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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CU.’S SEED CATALOGUE. 
MANGEL WURZEL. 
An invaluable crop for stock 
feeding. Highly relished by 
cattle, resulting in improved 
health and condition, increas- 
ing the yield of milch cows. 
Sow from April to June on 
well cultivated, deep, rich 
soil, in drills 24 to 30 inches 
apart. Six to 8 lbs. of seed 
are required per acre. Price 
of all varieties, .10 per 0z.; 
15 per 14 lb.; .35 per lb.; 10 
Ibs. and upwards at .25 per 
Ib. If by mai, add .08 per 
lb, extra for postage. 
MAMMOTH LONG RED. 
The largest and heaviest 
cropper of all the long red 
sorts. It grows well out of 
the ground, and is easily har- 
vested. Color blood red; a 
most valuable and distinct va- 
riety, and very popular on ac- 
count of its nutritious and 
milk-producing qualities. Our 
seed is produced from the 
largest selected roots and is a 
most superior strain. 
GOLDEN TANKARD. 
A greater weight per acre 
may be obtained from this 
variety than all other large 
growing sorts, being an excel- 
lent shape and of very neat 
habit. Flesh bright golden 
yellow, differing in this respect 
from all other varieties which 
YELLOW GLOBE. 
This variety 
has a very fine 
top and single 
tap root, adapt- 
ed for growing 
in shallow soils. 
A less expensive 
sort to lift than 
the larger-grow- 
ing varieties. 
Skin smooth, 
good size, and of 
excellent qual- 
Mangel Wurzel. Mammoth Long Red. ity. 
RED GLOBE. 
Very similar to Yellow Globe, but differing in color. 
SUGAR BEET. 
One of the best paying crops for stock feeding. When fed to milch cows will 
increase the flow and quality of the milk. They keep well throughout the win- 
ter. They are not such heavy yielders as Mangel Wurzel, but are of superior 
quality and rich in saccharine matter. Oz.,.10; 14 |b., .15; lb., .4o. If by rail, 
add .o8 per Ib. extra for postage. 10 |bs. and upwards, .30 per Ib. 
KLEIN WANZELEBEN. 
The most popular variety; root conical, straight, and even; large shoulder, 
rapidly tapering to a point. Heavy yielder, remarkably rich in sugar. 
LANE’S IMPROVED. 
An old standard sort, one of the most valuable for stock feeding. Hardy and 
productive. 
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Mangel Wurzel. Golden Tankard. 
cut white Rich in saccharine matter and feeding properties. 
Sugar Beet. Klein Wanzeleben. 
