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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE. 



PARSLEY. {Peiersille.) 



Sow as early as possible in spring, first soaking the seed three hours in water; cover lightly, raking the soil fine and level on 

 top. The drills should be about fifteen inches apart. The plants appear in two to four weeks. Thin to three inches apart. One 

 ounce of seed to one hundred and Ji/ty feet of drill. 



Farquhar's Triple Curled. Dwarf Extra. Dwarf dark green, densely i>kt. Oz. Vi lb. Lb. 



curled, excellent for table and edgings . .05 .10 .30 $1.00 



Champion Moss. An English variety; fine habit; mossy and beautiful 05 .10 .25 .75 



Dobbie's Selected. The standard exhJbition sort 25 



Fern-Leaved. Very ornamental for table decoration, 

 mossy-curled. Pkt., .05; oz., .10; i,41b., .25; lb., .75. 

 Turxip-Rooted, or Hamburg. Edible roots, suit- 

 able for flavoring soups, etc. PUt., .05; oz., .10; 

 14 lb., .20; lb., .60. 



PARSNIP. {Fastinake.) 



Sow in rich soil, in drills about ei<;hteen inches apart as 

 early in the spring as tlie ground can be worked. One ounct 

 will sow one hundred and twenty feet of drill; five poundt 

 an acre. 



Farquhar's Market Model. The finest in cultiva 

 tion; very heavy cropper; average length of roof 

 eighteen to twenty-four inches; remarkably smooth^ 

 handsome, and clean in appearance; of mostsuperioi 

 flavor. Pkt., .05; oz.,.15; % lb., .30; lb., $1.00. 



Student. A favorite English variety; smooth; tender. 

 Pkt., .05; oz., .10; i/i lb., .25; lb., .75. 



Hollow Crown. Fair, smooth skin; fine quality. Pkt., 

 .05; oz., .10; 14 "'•) -20; lb., .60. 



Long Smooth White. Straight, smooth, and hand 

 some. Pkt., .05; oz., .10; % lb., .25; lb., .75. 



Early Round. Pkt., .05; oz., .10; 14 lb., .25; lb., .75. 



PEPPER. {Spanisc/ier Pfeffcr.) 



Sow in March or April, in .1 hot-bed, or in the open ground 

 wlien the weatlier becomes quite warm. Transplant whCL 

 three inches high, 



Chinese Giant. The largest and finest mild Red Pep 

 per. Pkt., .10; oz., .50; i/i lb., $1.75; lb., $5.00. 

 Squash, or Pickling. Best for pickling; tomato 

 shaped; medium size; thick. Pkt,, .10; oz., .50; 

 1/4 lb., $1.50; lb., $4.50. 

 Sweet Mountain Mammoth, or Improved Bull 

 Nose. The most popular and desirable sort; coloi 

 l>right red whenripe; fruit large with thick mild flesh. 

 Pkt., .05; oz., .25; 141b., .75; lb., $2.50. 

 pROCOPP'S Giant. Very long and large; fine scarlet; 

 flesh thick. Pkt., .10; oz., .30; ^ilb., .85; lb., $3.00. 

 Ruby King. Long, about five inches; very thick; fine, mild flavor. Pkt., .10; oz., .25; \'^ lb., .75; lb., $2.50. 

 Long Red Cayenne. Long, slender, and very pungent; beautiful color. Pkt., .05; oz., .25; l^lb.,.75; lb.. $2.50. 

 Golden Dawn. Golden yellow; thick and fine. Pkt., .10; oz., .30; % lb., .85; lb., $3.00. 

 Celestial. Very early and profuse bearer; vivid scarlet when ripe. Pkt., .05; oz., .25; 14. lb.; .75; lb., $2.50. 

 Red Cherry, Small round, smooth; glossy scarlet 



fruit. Pkt., .10; oz., .30; 141b., .85; lb., $3.00. 

 Coral Gem Bouquet. Productive and wonderfully 

 handsome, covered with small, bright coral red 

 fruits which are quite hot and splendid seasoning. 

 Pkt., .10; oz., .35; 1,41b., $1.00; lb., $3.50. 

 Chili. The best for Pepper sauce; small, narrow. 



Pkt. 



.05; oz., ,25; 1/4 lb., 



bright scarlet pods. 

 .75; lb., $2.50. 



PUMPKIN. {Czirbis.) 



Mammoth. Saved from specimens weighing over 100 

 pounds. Pkt., .05; oz., .15; Vi lb., .40; lu., $1.25. 



Connecticut Field. Excellent for stock. Pkt., .05; 

 oz., .10; 141b., .25: lb., .75. 



Sugar, or Sweet. Fine grained; sweet and pro- 

 lific; excellent for pies. Pkt., .05; oz., .10; i/41b., 



• -25; lb., .75- 



Cheese. Flat; one of the best for family use. Pkt., 



.05; oz., .10; 1/4 lb., .20; lb., .75. 

 Nantucket, or Negro. Small, dark shell, warted; 



fine flavor; the variety from which the old-fashioned 



Pumpkin pies were made. Pkt., .05; oz., .lo; 



14 lb., .30; lb., $1.00. 

 W'NTER Luxury. A round Pumpkin with smooth 



yellow skin, finely netted; flesh very thick, sweet 



and of excellent flavor; the best variety for pies. 



Pkt., .05; oz., .10; 14 lb., .30; lb., $1.00. 



Connecticut Field Pumpkin. 



