R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. 
VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
No. 2. Early Scarlet Turnip, 
No. 3. Early Deep Scarlet, 
White-Tipped. 3 y x 
Olive-shaped. 
RADISH. Radieshen, (GER.) Rabana, (Sp.) 
Radishes require a light, loamy soil, moderately fertile, which should be deeply dug and well pulverized. The 
situation should be warm and sheltered. For an early supply sow in January or February in hot beds, keeping well 
ventilated. In April they may be sown out of doors. Radishes 
to be crisp and tender should make rapid growth. 
Farquhar’s Nonpareil. An excellent strain of small round, very early, bright red radish, spe- 
cially suited for forcing. The flesh is pure white, crisp and nad er: 
-10; 0z., .25; + 1b., .75; Ib., 2.00 
Early Deep Scarlet, Olive-Shaped, Short Leaf. Aa of the most desirable varieties for 
forcing. The skin is deep bright red; flesh crisp, tender and spicy. Leaves ieee short, and small. 
5 AOE CoyAy Fellas caOS Nowy 1a) 
Non Plus Ultra. The earliest of all; fit for use in about 20 shee au ee brilliant red; 
good for forcing ; he Pkt On Oz selor 1 Ib. 00; Ib., 1. 50 
No. 4. Farquhar’s Nonpareil. 
Successive sowings should be made every two weeks. 
One ounce of seed to 100 feet of drill; 10 pounds an acre. 
No. 1. Early Long Scarlet, Short Top. 
Farquhar’s Early Scarlet Globe. Admirable for forcing 
or out-of-door culture; deep Scarlet, flesh white and tender. 
05; 0z., 15; 4 Ib., 50; Ib:, 1:50 
Early Searlet, Tupnip-Rovied, Vane early, crisp, and 
beautiful. : SODs022, Lo-auby DOs lb. lco0 
Early Searlet Turnip, ance Tipped. Very early; for ates 
or out of doors Pkt-; 053 0z., 15532 Ib., 250; 1b:5 1:50 
Early White Turnip, or Box, Suitable for forcing; pure 
white; sweet Pkt. .05%107z., lose lpi, .o05 lbs,92.00 
Early French Breakfast. Oval form; color pearlee with srlbihie 
tip; excellent quality and of ane growth. 
Pkt., .05; oz., .15; + 1b., .50; Ib:, 1.50 
from plants. 
Victoria Seeds. 
Victoria Roots. 
A most delicious vegetable. 
cooked it has an oyster flavor. 
SEA KALE. 
Seeds: Pkt., .10; oz., 
November with light litter. 
thick, succulent and tender 
Victoria. 
summer. 
A deep, rich soil, trenched to the depth of 2 feet, is best for Rhubarb. 
Large, late, good old sort 
Cultivation the same as for Carrots or Parsnips. 
Mammoth Sandwich Island. 
Long White French. Delicious when cooked 
Long-Standing. Of delicious, tender quality; dark green leaves, kts 
Savoy-Leaved, or Bloomsdale. 
Thick succulent dark green leaves : 
Prickly Seeded. Very hardy and vigorous; leaves arrow-shaped, Pkt., 
New Zealand. Makes a low spreadin plant from which tender greens can be gathered the entire 
May be started in a ho ee 
warm, allowing 2 feet between the plants 
Large, tender, crumpled leaves, oe 
Early Long Searlet, Short Top. Very jong and crisp; for 
frames or open ground. Kita Op 502.5 4 Ib., .25; lb., .75 
Long Brightest Scarlet, White Tip. micas in 25 dave 
from planting; continuing cup until full grown. 
.05; oz., .15; 2 Ib., .50; Ib., 1.50) 
Ieiele. A long slender white ridish with smell top; flesh’ pied 
and tender. 055/07z.; + Ib., .50; lb., 
Long Black Winter, or Soaniane eee a early autumn, ite 
roots keep crisp all winter. Pkt., .05; 0z., .15; 4 lb., .50; Ib., 1.50 
Round Black Winter, or Spanish. Fine keeper during. 
.05; 02., .15; 4 Ib., 50; Ib., 1.50 
White Giant Stuttgart. 
Wines variety. Nee crisp. 
, 05; oz., .15; % Ib., .50; Ib., 1.50 
RHUBARB. 
It is usually propagated 
Pkt elOozen sooo 
Each, pili ’doz., 1.50; 100, Bap 
Monarch Roots. The best sort; Vv ery ‘tender. Does not come true from seeds. Each. .30; doz.,3.00; 100, 20.00 
SAGE PLANTS. For flavoring. Doz., 1.00; 100, 6.00. 
SALSIFY, or OYSTER PLANT. Hajerwurzel (Grr.) Ostien Vegetal (Sp.) 
It is used stewed, boiled or fried, and sometimes as a salad. When 
One ounce will sow 50 feet. 
10; 02., .25; + Ib., .75; lb., 2.50 
10; oz., .20; tlb., .50; lb., 1.25 
Pkt., 
Large roots 
Pkt., 
Sow one inch deep in drills; thin to 6 inches; transplant the following sprng 3 feet. 
apart. The blanched shoots are used like Asparagus; very tender. 
.30; $Ib., .85. 
Foreing Crowns, ready in December. 
SPINACH. Spinat, (GrER.) EHspinaca, (Sp.) 
Spinach to be tender and succulent must be grown in very rich soil. 
15 inches apart, and make successive sowings every two wee 
One ounce will sow 100 feet of drill: 10 to 12 pounds an acre. 
Farquhar’s All Seasons. Leaves rich, dark green, very thick and of splendid armel 
Doz., 1.50; 100, 12.00. 
For summer use sow early in spring in drills 
For spring use sow in September, and cover lightly in 
Pkt., .05; 0z., .15; $lb., .35; lb., 1.00 
Round Thieck-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for early spring or fall’ sowing; leaves are 
12) 
t., 05; o7., 10; £1b.,. 20; Ih., 60 
105;30z257- 10) albe e205 lb., 60 
033 0Z., 10; 4 lb., 20: lb., 60: 
1055 0z:, .10; o lb., 20: lb., 60 
05; 0Z., 10; 4 Ib. p, olli55e ha}, da(0. 
ed and isaaeman or oe out-of-doors when the ground is 
: is , 05; oz.,.15; 4 lb., .50; lb., 1.50 
