. 100 R. & J. FARQUHAR & COlS SEED CATALOGUE. 
PARAGON PEA. 
A wrinkled main-crop Pea of medium height, great productiveness and superb quality. The introducer 
recommends it as the best variety to succeed Advancer. It keeps in good condition for the table longer than 
many other varieties. Quart, .30; packet, -Io. 
NOTT’S EXCELSIOR PEA. 
Grows at a uniform height of one foot. Remarkably hardy and productive, besides being very early. So 
hardy and vigorous that it may be safely planted in early spring with any smooth variety, and counted on for 
table use almost as soon, while the quality is far superior. Pods large, with from seven to nine peas to a pod. 
Very tender, and fine flavored. -An extensive market gardener writes: 
“ They are certainly the earliest wrinkled pea I have ever ratsed,and T have tried nearly all the different kinds.” 
They are a very distinct variety, early, hardy, productive, and of extra fine quality. Quart, .45; packet, .10. 
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FARQUHARS’ HOME-MADE MUSHROOM SPAWN. 
This is indisputably the best and stands unrivaled for producing a quick and lasting crop of thick, heavy, 
fleshy, handsome Mushrooms. Much of the imported Spawn is rendered useless on account of the mycelium 
starting during transit. With our Spawn the chance of failure is reduced toa minimum. We can furnish it at 
all times new and fresh and the CROP OF MUSHROOMS USUALLY APPEARS TWO WEEKS EARLIER than from im- 
ported Spawn. A trial will convince growers of its great superiority to any Spawn elsewhere obtainable. Pound, 
-I2; 50 pounds, 5.00; 100 pounds, 9.00. By mail, pound, .25. 
MONARCH RHUBARB; PLANTS. 
The great popularity and value of this variety has led to many counterfeits. We offer plants raised from 
our original imported stock which are absolutely true. Regarding this fine Rhubarb we submit the following: 
The Rural New Yorker says of the Monarch Rhubarb: 
“ Roots of this were received from R. & J. Farquhar & Co., of Boston, in early spring. The stems are now 
at least six inches tn circumference, by far the largest we remember to have noticed from spring set roots.” 
W. J. Borland, St. Johnsbury, Vt., writes: 
“ The Monarch Rhubarb is extraordinary large, very tender and juicy. Jt was the 
admiration of all who saw it. Ina word, tt ts the largest and finest [ have ever grown.” 
The Monarch has been awarded First Prize over all other varieties for several years 
at Exhibitions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society; twelve stalks shown on one 
occasion weighing twenty-eight pounds, leaves off. The stalks are rather short, but very 
broad and thick, and in flavor superior to any variety known. 
The stalks do not grow more than about fifteen inches long but are exormously 
thick, succulent and juicy. 
Plants, each, .50; doz., 5.00. By mail, .60 each. 
PEDIGREE DWARE CHAMPION TOPIATO. 
A very finely selected stock of Dwarf Champion, every seed being saved from a round, smooth fruit, perfect 
in every respect and of the Prize Specimen grade. Fruit very solid, closely surrounding the strong upright stem. 
For family gardens unexcelled. Ounce, .50; packet, .10. 
THE AUTOCRAT TOMATO. 
A new hybrid originated by Mr. Carman. Very large, of fine, regular shape, remarkably solid, containing 
few seeds. It ripens about the stem, and is a good producer. The vines are strong and with little foliage. 
Medium early, in ripening, and in color it resembles the well-known Acme. A good shipper. Packet, .Io. 
Tomatoes,— New Varieties, see page 20. 
