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R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



Farquhar's Earliest Dwarf Erfurt Cauliflower. 



CAULIFLOWER. 



CoUfxiT, (Sp.) 



Cauliflower succeeds well in any soil where Cabbages will grow. 

 It delights in a rich soil and abundance of water. By somng the early 

 varieties in a hot-bed in Februarj' or March, fine heads can be ob- 

 tained in Hay or June. For a later supply sow seeds in a prepared 

 bed in !May, choosing a cool, mobt place. When large enough, trans- 

 plant, making the rows about 2J feet apart and 18 inches between the 

 plants. Transplanting should be done in moist weather. One ounce 

 of seed produces about 3,000 plants. 



Farquhar's Earliest Dwarf Erfurt. 



This strain is gro%\'n especially for us by the most 

 reliable grower in Northern Europe, where the finest 

 Cauliflower is produced; and we beUeve there is nothing 

 finer offered. This strain is short-stemmed, small- 

 leaved, with large, finely grained heads, and with reason- 

 able care every plant should produce a fine head. First 

 size pkt., 50 cts.; second size pkt., 25 cts.; \ oz., §1.75; 

 oz., §6.00. 



Kronk's Perfection Dwarf Erfurt. A verj- early, care- 

 fully selected strain with large, solid and beautiful 

 heads; one of the most reliable croppers. Pkt., 25 cts.; 

 i oz., $1.50; oz., .15.00. 



Erfurt Earliest Dwarf. A veiy early, reHable sort, 

 producing large, white heads; plants are low, with 

 small leaves. Pkt., 25 cts.; \ oz., $1.50; oz., So.OO. 



Early Snowball. Of dwarf habit ; heads white and sohd, 

 largely grown for earlj^ crops. Pkt., 25 cts.; i oz., 

 $1.50; oz., S5.00. 



CHICORY. Cichoree, (Fk.) 

 This is a vegetable grown extensively in Europe for Winter salads, 

 but can now be found in the markets of all the large cities in this 

 countrj\ 



Culture. Sow in rich soil during May or June in rows 15 inches apart, and 

 thin to 9 inches in the rows. In late Autumn lift the roots and trim off the leaves 

 about i inch from the crown, then store in a cellar, covering them w-ith one foot of 

 soil. Take the roots as required for forcing and plant thickly in a deep box and 

 blanch in perfect darkness. These blanched tops constitute the salad. 



Common. (BarbedeCapucin.) Pkt., 5 cts.;oz.,25 cts.; Jib., 75 cts. 



Large Rooted. Used as a substitute or to mix with coffee. Pkt., 

 10 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; J lb., 75 cts. 



Witloof. (Brussels Chicory.) One of the finest Winter salads 

 grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; i lb., $1.25. 



Farquhar's Carmine Striped. This new Chicory, hke the preced- 

 ing, is of dehcious quahtj-. The leaves when blanched 

 are creamy white, striped with bright carmine and 

 in effect are charming, whether served alone ' 



or in combination with other salad 

 vecetables. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 



Danish Giant. Large, white, sohd heads, with large leaves, 

 keeps well in hot and dry weather; about ten da^'s later 

 than our Earhest Dwarf Erfurt. Pkt., 25 cts.; i oz., $1.75; 

 oz., $6.00. 



Autumn Giant. A remarkably strong growing, late sort; taking 

 longer to mature than other kinds and in consequence should 

 be planted not later than May. Pkt., 15 cts.; } oz., 35 cts.; 

 oz., $1.00. 



Cauliflower Plants. 



Farquhar's Earliest Dwarf Erfurt 

 S2.00; per 1,000, $15.00. 



Delivery May to July. 



Doz., 30 cts.; per 100, 



12 

 cents 



CHIVES. 



Grown for their tops, which are used 

 wherever the flavor of onion is re- 

 quired. Perfectly hardy, and 

 should be in evor\' garden. 



Chives, Seeds. Pkt., 20 cts.; oz., ' 

 cts. 



Chives, Roots. Per bunch, 15 cts.; 

 bunches, $1.50. By mail, add 10 

 each extra. 



CRESS OR PEPPERGRASS. 



Burro o Masliicrzo, (Sp.) 

 Invaluable for saUids and garnishing. 

 Extra Curled. Excellent for salads ; sow in shallow 



drills 1 foot apart, and make successive sowings 



every 10 davs. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 5 lb., 



50 cts.; lb., $1.25. 

 Upland. Perennial variety, similar in taste to 



the Water Cress. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 



75 cts. 

 Water. Sow in damp soil or by the side of a pond 



or stream. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 



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Witloof Chicory. 



