R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE. 



Novelties and Specialties in Vegetable Seeds, 



NEW LETTUCE. 



Crumpled Leaf Lettuce. 



THE LARGEST LETTUCE GROWN. 

 THE SUREST HEADER. 

 THE BEST FOR SHIPPING. 



The originator describes it as 

 follows : — 



Crumpled Leaf Lettuce forms a 

 fine, large, solid head with leaves of 

 very dark green, slightly ruffled or 

 crumpled, very tender, and flavor un- 

 surpassed. For so large a variety it 

 is a quick grower, sure to head, and 

 decaying in the heart almost unknown. 

 Will easily pack three dozen to a barrel 

 box, and should be set at least 8 inches 

 apart. Per pkt., .10; OZ., .40; 

 4 lb., $1.50. 



CRUMBLED LEAK LETTUCE. 



MAMMOTH BLACK SEEDED BUTTER LETTUCE. 



A very large cabbage lettuce, solid, smooth leaved. The outer leaves are thick and brittle; the inner ones 

 becoming very white, tender and of delicious flavor. This variety is slow to run to seed. Pkt., .10 ; OZ-, .20 ; 



i lb., .50. 



ENGLISH fllLLTRACK 



fiushroom Spawn, 



Is the finest made. 



See page 12. 



LETTUCE 

 WONDERFUL. 



One of the best recent in- 

 troductions. A very large 

 growing variety; solid head; 

 good quality; crisp and tender. 

 We can recommend this lettuce 

 for growing during any season. 

 The. largest and best of all 

 Cabbage Lettuces. Pkt., .10 %, 

 OZ., .oO. 



GENERAL LIST 



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LETTUCE. 



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WONDBKU'L LETTUCE. 



LETTUCE. 



Gardeners frequently find difficulty in geiminating Lettuce Seed, particularly the forcing varieties. A very successful method is the fol- 

 lowing, winch we recommend, viz. : — 



rill boxes about 4 inches deep and the required size (or the seed to be planted with good garden soil ; press the soil down firmly with 

 trowel or piece of board ; make trenches i-inch deep and two inches apart across the boxes with board having a beveled edge ; in these trenches 

 sow the seed thinly, and instead of covering it withsoil, moisten a piece of blotting or brown paper, cut thesize of the inside of the box, and lay 

 it on the surface over the seed. Set the box in a moderately warm shaded place and keep the paper wet until the seed germinates. After 

 germination remove the paper and expose gradually to the light; when the plants are large enough transplant in the usual way This is 

 the best way to germinate Lettuce seed of all kinds. If you MUST cover your seed with soil DO NOT cover deeper than \ of an inch. 



