R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 



FARQUHAR'S VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 



Lettuce Farqutiar's Queen. 



CABBAGE, CHINESE. Wong Bok. This is the famous Clunese Celery 

 Cabbage. It has wide midribs at the base and merges into crisp tender 

 leaves at the top, the whole being very compact and heavy. It blanches 

 to almost clear white. The culture for \A'oiig Bok is the same as for 

 late cabbage. When well grown the plants should be blanched by 

 tying loosely with burlap. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 60 cts. 



CHICORY, Farquhar's Ruby Leaf. Not only is this one of the most 

 delicious and delicate salads, but the bright ruby-red, translucent 

 leaves give to the salad, when prepared, a novel and fascinating appear- 

 ance. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 



CHICORY, Farquhar's Carmine Striped. This new Chicory, like 

 the preceding, is of delicious quality. The leaves when ))lanched 

 are creamy white, striped with bright carmine and in effect are charm- 

 ing, whether served alone or in combination with other salad vegeta- 

 bles. Pkt., 25 cts. ; oz., 75 cts. 



CORN, Briggs Red Cob Bantam. A most desirable new extra-early 

 type, with stalks about 4 feet in height and averaging from two to 

 three fine ears to a stalk. The grains are golden-yellow in color and 

 very sweet. Original pkt., 25 cts. 



CORN, Potter's Excelsior, Selected. A select stock of the original 

 Potter's Corn, grown by us from seeds obtained from the Potter Farm 

 in Rhode Island. As a second early this variety is unsurpassed for 

 quality. The ears are of medium size and well filled with white and 

 juicy kernels. Pkt., 15 cts. ; pt., 35 cts. ; qt., 65 cts. ; * pk., $2.40. 



LETTUCE, Farquhar's Queen. A Cabbage Lettuce largely grown 

 in Southern Europe. Large, compact heads, the heart is white, crisp 

 and tender. Is a splendid variety for hot weather, as it is slow to run 

 to seed. Pkt., 25 cts. ; oz., .SI. 00. 



LETTUCE, Farquhar's Peerless Cos. A dwarf, compact sort, excelling 

 in quality and tenderness. Habit, perfectly self-folding, leaves dark 

 green and broad, the heart is white and very crisp. It docs not readily 

 run to seed. Pkt., 15 cts.; 5 oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



LETTUCE, Green Provence Cos. A vigorous variety having green, 

 shining, erect, crimped leaves, with close and solid heads, very crisp 

 and tender. Is slow to run to seed, making it a valuable Summer 

 lettuce. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



TOMATO, Farquhar's Victory. A handsome free-setting Tomato, 

 yielding many large clusters. Fruits smooth, of good form and size. 

 very solid and containing very few seeds. Pkt., 25 cts. 



TOMATO, Bide's Recruit. Plants robust in habit and laden with 

 hea\o' clusters of perfectly formed fruits of medium size. Pkt., 25 cts. 



NEW HORSERADISH. 



RADICULA armoracia. This fine new variety was introduced b>' 

 the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry from Soosdal, 

 Vladimir Gov't, Russia, where it is famous for its fine qualities. It 

 is in especial demand during the Winter holidays. We have grown 

 this plant in our own Nurseries for experimental purposes and find 

 it more pungent than any other we know. Price, $1.00 per doz. 



Squash, Blue Hubbard 



SQUASH, Blue Hubbard. A popular type of the well-known Hubbard 

 Squash, with light blue skin and very firm flesh. This variety com- 

 mands higher prices in the Boston market than any other, due to its 

 uniformity and splendid quality. Pkt., 15 cts. ; oz., 40 cts.; J lb., 

 $1.50; lb., $5.00. 



Corn, Potter's Excelsior, Selected. 



