R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.. BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 



FARQUHAR'S VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 



LETTUCE, Green Provence Cos. A vigorous variety, 

 having green, shining, erect, crimped leaves, with close and 

 sohd heads, very crisp and tender. Is slow to run to seed, 

 making it a valuable summer lettuce. Pkt., .15; oz., .50. 



LETTUCE, Farquhar's Peerless Cos. A dwarf compact 

 sort exceUing in qualitj' and tenderness. Habit, perfectly 

 self-folding, leaves dark green and broad, the heart is 

 white and very crisp. It does not readily run to see-l. 



Pkt., .15; ^ 6z., .30; oz., .50 



LETTUCE, Blood Red Winter Cos. One of the best' 

 Lettuces grown. The leaves are a dark brown, the heart 

 of a golden-3-ellow color, verv tender and of delicious 

 flavor. Pkt., .15: i oz., .30; oz., .50. 



LETTUCE, Regina. A cabbage lettuce largely grown in 

 Southern Europe. Large, compact heads, the heart is 

 white, crisp, and tender. Is a splendid variety for hot 

 weather, as it is slow to run to seed. Pkt., . 15; oz., .50. 



Lettuce Green Provence Cos. 



BEANS, Saint Fiacre. A remarkable climbing variety, producing many 

 clusters of fleshy pods almost stringless, which are long, tender and dehcious. 

 The plants continue to bear for a long period. 5 pint, 40 . ; pint, . 75. 



CHICORY, Farquhar's Ruby Leaf. Not only is this one of the most 

 delicious and dehcatc salads, but the bright ruby-red, translucent leaves 

 give to the salad, when prep.ared, a novel and fascinating appearance. 

 Pkt., .25; oz., .75. 



CHICORY, Farquhar's Carmine Striped. This new Chicory, hke the 

 preceding, is of delicious qualitj-. The leaves when blanched are creamy 

 white, striped with bright carmine and in effect are charming, whether 

 served alone or in combination with other salads. Pkt., .25; oz., .75. 



ENDIVE, Farquhar's Ideal. This is a very fine and beautifully curled 

 variety. The leaves, which are light green, are crisp and tender; one 

 of the finest sorts for salads. It remains fit for use a long time. 



Pkt., 15; oz., .35 



ENDIVE, Farquhar's Marvel. This is a very delicate sort vrith plain 

 leaves. It is of dwarf habit, very tender and crisp. Pkt., .15; oz., .35 



ENDIVE, Batavian of Naples. A very large variety with plain leaves 

 of light green color. When blanched the leaves aie crisp, tender and 

 of very deUcate flavor. Pkt., .15; oz., .35. 



KOHL RABI, Farquhar's Delicacy. A new early variety, very 

 handsome in shape and of the finest quaUtj'. The flesh is pure white 

 and of delicate flavor. Pkt., .15; oz., .40. 



Pea MarveHous. 



Vegetable Marrow Moore's Cream. 



PEA, Marvellous. A new, dwarf, ^\Tinkled sort, of sturdy growth and 

 early; vcrj- prolific. The pods are |)roduced in pairs containing 8 to 10 

 large peas of dehcious flavor; height, 18 in. Pint, .40; quart, .75. 



TOMATO. Buck's Tresco. This fine new variety is said to be a mo.st 



wonderful crojipcr, th(> enoriiioiis trusses being literally weighted down 

 with fruits of medium si/e, ])erfectly round and of rich, liright red color. 

 A splendid variety for greenhouse culture. Pkt., .25. 



VEGETABLE MARROW, Moore's Cream. An early and prolific 

 variety jModucing medium-sized fruits of attractive appearance; the 

 Hesh is tliick and firm, and of fine (juality. Pkt., .10; oz., .25. 



WATER MELON, Farquhar's Christmas. A splendid new sort espe- 

 cially 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 without a rival. It can be 

 stored awav for use in mid-winter. Pkt., .15; oz., .,50. 



