R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEEDS. 
LETTUCE. Lattich Salat, (GmR.) 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, leavi ing a foot between the plants. Sowings may be made from April 
to the end of August. One ounce of seed gives about 4,000 plants. 
CABBAGE HEADED VARIETIES. 
Boston Forcing Tennisball; White-Seeded. 
Forms fine perfect heads very salir: crisp and very tender. 
Our seed is of the finest growth and from perfect heads. 
ree Pkt., .105; 0z., .505 + Ib., 1.505 lb., 
Hittinger’s Belmont Forcing. Larger than the anee 
and almost as early; of excellent quality and highly recom- 
mended for forcing a Pkt., 1103 0z., 505 4 lb., 1750 
Crumpled Leaf. A fine, large, solid head, leaves dark green, 
slightly ruffled or cr umpled, , tender, flavor ‘unsurpassed. 
; 10; oz., .50; $1b., 1.50; Ib., 5.00 
May King. The headis of Saat Brome 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. 
10ioz, 30° 4 lb: edo lbey2ro0 
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 B f Pkt., .10; oz., .50; + lb., 1.50; lb., 5.00 
Black-Seeded Tennisball. Selected. A greatly im- 
proved strain. Heads erieD, tender and most attractive in 
appearance Pkt., .10; 0z., 35; 4 lb., 1.25 
Black-Seeded Tennisball. Excellent; forms a very fine 
head; compact, crisp, tender. Pkt.,.05;02.,.25; tb.,.50;1b., 1.50 
Wonderful. Solid head, crisp, tender. The largest and best 
of all Cabbage Lettuces. Pkt., .10; oz., .25; }lb., 60; lb., 1.50 
New York. Of unusual size and solidity; crisp and tender. 
Pkt., LO oz. )25504 bs GO albeleod) 
Salamander Head. Very sree and fine; resists summer heat. 
.10; 0z., .25; $+ lb., .60; lb., 1.50 
Deacon. Heads large, comp: ue inner leav es tender; one of the 
best Pkt., .05; 02., .15; $b., .40; Ib., 1.25 
Big Boston. V ery large, tender he Hite ‘good. for both frame and 
open culture Bkte 05s 0Z., .20; 4 lb., .60; Ib., 2.00 
California Cream Butter. Large, solid head; tinged brown, 
white inside Pkt.) .0550Z) slopes: ib., X08 thoy, WeOL0) 
Mignonette. Small head, long standing, hardy, resisting drought ; 
brownish leaves Pkt. .05; oz., .15; +1b., .405 lb., 1.25 
Mammoth Black-Seeded Butter. IX very large Gabbaze 
Lettuce, solid, smooth leaved. The outer leaves are thick and 
brittle; the inner ones pecounae very white and tender. 
, 05% oz., -L55 4 1b.; 405 Ibs, 1225 
Golden Queen. _... Pht, .053 02., ‘20: 4 lb., .60; lb., 2.00 
White-Seeded Tennisball. Pkt., 05; 0Z., 15; iIb., 30; Ib., 1.00 
Ieeberg. ... : Pkt., 1053 OZ., 5; 1 \b., 40; Sis ie25 
Tom Thumb. Pkt. -L0s\ oz. 2255 4b, GOR ibe W500. 
All the Year Round. Pkt., 05: 0z., .153 4 1b., 30; lb., 1-00 
Hanson. ... : Pkt: 205210709 15 aloes Orne ale ao 
Trout or Spotted. Pkt., .05; oz., .20; }lb., .60; lb., 2.00 
Brown Dutch... Pkt., .05; oz., .15; $1b., .50; lb., 1.50 
CURLED-LEAVED VARIETIES. 
Boston Fine Curled. Attractive on table and of good 
quality. Pkt. .103'0z., -25 +b: G0s)lb2 al o0 
Grand Rapids Forcing. Crisp and "tender; leaves frilled; 
heads of fair size . . Pkt., .05; oz., .155 4 ‘lb., 40; Ib., 1. 25 
Blacks ssoeded Simpson. A superior variety; large and compact 
Pkt.; .05; oz., -15* £)b:,)-305) 1b: 1.00 
ayy ‘Curiéd Simpson. A leading early sort; very tender. 
Pkt) 05: 10z los t lb., 30; lb., 1.00 
ROMAINE or cos VARIETIES. 
Farquhar’s Express. Very early and of medium size; crisp 
and tender. Pkt., 10; oz., .30; + Ib., 1.25 
Far quhar’ s All Heart. Grows ce a large size; cele foleine 
crisp and sweet. ... soo  Jelidien sil(S CA. 40; 4 Ib., 1.50 
Trianon Self-Closing Cos. Thane long, narrow, Rapala 
close upright heads. Pkt:, 105 (0z.,.25314 Ib, 60 lb: 175 
Paris White Cos. Very sa requires ‘tying to blanch. 
Pkt.) 10s oz, 25304 lbs -60)lb:, 1-75 
LETTUCE PLANTS. Ready April 15 to May 15. 
Boston Foreing Tennisball. Doze orm LOO mL OO 
Black-Seeded Tennisball. ... sities 20) OOk sare 
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Express Cos Lettuce. 
