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R. & J. FARQDHAR & CO., BOSTON. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. 



FARQUHAR'S FARM AND FIELD SmDS.-Cmtinued. , 



PRICES SUBJECT TO MARKET FLUCTUATION. 



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

 in anj' 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., 16 cts.; 100 lbs., $15.00" 



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

 failed. The straw is shorter and stiffer than the winter variety, 

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

 Sow li to 2 bushels per acre. Bushel (56 lbs.), S3.00; 10 bush.. 

 $28.00. 



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

 the ground as for Wheat and sow at the rate of Ih 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. 

 Bushel f.5() lbs), .S3.00; 10 bush., $28.00. 



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

 grown extensively for stock and sometimes mixed with Oats for 

 soiling, (yulture the same as field Peas. Sow 2 bushels per acre. 

 Peck, $1.75; bush. (60 lbs.), $6.00. 



Sand Vetch or Hairy Vetch. {Vina '-Ulnsa.) An excellent 

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

 green, or soiling. It should be sown 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 Winter Wheat, 

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

 It ma}' be planted in Spring in order to supply an early green crop 

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

 Peck, S5.00; bush., (60 lbs.), S18.00. 



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 immenselj' productive, and can be raised 

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

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

 Lb., 14 cts.; 100 lbs., .S12.00. 



Turnip Field. See page 46. 



Wheat, Spring Saskatchewan. A favorite variety for spring; 

 vigorous and productive. Bushel (60 lbs.), .S3. .50. 



Wheat, Winter. A verv hardv variety for Fall sowing; prodtices 

 heavy crops. Bushel (60 lbs"), $3.50. 



Wheat, Blue Stem. A popular Spring sort with large well-filled 

 heads; heavy and prolific. Bushel (60 lbs.), $3.50. 



BIRD SEEDS. 



(Prices Variable.) 



Sicily Canary 

 German Rape 

 Hemp 

 Flax . . 



.b. 



100 lbs 



14 



$12.00 



14 



12.00 



14 



12.00 



12 



10.00 



Lettuce 



Maw or Poppy 

 Millet. Golden 

 Millet, White French 



Lb. 100 lbs. 



.30 

 .30 



10 .?7.00 

 .20 



Sunflower 



Unhulled Rice, or Paddy 

 Parrot Food. Finest mixed 

 Peas for Pigeons, SI. .50 peek; 



I.b. 100 lbs. 



.14 $12 00 



.10 9.00 



.14 12.00 



$5.00 bushel 



25 pounds and upwards at 100-pound rates. 



