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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



No. 2. Early Scarlet Turnip 

 White-Tipped. 



No. 3. Early Deep Scarlet, 

 Olive-Shaped. 



No. 4. Farquhar's Nonpareil. 



RADISH. Rahana, (Sp.) 



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No. 1. Early Long Scarlet, Short Top. 



good for forcing. 



Fapquhap's Early Scarlet Globe. Admirable for forcing 



or out-of-door culture; deep scarlet; flesh white and tender. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 80 cts.; lb., $2.75 

 Early Scarlet, Turnip-Rooted. Very early, crisp, and 



beautiful. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White-Tipped. Very early; for frames 



or out-of-doors. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 25 cts. ; i lb., 75 cts. ; lb., $2.50 

 Early White Turnip, or Box. Suitable for forcing; pure white; 



sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; I lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00 



Early French Breakfast. Oval form; color scarlet with white 



tip; excellent quality and of quick growth. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 80 cts.; lb., $2.75 



Radishes require a light, loamy soil, moderately fertile, which should be deeply dug and well pulverized. The 

 situation should be warm and sheltered. For an early supply sow in January or February in hot beds, keeping well 

 ventilated. In April they may be sown out of doors. Successive sowings should be made every two weeUs. Radishes 

 to be crisp and tender should make rapid growth. One ounce of seed to 100 feel of drill; 10 pounds an acre. 



Fapquhap'S Nonpareil. An excellent strain of small round, very early, bright red radish, spe- 

 cially suited for forcing. The flesh is pure white, crisp and tender. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., $1.00; lb., $3.25 



Early Deep Scarlet, Olive-Shaped, Short Leaf. One of the most desirable varieties for 



forcing. The skin is deep bright red; flesh crisp, tender and spicy. Leaves few, short and small. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 

 Non Plus Ultra. The earhest of all; fit for use in about 20 days; short-leaved; brilliant red; 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 



Early Long Scarlet, Short Top. Very long and crisp; for frames 

 or open ground. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; j lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 



Long", Brightest Scarlet, White Tip. Matures in 25 days 



from planting; continuing crisp until full grown. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 



Icicle. A long splender white radish with small top; flesh crisp 



and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; J lb., 80 cts.; lb., $2.75 



Long Black Winter, or Spanish. Sown in early Autumn, the 



roots keep crisp all Winter. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; | lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 

 Round Black Winter, or Spanish. Fine keeper during Winter. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 

 White Giant Stuttgart. Winter variety. Very crisp. 



{Cannot supply.) 



RHUBARB. 



A deep, rich soil, trenched to the depth of 2 feet, is best for Rhubarb. It is usually propagated from plants. 

 Victoria Seeds. Large, late, good old sort. . ... ... Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; I lb., 75 cts. 



Victoria Roots. Each, 15 cts.; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00 



SALSIFY. Oyster Plant. Ostien Vegetal, (Sp.) 

 A most delicious vegetable. It is used stewed, boiled or fried, and sometimes as a salad. When cooked 

 it has an oyster flavor. Cultivation the same as for Carrots or Parsnips. One ounce will sow 50 feet. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island. Large roots. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., $1.00 



Long White French. Delicious when cooked. ... . . Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; J lb., $1.25 



SEA KALE. 



Sow one inch deep in drills; thin to 6 inches; transplant the following Spring 3 feet apart, 

 shoots are used like Asparagus; very tender. 

 Seeds: Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 85 cts. 



Forcing" Crowns, ready in December. {Cannoi supply.) 



SPINACH. Espinaca, (Sp.) 



Spinach to be tender and succulent must be grown in very rich soil. For Summer use sow early in Spring, in drills 15 

 inches apart, and make successive sowings every two weeks. For Spring use sow in September, and cover lightly in November 

 with light litter. One ounce mill sow 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 pounds an acre. 



Farquhar's All Seasons. Leaves rich, dark green, very thick and of splendid quality. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; ^ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75 

 Round Thick-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for earlv Snring or FaH sowing; Jeaves are tnici^ 



oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75 



The blanched 



oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.75 



succulent and tender. ... ... ... ... Pkt., 5 cts. 



Long-Standing. Of dehcious, tender quality; dark green leaves. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 Savoy-Leaved, or Bloomsdale. Large, tender, crumpled leaves. 



Pkt., Sets. 

 Victoria. Thick succulent dark green leaves. Pkt., 5 cts. 



Prickly Seeded. Very hardy and vigorous; leaves arrow-shaped. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb. 

 Kew Zealand. Makes a low spreading plant from which tender greens can be gathered the entire Sum- 

 mer. May be started in a hot-bed and transplanted or sown out-of-doors when the ground^ is warm, 

 allowing 2 feet between the plants. "' 



oz., 15 cts.; J lb. 

 oz., 15 cts.; \ lb. 



50 cts.; lb., $1.75 

 50 cts.; lb., $1.75 



50 cts.; lb., $1.50 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 



Salsify. 



