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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



Early Scarlet Turnip, 

 White-Tipped. 



No. 3. 



Early Deep Scarlet, 

 Olive-shaped. 



So. 4. Farquhar's Nonpafeil. 



Wo I. Early Ix)ng Scarlet, Short Top. 



RADlbll. Radieshen, (Ger.) Rahana, (Sp.) 



Radishes require a light, loamy soil, moderately fertile, which should be deeply dug and well pulverized. The 

 situation should be warm and sheltered. For an early supply sow in January or February in hot beds, keeping wel) 

 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 feel 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 tender. 



Pkt., .10; oz., ,20; lib., .50; lb., 1.50 



Early Deep Scarlet, Olive-Shaped, Short Leaf. One of the most desirable varieties for 



forcing. The skin is deep bright red; flesh crisp, tender and spicJ^ Leaves few, short, and small, 



Pkt., .05; oz., .15; i lb., .50; lb., 1.50 



Non Plus Ultra. The earliest of all; fit for use in about 20 days; short -leaved; brilliant red; 

 good for forcing Pkt., ,05; oz,, ,15; j lb,, .40; lb., 1.25 



Farquhar's Early Scarlet Globe. Admirable for forcing 



or out-of-door culture; deep scarlet; flesh white and tender. 



Pkt., .05; oz., .10; i lb., .35; lb., 1.25 

 Early Scarlet, Tupnip-Rooted. Very early, crisp, and 



beautiful Pkt., .05; oz., .10; i lb., .30; lb., 1.00 



Early Scarlet Turnip, White-Tipped. Very early : for frames 



or out of doors . . . Pkt., .05; oz., .10; i lb., .35; lb., 1.25 

 Early White Turnip, or Box, Suitable for forcing; pure 



white; sweet . . Pkt., .05; oz., .15; i lb., .35; lb., 1.00 



Early French Breakfast. Oval form; color scarlet with white 



tip; excellent quaUty and of quick growth. 



Pkt., .05; oz., .10; 1 lb., .35; lb., 1.25 



Early Long Scarlet, Short Top. Very long and crisp; for 

 frames or open ground. Pkt., .05; oz., .10; j lb., .25; lb., .75 



Long Brightest Scarlet, White Tip. Matures in 25 days 



from planting; continuing crisp until fuU grown. 



Pkt., .05; oz., .15; i lb., .50; lb., 1.50 

 Icicle. A long slender white radish with small top; flesh crisp 



and tender. . . . Pkt., .05; oz., .10; } lb., .35; lb., 1.25 



Long- Black Winter, or Spanish. Sown in early autumn^.the 



roots keep crisp all winter. Pkt., .05| oz., .10; I lb., .30; lb., 1.00 

 Round Black Winter, or Spanish. Fine keeper during 



winter Pkt., .05; oz., .10; \ lb., .30; lb., 1.00 



White Giant Stuttg'art. Winter variety. Very crisp, 



Pkt,, .05; oz., .10; i lb., .30; lb., 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, late, good old sort Pkt., lOcts.; oz., 25cts.; ilb.,60 cts. 



Victoria Roots. Each, 15 cts.; doz., $1.50; 100, S8.00 



SALSIFY. Oyster Plant. Hajerwurzel, (Ger.) 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. Large roots. Pkt., lO cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts.; lb., S2.50 



Long White French. Delicious when cooked. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.,20cts.; j lb., 50 cts.; lb., -SI. 25 



SEA KALE. 



Sow one inch deep in drills; thin to 6 inches; tran.splant the following spring 3 feet apart. The 

 blanched shoots are used like Asparagus; very tender. 

 Seeds: Pkt, 10 cts.; oz., 30cts.; J- lb., 85 cts. 



Forcing- Crowns, ready in December. Doz., si.'jO; lOo, si2.()o. 

 SPINACH. Spinal, (Ger.) Espinaca, (Sp,) 



Spinach to be tender and succulent must be grown in very rich soil. For summer use sow curly 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 fed of drill; 10 to 12 pounds an acre. 



Farquhar's All Seasons. Leaves rich, dark green, very thick and of splendid quality. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 els.; } 11)., 25 cts,; lb., 60 cts. 



Round Thick-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for early spring or fail sowing; leaves are thick, 



surculcrit and tender ... ... ... ... Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 10 cts.; \ lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



Long-Standing. Of delicious, tender quality; dark green leaves. 



Pkt., 5ct.s.; 

 Savoy-Leaved, or BlOOmsdale. Large, tender, cramijlcd leaves. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; 

 Victoria. 1'bick succulent dark green leaves, . . . Pkt., 5 cts.; 



Prickly Seeded. Very hardy and vigorous; leaves arrow-shaped. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz. 

 New Zealand. Makes a low spreading plant from which tender greens can be gathered tiie entire sum- 

 mer. May be started in a hot-bed and transplanted or sown out-of-doors when the ground is warm, 

 allowing 2 feet between the plants. ... ... Pkt., 5 cts,; oz., 15cts.; J- lb., 50 cts.; lb., SI. 25 



oz., 10 cts.; i- lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 



oz. 

 oz. 



10 cts.; J lb., 20 cts.; lb., 50 cts. 

 10 cts. ; i lb., 20 cts. ; lb., 50 cts. 



lOct.s.; ;ib., 15 cts.; lb., 40 cts. 



Salsify. 



