46 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. 
FARQUHAR’S FARM AND FIELD SEEDS.— Continued. 
MANGEL WURZEL. 
An invaluable crop for stock feeding. Highly relished by cattle, resulting in im- 
proved health and condition, increasing the yield of milch cows. Sow from April to June 
on well cultivated, deep rich soil, in drills 24 to 30 inches apart. Six to eight lbs. of seed are 
required per acre. Price of all varieties, .10 per oz.; .20 per } Ib.; .60 per lb.; 10 Ibs. and 
upwards at .55 per lb. If by mail, add .10 per lb. extra for postage. 
MAMMOTH LONG RED. The largest and heaviest cropper of all the long red sorts. 
It grows well out of the ground, and is easily harvested. Color blood red; a most 
valuable and distinct variety, and very popular on account of its nutritious and milk- 
producing qualities. Our seed is produced from the largest selected roots and is a 
most superior strain. 
GOLDEN TANKARD. A greater weight per acre may be obtained from this variety 
than from any other large growing sort. It is of excellent shape and of very neat habit. 
Flesh bright golden yellow, differing in this respect from all other varieties which cut 
white. Rich in saccharine matter and feeding properties. 
YELLOW GLOBE. This variety has a very fine top and single tap root, adapted for 
growing in shallow soils Skin smooth, good size, and of excellent quality. 
RED GLOBE. Very similar to Yellow Globe, but differing in color. 
SUGAR BEET. 
One of the best paying crops for stock feeding. When fed to milch cows will increase 
the flow and quality of the milk. They keep well throughout the winter. They are not 
such heavy yielders as Mangel Wurzel, but are of superior quality and rich in saccharine 
matter. Price of each variety: Oz., .10; 3 Ib., .15;Ib., 50. If by mail, add .10 per Jb. 
extra for postage. 10 Ibs. and upwards, .45 per lb. 
KLEIN WANZELEBEN. The most 
popular variety; root conical, 
straight, and even; large shoulder, 
rapidly tapering to a point. Heavy 
yielder, remarkably rich in sugar. 
LANE’S IMPROVED. Anoldstand- 
ard sort, one of the most valuable 
for stock feeding. Hardy and pro- 
Mammoth Long Red Mangel. ductive. 
CARROT. 
IMPROVED LONG ORANGE. Roots large and long; enormous yielder. Splendid 
for stock... ae : xs ate Me a 7 Ib., .50; Ib., 1-50 
WHITE BELGIAN. Large, long-rooted variety, valuable for stock, 3 Ib., .50; Ib., 1.50 
For table carrots, see page 16. 
RUTA-BAGA, or SWEDISH TURNIP. 
American Purple Top. A strain of purple top yellow. The roots 
grow to a large size and are of the finest quality with short neck and small top; 
keeps well ae oe ae SAN oe ane relloys tap Wo och) 
Shamroek. Yellow flesh; solid as a rock; remarkably fine flavor; neck short; a very 
heavy cropper and one of the best ... an ine Bat ra edi PARE I 7A 
Budlong’s White Swede. Grown from selected roots; very sweet; excellent 
flavor and keeps well ihe ae rks ick sts d1b., .25;Ib., .75 
Sweet German. White flesh; sweet and fine flavor; good keeper }1b., .25; Ib., .75 American Purple Top Ruta-Baga. 
