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



FARQUHAR'S VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 



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Lettuce Regina. 



CABBAGE, CHINESE. Wong Bok. This is the famous Chinese Cel- 

 ery Cabbage. It has -svide 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 Wong Bok is the 

 same as for late cabbage. When well grown the plants should bo 

 \ blanched by tying loosely with burlap. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., SI. 00. 

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

 vl 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. 



CHICORY, Farquhar's RubyLeaT.- Not only is this one of the 

 most delicious and delicate salads, but the bright ruby-red, trans- 

 lucent leaves give to the salad, when prepared, a novel and fas- 

 cinating apijearance. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 



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

 the preceding, is of delicious quality. The leaves when blanched 

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

 ing, whether served alone or in combination. with other salads. Pkt., 

 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts. ' . . 



KOHL RABI, Farquhar's Delicacy. A nfew early variety, ver>- 

 handsome in shape and of the finest quality. The fiesh is pure 

 wliite and of delicate flavor. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 40 cts. 



LETTUCE, Regina. 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., 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



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

 excelHng in quality and tenderne.ss. Habit, perfectly self-folding, 

 leaves dark green and broad, the heart is white and very crisp. It 

 does not readily run to seed. Pkt., 15 cts.; I oz., 30 ct.s. ; oz., 50 cts. 



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

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

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

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



WATER MELON, Farquhar's Christmas. A splendid new sort, 

 especially adapted to our Northern cLLmate. The skin is almost 

 white, the flesh of a delicate pink, very attractive and of delicious 

 flavor. The keeping qualities of this valuable melon are with- 

 out a rival. It can be stored away for use in mid-winter. Pkt., 

 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



PEA, Laxton's Superb. A new, early semi-wrinkled, dwarf Pea, 

 groT^-ing about 2 to 2j feet high and carrjdng an immense crop of 

 large pods, each containing 9 to 10 Peas of deUcious flavor. This 

 grand variety will prove a valuable acquisition, as it may be sown 

 as early in the season as the smooth sorts. J pt., 35 cts.; pt., 

 60 cts.; qt., SI. 00. 



PEA, Marvelous. A new, dwarf, wrinkled sort, of sturdy growth; 

 early and very prolific. The pods are produced in pairs contain- 

 ing 8 to 10 large peas of delicious flavor; height, IS in. Pt., 40 

 cts., qt., 75 cts. 



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



Hubbard Squash, with light blue skin and very firm flesh. This 



variety commands higher prices in the Boston market than any 



other, due to its uniformity and splendid quality. Pkt., 10 cts.; 



. oz., 30 cts.; 1 lb., SI. 00; lb., S3.00. 



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

 with heavy clusters of perfectly formed fruits of medium size. 

 Pkt... 25 cts. 



Squash, Blue Hubbard. 



Pea, Laxton's Superb. 



NEW HORSERADISH. 

 RADICULA, armoracia. This fine new variety was introduced by 

 the r.S. Dcpt. of .Vgrirulture, Bureau of Plant Industry from Soosdal, 

 Vladimir Ciov't, Ru.ssia, where it is famous for its fine qualities. It 

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

 thi.s plant in our own Nur.series for experimental purposes and find 

 it more puiiKCtit than any other we knf)w. Price, SI. 00 per doz. 



