VEGETABLE 
The ‘‘Chase”’ Corn. 
R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 
FARQUHAR’S 
SEED NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 
Carrot, Farquhar’s Peerless Blood Red. This is a distinct variety. It has handsome 
long tapering roots of very attractive color, with small core. Very crisp and tender. 
Pkt., .10\0z., 30 
Carrot, Farquhar’s Improved Danvers. An improved strain of the well known Danvers 
Carrot. It grows to a large size, has a full crown, is very smooth, with very little core and 
small tap root and is of the finest quality. The color is a rich orange red. 
Pkt., .10; 02., .35; $ Ib., 1.25; lb., 4.00 
Chicory Improved White. A superior variety with large broad leaves of a light green 
color, very tender and delicious. One of the leading French salads . . . ». a RKO vozenap 
New Early Sweet Corn, The Chase. This is one of the best early Sweet Corns, matur- 
/ ing as early as the White Cory. The foliage is heavily shaded with dark red. The stalks 
grow about five feet high and produce from two to four ears, which are set low, well filled with 
kernels pure white in color, and of exquisite sweetness Syste -.. Pkt.. Wds\pt:, s0siqtynoo 
Endive, Farquhar’s Ideal. This is a very fine and beautifully curled variety. The 
leaves, which are light green, are crisp and tender and one of the finest sorts for salads. It 
remains fit fer use alongtime ... ee Rae ts Ais te Obktoalomozemso 
Endive, Farquhar’s Marvel. This is a very delicate sort with plain leaves. It is of 
dwarf habit, very tender and crisp mae ae sath at To) BKt alo tozrese 
Endive, Batavian of Naples. A very large variety with plain leaves of light green 
color. When blanched the leaves are crisp, tender and of very delicate flavor. Pkt., .15;0z., .35 
Kohl Rabi, Farquhar’s Delicacy. A new early variety, very handsome in shape and of the 
finest quality. The flesh is pure white and of delicate flavor. The most desirable sort for 
forcing : ee Wad “3 ; Pkt., .15; 0z., .40 
Lettuee, Farquhar’s Peerless Cos. A dwarf compact sort excelling in quality and 
tenderness. Habit, perfectly self-folding, leaves dark green and broad, the heart is white and 
very crisp. It does not readily run to seed ain ae aoe Pkt. c5st10Z2, 301070 
Lettuce, Blood Red Winter Cos. One of the best Lettuces grown. The leaves are 
a dark brown, the heart of a golden yellow color, very tender and of delicious flavor. Remains 
fit for use for along time before running toseed_... . ah ... Pkt., 1534 02z., 305 02., .50 
Musk Melon, Farquhar’s Triumph. A new variety of exceptional merit rivalling 
our famous “ Honey Drop.” The vines have shown great health and vigor, bearing an abund- 
ance of superior Melons throughout the entire season. The fruits are round, of a dark green 
color, ribbed, and finely netted. The flesh is light green, very thick, and ripening clear to the 
rind, and of most delicious flavor ... nee NES Here Pkt., .15; 4.0z., .60; 0z., 1.00 
Water Melon, Farquhar’s Christmas. A splendid new sort especially adapted to 
our Northern climate. The skin is almost white, the flesh of a delicate pink, very attractive 
and of delicious flavor. The keeping qualities of this valuable melon are without a rival. 
It can be stored away for use in mid-winter aa sore aie »-« Pkt, losfoz,200 
Onion, Farquhar’s Seleeted Yellow Globe Danvers. A reselected strain of the popular 
Yellow Globe Danvers Onion. The bulbs are of globular shape, with small neck, of an 
attractive light yellow color. The flesh is pure white, fine 
grained, mild and of delicate flavor. 
Pkt. 153 0z:,..353 +1b., 1.25% lb./4/00: 
Pepper Little Gem. An entirely new variety, sweet 
and ornamental. The plant is of erect habit, 
usually covered with small fruits slightly 
elongated, very thick, and of a lustrous 
bright red color. Pkt., .15 
Ruvo. A new form of Brassica, pro- 
ducing small sprouts like Broccoli, 
and having leaves and roots re- 
semblinga Turnip. The sprouts 
when boiled in salt water have 
a delicious broccoli-turnip 
flavor. They are also used as 
a salad uncooked and dressed 
with oiland lemon juice. 
Pkt., .25 
Tomato, Watt’s Wonder. An 
entirely new and distinct variety 
growing to a height of ten feet, 
and bearing a cluster of fruit at 
every joint. The fruit is of a 
rich scarlet color, of even size, fine 
flavor, and almost seedless. Ex- 
cellent for forcing as well as out-door 
culture. Pkt., .50 
6 
Farquhar’s 
Triumph Melon. 
