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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
No. 2. Early Scarlet Turnip, No. 3. Early Deep Scarlet, No. 4. Farquhar’s Nonpareil. 
White-Tipped. Olive-shaped. 
RADISH.  Radieshen (Gun) abana (ee) 
Radishes require a light, loamy soil, moderately fertile, which should be deeply dug and well pulverized. The 
situation should be warm and sheltered. For an early supply sow in January or February in hot beds, keeping well 
ventilated. In April they may be sown out of doors. _ Successive sowings should be made every two weeks. Radishes 
to be crisp and tender should make rapid growth. One ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds an acre. 
Farquhar’s Nonpareil. An excellent strain of small round, very early, bright red radish, spe- 
cially suited for forcing. The flesh is pure white, crisp and tender. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .20; }1b., 50; lb., 1.50 
Early Deep Scarlet, Olive-Shaped, Short Leaf. One of the most desirable varieties for 
foreing. The skin is deep bright red; flesh crisp, tender and BIC Leaves few, short, and small. 
RO OSNOZa selon ¥ Ib., 35; lb., 1.00 
Non Plus Ultra. The earliest of all; fit for use in about 20 ae short-leaved; brilliant red; 
No. 1. Early Long Scarlet, Short Top. good for forcing ... sits jae Pkt., .10; oz., .15; t1b., .355 Ib., 1-00: 
Farquhar’s Early Scarlet Globe. <Admirable for forcing Early Long Searlet, Short Top. Very long and crisp; for 
or out-of-door culture; deep Beart flesh white and tender. frames or open ground. Pkt., .05; 02.,.10; 4 Ib., .25; lb., .75 
,.05; oz.,.15; $lb., .35; Ib., 1.00 Long Brightest Scarlet, White Tip. Maiimeennes days 
Early Searlet, Turnip-Rooted. Very early, crisp, and from planting; continuing crisp until full grown. 
beautiful 5 AOE CVA, alls 38 Ie, 5S Moy. 763 CMW on “6 wee 43 08 Cee 10; it eS 23 Ibs 75 
a : ong slender white radish with small top; flesh crisp 
Barly Searlet Turnip, White Tipped. Very erly for frames and tender. Pkt:, 055, 0z., .U5; + 1b., -35; 1b3 200 
Long Black Winter, or Spanish. Sown in early autumn, the 
Early White Turnip, or Box: Suitable for forcing; pure roots keep crisp all winter. Pkt., .05; 02.,.10; }1b., .25; Ib., .75 
white; sweet 
, 05; o2., .15; f lb., .35; Ib., 1.00 coun Black Winter, or Spanish. Fine keeper during 
Early Freneh Breakfast. a al form; color scarlet with white Pkt., .05; oz., .10; + Ib., .20; lb., .65 
tip; excellent quality and of quick growth. White Giant Stuttgart. Winter variety. Very crisp. 
Pkt. , 05; OZ: Lose lbs eos bsreio Pkt., .055, 022, 10s 4 lbs, -255) leo 
Salsify. 
RHUBARB. 
A deep, rich soil, trenched to the depth of 2 feet, is best for Rhubarb. It is usually propagated 
from plants. 
Victoria Seeds. Large, latc, good old sort Nae ba Pik Bkt lOsoz. -2ocmralbe 
Victoria Roots. d Each,.15; doz.y1. 50; 100, ‘8.00 
Monarch Roots. The best sort; - very ‘tender. Does not come true from seeds. Each. .30; doz.,3.00; 100, 20.00 
SAGE PLANTS. For flav oring. Doz., 1.00; 100, 6.00. 
SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. JAaferwurzel (Grr.) Ostien Vegetal (Sr.) 
A most delicious vegetable. It is used stewed, boiled or fried, and sometimes as a salad. When 
cooked it has an oyster flavor. _ Cultivation the same as for Carrots or Parsnips. One ounce will sow 50 feet. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. Largeroots ... ... Pkt., .10; 0z., .20; }1b., .50; Ib., 1.50 
Long White Freneh. Delicious when cooked id See Pkt. 10: oz., :203 4 b:, .50)5 Ib), 1225 
Sow one inch deep in drills; thin to 6 inches; transplant the following spring 3 feet 
SEA KALE, apart. The blanched shoots are used like ‘Asparagus; very tender. 
Seeds: Pkt., .10; 0z., .30; 4 1b., .85. 
Foreing Crowns, ready in December. Doz., 1.50; 100, 12.00. 
SPINACH. Spinat, (Gur.) Espinaca, (SP.) 
Spinach to be tender and succulent must be grown in very rich soil. For summer use sow early in spring in drills 
15 inches apart, and make successive sowings every two weeks. For spring use sow in September, and cover lightly in 
November with light litter. One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 pounds an acre. 
Farquhar’s All Seasons. Leaves rich, dark green, very thick and of splendid quality 
Pkt; :055 oz., 15; $lb:, 3353 Ib.) 1200 
Round Thiek-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for Se spring or fall’ sowing; leaves are 
thick, succulent and tender ... PKtseOdsKoz:, LOs lbeeloralbeams 
Long-Standing. Of delicious, tender quality; dark green leaves, Pkt., .05; oz., .10; 4 lb., sie lb., 3) 
Savoy-Leaved, or Bloomsdale. Large, tender, crumpled leaves, Pkt., 05; OZ, 10; 4 lb., 15; 1b. 40 
Victoria. Thick succulent dark green leaves .. Pkt. "05; ‘OZ., 05° Pilby <5) bere 
Prickly Seeded. Very hardy and vigorous; leaves arrow-shaped, Pkt., 055 0Z., 10; tIb., 15; lb.., B5 
New Zealand. Makes a low spreading plant from which tender greens can be gathered the entire 
summer. May be started in a hot-bed and transplanted or sown out-of-doors when the ground is 
warm, allowing 2 feet between the plants ee See Pkt., .05; oz., .15; + lb., .305 Ib., 1.00 
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