32 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, (GER.) Rabana, (SP.) 
Radishes require a light, loamy soil, moderately fertile, which should be deeply dug and well pulverized. The 
situation should be warm and sheltered. ‘Por 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 More 
, -10; 02., < lb., .50; Ib., 1.50 
| Early Deep Searlet, Olive-Shaped, Short Leaf. oe of the most ee varieties for 
' i } forcing. The skin is tices bright red; flesh crisp, tender and spicy. Leaves few, short, and small. 
\ | Pkt., 05; 0z., .15; 2 Ib., .50; Ib., 1.50 
Non Plus Ultra. The earliest of all; fit for use in about 20 ue short-leaved; brilliant red; 
No. 1. Early Long Scarlet, Short Top. good for forcing ... ae Pkt.; .053/0z,, 15; 1 Ib, -40; Ib., 1. 25 
Farquhar’s Early Scarlet Globe. Admirable for forcing Early Long Searlet, Short Top. Very long and crisp; for 
or out-of-door culture; deep gels flesh white and tender. frames or open ground. Pkt., .05; 0z., .10; ¢ lb., .255 lb., .75 
.05; 0z., 10; $1b., .35;1b.,1.25 Long Brightest Searlet, White Tip. Matures in 25 iva 
Turni Bee at Vv ly, : d from planting; continuing crisp until full grown. 
Early Searlet, p ERS. ery Se Salk an Pt., .05; 02., 15; 4 Ib., .50; Ib, 1.50 
beautiful. ... 10; 2 Ib, -80; Ib. , 1-00 Ieiecle. A long slender white radish with sm lt flesh’ 
Early Searlet Turnip, White-Tipped. Very Early fon frames tl Pte a 8 Pkt., .03; oz., .10: a 1b 35: a ee 
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or out of doors Pkt., .05; 02., .10; £Ib., .35;1b.,1.25 Long Blaek Winter, or Spanish.  Sown in early autumn, the 
Early White Turnip, OF. Box, Suitable for foreing; pure roots keep crisp all winter. Pkt., .05; 0z., -10; 4 Ib., .30; lb., 1.00 
white; sweet .05; 0z., .15; } Ib., .35; 1b., 1.00 Round Black Winter, or Spanish. Fine keeper during 
Early Freneh Breakfast. Hoe form; color scarlet with mite winter Pkt., .05; oz., .10; ¢ Ib., .30; lb., 1.00 
tip; excellent quality and of quick growth. White Giant Stuttgart. Winter variety. Very crisp. 
, 05; 0z., .10; 4 1b., 353 Ib., 1.25 Pkt., .05; 0z., .10; 4. 1b., .30;1b., 1.00 
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 Sau Sot Fae Pkt., .10; 0z., -255, ¢ lbs; 
Victoria Roots. Each, .15; doz.,1.50; 100, Ist 00 
Monareh Roots. The best sort; very ‘tender. Does not come true from seeds. Each. 30; doz.,3.00; 100, 20.00 
SAGE PLANTS. for flavoring. Doz., 1.00; 100, 6.00. | 
SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. JHajerwurzel (Grr.) Ostien Vegetal (Sp.) | 
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; oz., .25; 2 Ib., .75; lb., 2.50 
Long White French. Delicious when cooked A Re Pkt., .10; oz., .20; ¢1b., -50% lb., 1.25 
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; oz., .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 oud of splendid uel, 
1059) Ozs,)-os aol b:, oO selbes 
Round Thiek-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for oak spring or fall sowing; leaves Re 
thick, succulent and tender ... Pkt., .05; oz., .10; ¢1lb., .20; lb., 60 
Long-Standing. Of delicious, tender qu lity; dark green leaves, Pkt., ‘05: 0Z., 10: t Ib. -20; lb., 60 
Savoy-Leaved, or Bloomsdale. Large, tender, crumpled leaves, Pkt., 05; 0z., .10; + lb., .20; lb., 60 
Vietoria. Thick succulent dark green leaves... i Pkt. , 053 ‘oz., -10; $ lb., 20: Ib., 60 
Prickly Seeded. Very hardy and vigorous; leaves arrow-shi aped, Pkt., 053 0Z., 10; tlb., .15; lb., 50 
New Zealand. Makes a low spre: ading plant from which tender greens can be gathered the entire 
summer. May be started in a hot-bed and franeplanted or sown out-of-doors when the ground is 
Salsify. warm, allowing 2 feet between the plants st Pkt., .05; oz., .15; $ lb., .50; Ib., 1.25 
