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



FARQUHAR'S FARM AND FIELD SEEDS. -Continued. 



(Prices Subject to Market Fluctuations.) 



Rape, Dwarf Essex. A forage plant of great merit, easily grown 

 in any part of the United States, and of great value for sheep and 

 lambs. One acre of Rape is sufficient to pasture 10 to 15 lambs for 

 two to two and one-half months. It is often sown broadcast, 

 about 5 lbs. to the acre, but will yield much better if drilled about 

 3 lbs. to the acre in rows 22 inches apart, and cultivated until the 

 plants are well developed. It may be sown in May, but pref- 

 erably in June or July. Lb., 20 cts.; 100 lbs., $18.00 



Rye, Spring. Sow as a "catch" crop, where Winter grain has 

 failed. The straw is shorter and stiff er than the Winter variety, 

 and is always easily secured, while the grain is of equal value. 

 Sow 1§ to 2 bushels per acre. Bushel (56 lbs.), $3.00. 



Rye, Rosen Winter. Sow in August and September. Prepare 

 the ground as for Wheat and sow at the rate of 1^ bushels per acre. 

 This has no equal as a crop to be used for late Fall and early Spring 

 pasture, and is one of the best to turn under for green manure. 

 Bushel (56 lbs.), $3.00 



Spring Vetches or Tares. (Vicia saliva.) A valuable plant 

 grown extensively for stock and sometimes mixed with Oats for 

 soiling. Culture the same as field Peas. Sow 2 bushels per acre. 

 Peck, $1.75; bush. (60 lbs.), $6.50. 



Sand Vetch or Hairy Vetch. (Vina vilhsa.) An excellent 

 hardy plant of the Pea family, yielding large crops for feeding 

 green, or soiUng. It should be sown at the rate of from 3 to 4 

 pecks, per acre, broadcast or in drills, from August 15 to October 

 1, and with it as a supporting crop to raise the vines up off the 

 ground there should be planted from 3 to 4 pecks of Winter Wheat, 

 Oats, or Rye. It should be cut while the Vetch is in full bloom. 

 It may be planted in Spring in order to supply an early green crop 

 for soihng purposes, or in midsummer for late Autumn forage. 

 Peck, $3.75; bush. (60 lbs.), $14.00. 



Sunflower, Mammoth Russian. This is highly prized by 

 poultry raisers and farmers as a cheap food for fowls, stock and 

 also for fuel. It is immensely productive, and can be raised 

 cheaper than corn, as any waste piece of ground will suffice. 

 It is the best egg-producing food Imown. Sow 5 lbs. per acre. 

 Lb., 15 cts.; 100 lbs., $14.00. 



Turnip, Field. See page 46. 



Wheat, Spring Saskatchewan. A favorite variety for Spring; 

 vigorous and productive. Bushel (60 lbs.), $3.50. 



Wheat, Winter. A very hardy variety for Fall sowing; produces 

 heavy crops. Bushel (60 lbs.). {Price on application.) 



Wheat, Marquis. A popular Spring sort with large weU-filled 

 heads; heavy and prolific. Bushel (60 lbs.), $3.50. 



BIRD SEEDS. 



(Priees Subject to Market Fluctuations.) 



Sicily Canary 

 German Rape 

 Hemp . . . 

 Flax 



Lb. 100 lbs. 





Lb. 100 lbs. 





Lb. 100 lbs. 



.20 $18.00 



Lettuce 



.30 



Sunflower 



.15 $14.00 



.20 18.00 



Maw or Poppy 



.40 



Unhulled Rice, or Paddy. 



.16 15.00 



.16 14.00 



Millet, Golden 



.12 $10.00 



Parrot Food. Finest mixed 



.15 14.00 



.15 14.00 



Millet, White French . . 



.25 



Peas for Pigeons, $1.50 peck; 



$5.00 bushel 



25 pounds and upwards at 100-pound rates. 



