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



Express Cos Lettuce. 



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 3,000 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.; | 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 



FaPquhar'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., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.75 



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., 60 cts.; \ lb., $2.00 



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., 60 cts.; \ lb., $2.00 



Black-Seeded Tennisball. Selected. a greatly im- 

 proved strain. Heads crisp, tender and most attractive in 

 appearance. . . . Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 75 cts.; \ lb., $2.50 



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

 compact, crisp, tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.75 



Wonderful OP New York. A very desirable variety of large 

 size forming solid heads of superb quality being rich, crisp and 

 tender. This variety is also known as "Los Angeles" where 

 it is grown extensively and shipped to the Eastern markets dur- 

 ing the Winter months. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz. 75 cts.; \ lb. $2.50 



Iceberg. Forms a large compact crumpled head, very white in- 

 side. Leaves medium green with fringed edges, margins tinged 

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



French Unrivalled. A handsome early Butter-head of extra 

 choice quality producing compact heads with golden hearts. 

 One of the best varieties for early use. Pkt. 15 cts.; oz. 75 cts. 



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



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



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

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



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

 open culture. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; i lb., $2.00 



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

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



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

 brownish leaves. . . . Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; J lb., $1.75 



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., 40 cts.; \ lb., $1.25. 



CURLED LEAVED VARIETIES. 



BOStOn Fine Curled. Attractive on table and of good 

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



Grand Rapids Forcing. Crisp and tender; leaves frilled; heads 

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



R0MAINE or COS VARIETIES. 



Fai-quhar'S Express. Very early and of medium size; crisp 

 and tender. .. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; \ lb., $2.00 



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

 folding; crisp and sweet. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 60 cts.; \ lb., $2.00 



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

 close upright heads. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; \ lb., $1.50 



Paris Wnite COS or Romaine. Very early; requires tying to 

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



LETTUCE PLANTS. Ready April 15 to May 15. 

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



