16 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
Farquhar’s Earliest Dwarf Erfurt Cauliflower. 
CHICORY. Cichorée, (Fr.) 
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 
country. 
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 4 inch from the crown, then store in a cellar, covering them with 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. (Barbe deCapucin.) Pkt., 10cts.; 0z., 25 cts.;  Ib., 75 ets. 
Large Rooted. Used asasubstitute or to mix with coffee. Pkt., 
10 cts.; oz., 25 ets.; 4 lb., 75 cts. 
Witloof. (Brussels Chicory.) One of the finest Winter salads 
grown. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 ets.; + lb., $1.25. 
Farquhar’s Carmine Striped. Thisnew Chicory, like the preced- 
ing, is of delicious quality. 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 
vegetables. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 
CHIVES. 
Grown for their tops, which are used 
wherever the flavor of onion is re- 
quired. Perfectly hardy, and 
should be in every garden. 
Chives, Seeds. Pkt., 20 cts.; 0z., 75 
cts. 
Chives, Roots. Per bunch, 15 cts.; 12 
bunches, $1.50. By mail, add 10 cents 
each extra. 
CRESS OR PEPPERGRASS. 
Burro o Mastuerzo, (Sp.) 
Invaluable for salads and garnishing. 
Extra Curled. Excellent for salads; sow in shallow 
drills 1 foot apart, and make successive sowings 
every ten days. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 
35 cts.; lb., $1.25. . é 
Upland. Perennial variety, similar in taste to 
the Water Cress. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 
75 ets. : : 
Water. Sow in damp soil or by the side of a pond 
or stream. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 75 cts. 
CAULIFLOWER. 
Coliflor, (Sp.) 
Cauliflower succeeds well in any soil where Cabbages will grow. 
It delights in a rich soil and abundance of water. By sowing the early 
varieties in a hot-bed in February or March, fine heads can be ob- 
tained in May or June. For a later supply sow seeds in a prepared 
bed in May, choosing a cool, moist place. When large enough, trans- 
plant, making the rows about 2} 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 grown especially for us by the most 
reliable grower in Northern Europe, where the finest 
Cauliflower is produced; and we believe 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; 
0z., $6.00. 
Kronk’s Perfection Dwarf Erfurt. A very early, care- 
fully selected strain with large, solid and beautiful 
heads; one of the most reliable croppers. Pkt., 25 cts.; 
% oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. 
Erfurt Earliest Dwarf. A- very early, reliable sort, 
producing large, white heads; plants are low, with 
small leaves. Pkt., 25 cts.; 4 0z., $1.50; oz., $5.00. 
Early Snowball. Of dwarf habit; heads white and solid, 
largely grown for early crops. Pkt., 25 cts.; + oz., 
$1.50; 0z., $5.00. ; 
Danish Giant. Large, white, solid heads, with large leaves, 
keeps well in hot and dry weather; about ten days later 
than our Earliest Dwarf Erfurt. Pkt., 25 cts.; + 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 ets.; % 0z., 35 cts.; 
oz., $1.00. 
Cauliflower Plants. Delivery May to July. 
Farquhar’s Earliest Dwarf Erfurt. Doz., 30 cts.; per 100, 
$1.75; per 1,000, $12.00. x. 
Witloof Chicory. 
