20 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
DANDELION. 
Lowenzahn, (Gur.) Amargon, (Sp.) 
Culture. -Used as early spring greens and con- 
sidered very healthful. The seed should be sown in 
May or June, in drills half an inch deep and 15 inches 
apart. The crop will be ready for use next spring. 
A moist, heavy soil is preferable. One ounce of seed 
is sufficient for 200 feet of drill. 
Improved Large-Leaved. The finest variety; home- 
grown seed. Pkt., .10; oz., .60; + lb., 2.00; Ib., 7.00 
ENDIVE. ‘ 
Endiviea, (Gur.) Escarola o Endivien, (Sp.) 
Culture. One of our best salad plants, especially 
valuable for winter use. For a first crop, sow about 
the middle of April; for succession small sowings may 
be made every month until August, when the main 
planting is made. Set out the plants 1 foot apart, in 
rows 3 feet distant, and when well grown effect blanch- 
ing by folding the leaves in their natural position 
around the heart, and tying the outer leaves together 
by their tips in cone form, which must be done when 
quite dry, or they will rot. One ounce of seed for 75 
feet of drill. 
Farquhar’s Winter Beauty. Hardy, finely 
curled green leaves; easily blanched; one of the best. 
Pkt., .10; 0z., .30; ¢ Ib., 1.00; lb., 3.50 
Endive Broad-Leaved Batavian. Escarolle. 
EN DIVE—Continued. 
White Curled. Blanches rapidly; excellent, and very tender. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .20; + lb., .60; lb., 2.00 
Broad-Leaved Batavian. JZscarolle. Leaves long and 
broad, thick and succulent. One of the choicest salads. , 
Pkt, .10; oz., .25; 4 Ib., .75; Ib., 2.50 
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Freneh Moss-Curled. Very finely curled, with close, dense ‘ ae oy “a od Natt 
leaves. Pkt., .05; oz., .20; 3 lb., .60; lb., 2.00 |" ; ae ey 
Farquhar’s Ideal. This is a very fine and beautifully curled pe 
variety. The leaves, which are light green, are crisp and 
tender and one of the finest sorts for salads. It remains fit for 
use a long time. bee Yen ee BktewlbtozeeoD 
Farquhar’s Marvel. This is a very delicate sort with plain 
leaves. It is of dwarf habit, very tender and crisp. 
Pkt. yal 302z:, 23d 
Batavian of Naples. A very large variety with plain leaves of 
light green color. 
When blanched the 
leaves are crisp, ten- 
der and of very deli- 
cate flavor. 
Pte all5s) Oz. 2o5 
Endive Farquhar’s Winter Beauty. 
EGG PLANT. Eierpflanze, (GpR.) Berengena, (Sp.) 
Culture. For perfection of growth, a very rich soil, plenty of moisture, and warm weather 
are required, with the addition of frequent hoeing. Sow in a gentle heat about the first of 
April. Transplant about the middle of June, setting the plants 3 feet apart each way. One 
ounce gives about 1,500 plants. 
Black Beauty. A valuable variety, ready for use two weeks earlier than any other 
sort. The fruit is thick and of a rich purplish black color. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .60; ¢ Ib., 2.00; lb., 6.00 
Blaek Pekin. Very large, globular fruit, of a dark, glossy purple color. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .50; + lb., 1.50; Ib., 5.00 
New York Improved. ‘The most popular main crop variety; the fruit being the largest and 
handsomest of all. It is very solid and of rich shining deep purple color. 
Pkt., .10; oz., .50; } Ib., 1.50; lb., 5.00 
; Plants, Black Pekin, New York Improved. Ready in June. 
New York Improved Egg Plant. : .75 per dozen; 5.00 per 100 
