R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. AGRICULTURAL SEEDS. 
FARQUHAR’S FARM AND FIELD SEEDS.— Continued. 
Rape, Dwarf Essex. 
in any part of the United States, and of great value for sheep and 
A forage plant of great merit, easily grown 
lambs. Oneacre of Rape is sufficient to pasture 10 to 15 lambs for 
two to two and one-half nionths. It is often sown broadcast, 
about 5 lbs. to the acre, but will yield much better if drilled about 
3 lbs. to the acre in rows 22 inches apart, and cultivated until the 
plants are well developed. It may be sown in May, but pref- 
erably in June or July. Lb. .12; 100 Ibs. $10.00. 
Rye, Spring. Sow as a “catch” crop, where winter grain has 
failed. The straw is shorter and stiffer than the winter variety, 
and is always easily secured, while the grain is of equal value. 
Sow 13 to 2 bushels per acre. Bushel (56 lbs.) $2.00; 10 bush. 
$19.00. 
Rye, Fall or Winter. Sowin August and September. Prepare 
the ground as for Wheat and sow at the rate of 13 bushels per acre. 
This has no equal as a crop to be used for late fall and early spring 
pasture, and is one of the best to turn under for green manure. 
Bushel (56 lbs.) $1.75; 10 bush. $16.50. 
Spring Vetehes or Tares. Vicia sativa. A valuable plant 
grown extensively for stock and sometimes mixed with Oats for 
soiling. Culture the same as field Peas. Sow 2 bushels per acre. 
Peck, $1.00; bush. (60 lbs.), $3.50. 
BIRD SEEDS. 
Sand Veteh or Hairy Vetch. Vicia villosa. An excellent 
hardy plant of the pea family, yielding large crops for feeding 
green, or soiling. It should be sown at the rate of from 3 to 4 
pecks per acre, broadcast or in drills, from August 15 to October 
1, and with it as a supporting crop to raise the vines up off the 
ground there should be planted from 3 to 4 pecks of Winter Wheat, 
Oats, or Rye. It should be cut while the Vetch is in full bloom. 
It may be planted in spring in order to supply an early green crop 
for soiling purposes, or in midsummer for late autumn forage. 
Peck $3.25; bush. (60 lbs.) $12.00. 
Sunflower, Mammoth Russian. This is highly prized by 
poultry raisers and farmers as a cheap food for fowls, stock, and 
also for fuel. It is immensely productive, and can be raised 
cheaper than corn, as any waste piece of ground will suffice. 
It is the best egg-producing food known. Sow 5 lbs. per acre. 
Lb. .10; 100 lbs. $7.50. ; 
Turnip Field. See page 46. 
Wheat, Spring Saskatchewan. A favorite variety for spring; 
vigorous and productive. Bushel (60 lbs.), $2.59. 
Wheat, Winter. A very hardy variety for fall sowing; produces 
heavy crops. Bushel (60 lbs.), $2.60. 
Wheat, Blue Stem. A popular spring sort with large well-filled 
heads; heavy and prolific. Bushel (60 lbs.), $2.40. 
(Prices Variable.) 
Lb. 100 Ibs. Lb. 100 Ibs. Lb. 100 Ibs. 
Sicily Canary ... Ds .10 6.00 | Lettuce ... ee: 30 Sunflower Re ws HO Mie50 
German Rape ... ee .10 9.00 | Maw or Poppy ... 30 Unhulled Rice, or Paddy .10 8.00 
Hemp... Ais Ms .10 6.00 | Millet, Golden ... ee .10 5.00 | Parrot Food. Finest mixed .10 7.00 
Flax #15 shee aaa .10 8.00 | Millet, White Freneh ... .15 10.00 
Peas for Pigeons, 1.00 peck; 3.50 bushel 
25 pounds and upwards at 100-pound rates. 
