FARQUHAR'S RELIABLE VEGETABLE SEEDS 



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RADISH. 



Rabano (Sp.) 



Farquhar's 

 Early Scarlet 

 Globe Radishes 



SALSIFY. Oyster Plant 



Ostien Vegetal or Salsifi (Sp.) 



Culture. Sow the seed early in spring in drills 1 

 foot apart and 1 inch deep, thinning out to about 4 

 inches in the row. The roots will be ready in October 

 when a supply should be taken up and stored like 

 carrots. Cultivate the same as carrots or parsnips. 

 The remaining roots may be left in the ground all 

 winter for early spring use, but should be taken up 

 before new growth starts. A most delicious vege- 

 table, either stewed, boiled, fried, or as a salad. 

 When cooked it has an oyster flavor. One ounce of 

 seed sows 50 feet of drill. 



Mammoth Sandwich Island, pkt. 



Large, tender, and delicious roots 



oz. 30c.; 341b. $1.00. .$0 10 

 Long White French. Delicious when cooked. 



oz. 35c.; 341b. $1.25. . 10 



SPINACH. Espinaca (Sp.) 



Culture. 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 of seed sows 100 feet 

 of drill; 10 to 12 pounds, an acre. 



Farquhar'-s All Seasons. Leaves Pkt. 



rich, dark green, very thick, and of splen- 

 did quality, oz. 15c.; Mlb.;35c.;lb.$1.25. .$0 10 



Princess Juliana. (New.) The best 

 second-early variety. Plants grow close to 

 the ground and have dark green, crumpled 

 leaves which retain their crispness for a 



long time after being cut 



oz. 25c.; i^lb. 75c.; lb. $1.50. . 10 



Round Thick-leaved. Leaves are thick, succulent, and tender . Pkt 



-,. , ^ oz. 15c.; }i\h. 30c.; lb. $1.00. .$0 lU 



King of Denmark. Large, dark green, crumpled leaves; resists 

 summer heat longer than any other Spinach 



^ , _. „ oz. 20c.; 341b. 50c.; ib. $1.50.. 



Savoy-leaved or Bloomsdale. Large, tender, crumpled leaves. . . 



„.,, _, oz. 15c.; Mlb. 30c.;lb. $1.00.. 



Prickly-seeded. Very hardy and vigorous 



oz. 15c.; i^lb.30c..;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 

 hotbed and transplanted or sown outdoors when the ground is 

 warm, allowing 2 feet between the plants . .oz. 25c.; J^lb. 85c. . 



Swiss Chard. See Beets. 



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Culture. 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 hotbeds, keeping well ventilated. In April they may be 

 sown outdoors. Successive sowings should be made every two weeks. 

 Radishes, to be crisp and tender, should make rapid growth. One 

 ounce of seed sows 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds, an acre. 



Farquhar's Nonpareil. An excellent strain of Pkt. 



small, round, very early, bright red Eadishes, specially 

 suited for forcing. The flesh is pure white, crisp, and 

 tender oz.35c.; 3^1b.$1.25. .$0 10 



Scarlet Olive-shaped or Red Rocket. One 



of the most desirable varieties for forcing. The skin is deep 

 bright red and the flesh crisp, tender, and spicy. Leaves few, 



short, and small oz. 25c.; HVo. 75c. . 10 



Non Plus Ultra. The earhest of all — fit for use in about 20 

 days. It is a short-leaved Radish, with brilliant red skin. 

 Fine for forcing oz. 25c. ; J^lb. 75c . . 10 



Farquhar's Early Scarlet Globe. Admirable 



for forcing or outdoor culture. Deep scarlet; flesh white and 



tender oz. 30c.; 341b. $1.00; lb. $3.00. . 10 



Early Scarlet Turnip White-tipped. A very early sort 



that is fine for frames or outdoors 



oz. 25c.; Mlb. 75c.; lb. $2.50. . 10 

 Early White Turnip or Box. Suitable for 



forcing. Pure white; sweet 



oz. 25c.; Mlb. 60c.; lb. $2.00. . 10 



Early French Breakfast. An oval, scarlet 



Radish with white tip. It is of excellent quality 



and quick growth. oz. 25c.; 341b. 75c.; lb. $2.75 . 10 



Long Brightest Scarlet White-Tip. Matures 



in 25 days from planting and remains crisp 



until full grown oz. 25c.; J^lb. 75c. . 10 



icicle. A long, slender white Radish with small 



top and crisp tender flesh . oz. 30c.; 341b. 80c. . 10 

 Long Black Winter or Spanish, ^ovm in 

 early autumn, the roots keep crisp all winter . . 



oz. 25c.; i|lb. 75c.. 10 

 White Giant Stuttgart. A very crisp winter 

 variety oz. 30c . . 10 



Mammoth Sandwich 

 Island Salsify 



SORREL 



Culture. Sow early in spring in shallow drills 1 

 foot apart. One ounce of seed sows 100 feet of drill. 



Large-leaved Garden. Used for soups and Pkt. 

 salads on account of its pleasant acid flavor 

 and is also used as a boiled vegetable. It is 

 a perennial and will yield for several years if 

 left undisturbed oz. 25c,; 341b. 75c. .$0 10 



Princess Juliana ^ 

 Spinach 



