8 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 
FARQUHAR’S VEGETABLE oe NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 
WATER MELON, Farquhar’s Christmas. A splendid new sort, 
especially 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 with- 
out arival. It can be stored away for use in mid-Winter. Pkt., 
15 ets.; oz., 50 ets. 
PEA, Laxton’s Superb. A new, early semi-wrinkled dwarf Pea, 
growing about 2 to 23 feet high and carrying an immense crop of 
large pods, each containing 9 to 10 Peas of delicious flavor. This 
grand variety will prove a valuable acquisition, as it may be sown 
as early in the season as the smooth sorts. 4 pt., 35 ets.; pt., 
60 ets.; qt., $1.00. 
SQUASH, Blue Hubbard. A popular type of the well-known 
Hubbard Squash, with light blue skin and very firm flesh. This 
variety commands higher prices in the Boston market than any 
other, due to its uniformity and splendid quality. Pkt., 15 ets.; 
oz., 40 cts.; + 1b., $1.50; lb., $5.00. 
TOMATO, Farquhar’s Victory. A handsome free-setting To- 
mato, yielding many large clusters. Fruits smooth, of good form 
and size, very solid and containing very few seeds. Pkt., 25 cts. 
TOMATO, Bide’s Recruit. Plants robust in habit and laden 
with heavy clusters of perfectly formed fruits of medium size. 
Pkt., 25 cts. 
Lettuce Farquhar’s Queen. 
CABBAGE, CHINESE. Wong Bok. This is the famous Chinese Cel- 
ery Cabbage. It has wide midribs at the base and merges into crisp 
tender leaves at the top, the whole being very compact and heavy. It 
blanches to almost clear white. The “culture for Wong Bok is the 
same as for late cabbage. When well grown the plants should be 
blanched by tying loosely with burlap. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts. 
CORN, Briggs Red Cob Bantam. A most desirable new extra- 
early, type, with stalks about 4 feet in height and averaging from 
two to three fine ears to a stalk. The grains are golden-yellow in 
color and very sweet. Original pkt., 25 cts. 
CHICORY, Farquhar’s Ruby Leaf. Not only is this one of the 
most delicious and delicate salads, but the bright ruby-red, trans- 
lucent leaves give to the salad, when prepared, a novel and fasci- 
nating appearance. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 
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 charm- 
ing, whether served alone or in combination with other salads. Pkt., 
25 cts.; 0z., 7o cts. 
LETTUCE, Farquhar’s Queen. A Cabbage Lettuce largely grown 
in Southern Europe. Large, compact heads, the heart is white, crisp 
and tender. Isa splendid variety for hot weather, as it is slow to run 
to seed. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., $1.00. 
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., 15 cts.; 3 0z., 30 cts.; 0z., 50 cts. 
LETTUCE, Green Provence Cos. A vigorous variety, 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 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
Pea, Laxton’s Superb. 
NEW HORSERADISH. 
RADICULA armoracia. This fine new variety was introduced by 
the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Bureau of Plant Industry from Soosdal, 
Vladimir Gov't, Russia, where it is famous for its fine qualities, It 
is in especial demand during the Winter holidays. We have grown 
this plant in our own Nurseries for experimental purposes and find 
Squash, Blue Hubbard. it more pungent than any other we know. Price, $1.00 per doz. 
