22 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
LETTUCE. Lechuga, (Sp.) 
Lettuce thrives best in a light, very rich, moist soil. For first crop sow in 
gentle heat in February, and transplant to 10 inches apart. For a Summer supply, 
sow thinly in shallow drills 18 inches apart, and transplant or thin out, leaving 
a foot between the plants. Sowings may be fide from April to the end of August. — 
One ounce of seed gives about 4,000 plants. 
CABBAGE HEADED VARIETIES. 
Boston Forcing Tennisball; White-Seeded. 
Forms fine perfect heads very rapidly; crisp and very tender. 
Our seed is of the finest growth and from perfect heads. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 75 cts.; + Ib., $2.50 
Hittinger’s Belmont Forcing. Larger than the above — 
and almost as early; of excellent quality and highly recom- — 
mended for forcing. Pkt., 15 ets.; 0z., 75 cts.; + lb., $2.50 
Farquhar’s Queen. A romana pie fine’ Lettuce lacgely grown 
in Southern Europe. Large, compact heads; heart white, crisp — 
and tender. Is a splendid variety for hot weather, asitis slow to © 
run to seed. Pkt., 25 cts.; 5 oz., $1.00 | 
Wayahead. A very early variety of handsome appearance and | 
fine quality. The outer leaves are a light green with the inner — 
head finely blanched to a rich buttery-yellow. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; $ lb., 75 cts. 
May King. The head is of globular shape, eel ml well closed; 
the leaves are light green, with delicate ribs and lightly waved: 
the interior is of a clear yellow, very tender and of fine flavor. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 5) OZ, 40ictsss elbepaleae 
Farquhar’s Long-Standing. Earliest and finest head 
Lettuce for Summer crops; every plant should produce a fine, 
large firm head; flavor excellent; tender and free from bitter- 
ness : ae Pkt., 10 ots.: 3 oz., 50 cts.; < lb., $1.50 
Black-Seeded Tennisball. Selected. A catty im- 
proved strain. Heads crisp, tender and most attractive in 
appearance. : Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 3 Ib., $1.75 
Black-Seeded Tennisball. Excellent; “forms a very fine head, 
compact, crisp, tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 ets.; 4]b.,75 cts. 
Wonderful. solia head, crisp, tender. The ingest and best of 
all Cabbage Lettuces. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; 4 b., 75 ets. 
New York. Of unusual size and solidity; crisp and tender. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 ets.; + 1b., 75 cts. 
Salamander Head. Very crisp and fine; resists Summer heat. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 02z., 25 cts.; 8 Sella, 7) Gis. 
Deacon. Heads large, compact, inner leaves tender; cne of the 
best ... ..  Pk&t., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + Ib., 60 cts. 
Big Boston. Very large, tender heads; ‘good for both frame and 
open culture ...  Pkt., 10) cts.5 02., 80! cts:5) 4 Ib. 75 cts: 
California Cream Butter. Large, solid’ head; tinged brown, 
white inside. ...  Pkt., 10 cts.; 02., 25 cts:; 2 lb:, 75) cts: 
Mignonette. Small head, long standing, hardy, resisting drought; 
brownish leaves. ...  Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts. 
Mammoth Black-Seeded Butter. A very large Cabbage 
Lettuce, solid, smooth leaved. The outer leaves are thick and 
brittle; the inner ones becoming very white and tender. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; + Ib., $1.00 
Boston Market. ...  Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ¢ i lb. fy Gonctse 
Iceberg Rae secede Pkt lO:ctsitozse2orctses ra lb., 75 ets. 
Tom Thumb ie Pkt. 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; $ Ib., $1.25 
Hanson. ... S100 Pkt., 5 cts.; 02., 25 cts.; ¥Ib., 60 cts. 
CURLED-LEAVED VARIETIES. 
Boston Fine Curled. Attractive on table and of good 
quality 2. Pts 1Octs: 025 25icts)sealbeecosets: 
Grand Rapids Forcing. Crisp and tender; leaves frilled; heads 
of fair size poo.) della 0) Gis OAS 30 cts.; > 2 lbs 60 cts. 
Black-Seeded Simpson. A superior variety; ; large and compact 
heads oo) Pkt 10ictsi\07%25 cts; 1 Ib., 75 ets. 
Early Curled Simpson. A leading early sort; very tender. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; + lb., 60 ets. 
ROMAINE or COS VARIETIES. 
Farquhar’s Express. Very early and of medium Size; crisp 
and tender =. Pkt?) LO ctsiss 07.5 .35) cise) lbs Sle25 
Farquhar’ Ss All. Heart. Grows to a large size; self- 
folding; crisp and sweet. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 41b., $1.50 
Trianon Self-Closin Cos. Leaves ion narrow, forming 
close upright heads. kt., 10 ets.; 0z., 35 ets.; ~ lb., $1.00 
Paris White Cos. Very early; requires tying to blanch. 
Pkt., 10 ects.; 0z., 30 cts.; 1 Ib., $1.00 
LETTUCE PLANTS. Ready April 15 to May 15. 
Express Cos Lettuce. Black-seeded Tennisball ae Doz., 25 cts.; 100, $1.25 
