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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE. 



POTATOES. 



PRICES SUBJECT TO VARIATIONS OF THE MARKET. 



A good, sandy loam pro- 

 duces the best potatoes, but 

 they can be grown on all 

 kinds of soil. New or pas- 

 ture land, with the turf 

 freshly turned, produces the 

 finest crop. Make furrows 

 of good depth, three feet 

 apart. Scatter a liberal 

 dressing of phosphate or de- 

 cayed stable manure along 

 the drill, and set the seed 

 about ten inches apart in the 

 rows. Cover with about two 

 inches of soil, and begin to- 

 cultivate when the pl.tnls are 

 well up. At each successive 

 hoeing, bring additional soil 

 about the plants. A change 

 of seed is the best antidote 

 for disease. Four barrels 

 are sufficient to plant one acre 

 in drills. 



New Queen. 



The Bovee. An excellent, very early sort, much resembling the Queen in shape and color. It matures just after 

 the Ohio and Fortune. A good cropper, and growing good-sized tubers under high cultivation. The experimental 

 stations speak well of its cropping properties and earliness. Among the best of the extra earlies. Prices, bbl., 

 $4.50; bush., $2.00; peck, .60. 



Early Norther, This is one of our standard early varieties and was originated in Aroostook County. It is a 

 seedling from the Early Rose, which it closely resembles in shape and color, but is still earlier and very much 

 more prolific. It has strong, vigorous habits of growth, and is of fine eating quality, cooking dry and mealy, 

 whether baked or boiled. We especially recommend it to large growers for the early market trade. Prices, bbl., 

 $4.00; bush., $2.00; peck, .60. 



New Queen. A grand potato, resembling Beauty of Hebron in appearance, color, size, and shape, but much 

 earlier and a heavy yielder, with very few small potatoes. In quality it is excellent, the flesh being pure 

 white and of the dry, mealy texture so much desired in a table potato. This potato will do well in all localities. 

 The tubers will not grow strong in winter like some other varieties. It is a popular market variety, and sells at 

 a high price for family and hotel trade. Prices, bbl., $4.00: bush., $1.75; peck, .50. 



Green Mountain. This 

 variety originated in Ver- 

 mont, and has become 

 very popular in many 

 sections. It is oval in 

 shape, white skin, sec- 

 ond early, and a large 

 yielder. In quality it 

 ranks next to the Snow- 

 f^ake. We have raised 

 an exceptionally fine 

 crop of this variety on 

 our farm this season, and 

 have found it excellent in 

 both quality and yield; 

 free from rot. We can 

 recommend it fully to all 

 our customers. Prices, 

 bbl., $4.00: bush., 

 $1.75; peck .50. 



Early Fortune. In form 

 and color it resembles the 

 Early Rose, but in qual- 

 ity surpasses it. It is a 

 very handsome potato, 

 and a splendid cropper. 

 A favorite with New Jer- 

 sey planters. Prices, bbl., 

 $4.50; bush., $2.00; 

 peck, .60. Green Mountain. 



Potatoes continued on page j/. 



