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



Farquhar's Earliest Dwarf Erfurt Cauliflower. 



CHICORY. Cichoree, (Fr.) 



This is a vegetable grown extensively in Europe for Winter salads, 

 but can now be found in the markets of this country. 



Culture. Sow in rich soil during May or June in rows 15 inches apart, and 

 thin to 9 inches in the rows. In late Autumn lift the roots and trim off the leaves 

 about a half inch from the crown, then store in a cellar, covering them with one foot 

 of soil. Take the roots as required for forcing and plant thickly in a deep box 

 and blanch in perfect darkness. These blanched tops constitute the salad. 



Witloof. (Brussels Chicory.) One of the* finest Winter salads 

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



Large Rooted. Used as a substitute or to mi.x with coffee. Pkt., 

 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; j lb., 75 cts. 



Farquhar's Carmine Striped. This new Chicory, like the preced- 

 ing, is of delicious quality. The leaves when blanched _^ 



are creamy white, striped with bright carmiue. 

 Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 



CHIVES. 



Grown for their tops, which are used 

 wherever the flavor of onion is re- 

 quired. Perfectly hardy, and 

 should be in every garden. 



Chives, Roots. Per bunch, 20 cts.; 



12 bunches, S2.00. By mail, add 



10 cents each extra. 

 Chives, Seeds. Pkt., 25 cts.: oz., Sl.OO 



CRESS OR PEPPERGRASS. 



Berro o Mastuerzo, (Sp.) 

 Invaluable for salads and garnishing. 



Extra Curled. Excellent for salads ; sow in shallow 

 drills 1 foot apart, and make successive sowings 

 every ten days. Pkt , 10 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; j lb., 

 35 cts.; lb., $1.25. 



Upland. Perennial variety, similar in taste to 

 the Water Cress. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; j lb., 

 75 cts. 



Water. Sow in damp soil or by the side of a pond 

 or stream. Pkt., 10 cts. ; oz., 75 cts. 



CAULIFLOWER. 



Coliflor, (Sp.) 



Culture: Cauliflower succeeds well in any soil where Cabbages will 

 grow. It delights in a rich soil and abundance of water. By sowing 

 the early varieties in a hot-bed in February or March, fine heads can 

 be obtained in May or June. For a later supply sow seeds in a prepared 

 bed in May, choosing a cool, moist place. 'Wlien large enough, trans- 

 plant, making the rows about 2^ feet apart and 18 inches between the 

 plants. Transplanting should be done in moist weather. One ounce 

 of seed produces about 2500 plants, 



Farquhar's Earliest Dwarf Erfurt. 



This strain is grown especially for us by the most 

 reliable grower in Northern Europe, where the finest 

 Cauliflower is produced; and we believe there is nothing 

 finer offered. This strain is short-stemmed, smail- 

 1 caved, with large, finely grained heads, and with reason- 

 able care every plant should produce a fine head. First 

 size pkt., 50 cts.; second size pkt., 25 cts.; J oz., $1.75; 

 oz., S6.00. 



Early Dwarf Erfurt. A very early, rehable sort, 

 producing large, white heads; plants are low, with 

 small leaves. Pkt., 25 cts.; | oz., $1.50; oz., $5.00. 



Early Snowball. Of dwarf habit; heads white and solid, 

 largely grown for early crops. Pkt., 25 cts.; J oz., 

 $1.50; oz., $5.00. 



Danish Dry Weather. Large, white, solid heads, with large leaves, 

 keeps well in hot and dry weather; about ten days later than our 

 EarHest Dwarf Erfurt. Pkt., 25 cts.; i oz., $1,50; oz., $5.00. 



Autumn Giant. A remarkablv strong growing, late sort; taking 

 longer to mature than other kinds and in consequence should 

 be planted not later than May. Pkt., 15 cts.; | oz., 35 cts.; 

 oz., $1.00. 



Cauliflower Plants. Delivery May to July. 

 Farquhar's Earliest Dwarf Erfurt. Doz., 30 cts.; per 100. 

 $1.75; per 1,000, $12.00. 



Witloot Chicory. 



