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R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON 



On account of unsettled market 

 conditions, we are unable to quote 

 prices of Potatoes at the time of 

 printing this Catalogue. Pre- 

 vailing prices will be quoted on 

 application. 



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POTATOES 



Culture. A rich, sandy loam pro- 

 duces the best Potatoes, but they can 

 be grown on all kinds of soil. New or 

 pasture land, with the turf freshly 

 turned, produces the finest crop. Plow 

 or spade at least 8 inches deep, and if 

 manure is used see that it is well turned 

 under. Fresh manure is liable to cause 

 ^oabby Potatoes if it is in contact with 

 the roots. Make furrows 

 of good depth, 3 feet 

 apart. Scatter a liberal 

 dressing of Farquhar's 

 » ■ Ciarden Fertilizer along 



bottom of the drill, and 

 drop the seed about 10 

 inches apart in the rows. 

 Cover with about 2 

 inches of soil, and begin 

 to cultivate when the 

 plants are up evenly. 

 At each successive hoei 

 ing, bring additional soil 

 about the plants. Spray 

 with Bordeaux when the 

 plants are 6 inches high 

 and often enough there- 

 after to keep them cov- 

 ered with a protective 

 film throughout the grow- 

 ing season. Every two 

 weeks is sufficient in the 



average season. This is not only insurance against loss by blight but is also a stimulant that pays for itself in increased yields. To control 

 Potato bugs, which eat the foliage, spray with arsenate of lead, or both bugs and blight may be controlled by a combined spray of arsenate 

 of lead and Bordeaux, such as Pyrox. A change of seed is the best antidote for disease. Seed should be kept in a cool cellar, preferably 

 in crates, until about two weeks before planting-time. It should then be soaked in Formaldehyde for 90 minutes if the seed is quite dor- 

 mant or 30 minutes if sprouts have formed. Then spread the seed on a floor in the bright light to "green." Just before planting, cut 

 the seed in size pieces desired, making sure that each piece contains at least one "eye." Sprinkle with gypsum to prevent drying. One thou- 

 sand pounds of Garden Fertilizer per acre would fit many soils and give good yields. Four barrels of Potatoes are sufficient to plant 1 

 acre in drills. 



FORMALDEHYDE. A solution that prevents certain fungous diseases of the Potato. One pound makes 15 gallons of solution with 

 water; 2 gallons of solution is sufficient to treat 1 bushel of Potatoes. 60 cts. per lb. (liquid). 



EARLY VARIETIES 



Bovee. This very early variety is a heavy yielder, producing 

 handsome, plump tubers of unexcelled cooking quality. 



Early Ohio. A splendid sort, maturing about a week earlier 

 than Early Rose. The tubers are round to oblong, with a red- 

 dish pink skin. One of the best for early use. 



Irish Cobbler. Certified Seed. A fine extra-early sort, produc- 

 ing plump, handsome tubers of good size and excellent quality. 

 The tubers are a beautiful creamy white with strong, well- 

 developed eyes. 



Early Rose. The popular standard early variety. Skin red 

 and white, imiform in size, and very productive. 



MAIN AND LATE VARIETIES 



Dibble's Russet. This Potato is of handsome, round, uniform 

 shape, with a russet skin and pure white flesh. It keeps well 

 and has excellent flavor. 



Norcross. A valuable late variety that is above the average in 

 withstanding blight. The tubers are large, oval, perfect in 

 shape, and of excellent table quality. 



Vermont Gold Coin. This excellent late variety is a vigorous 

 grower and very productive. The tubers are of good size, 

 with small eyes, thin skin, and white flesh of fine flavor. 



Green -IVIountain. Certified Seed. Unsurpassed for main crop. 

 The tubers are white, of flat, oval shape, smooth, handsome, 

 and of excellent quality. It is a heavy cropper with very few 

 small tubers. 



Spaulding Rose. Certified Seed. The large, smooth, red-skinned 

 tubers are of excellent quaUty. They mature late and are 

 considered among the best keeping sorts. 



SWEET POTATO PLANTS 



Culture. The young plants should be set in hills about 4 feet 

 apart and 5 inches above the ground-level. A light soil and sunny 

 location are preferable. Rooted slips ready in May. 

 Yellow Nansemond. An early, productive variety and the best 

 for general culture. 75c per 100; by mail, 90c. 



PUMPKIN. Calabaza (Sp.) 



Mammoth. Seed saved from specimens weighing over 100 pounds Pkt. 



oz. 25c.; Mlb. 75c.; lb. $2.50. .$0 10 



Connecticut Field. Excellent for stock oz. 15c.; }4lh. 50c.; lb. $1.50. . 10 



Sugar or Sweet. Fine grained, sweet, and proHfic. Excellent for pies 



oz. 25c.; Klb. 75c.; lb. $2.50. . 10 



Cheese. A flat Pumpkin and one of the best for family use 



oz. 25c.; Klb. 75c.; lb. $2.50. . 10 

 Winter Luxury. This round Pumpkin has smooth yellow skin, finely netted 



and very thick flesh; of excellent flavor oz. 25c.; }i\h. 75c.; lb. $2.25. . 10 



RHUBARB 



Culture. A deep, rich soil, trenched to the depth of 2 feet, is best for Rhubarb. 

 It is usually propagated from plants. , pj^^ 



Victoria Seeds. Large, late, good old sort oz. 50c.; ^\h. $1.50. .$0 10 



Victoria Roots 15c. each; $1.50 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. . 



Sugar or Sweet Pumpkin 



