R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE. 17 
DANDELION. (Lowenzahn.) 
Used as early spring ‘‘ greens ” and considered very healthful. 
The seed shouid be sown in May or June, in drills half an inch. 
deep and fifteen inches apart. The crop will be ready tor use next 
spring. A moist, heavy soil is preferable. One ounce of seed ts 
sufficient for two hundred feet of drill. 
IMPROVED LARGE-LEAVED. The finest variety; home-grown 
seed. Pkt., .10; 0z., .50; 34 Ib., $1.50; 1b., $5.00. 
EGG PLANT. (Lierpflanze.) 
For perfection of growth, a very rich soil, plenty of moisture, 
and warm weather are required, with the addition of trequent hoe- 
ings. Sow ina gentle heat about the first of April. Transplant 
about the middle of June, settiny the plants three feet apart. One 
ounce to fifteen hundred plants. 
BLACK PEKIN. Very fine, large, globular fruit, of a dark, glossy 
aoe. color; early, solid. Pkt., .10; 02z., .30; 4 1b., $1.00; Ib., 
3.00. 
NEw Yor«K ImMpROVED. Purple; the best variety; very large, 
oval, heavy fruit. Pkt., .10; 0z., .40; 34 lb., $1.25; lb., $3.75. 
Earty LonG Puree. Fruit longer and smaller than the above 
sits hardy, productive, Pkt., .10; 0z., .25; 74 lb., $.753 Ib., 
2.50. 
Ecc Priants. Black Pekin, New York Improved. Ready in 
June. $1.00 per dozen; $6.00 per 100. 
ENDIVE. (£xdivien.) 
One of our best salad plants. For a first crop, sow about the 
middle of April; for succession, small sowings may be made every 
month till August, when the main planting is made, Set out the 
plants one foot apart, in rows, and when well grown effect blanch- 
ing by folding the leaves in their natural position around the 
heart, and tying the outer leaves together by their tips in cone 
form. One ounce of seed for seventy-five feet of drill. 
Dr Rurrec. A large green curled variety. Outer leaves well cut 
and of a beautiful deep green color. Very hardy, making ita 
desirable variety for tall and winter. Pkt., .05; oz., .20; 14 Ib., 
-60; lb., $2.00. 
GREEN CURLED. Hardy, finely curled; easily blanched; one of 
the best. Pkt., .05; oz., .15; 34 Ib., .505 Ib., $1.50. 
FRENCH Moss-CuRLED. Very finely curled, with close, dense 
leaves. Pkt., .05; 0z., .203; 34 lb., .603; Ib., $2.00. 
WHITE CURLED. Blanches rapidly; excellent, and very tender. 
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Broap-LEAVED BATAVIAN. (£scarolle.) Leaves long and broad, 
thick and succulent. Pkt., .05; 0z., .15; 14 1b., .503; lb., $1.50. 
HORSE RADISH. 
_ Grown from small pieces of the roots. Plant the sets fifteen 
inches apart in rows two-and-a half feet apart. SmMaLL Sets. 
Per dozen, 15 cents; per 100, 75 cents; per 1,000, $5.00. 
Giant Carentan Leek. 
KALE, oR BORECOLE. (Blatter Kohl.) 
The Kales are the most tender and delicate of all the Cabbage family, aad are improved in flavor after frost. For fall use, sow 
early in May, in a prepared bed, transplant in June, and treat in the same manner as Cabbages. One ounce of seed produces about 
fifteen hundred plants. 
DwarF GREEN-CURLED. Leaves bright green and beautifully curled. Pkt., .05; 0z., .10; 34 Ib., .30; Ib., $1.00. 
WINTER, OR GERMAN GREENS. (.Sfrouts.) Sow in the end of August and treat as Spinach; excellent as spring greens. 
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Te * KOHL-RABI. 
Sow in May or June, in rows 
eighteen inches apart. Any ordi- 
nary soil, moderately rich, will 
aaswer. The b:lbs, when about 
half grown, are. boiled and served 
like turnips. 
EARLY WHITE VIENNA. The best 
for early and main crop; flesh 
white. Pkt., .05; 0z.; .25; 24 1b., 
$7515) IDey) 2.50. 
EARLY PURPLE VIENNA. Bluish 
purple outside; flesh white. Pkt., 
S110), OZ 55) 305 24 LD 6)-85 51D, 3.00. 
LEEK. (Lazch.) 
‘The Leck is generally considered 
superior to the Onion for soups; it 
is very hardy, and easily cultivated. 
Sow in drills, a foot apart, in April, 
and transplant in July, in rows fif- 
teen inches apart, and six inches 
from plant to plant. Plants should 
be set five inches deep in rich, moist 
soil. One ouncewill produce about 
1,002 plants. 
MUSSELBURGH, OR ScotcH. Of 
large size and extra fine quality. 
PRUAOGs Oz, 2053874 1bt}0.60; 
lb., $2.00. 
GIANT CARENTAN. Of mammoth 
size; hardy and excellent. Pkt., 
OORT 8 055 0Z , .203 34 lb., .60; ee 2.00. 
xP : LONDON Frac. Leaves broad with 
Pot a Pies fae 7 stl BEL) NR EERIE RES EES short, very large stem. Pkt., 
Kohl-Rabi. Early White Vienna. 105; OZ., .155 14 lb., 50; lb., $1.50. 
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