22 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
LETTUCE. = Lechuga, (Se.) 
Lettuce thrives best in a light, very rich, moist soil. For first crop sow in 
gentle heat in February, and transplant to 10 inches apart. For a Summer supply, 
sow thinly in shallow drills 18 inches apart, and transplant or thin out, leaving 
a foot between the plants. Sowings may be made from April to the end of August. 
One ounce of seed gives about 4,000 plants. 
CABBAGE HEADED VARIETIES. 
Boston Forcing Tennisball; White-Seeded. 
Forms fine perfect heads very rapidly; crisp and very tender. 
Our seed is of the finest growth and from perfect heads. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; + lb., $2.50 
Hittinger’s Belmont Forcing. Larger than the above 
and almost as early; of excellent quality. and aos recom- 
mended for forcing. Pkt., 15*cts!;* oz:, 75 cts);) 2 Ib: $2:50 
Farguhar’ s Queen. A remarkable ane Lettuce Be grown 
in Southern Europe. Large, compact heads; heart white, crisp 
and tender. Is a splendid ‘variety for hot weather, asitis slow to 
run to seed. Rkt925 cts. 3 0z., $1.00 
Wayahead. A very early variety of handsome appearance and 
fine quality. The outer leaves are a light green with the inner 
head finely blanched to a rich buttery-yellow. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; 4 Ib., $1.25 
May King. The head is of popular shape hard and well closed 
the leaves are light green, with delicate ribs and lightly waved: 
the interior is of a clear yellow, very tender and of fine flavor. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0oz., 40 cts.; = Ib., $1.25 
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Farquhar’s Long-Standing. Earliest and finest head 
Lettuce for Summer crops; every plant should produce a fine, 
large firm head; flavor excellent; tender and free from bitter- 
ness : fae: Pkt., 10 ets.; 022,00). CLSsy es Ibe eplenO 
Black-Seeded Tennisball. Selected. A greatly im- 
proved strain. Heads crisp, tender and most attractive in 
appearance. aan Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 7 Ib., $1.75 
Black-Seeded Tennisball. Excellent; forms a very, fine head, 
compact, crisp, tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; + lb., $1.50 
Wonderful. solia head, crisp, tender. The ingest and ned of 
all Cabbage Lettuces. Pkt., 10 ects.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 lb., 75 ets. 
New York. Of unusual size and solidity; crisp and tender. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 lb., 75 ets. 
Salamander Head. Very crisp and fine; resists Summer heat. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; ¢ lb., 75 cts. 
Deacon. Heads large, compact, inner leaves tender; one of the 
best ... Meee ekt= ol ctss;207-e2>1Ctse 11b., 60 cts. 
Big Boston. Very large, tender heads; ‘good for both frame and 
open culture ...  DPkt., 10*cts.;-0z., 30 ctss;, 2 Ib:, 75 cts. 
California Cream Butter. Large, solid’ head; tinged brown, 
white inside. peu Pkt OFctss0Zee20 cts. ; 2 lb., 75 cts. 
Mignonette. Small head, long standing, hardy, resisting drought; 
brownish leaves. ... Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 ets.; 4 lb., 75 ets. 
Mammoth Black-Seeded Butter. A very large Cabbage 
Lettuce, solid, smooth leaved. The outer leaves are thick and 
brittle; the inner ones becoming very white and tender. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; + lb., $1.00 
Boston Market. ...  Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; + i lb. 75 ets. 
Iceberg Se ae Pkt. 10 ets.; 02., 2bictsiyos lb. 75 ets. 
Tom Thumb Wa Pkt Sul Victs:smozeeA0ictssse:albe eaten 
Hanson. ... were Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; $1b., 60 cts. 
CURLED-LEAVED VARIETIES. 
Boston Fine Curled. roeglve on table and ‘of good 
quality. aoa BktSelO}ctsss , 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 75 cts. 
Grand Rapids Forcing. Crisp and ae leaves frilled; heads 
of fair size see Pkt 10\ctsscoz-—20ncismeioe 60 cts. 
Black-Seeded Simpson. A superior variety; ; large and compact 
heads ...  Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 Ib., 75 cts. 
Early Curled Simpson. A leading early sort; very, tender. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 ‘ets.; ; i-lb., 60 cts. 
ROMAINE or COS VARIETIES. 
Farquhar’s Express. Very early aad of medium Size; crisp 
and tender .. _ Pkt., 10 cts.; , 80 ets.; 2 lb., $1.25 
Farquhar’ Ss All Heart. Goes a large size; self- 
folding; crisp and sweet. Pkt., 15 ets.; oz., 50 cts.; 4 lb., $1.50 
Trianon Self-Closin Cos. Leaves ioe) narrow, forming 
close upright heads. kt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; ¢ lb., $1.00 
Paris White Cos. Very early; requires ty ing to blanch. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; ; ilb., $1.00 
LETTUCE PLANTS. Ready April 15 to May 15. 
Express Cos Lettuce. Black-seeded Tennisball Boe Doz., 25 ets.; 100, $1.25 
