and under glass."—Rawson, 1892

Rawson's White Spine Cucumber

"Among varieties the White Spine is the leading table sort grown for this market, both outdoors and…

A perennial plant used as a condiment.

Horseradish

A perennial plant used as a condiment.

"A hardy biennial plant, producing an oblong bulb, or stalk, which has the flavor of an onion, and is used principally for flavoring soups and stews."—Rawson, 1892

London Flag Leek

"A hardy biennial plant, producing an oblong bulb, or stalk, which has the flavor of an onion, and is…

An 18th century English variety of Romaine lettuce.

Bath Cos Lettuce

An 18th century English variety of Romaine lettuce.

A bed of mushrooms.

Mushroom Beds

A bed of mushrooms.

A plant used both as a salad and for manufacturing into table mustard.

Black Seeded Mustard

A plant used both as a salad and for manufacturing into table mustard.

A flowering plant with edible green seed pods.

Okra

A flowering plant with edible green seed pods.

A dry onion that has a pure white skin and a sweet, mild white flesh.

White Onion

A dry onion that has a pure white skin and a sweet, mild white flesh.

A traditional yellow onion.

Danvers Thick Yellow

A traditional yellow onion.

A plant cultivated as a herb, spice, and a vegetable.

Fine Curled Parsley

A plant cultivated as a herb, spice, and a vegetable.

A species of peas that profusely covered with pods. The pods have one of the sweetest flavors of the varieties.

Rawson's Clipper

A species of peas that profusely covered with pods. The pods have one of the sweetest flavors of the…

A variety of pepper with a mild fruit and pleasant taste.

Ruby King Pepper

A variety of pepper with a mild fruit and pleasant taste.

A variety of pepper.

Cardinal Pepper

A variety of pepper.

A variety of radish with a red skin and white splash at the root end. It is typically slightly milder than other summer varieties, but is among the quickest to turn pithy.

French Breakfast

A variety of radish with a red skin and white splash at the root end. It is typically slightly milder…

A variety of radish.

Scarlet Turnip Radish

A variety of radish.

A species of radish.

Long Scarlet Radish

A species of radish.

A variety of radish, with a round shape.

Scarlet Globe Radish

A variety of radish, with a round shape.

A herbaceous plant with large leaves and edible petioles.

Rhubarb

A herbaceous plant with large leaves and edible petioles.

"This vegetable produces blanched shoots which are cooked and eaten in the same manner as asparagus."—Rawson, 1892

Sea Kale

"This vegetable produces blanched shoots which are cooked and eaten in the same manner as asparagus."—Rawson,…

A variety of spinach.

Arlington Pointed Leaf

A variety of spinach.

A small summer squash notable for its resemblance to a small toy top.

Pattypan Squash

A small summer squash notable for its resemblance to a small toy top.

A summer squash with a fast maturation rate.

Early Summer Crookneck

A summer squash with a fast maturation rate.

A squash with a hard shell and better quality than other species of squash.

Essex Hybrid

A squash with a hard shell and better quality than other species of squash.

A variety of tomato.

Lorillard Tomato

A variety of tomato.

A vine of tomatoes grown using a hoop training method.

Hoop Trained Tomato

A vine of tomatoes grown using a hoop training method.

"Rawson's Puritan has been grown by us for several years as a leading early variety, and has proved not only to be one of the earliest but one of the most profitable in culture as a market variety."—Rawson, 1892

Rawson's Puritan Tomato

"Rawson's Puritan has been grown by us for several years as a leading early variety, and has proved…

This tool allowed for easy cutting of fruits and vegetables. When the lid closes onto the base of the device the object becomes encased between thin cutting blades that slice through the item.

Cutter, Vegetable

This tool allowed for easy cutting of fruits and vegetables. When the lid closes onto the base of the…

The globe artichoke is grown to use the immature flower-heads. There are both green and purple varieties.

Globe Artichoke

The globe artichoke is grown to use the immature flower-heads. There are both green and purple varieties.

The tuber shaped roots of the jerusalem artichoke are used as a vegetable during the winter. The jerusalem artichoke is native to Brazil.

Jerusalem Artichoke

The tuber shaped roots of the jerusalem artichoke are used as a vegetable during the winter. The jerusalem…

There are several varieties of asparagus. The most popular varieties are Connover's Colossal and Giant. Asparagus season is in the spring.

Asparagus Crown for Lifting

There are several varieties of asparagus. The most popular varieties are Connover's Colossal and Giant.…

The edible part of asparagus plumosus nanus grows at the tips of the branchlets. The plumosus nanus is a dwarf variety of plumosus.

Asparagus Plumosus Nanus

The edible part of asparagus plumosus nanus grows at the tips of the branchlets. The plumosus nanus…

Aubergine is commonly known as eggplant. While eggplant is usually used for culinary purposes the aubergine plant can be used for ornamental purposes as well.

Fruiting Branch of Round Aubergine

Aubergine is commonly known as eggplant. While eggplant is usually used for culinary purposes the aubergine…

Aubergine, also known as eggplant, has a blackish-purple skin. The inside of the vegetable is a whitish color. The leaves are blackish violet colored.

Fruiting Branch of Long Aubergine

Aubergine, also known as eggplant, has a blackish-purple skin. The inside of the vegetable is a whitish…

The common name of batatas edulis is the sweet potato. The tubers of the plant are edible.

Batatas Edulis

The common name of batatas edulis is the sweet potato. The tubers of the plant are edible.

The broad bean is also known as the fava bean. The pod is green and has a leathery texture.

Pods of Broad Bean

The broad bean is also known as the fava bean. The pod is green and has a leathery texture.

Broad bean, or fava bean, seeds are a round or oval shape. There are three to eight seeds per pod. The seed is edible and is frequently used in cooking.

Broad Bean Seed

Broad bean, or fava bean, seeds are a round or oval shape. There are three to eight seeds per pod. The…

The scientific name of french or dwarf beans is phaseolus vulgaris. These beans are also known as green beans or string beans.

Fruiting Plant of Dwarf or French Bean

The scientific name of french or dwarf beans is phaseolus vulgaris. These beans are also known as green…

The common name of phaseolous multiflorus is runner beans or kidney beans. This plant grows tall and can be planted to cover arches or fences.

Runner or Climbing Kidney Bean

The common name of phaseolous multiflorus is runner beans or kidney beans. This plant grows tall and…