8 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 
FARQUHAR’S VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 
Fa LETTUCE, Green Provenee Cos. A vigorous variety, 
: 4 having green, shining, erect, crimped leaves, with close and 
solid heads, very crisp and tender. Is slow to run to seed, 
making it a valuable summer lettuce. Pkt., .15; 0z., .50. 
LETTUCE, 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. 
Pkt. 15293 %075) 630: ozs 50 
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 
flavors “Pkt:,).15; 3/02., 230% 0z5) 505 
LETTUCE, Regina. A cabbage lettuce largely grown in 
Southern Europe. Large, compact heads, the heart is 
white, crisp, and tender. Is a splendid variety for hot 
weather, as it is slow torun to seed. Pkt., .15; 0oz., .50. 
Lettuce Green Provence Cos. 
BEANS, Saint Fiaere. A remarkable climbing variety, producing many 
clusters of fleshy pods almost stringless, which are long, tender and delicious. 
The plants continue to bear for a long period. 4 pint, 40.; pint, .75. 
CHICORY, Farquhar’s Ruby Leaf. Not only is this one of the most 
delicious and delicate salads, but the bright ruby-red, translucent leaves 
give to the salad, when prepared, a novel and fascinating appearance. 
REG eco; MOZeaos 
CHICORY, Farquhar’s Carmine Striped. This new Chicory, like the 
preceding, is of delicious quality. The leaves when blanched are creamy 
white, striped with bright carmine and in effect are charming, whether 
served alone or in combination with other salads. Pkt., .25; oz., .75. 
ENDIVE, Farquhar’s Ideal. This is a very fine and beautifully curled 
variety. The leaves, which are light green, are crisp and tender; one 
of the finest sorts for salads. It remains fit for use a long time. 
Rktee sb oz aod 
ENDIVE, Farquhar’s Marvel. This is a very delicate sort with plain 
leaves. It is of dwarf habit, very tender and crisp. Pkt., .15; oz., .35 
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; oz., .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. Pkt., .15; oz., .40. 
Pea Marvellous. 
PEA, Marvellous. A new, dwarf, wrinkled sort, of sturdy growth and 
early; very prolific. The pods are produced in pairs containing 8 to 10 
large peas of delicious flavor; height, 18 in. Pint, .50. 
VEGETABLE MARROW, Moore’s Cream. An early and prolific 
variety producing medium-sized fruits of attractive appearance; the 
flesh is thick and firm, and of fine quality. Pkt., .10; 0oz., .25. 
WATER MELON, Farquhar’s Sie tata 2 A splendid new sort espe- 
cially 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 
Vegetable Marrow Moore’s Cream. stored away for use in mid-winter. Pkt., .15; 0z., .50. 
