36 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. 
TURNIP. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
Nabo, (Sp.) 
Culture. For early Turnips sow as soon as the ground is dry enough. Fall Turnips may be sown from the first week in July to the end of September. Ruta- 
bagas should be sown in June or early in July, in drills, 18 inches apart. i 
size. Sowings should be made before rain, if possible. 
drills; three pounds will sow an acre broadcast. 
Turnips should be thinned when large enough, 6 to 9 inches apart in the drills, according to 
The soil should be rich and well worked. One ounce will sow 150 feet of drill; two pounds will sow an acre in 
Purple Top, White Flat, Strap-leaf. 
A popular sort for early and Fall sowing; flesh white, 
tender and very sweet. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; $ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50 
Farquhar’ s Model. Avery early and perfectly 
formed round white Turnip, solid and mild in flavor. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + lb., 75 cts. 
Farquhar’s Early White Milan. 
The most beautiful white variety in cultivation and one 
of the earliest to mature. The roots are very smooth; 
small tops; flesh tender and sweet. Adapted for grow- 
ingincoldframes. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z.,25 cts.; +1b., 75 ets. 
Purple Top Milan. An early flat white Turnip with 
purple top; delicious quality; small compact strap leaves. 
; Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + Ib., 75 ets. 
White Egg. Oval or egg-shaped; smooth and fine-grained, 
flesh white; good for late crop. 
Pkt., 10 ets.; oz., 25 cts.; 1 Ib., 60 cts.; Ib., $1.50 
Snowball. A pure white variety of medium size, maturing 
early. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 1 1b., 60 cts.; Ib., $1.50 
Golden Ball, or Orange Jelly. Delicious in flavor and 
matures quickly; color golden-yellow. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 ets.; Ib., $2.50 
Purple Top White Globe. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 ets.; 4 Ib., 50 ets.; Ib., $1.50 
Yellow Aberdeen. 
Pkt., 10 ets.; oz., 25 cts.; + Ib., 75 ets. 
Yellow Stone, or Globe. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; $ lb., 75 ets. 
Cowhorn, or Long White. : : 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; + Ib., $1.00 
Turnip Farqunas Model. 7 
RUTA-BAGA, or SWEDISH TURNIP. 
Ameriean Purple Top IRATE Tettonivell Budlong’s White Swede. Grown from selected roots; very 
° purple top yellow els i = 
turnips. The roots grow to a large size and are of the finest sweet, excellent flavor and keeps well: 
} : Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50 
lit th short neck and ll top; k I. " 3 OZ., 3 4 1D., 3 1b., 
TE as "Plt. 10 eek one Deictsees Ih. “50 ets.; Ib.,$1.50 Sweet German. White flesh; sweet and fine flavor; good keeper. 
Shamrock. Yellow flesh; solid as a rock; remarkably fine flavor; Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 ets.; ¢ lb., 50 cts.; Ib., $1.50 
neck short; a very heavy cropper and one of the best. White French. Similar to Sweet German, but larger. 
Pkt., 10 cts.3 0z.,15 cts:;4-lb., 50 cts.¢lb., $1.50 Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; + lb., 50 ets.; Ib., $1.50 
SWEET, POT, AND MEDICINAL HERBS. 
Varieties marked A, are Annual; P, Perennial. 
Pkt. Oz. Pkt. Oz. 
Anise. A. Aromatic. For garnishing and flavoring, $.10 $.25 Marjoram, Sweet. P. For flavoring, alsoasatonic, $.10 $.30 
Arnica. P. Valuable medicinal qualities ... ... .15 1.00 Mint Plants. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Balm. P. Leaves used medicinally tet ... .10  .40 Pennyroyal. P. Useful for medicine ni gos Ss Oe 
Basil, Sweet. A. Used for flavoring eX ... .10  .380 Rosemary. P. Valuable asa hair wash ... ssh LO S50 
Borage. A. Valuable for bees and for flavoring ... .10 .30 Rue. P. Very bitter. Used as medicine ... ee O— Os 
Burnet. P. Usefulfor salads and soups ... ... .10  .25 Saffron. <A. For medicinal purposes we ee oO er oO: 
Chamomile. P. Has medicinal qualities ... .15 1.00 Sage. P. Leaves are used in dressings and sauces .. .10 .40 
Caraway. A. Seeds used in confectionery ... .10  .30 Sage Plants. $1.50 per doz. 
Catnip. P. Used for medicinal purposes ... ... .10  .60 Sorrel. P. Used for salads ine see JP 62104 30 
Coriander. A. Seed used in confectionery ... .10  .30 Summer Savory. A. Used in cookery for seasoning, .10 .25 
Dill. A. Used for flavoring pickles ise ... .10  .30 Tarragon Plants. (French Estragon.) Plants of our own 
Fennel. P. Used for flavoring fish sauces nao, ol a0) growing, of the genuine French Tarragon. The leaves 
Fennel, Florence. A. See page 21. impart a delicious flavor to salads, soups, pickles, etc. 
Horehound. P. Usefulforits tonic properties ... .10 .35 30 cts. each; $3.00 perdoz. By mail, 5 cts. each extra. 
Hyssop. P. Has medicinal qualities me ... .10  .85 Thyme. P. Used forseasoning ... 10 .40 
Lavender. P. Valuable forits perfume ... foo al. 80) Plants of Thyme. Per doz., $1.50. 
Lovage. .00 P. Used medicinally 
P. Has medicinal qualities oes see Selo 
Lavender. Savory. Rosemary. Thyme. 
Wormwood. 
Arnica. Dill. Marjoram. 
