NOVELTIES—R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO’S SEED CATALOGUE. XV 
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PROSPERITY PEA. 
The earliest tail, large-podded, wrinkled Pea in culti- 
vation. It grows about two-and-a-half feet high, is of 
robust and vigorous habit and produces an enormous 
crop of large pods, filled with tender, sweet and luscious 
Peas. The seed we offer was grown from stock bought 
from the introducer. Pkt., .10; qt., .40; peck, 
2.50. 
GRADUS PEA. 
An English variety of great merit, closely resembling 
Prosperity. Pkt., 10; qt., .40; peck; 2.50. 
COX’S IMPROVED STRATA- 
* GEM PEA. 
The Stratagem Pea is well known as one of the best. 
During the past three or four years, however, the 
variety has run out to some extent. The grower of 
this improved stock has been carefully working upon 
the original, and the seed now offered is the result of 
his persistent care and labor. Not only is the yield 
much greater, but the pods, which are full and of 
immense size, almost cover the plants. For fine quality 
this variety is unsurpassed. Pkt., 10; qt., 40. 
DUKE OF YORK PEA. 
A variety resembling the Champion of England and 
possessing all the good qualities of that sort, but 
coming to maturity about three weeks earlier. Pkt., 
10; qt., .30; qt. by mail, .45. 
OTHER NOVELTIES. 
Duke of Albany Pea. A superior early or 
medium pea with very large, well-filled pods. Of vigor- 
ous growth and a remarkable cropper. Height, 5 feet. 
Pkt., .10; qt., .30; qt. by mail, post paid, .45. 
Rogers’ Lima Wax Bush Bean. A new variety 
with small white seeds and very thick-meated, tender, 
broad, yellow pods. Pkt., .10. 
Electric Turnip Beet. Of beautiful, round shape, 
with small top and small tap-root. Color crimson ; 
exceedingly early ; sugary flavor when cooked. PKt., 
05; 0z., 10; Ib., 1.00. 
Pink Plume Celery. A pink variety of the well- 
known White Plume Celery. A strong, hardy, com- 
pact grower, with solid, crisp stem. Pkt., .105 0z., 
Danish Ball-Head Cabbage. This variety is 
grown almost exclusively in Denmark for winter use ; 
the heads are hard, round, of good marketable size. 
fine grained and good keepers. Pkt., .10;0z., .30. 
‘‘Early Spring’’ Cabbage. A round, flat-headed, 
extra early variety, coming in with the Wakefield and 
yielding one-third more than any other extra early sort, 
The heads are exceedingly uniform and very solid, 
even when quite young. Pkt., .10; 0z., .30. 
Tom Thumb Lettuce. A favorite in England 
for pot culture and hot-bed use. It is one of the 
earliest to come to maturity, forming compact heads, 
which are crisp and free from coarseness. Pkt., .10. 
Sensation Lettuce. For summer use this lettuce 
possesses the desirable qualifications. It is a rapid 
grower, attaining a large size and forming solid heads 
of delicate flavor and unusual tenderness. Pkt., .10. 
Rocky Ford Musk Melon. A Colorado variety 
of rather small size, netted surface and greenish flesh 
of sweet and delicious flavor. Pkt., .10. 
Royal Prize=Taker Onion. Color yellow; globu- 
lar; of immense size; medium early in maturing; of 
mild flavor and desirable. Pkt., .10; oz., .25. 
Chelsea Pea. An extra early, dwarf, wrinkled pea 
requiring no bushing or staking; pods long, curved 
and filled with from seven to ten good-sized peas of 
exquisite quality; rich, sugary and marrow-like when 
cooked; height, 15 inches. Pkt., .10; qt., .30. 
Dwarf Telephone Pea. One of the most pro- 
ductive sorts, possessing all the fine qualities of the 
tall Zelephone, but growing only about two feet high. 
Pkt., .10; qt., .30. 
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Jewel Radish. A newsort with deep-green, beau- 
tifully curled foliage and smooth, bright-scarlet, olive- 
shaped roots. When served with the foliage entire it 
proves a charming surprise. Pkt., .25. 
