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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. AGRICULTURAL SBEDS. 



FARQUHAR'S FARM AND FIELD SEEBS.-continned. 



(PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET FLUCTUATIONS.) 



Rape, Dwarf Essex. A forage plant of great merit, easily grown 

 in any part of the United States, and of great value for sheep and 

 lambs. One acre of Rape is sufficient to pasture 10 to 15 lambs for 

 two to two and one-half months. It is often sown broadcast, 

 about 5 lbs. to the acre, but will yield much better if drilled about 

 3 lbs. to the acre in rows 22 inches apart, and cultivated until the 

 plants are well developed. It may be sown in May, but pref- 

 erably in June or July. Lb., 22 cts.; 100 lbs., S20.00. 



Rye, Spring. Sow as a "catch" crop, where Winter grain has 

 failed. 'Jlie straw is shorter and stiffer than the Winter varietj', 

 and is always easily secured, while the grain is of equal value. 

 Sow Vi to 2 bushels per acre. Bushel (.56 lbs.), S3.25. 



Rye, Fall or Winter. Sow in August and September. Prepare 

 the ground as for Wheat and sow at the rate of 1 j bushels per acre. 

 This has no equal as a crop to be used for late Fall and early Spring 

 pasture, and is one of the best to turn under for green manure. 

 Buskel (oG lbs.). {Price on applicalion.) 



Spring Vetches or Tares. (Vicia saliva.) A valuable plant 

 grown extensively for stock and sometimes mixed with Oats for 

 soiling. Culture the same as field Peas. Sow 2 bushels per acre. 

 Peck, $1.75; bush. (60 lbs.), S6.50. 



Sand Vetch or Hau-y Vetch, (l^icia nllosa.) An excellent 

 hardy plant of the Pea family, yielding large crops for feeding 

 green, or soiling. It should be so^-n at the rate of from 3 to 4 

 pecks, per acre, broadcast or in drills, from August 15 to October 

 1, and with it as a supporting crop to raise the vines up off the 

 ground there should be planted from 3 to 4 pecks of "\Mnter Wheat, 

 Oats, or Rye. It should be cut while the Vetch is in full bloom. 

 It may be planted in Spring in order to supply an early green crop 

 for soiling purposes, or in midsummer for late Autumn forage. 

 Peck, S4.25; bush. (60 lbs.), S16.00. 



Sunflower, Mammoth Russian. This is highly prized by 

 poultry raisers and farmers as a cheap food for fowls, stock and 

 also for fuel. It is immensely productive, and can be raised 

 cheaper than corn, as any waste piece of ground will suffice. 

 It is the best egg-producing food Icnown. Sow 5 lbs. per acre. 

 Lb., 15 cts.; 100 lbs., S14.00. 



Turnip Field. See page 46. 



Wheat, Spring Saskatchewan. A favorite variety for Spring; 

 vifiorous and productive. Bushel (60 lbs.), .S4.50. 



Wheat, Winter. A very hardy variety for Fall sowing; produces 

 lieavy crops. Bushel (60 lbs.). {Price on application.) 



Wheat, Marquis. A popular Spring sort with large wett-filled 



heads; heavy and prolific. Bushel (60 lbs.), S4.50. 



BIRD SEEDS. 



(Ppiees Subject to Market Fluctuations.) 





Lb. 100 11)3. 





Lb. 



Sicily Canary . . . 



. .50 



Lettuce 



.30 



German Rape . . . 



.20 S18.00 



Maw or Poppy 



.30 



Hemp 



.1.5 14.00 



Millet, Golden 



.10 



Flax 



.1.5 14.00 



Millet, White French . . 



.20 



100 lbs. 



S9.00 



Sunflower 



UnhuUed Rice, or Paddy. 

 Parrot Food. Finest mixed 



Lb. 100 lbs. 

 .15 S14.00 

 .16 15.00 

 16 15.00 



25 pounds and upwards at lOO-jxiund rates. 



Peas for Pigeons, Sl.75 peck; S6.0a bushel 



