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



FARQUHAR'S FARM AND FIELD SEEDS. 



Continued. 



MANGEL WURZEL. 



An invaluable crop for stock feeding. Highly relished by cattle, resulting in im- 

 proved health and condition, increasing the yield of milch cows. Sow from April to June 

 on well cultivated, deep rich soil, in drills 24 to 30 inches apart. Six to eight lbs. of seed are 

 required per acre. Price of all vaiieties, .10 per oz.; .20 per j lb.; .60 per lb.; 10 lbs. and 

 upwards at .55 per lb. If by mail, add .10 per lb. extra for postage. 



MAMMOTH LONG RED. The largest and heaviest cropper of all the long red sorts. 

 It grows well out of the ground, and is easily harvested. Color blood red; a most 

 valuable and distinct variety, and very popular on account of its nutritious and milk- 

 producing qualities. Our seed is produced from the largest selected roots and is a 

 most superior strain. 



GOLDEN TANKARD. A greater weight per acre may be obtained from this variety 

 than from any other large growing sort. It is of excellent shape and of very neat habit. 

 Flesh bright golden yellow, differing in this respect from all other varieties wliich cut 

 white. Rich in saccharine matter and feeding properties. 



YELLOW GLOBE. This variety has a very fine top and single tap root, adapted for 

 growing in shallow soils Skin smooth, good size, and of excellent quality. 



RED GLOBE. Very similar to Yellow Globe, but differing in color. 



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SUGAR BEET. 



One of the best paying crops for stock feeding. When fed to milch cows will increase 

 the flow and quahty of the milk. They keep well throughout the winter. They are not 

 such hea\'y yiclders as Mangel Wurzel, but are of superior quality and rich in saccharine 

 matter. Price of each variety: Oz., .10; \ lb., .15; lb., 50. If by mail, add .10 per lb. 

 extra for postage. 10 lbs. and upwards, .45 per lb. 



Mammoth Long Red Mangel. 



KLEIN WANZELEBEN. The most 

 popular varie.ty; root conical, 

 straight, and even; large shoulder, 

 rapidly tapering to a point. Heavy 

 yielder, remarkably rich in sugar. 



LANE'S IMPROVED. An old stand- 

 ard sort, one of the most valuable 

 for stock feeding. Hardy and pro- 

 ductive. 



CARROT. 



IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. Roots large and long; enormous yielder. Splendid 

 forstock i lb., .50; lb., 1.50 



WHITE BELGIAN. Large, long-rooted variety, valuable for stock, \ lb., .50; lb., 1.50 

 For table carrots, see page 16. 



RUTA-BAGA, of SWEDISH TURNIP. 



American Purple Top. a strain of purple top yeUow. The roots 

 grow to a large size and are of the finest quality with short neck and small top; 

 keeps well \ lb., .25; lb., .75 



Shamroek. Yellow flesh; sohd as a rock; remarkably fine flavor; neck short; a very 

 heavy cropper and one of the best ... ... \ lb., .25; lb., .75 



Budlong's White Swede. Grown from selected roots; very sweet; excellent 

 flavor and keeps well ... ... ... ... ... \ lb., .25; lb., .75 



Sweet German. White flesh; sweet and fine flavor; good keeper \ lb., .25; lb., .75 



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American Purple Top Ruta-Baga. 



