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



31 



POTATOES. 



A good, sandy loam produces the best potatoes, but they can be grown on all kinds of soil. New or pasture land, with the turf freshly turned, produces th» 

 finest crop. Make furrows of good depth, 3 feet apart. Scatter a liberal dressing of phosphate or decayed stable manure along the drill, and set the seed about 10 

 inohes apart in the rows. Cover with about 2 inches of soil, and begin to cultivate when the plants are well up. At each successive hoeing, bring additional soil 

 •bout the plants. A change of seed is the best antidote for disease. Four barrels are sufficient to plant one acre in drills. 



On account of unsettled market conditions this season, we are unable to quote prices of Potatoes at the time of printing 



this catalogue. Prevailing prices will be quoted on application. 



EARLY VARIETIES. 



Bovee. This very early variety is a heavy yielder, producing hand- 

 some plump tubers of unexcelled cooking quality. Although it 

 is one of the very earliest to mature, this variety is nevertheless a 

 splendid keeper. 



Irish Cobbler. A fine extra early sort, producing plump, hand- 

 some tubers of good size and excellent quality. The tubers are 

 a beautiful creamy white with strong well-developed eyes slightly 

 intented. A popular variety. 



Early Rose. The popular standard early variety. Skin red and 

 white, uniform in size and very prodcutive. 



MEDIUM EARLY VARIETIES. 



Dibble's Russet. This Potato is of handsome round, uniform 

 shape, with a russet skin and pure white flesh. It keeps well; 

 and its excellent flavor makes this variety of exceptional merit 

 for table use. 



New Queen. A grand Potato, resembling Beauty of Hebron in 

 color, size and shape, but much earlier and more prolific, with 

 few small tubers. The quality is excellent, the flesh being pure 

 white and of the dry, mealy texture, so much desired in a table 

 Potato. 



Beauty of Hebron. An early and popular variety, extensively 

 grown for Winter use. The tubers are smooth, white, slightly 

 tinged with pink, and of superb flavor. 



MEDIUM EARLY VARIETIES.— Continued. 



Clyde. This variety resembles the Green Mountain, having th* 

 same heavy vine of a dark green color. The tubers are white, 

 oval in shape, and set closely in the hills, the quality being un- 

 excelled. 



LATE VARIETIES. 



Noreross. A valuable late variety, growing a thrifty upright top 

 with large leaves and is above the average to withstand blight 

 The tubers are large, oval, perfect in shape, and of excellent 

 table quality. 



Vermont Gold Coin. Splendid late variety of vigorous growth 

 and very productive. The tubers are of good size with small 

 eyes and thin skin. The flesh is white and of fine flavor. 



Green Mountain. This is unsurpassed for main crop. The 

 tubers are white, of flat oval shape, smooth, handsome, and of 

 excellent quality. It is a heavy cropper, small tubers being 

 seldom present. 



SWEET POTATOES. 



Rooted slips ready in May. The young plants should be set 

 in May in hills about 4 feet apart and 5 inches above the ground 

 level. A light soil and sunny location is preferable. 



Yellow Nansemond. 



culture 



Early; productive; the best for genera* 

 Per 100, 75 cts.; by mail, 90 cts 



PUMPKIN. Calabaza, (Sp.) 



Mammoth. Saved from specimens weighing over 100 pounds. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 

 Connecticut Field. Excellent for stock. 



Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50 



Sugar, or Sweet. Fine grained; sweet and prolific; excellent for 



pies ... Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; \ lb., 50 cts.; lb., $1.50 



Cheese. Flat; one of the best for family use. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50 



Winter Luxury. A round Pumpkin with smooth yellow skin 

 finely netted; flesh very thick and of excellent flavor. 



Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; \ lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.25 



