36 R. -& J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. 
TURNIP. 
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. 
i 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 
Culture. 
bagas should be sown in June or early in July, in drills, 18 inches apart. 
size. Sowings should be made before rain, if possible. 
drills; three pounds will sow an acre broadcast. 
Turnip Farquhar’s Model. 
American Purple Top. 4 strain of purple top yellow 
turnips. The roots grow to a large size and are of the finest 
quality with short neck and small top; keeps well. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; } lb., 50 ets.; Ib., $1.50 
Shamrock. Yellow flesh; solid as a rock; remarkably fine flavor; 
neck short; a very heavy cropper and one of the best. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ¢ lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25 
RUTA-BAGA, or SWEDISH TURNIP. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
Nabo, (Sp.) 
Ruta- 
Purple Top, White Flat, Strap-leaf. 
A popular sort for early and Fall sowing; flesh white, 
tender and very sweet. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; + Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.00 
Farquhar’s Model. a very early and perfectly 
formed round white Turnip, solid and mild in flavor. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; + lb., 75 ets. 
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- 
ing in cold frames. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 ets.; + lb., 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.; + lb., 75 ets. 
White Egg. Oval or egg-shaped; smooth and fine-grained, 
flesh white; good for late crop. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 ets.; + lb., 40 ets.; lb., $1.00 
Snowball. A pure white variety of medium size, maturing 
early. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; + Ib., 60 ets.; Ib., $1.50 
Golden Ball, or Orange Jelly. Delicious in flavor and 
matures guickly; color golden-yellow. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; $ lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50 
Purple Top White Globe. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; ¢ Ib., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.00 
Yellow Aberdeen. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts. 
Yellow Stone, or Globe. 
; Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + lb., 75 ets. 
Cowhorn, or Long White. 
Pkt., 10 ets.; oz., 30 cts.; + lb., $1.00 
Budlong, White Swede. Grown from selected roots; 
sweet; excellent flavor and keeps well. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; $ lb., 40 ets.; lb., $1.25 
Sweet German. White flesh; sweet and fine flavor; good keeper. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 40 ets.; lb., $1.25 
White French. Similar to Sweet German, but larger. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 15 cts.; + lb., 40 cts.; Ib., $1.25 
very 
SWEET, POT, AND MEDICINAL HERBS. 
Varieties marked A, are Annual; P, Perennial. 
Pkt. Oz. 
Anise. A. Aromatic. For garnishing and flavoring, $.10 $.25 
Arnica. P. Valuable medicinal qualities ... ree slo, 100 
Balm. P. Leaves used medicinally se Sree Om 5240 
Basil, Sweet. A. Used for flavoring ... ee | ero U, 
Borage. A. Valuable for bees and for flavoring ... .10 .30 
Burnet. P. Useful for salads and soups ... Re tl Os 25 
Chamomile. P. Has medicinal qualities Jeo. sll a0) 
Caraway. A. Seeds used in confectionery Spo lO: cao) 
Catnip. P. Used for medicinal purposes .. . Pre Ove GO 
Coriander. A. Seed used in confectionery seg etl) ni sak) 
Dill. A. Used for flavoring pickles oe Se LOU 3630 
Fennel. P. Used for flavoring fish sauces Sop. oll - a0) 
Fennel, Florence. A. See page 21. 
Horehound. P. Usefulforits tonic properties ... .10  .35 
Hyssop. P. Has medicinal qualities ape Soo ll) 3. a 
Lavender. P. Valuableforitsperfume ... ne Of O0) 
Lovage. P. Has medicinal qualities Soi Foe oy 2S) 
Lavender. Savory. Rosemary. 
Pkt. Oz. 
Marjoram, Sweet. P. For flavoring, also asatonic, $.10 $.30 
Mint Plants. 15 ects. each; $1.50 per doz. 
Pennyroyal. P. Useful for medicine tis Sousa) 100, 
Rosemary. P. Valuable asa hair wash ... i, SLOW 5O 
Rue. P. Very bitter. Used as medicine ... Rage lOPs E25 
Saffron. A. For medicinal purposes = heaky Serco, el 0) eee 3O 
Sage. P. Leaves are used in dressings and sauces .. .10 40 
Sage Plants. $1.50 per doz. 
Sorrel. P. Used for salads aie: Sens oes cal Omer oO) 
Summer Savory. A. Used in cookery for seasoning, .10  .25 
Tarragon Plants. (French Estragon.) Plants of our own 
growing, of the genuine French Tarragon. The leaves 
impart a delicious flavor to salads, soups, pickles, etc. 
30 cts. each; $3.00 perdoz. By mail, 5 cts. each extra. 
Thyme. P. Used forseasoning ... me cr peel OLS ire AO 
Plants of Thyme. Per doz., $1.50. - 
Wormwood. P. 
Used medicinally 335 Semeed.O.> a0 
Chamomile. 
Marjoram. 
