R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
LETTUCE. Lattich Salat, (GER.) Lechuga, (Sp.) 
Lettuce thrives best in a light, very rich, moist soil. For first crop sow 
in gentle heat in February, and transplant to 10 inches apart. For a summer 
supply, sow thinly in shallow drills 18 inches apart, and transplant or thin 
out, leaving a foot between the plants. Sowings may be made from April 
to the end of August. One ownce of seed gives about 4,000 plants. 
CABBAGE HEADED VARIETIES. 
Boston Foreing Tennisball; White-Seeded. 
Forms fine perfect heads very sami crisp and very tender. 
Our seed is of the finest growth and irom perfect heads. 
Pkt., LOSOzs, 1 Ib., 1.50; lb., 5.00 
Hittinger’s Belmont Forcing. is ger then tholenese 
and almost as early; of excellent quality and highly recom- 
mended_ for forcing sae Pkt., 105 oz., 503 Sb. 1250 
Crumpled Leaf. A fine, large, solid head, leaves dark green, 
slightly ruffled or crumpled, , tender, flavor ‘unsurpassed. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .50; + 1b., 1.50; lb., 5.00 
May King. The head is of pioneer shape, ite a ind well closed; 
the leaves are light green, with delicate ribs and lightly waved; 
the interior is of a clear yellow, very tender and of fine flavor. 
Pkt, :10;%0z:, -30: 4 lb: 275 Ibi 2%50 
Farquhar’ Ss Long-Standing. Earliest and finest head 
Lettuce for summer crops; every plant should produce a fine, 
large firm head; flavor excellent; tender and free from bitter- 
ness F Pkt, 10s 07.5 -00) 4 lbs 150 lbs ro-d0 
Black-Seeded Tennisball. Selected. A greatly im- 
proved strain. Heads ChIP tender and most attractive in 
appearance Pkt., 105 oz.) 355 +b 25 
Black-Seeded Tennisball. Excellént; forms .a very fine 
head; compact, crisp, tender. Pkt.,.05;0z.,.25;41b.,.50;1b., 1.50 
Wonderful. Solid head, crisp, tender. | ee largest and best 
of all Cabbage Lettuces. Pkt., .10; 02. + lb., 60; Ib., 1.50 
New York. Of unusual size and s iRoRG ; og ane ee 
Pkt., Ok oze2osut lbs eGOlbeeloO 
Salamander Head. Very crisp and fine; renee summer heat. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .25; $1b., .60; lb., 1.50 
Deacon. Heads large, compact, inner leaves tender; one of the 
best ; : Pkt., 05; 0z., 15; +1b:; 403 Ibs 126 
Big Boston. V ery large, tender heads; good for both frame and 
open culture . Pkt., .05; oz., .20; +1b., .60; lb., 2:00 
California Cream Butter. Large, pond head; tinged brown, 
white inside i kts. oz., .15; 4 Ib., 303 Ib., 1.00 
Mignonette. Small head, long Haeane See resisting drought; 
brownish leaves Pkt., .05; oz., .15; $1b., 40; Vey, ile 25 
Mammoth Black-Seeded Butter. A very Cee Cabbage 
Lettuce, solid, smooth leaved. The outer leaves are thick and 
brittle; the inner ones becoming very white and tender. 
Pkt., .05; oz.,.15; }1b., .40; lb., 1.25 
Golden Queen. ... RktnO5sloz-.2 0% i |b., .60; Ib., 2.00 
White-Seeded Tennisball. Pkt., .05; oz. ,.15: tIb., 30; Ib., 1.00 
Iceberg. ... : Bktee 053 OZ alos velllon 40; Yb., 1.25 
Tom Thumb. Pkt., 10: OZ., ‘25; i \b., .60; lb., 1.50 
All the Year Round. Pkt., 05; 02., lds lbs oO lb: 00 
Hanson. ... : Ake ADS Oysn ole Fe Woys 2KOS Moy, 125) 
Trout or Spotted. | Pkt., .05; oz., .20; 4 lb., .60; lb., 2.00 
Brown Duteh. Se Pkt 0 5s8OZe lst lions 50: lb., 1.50 
CURLED-LEAVED VARIETIES. 
Boston Fine Curled. attractive on table and of good 
quality. Rkte LO oz 258, + lbs 00% IbimlcoO 
Grand Rapids Foreing. Crisp and tender; leaves frilled; 
heads of fair size .. Rts n0o0z), los + bse 40= lbamle2s 
Blaek-Seeded Simpson. A superior variety; large and compact 
heads... Pktss205s10z:, los + lbs 30s ba weOD 
Early Curled Simpson. A leading early sort; very tender. 
Pkt., .05; 0z., .15; $1b., .305 lb., 1.00 
ROMAINE or COS VARIETIES. 
Farquhar’s Express. Very early and of medium size; erisp 
and tender. Relate elO)ozeeoo mer lb., 1.25 
Farquhar’ Ss All Heart. Grows to a large size; self-folding; 
crisp and sweet. ... eee kien Ostozee 40; 4 Ib., 1.50 
Trianon Self-Closing Cos. Leaves long, narrow, ane 
close upright heads. Pkt-, -10; 02., .25:)4 Ib., 60); lbs, 1.75 
Paris White Cos. Very early; sepia tying to blanch. 
.10; 02., .25; 4 lb., .60; lb., 1.75 
LETTUCE PLANTS. moaay April 15 to May 15. 
Boston Foreing Tennisball. -.. Doz, .25: 005 1200 
7:4 
Blaek-Seeded Tennisball. ... cee ENS MOO, 75 
20 
Express Cos Lettuce. 
