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R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 



LETTUCE. Lechuga, (Sp.) 



Lettuce thrives best in a light, very rich, moist soil. For first crop sow in 

 gentle heat in February, and transplant to 10 inches apart. For a Summer supply, 

 sow thinly in shallow drills 18 inches apart, and transplant or thin out, leaving 

 a foot between the plants. Sowings may be made from April to the end of August 

 One ounce of seed gives about 4,000 plants. 



CABBAGE HEADED VARIETIES. 



Boston Forcing Tennisball; White-Seeded. 



Forms fine perfect heads very rapidly; crisp and very tender. 

 Our seed is of the finest growth and from perfect heads. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; i lb., $2.50 



Hittinger's Belmont Forcing-. Larger than the above 



and almost as early; of excellent quality and highly recom- 

 mended for forcing. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; \ lb., $2.50 



Farquhar'S Queen. A remarkably fine Lettuce largely grown 

 in Southern Europe. Large, compact heads; heart white, crisp 

 and tender. Is a splendid variety for hot weather, as it is slow to 

 run to seed. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., $1.00 



Wayahead. A very early variety of handsome appearance and 

 fine quality. The outer leaves are a light green with the inner 

 head finely blanched to a rich buttery-yellow. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00 



May King. The head is of globular shape, hard and well closed; 

 the leaves are light green, with delicate ribs and lightly waved; 

 the interior is of a clear yellow, very tender and of fine flavor. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; i lb., $1.25 



Farquhar ' S Long-Standing. Earliest and finest head 

 Lettuce for Summer crops; every plant should produce a fine, 

 large firm head; flavor excellent; tender and free from bitter- 

 ness Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.50 



Black-Seeded Tennisball. Selected. A greatly im- 

 proved strain. Heads crisp, tender and most attractive in, 

 appearance. ... Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.75 



Black-Seeded Tennisball. Excellent; forms a very fine head, 

 compact, crisp, tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; £lb., 75 cts. 



Wonderful. Solid head, crisp, tender. The largest and best of 



all Cabbage Lettuces. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 



New York. Of unusual size and solidity; crisp and tender. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 



Salamander Head. Very crisp and fine; resists Summer heat. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; | lb., 75 cts. 



Deacon. Heads large, compact inner leaves tender; one of the 



best ... Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



Big Boston. Very large, tender heads; good for both frame and 



open culture . . . Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



California Cream Butter. Large, solid head; tinged brown, 



white inside. . . . Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 Mignonette. Small head, long standing, hardy, resisting drought; 



brownish leaves. . . . Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; i lb., 75 cts. 



Mammoth Black-Seeded Butter. A very large Cabbage 



Lettuce, solid, smooth leaved. The outer leaves are thick and 

 brittle; the inner ones becoming very white and tender. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00 



Boston Market. . . . Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Iceberg Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 



Tom Thumb . . . Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 40 cts.; i lb., $1.25 



Hanson. ... ... Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; J lb., 60 cts. 



quality 

 Grand "Rapids Forcing. 



of fair size ... ... 



Black-Seeded Simpson. 



heads ... ... 



Early Curled Simpson. 



Express Cos Lettuce. 



CURLED-LEAVED VARIETIES. 



BOStOn Fine Curled. Attractive on table and of good 

 Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; | lb., $1.00. 

 Crisp and tender; leaves frilled; heads 



Pkt,, 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 A superior variety; large and compart 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts. 

 A leading early sort; very tender. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 60 cts. 



R0MAINE op COS VARIETIES. 



Farquhar'S Express. Very early and of medium size; crisp 

 and tender Pkt,, 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; \ lb., $1.25 



Farquhar' S All Heart. Grows to a large size; self- 

 folding; crisp and sweet, Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.50 

 Trianon Self-ClOSing" COS. Leaves long, narrow, forming 

 close upright heads. Pkt,, 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; f lb., $1.00 

 Paris White Cos. Very early; requires tying to blanch. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; \ lb., $1.00 

 LETTUCE PLANTS. Ready April 15 to May 15. 

 Black-seeded Tennisball ... Doz., 25 cts.; 100, $1.25 



