Improved American Ruta-Baga. 
R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
TURNIP. Nato. Rube. 
For early Turnips, sow as soon as the ground is dry enough. Fall — 
Turnips may be sown from the first week in July to the end of September. 
Ruta-bagas should be sown in June or early in July, in drills 18 inches 
apart. Turnips should be thinned when large enough, 6 to 9 inches apart 
in the drills, according to size. Sowings should be made before rain, if 
possible. The soil should be rich and well worked. One ounce will sow 
150 feet of drill; two pounds will sow an acre in drills; one pound will sow 
an acre broadcast. 
Purple Top White Flat, Strap-Leaf. A popular sort for early 
and fall sowing; flesh white, tender, and very sweet, 
Pkt., .05; 0z., .10; $1b., .20; lb., .50 
White Top Flat. 
Early, smooth, white, fine, 
Pkt., .05; 0z., .10; + 1b., .20; Ib., .50 
Extra Early White Milan. The most beautiful white variety in 
cultivation and one of the earliest to mature. ‘The roots are very 
smooth; small tops; flesh tender and sweet. Adapted for growing 
in cold frames sent 2.) PK 10: oz, .15; 4 lb edo a 0G: 
Purple Top Milan. The earliest and best of the Flat Turnips; white 
with purple top; delicious quality; small, compact strap leaves, 
Pkt: 05; 0z., 10; 4 libs 25-elbenemer 
White Egg. Oval; remarkably handsome; sweet, 
Pkt., .05; 0z., .10; +1b., .20; lb., .60 
Purple Top White Globe. Very early; very fine grained; beautiful 
in appearance; tender and delicious, 
Pkt.,205:507., 10: + Ib... -20selbseeo 
Snowball. A pure white Turnip of medium size, maturing early, 
Pkt., .05; oz., .10; $ lb., .20; lb., .50 
Yellow; solid; fine quality; keeps well, 
Pkt-, 05; oz:,) 10; lbs) -20-slb.s50 
Of large size; flesh yellow; fine fall sort, 
Pkt., (05; oz.,.10;) d1bs.20:b., -o0 
Form oblong; flesh white; early and 
Pkt., .05;%02., 1034 lbs, s25 selene 
RUTA-BAGA, or SWEDISH TURNIP. 
American Purple Top. A strain of purple top yellow. The roots 
grow to a large size and are of the finest quality, short neck and small 
COD eee a Rare ;.. Pkt., (05> oz.) 10:4 lb 20sslb eGo 
Budlong’s White Swede. Grown from selected roots, the best of 
this section; very sweet; excellent flavor and keeps well, 
Pkt., .05; oz., .10; }1b., .20; lb., .50 
White flesh; sweet, and fine flavor; good keeper, 
Pkt., .05; oz., .10; 4b., -20; Ib., .50 
Similar to Sweet German, but larger, 
Pkt., 053 0z., 10" lbs 20s ilbeeow 
Shamrock. Yellow flesh; solid as a rock; remarkably fine flavor; neck 
short; a very heavy cropper and one of the best, 
Pkt., .05; oz., .10; $lb., .20; lb., .50 
Yellow Aberdeen. 
Yellow Stone, or Globe. 
Cowhorn, or Long White. 
very. good ... Soc 
Sweet German. 
White French. 
SWEET, POT, AND MEDICINAL HERBS. 
Anise. Annual. Aromatic. Used medicinally : 
Arnica. Perennial. Valuable medicinal qualities .. . 
Balm. Perennial. Leaves used medicinally 
Basil. Annual. Used for flavoring ; 
Borage. Annual. Valuable for bees Ba nye 
Burnett. Perennial. Useful for salads and soups, 
Chamomile. Perennial. Has medicinal qualities, 
Caraway. Annual. Seeds used in confectionery, 
Catnip. Perennial. Used for medicinal purposes, 
Coriander. Annual. Seeds used in confectionery. . 
Dill. Annual. Used for flavoring pickles vals 
Fennel. Perennial. Used for flavoring fish “ah 
Fennel, Florenee. Annual. The roots are used 
for salads ... 4 6 wc 3 
Summer 
Savory. 
Mint. Lavender. 
Pkt. 
Oz. Pkt. Oz. 
.15 Horehound. Perennial. Used medicinally oth 050 ae2o 
1.00 Hyssop. Perennial. Has medicinal qualities ‘Oba 
.30 Lavender. Perennial. Valuable for its perfume... 10) 30 
.20 Lovage. Perennial. Has medicinal qualities ... .25 1.00 
.20 Marjoram, Sweet. Perennial. For flavoring ... PAD) 
15 Pennyroyal. Perennial. Useful for medicine ... 25) 1-00 
.75 Rosemary. Perennial. Valuable as a hair wash ... 10 40 
-10 Rue. Perennial. Verybitter. Usedasmedicine... 05 .15 
.50 Saffron. Annual. Useful for medicinal purposes, . : 
10 Sage. Perennial. Used for dressing and flavoring, 05 ales 
.20 Sorrel. Perennial. Used for salads and ‘‘Greens, 05 .20 
10 Summer Savory. Annual. Used in cookery ... (0s) ils: 
Thyme. Perennial. Used for seasoning ... Se 10 30 
.20 Plants of Thyme. Per doz., 1.00. 
Wormwood. Perennial. Used medicinally SedeeeOD. 325 
Fennel. 
Arnica. Dill. Sweet 
Marjoram. 
Chamomile. 
