20 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
DANDELION. <Amargon, (Sp.) 
Used as early Spring greens and considered very healthful. 
Culture. The seed should be sown in May or June, in drills half an inch deep and 15 
inches apart. The crop will be ready for use the next Spring. A moist, heavy soil is pre- 
ferable. One ounce of seed is sufficient for 200 feet of drill. 
Improved Large-Leaved. The finest variety; home-grown seed. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 
$1.50; + Ib., $5.00. 
EGG PLANT.  Berengena, (Sp.) 
Culture. For perfection of growth, a very rich soil, plenty of moisture, and warm weather 
are required, with the addition of frequent hoeing. Sow in a gentle heat about the first of 
/ April. Transplant about the middle of June, setting the plants 3 feet apart each way. One 
ounce gives about 1,500 plants. 
Black Beauty. A valuable variety, ready for use two weeks earlier than any other 
sort. The fruit is thick and of a rich purplish black color. 
Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 85 cts.; 4 Ib., $3.00 
Blaek Pekin. Very large, globular fruit, of a dark, glossy purple color. 
~ Pkt., 15 ets.; 0z.,85 ets. 
New York Improved. The most popular main crop variety; the fruit being the largest and 
handsomest of all. It is very solid and of rich shining deep purple color. : 
PkKt., 15 cts.; 0z., 85 cts.; 4 lb., $3.00. 
Black Beauty, New York Improved. Ready in June. $1.00 per doz. 
Black Beauty Egg Plant. Plants. 
ENDIVE. 
Escarola 0 Endivien, (Se.) 
One of our best salad plants, especially 
valuable for Winter use. 
Culture. Fora first crop, sow about the middle 
of April; for succession, small sowings may be 2 
made every month until August, when the -< 
main planting is made. Set out the plants 
1 foot apart, in rows 3 feet distant, and when 
well grown effect blanching by folding the 
leaves in their natural position around the 
heart, and tying the outer leaves together 
by their tips in cone form, which must be done 
when quite dry, or they will rot. One ounce of seed 
for 75 feet of drill. 
Farquhar’s Winter Beauty. Hardy, finely 
curled green leaves; easily blanched; one of the best. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 4 lb., $1.50 
Endive Broad-leaved Batavian. (Escarolle.) 
ENDIVE—Continued. 
White Curled. Blanches rapidly; excellent, and very tender. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; + Ib., $1.00 
Broad-Leaved Batavian. (Escarolle.) Leaves long and 
broad, thick and succulent. One of the choicest salads. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; + lb., $1.00 
French Moss-Curled. Very finely curled, with close, dense leaves. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; 3+ lb.,-$1.00 
Farquhar’s Ideal. This is a very fine and beautifully curled 
variety. The leaves, which are light green, are crisp and tender 
and one of the finest sorts for salads. It remains fit for use a 
long time. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 
Farquhar’s Marvel. This is a very delicate sort with plain leaves. 
It is of dwarf habit, very tender and crisp. Pkt., 15 cts.; 0z.,75 ets. 
Endive Farquhar’s Winter Beauty. 
