M. & J. Farquhar <& Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 



BORECOLE, OR KALE. (Blatter Kohl.) 



The curled Kale is the most delicate of all the Brassicas and very hardy. Sow early in May, in a pre- 

 pared bed, covering the seed liehtly. Transplant in June, and treat in the same manner as for Cabbages. 

 One ounce of seed produces about fifteen hundred plants. 



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 Dwarf Green Curled. Leaves bright green, beautifully curled, . .05 .10 $1.00 



CABBAGE. (Kopfkohi.) 



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The Cabbage in its wild state is a native of Europe. It has been brought to its present high state of 

 perfection after years of careful selection under cultivation, and we are indebted to some of our local 

 market gardeners for some of the most reliable-heading varieties yet introduced. 



Culture.— For very early use, sow in January or February, in hot beds; prick out when the plants 

 are strong enough, into other hot beds; or sow in cold frames in March, transplant when danger from 

 killing frosts is passed, to the open ground, in rows 2 feet apart and 18 inches in the row. For a succes- 

 sion, sow in the open ground the last of March or early in April. Plants which have been sown in the Fall, 

 and wintered over in cold frames, are usually set out from the middle of March to the middle of April, 

 in rows about 2 feet apart,and 18 inches in the row. The autumn and winter varieties sow in April or early 

 in May, in shallow drills, 3 or 4 inches apart; transplant early in July, in rows 2^ feet apart, and 2 feet 

 in a row. Cabbage succeeds best in a fresh, rich soil, well manured, and deeply dug or plowed. The 

 late plants are subject to attacks of the cabbage-fly, which destroys them as fast as they appear above 

 ground. To preserve the plants, sprinkle them with wood ashes, air-slacked lime, plaster, slug-shot or 

 tobacco dust, early in the morning while the plants are wet with dew. One ounce of seed produces about 

 thirty-five hundred plants. 



Our Cabbage Seeds are of Unsurpassed Quality. 



Express Extra Early. The earliest of all cabbages. Produces 

 very solid heads ; tender and delicious. New and distinct, 



Early Jersey "Wakefield. Fine early variety for home use or 

 market; size medium; shape pyramidal; solid and sure 

 heading, . . . 



Henderson's Early Summer. The best large early; a few days 

 later than Wakefield, but larger ; shape globular, flattened, 



Henderson's Succession Cabbage. About one week later than 

 Early Summer, but is double the size ; valuable for either early 

 or late use. Headquarters seed, 



All Seasons. Gregory's. Larger than Henderson's Early Summer, 

 equally early, very solid and sure-heading, .... 



Early York. Exceedingly early ; fine flavored .... 



Fottler's Improved Brunswick. An excellent early Drumhead, 

 often weighing twenty to thirty pounds ; stem short and small ; 

 very sure heading. Fine home-grown stock of seed, 



Deep Head Brunswick. The best main crop cabbage ; heads of 

 medium large size, deep and remarkably solid. Comes into 

 use in July and August, and by later sowing makes one of the 

 best winter cabbages, 



Low's Peerless. Quickly forms large, solid heads ; sure cropper, 



Stone-Mason Drumhead. Standard variety. Large, solid, ten 

 der and excellent winter cabbage ; extra flue home grown stock 



Warren Stone-Mason. Earlier, and rather deeper headed than 

 the Stone-Mason ; an improved strain; fine, pure seed, . 



Premium Flat Dutch. A late sort, with large, flattened heads, 



Winnigstadt. Medium early ; adapted for light soils, . 



Marblehead Mammoth. The largest drumhead ; excellent keep 

 ing; solid, sweet and tender; too large to be profitable for 

 marketing, 



Improved American Curled Savoy. The finest flavored of all 

 winter cabbages ; round, solid heads ; excellent. 



Globe Curled Savoy. Much used for early spring greens. 



Drumhead Savoy. The largest of this section; keeps well, 



Dark Red Drumhead. Large, handsome heads ; favorite sort for 

 pickling ; superior to the old Red Dutch, ..... 



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CARDOON. (Kardon.) 



Cardoon is grown for the mid-ribs of the leaves, which are blanched in the same manner as celery. 

 Culture.— Sow early in spring where the plants are to remain, in drills three feet apart and twa 

 inches deep; thin out the young plants to one foot apart. _ 



Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. 



Large Spanish. The best sort, 10 .30 «3.00 



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