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



No. 4. Farquhar's Nonpareil. 



KAJjloIl. Radieshen, (Ger.) Rabana, (Sp.) 



Radishes require a light, loamy soil, moderately fertile, -which should be deeply dug and well puh-erized. 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 weeks. Radishes 

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



Farquhap's Nonpareil. 



cially suited for forcing. 



No. 1. Early Long Scarlet, Short Top. 



INt 



good for forcing 



Farquhap's Eaply Seaplet Globe. Admirable for forcing 



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



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50 

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



beautiful. . Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00 



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



or out of doors. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25 

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



sweet. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00 



Early French Breakfast. Oval form; color scarlet with white 



tip; excellent quality and of quick growth. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb,, 35 cts.; lb., $1.25 



An excellent strain of small round, verj' early, bright red radish, spe- 

 The flesh is pure white, crisp and tender. 



Pkt., 10 cts,; oz., 25 cts,; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., S2.50 

 Eaply Deep Seaplet, Olive -Shaped, ShOPt Leaf. One of the most deskable varieties for 

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



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., SI. 50 

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



Pkt,, 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 40 cts.; lb., $1.25 



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

 or open ground. Pkt., 5 cts. ; oz., 10 cts, ; \ lb,, 25 cts. ; lb., 75 cts. 

 Long, Bpightest Seaplet, White Tip. Matures in 25 days 

 from planting; continuing crisp until fuU grown. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb,, 50 cts.; lb., Sl.oO 



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



and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.25 



Long Black Winter, or Spanish. So^\-n in early Autumn, the 



roots keep crisp all Winter. 



Pkt. ,5 cts.; oz„ 10 cts,; i lb-, 30 cts,; lb,, $1,00 

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

 Pkt,, 5 cts,; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 30 cts.: lb., $1.00 

 White Giant Stuttgart. Winter variety, ^'ery crisp. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts. 



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.; j lb., 60 cts. 



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



SALSIFY. Oyster Plant. Haferiourzel, (Ger.) 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., 10cts.;oz.,25cts.; ilb., 75cts,;lb.,S2.50 



Long White French. Delicious when cooked. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.00; lb., $3,50 



SEA KALE. 



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

 blanched shoots are used like Asparagus; very tender. 

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



Fopcing Cpowns, ready in Decembep. Doz.,-$i..50; loo, $12.00. 

 SPINACH. Spinat, (Ger.) Espinaca. (Sp.) 



Spinach to be tender and succulent mu.st 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 ligiil litter. One ounce will .tow 100 fed of drill; 10 to 12 pouiuia an acre. 



FaPquhaP'S All Seasons. Leaves rich, dark green, very thick and of splendid quahty. 



Pkt., lOcts.; oz., 20 cts,; \ lb,, 50cts.;"lb,, $1,25 

 Round Thick-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for early Spring or Fall sowing; leaves are thick, 

 succ\ilcnl and tender . . , , . . ... . . Pkt,, 5 cts,; oz,, 15 cts,; i lb,, 35 cts,; lb,, 



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



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

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



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

 Victoria. Thick succulent dark green leaves. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 



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



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; " 



, $1.00 



lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00 



lb., 35 cts.; lb., $1.00 

 lb., 35 cts.; lb,, $1,00 



, ...,,ov..:,.,v.,.., ,v.v..,., 4 lb.,25cts.;lb., 75cts. 

 New 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 sowti out-of-doors when the ground is warm. 



allowing 2 feet between the plants. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; J lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.56 



Salsify. 



