32 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY. BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
No. 2. Early Scarlet Turnip, 
r c No. 3. Early Deep Scarlet, No. 4. Farquhar’s Nonpareil. 
White-Tipped. i 
Olive-Shaped. 
RADI S H « Rabana, (SP.) 
Radishes require a light, loamy soil, moderately fertile, which should be deeply dug and well pulverized. The 
situation should be warm and sheltered. For an early supply sow in January or February in hot beds, keeping well 
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 feet of drill; 10 pounds an acre. 
Farquhar’s Nonpareil. Anexcellent strain of small round, very early, bright red radish, spe: 
cially suited for forcing. The flesh is pure white, crisp and tender. 
: Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; $ Ib., $1.00 
Early Deep Searlet, 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 ets.; oz., 25 ets.; + Ib., 75 cts. 
No. 1. Early Long Scarlet, Short Top. Non Plus Ultra. The earliest of all; fit for use in about 20 days; short-leaved; brilliant red; 
good for forcing ... Be Se aes as 10 cts.; 02., 23 cts.; 2 nee cts. 
Farquhar’s Early Searlet Globe. Admirable for forcing “#7!Y Long Scarlet, Short Top. Very long and crisp; for frames 
or out-of-door culture; deep scarlet; flesh white and tender. ; ors ODen ground. Pkt., NY CEOs; HDG 5 Ib JO GIS: 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 2 Ib., 60 cts.; lb., $2.25 Long, Brightest Searlet, White Tip. Matures in 25 days 
Early Scarlet, Turnip-Rooted. . Very early, crisp, and  '"°™ Planting; continuing crisp until full grown. 
3 : : z : Pkt., 10 ets.; oz., 25 ets.; + lb., 75 cts. 
Deautliul: Eee = POI Cis O27 20ICtS oes Ib., 60 cts.; Ib. $2.00 Teiele. A long slender white radish with small top : flesh crisp 
Early Searlet Turnip, White-Tipped. Very early; for frames and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; + Ib., 80 cts. 
or out-of-doors. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 25 cts.; + lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.50 Long Black Winter, or Spanish. Sown in early Autumn, the 
Early White Turnip, or Box. Suitable for forcing; pure white; roots keep crisp all Winter. 
sweet. Pkt., 10 ets.; 0z., 20 cts.; 4 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00 : Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; $ Ib., 75 ets. 
Early French Breakfast. Oval form; color scarlet with white Round Black Winter, or Spanish. Fine keeper during Winter. 
tip; excellent quality and of quick growth. Pkt., 10 ets.; oz., 25 ets.; 4 lb., 75 cts. 
Pkt., 10 cts.; oz, 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 cts.; Ib., $2.75 White Giant Stuttgart. Winter variety. Very ee ee 10 
cts.; 0z., 30 ets. 
RHUBARB. 
A deep, rich soil, trenched to the depth of 2 feet, is best for Rhubarb. It is usually propagated from plants. 
Victoria Seeds. Large, late, good old sort. . se Bed Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 1 Ib., 75 cts. 
Victoria Roots. ... es : Each, 15 cts.; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00 
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., 10 ets.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 lb., $1.00 
Long White Freneh. Delicious when cooked. ... ee Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 35 ets.; + Ib., $1.25 
SEA KALE. 
Sow one inch deep in drills; thin to 6 inches; transplant the following Spring 3 feet apart. The blanched 
shoots are used like Asparagus; very tender. 
Seeds: Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 30 cts.; + lb., 85 cts. 
Forcing Crowns, ready in December. (Cannot supply.) 
SPINACH. Zspinaca, (Sr.) 
Spinach to be tender and succulent must be grown in very rich soil. For Summer use sow early in Spring, in drills 15 
inches apart, and make successive sowings every two weeks. For Spring use sow in September, and cover lightly in November 
with light litter. One 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., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 1 Ib., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00 
Round Thiek-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for early Spring or Fall sowing; leaves are thick, suc- 
culent and tender ... ae atts ate er Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; + lb., 30 ets.; lb., $1.00 
L -Standing. Of delicious, tender quality; dark green leaves. 
oa ? nea i : Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 3 lb., 30 ets.; lb., $1.00 
Savoy-Leaved, or Bloomsdale. Large, tender, crumpled leaves. 
7 z Pkt., 5 ets.; oz., 15 ets.; + lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00 
Victoria. Thick succulent, dark green leaves Soees : ae 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00 
Prickly Seeded. Very hardy and vigorous; leaves arrow-shaped. 
“ ss f : Pkt., 5 cts.; 0z., 15 ets.; + 1b., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00 
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. bSeie abe ae S50 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4+ lb., 85 cts. 
