R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY. BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



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No. 3. Early Deep Scarlet, 

 Olive-Shaped. 



*to. 4. Farquhar's Nonpareil, 



RADISH. Rabana, (Sp.) 



moderately fertile, which should be deeply dug and well pulverized. The 

 sheltered. For an early supply sow in January or February in hot beds, keeping welJ 



Early Long Scarlet, Short Top, 



Radishes require a light, loamy 

 situation should be warm and sheltere 



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. 



Fapquhap'S Nonpapeil. An excellent strain of small round, very early, bright red radish, sp&. 

 cially suited for forcing. The flesh is pure white, crisp and tender. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., $1.00 



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 spicy. Leaves few, short and small. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 

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



for forcing 



Farquhar's Early Scarlet Globe. Admirable for forcmg 



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



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.25 

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



beautifuL Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; | lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00 



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



or out-of-doors. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J IId., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 

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



sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; i lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00 



Early French Breakfast. Oval form; color scarlet with white 



tip; excellent quality and of quick growth. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.75 



RHUBARB, 



A deep, rich soil, trenched to the depth of 2 feet, is best for Rhubarb. 



Victoria Seeds. Large, late, good old sort 



Victoria Roots 



SALSIFY. Oyster Plant. 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., 30 cts.; i lb., si.oo 



Long White French. Dehcious when cooked Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; i lb., $1.25 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



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



or open ground. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



Long-, Brig-htest Scarlet, White Tip. Matures in 25 days 



from planting; continuing crisp until fuU grown. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; I lb., 75 cts. 



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



and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; i lb., 80 cts. 



Long Black Winter, or Spanish. Sown in early Autunm, the 



roots keep crisp aU Winter. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



Round Black Winter, or Spanish. Fine keeper during Winter. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



White Giant Stuttgart. Winter variety. Very crisp. Pkt., 10 



cts.; oz., 30 cts. 



It is usually propagated from plants. 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; i lb., $1.50 

 Each, 15 cts.; doz,, $1.50; 100, $8.00 



SEA KALE. 



Sow one inch deep in drills; thin to 6 

 shoots are used like Asparagus; very tender. 



transplant the following Spring 3 feet apart. The blanched 

 Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 30 cts. ; i lb., 85 ct^. 



SPINACH. Espinaca, (Sp.) 



Spinach to be tender and succulent must be grown in verj' rich soil. For Summer use sow early in Spring, in 

 drills 1.5 inches apart, and make successive sowings every two weeks. For Spring use sow in September, and cover 

 lightly in November with light litter. Ojie ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; 10 to 12 pounds an acre. 



Farquhar's All Seasons. 



Leaves rich, dark green, very thick and of splendid quality. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Jib., 35 cts.; lb., SI. 25 

 Round Thick-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for earlv Spring or Fall sowing; leaves are thick, suc- 

 culent and tender Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Jib., 30 cts.; lb., Sl.OO 



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



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Jib., 30 cts.; lb., Sl.OO 

 King of Denmark. A new variety with large dark green crumpled leaves of fine quahty. Remains tender and 

 resists Summer heat longer than any other varietv. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 75 cts.; lb., S2.o0. 



Savoy-Leaved, or Bloomsdale. Large, tender, crumpled leaves. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Jib., 35 cts.; lb., SI. 2.") 

 Victoria. Thick succulent, dark green leaves ... Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; i lb., 30 cts.; lb., SI. Oi' 



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



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; Jib., 30 cts.; lb., Sl.oo 



New Zealand. Makes a low spreading plant from which tender greens can be gathered the entire Summer. 



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., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 85 cts. 



