Corn, Potter’s Excelsior, Selected, 
TOMATO, Prinee Borghese. A _ new Italian variety 
growing in large clusters which if picked before they are 
fully ripe may be hung up and kept for several months. 
The fruits are bright scarlet and of a plum shape, tape- 
ing to a point at the end. Pkt., .25. 
TOMATO, Watt’s Wonder. An entirely new and distinct 
variety, growing to a height of ten feet, and bearing a 
cluster of fruit at every joint. The fruit is of a rich scarlet 
color, of even size, fine flavor, and almost seedless. Ex- 
cellent for forcing as well as out-door culture. Pkt.,.50. 
R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES. 
FARQUHAR’S VEGETABLE SEED 
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 
CABBAGE Copenhagen Market. A new early ball-shaped Cabbage of excel- 
lent quality with very solid heads of uniform size and all maturing at the same time. 
The average weight is about ten pounds each. Pkt., .15; 0z., .50; 14 lb., 1.50; Ib., 5.00° 
CARROT, Farquhar’s Improved Danvers. An improved strain of the well-known 
Danvers Carrot. It grows to a large size, has a full crown, is very smooth, with very 
little core and small tap root and is of the finest quality. The color is a rich orange-red. 
Pkt., .10; 02., .35; 14 Ib., 1.25; lb., 4.00 
CHICORY Improved White. A superior variety with large broad leaves of a light 
green color, very tender and delicious. One of the leading French salads. 
Pkt; -LO0z:, oo 
CORN Potter’s Excelsior, Selected. A select stock of the original Potter’s Corn, 
grown by us from seeds obtained from the Potter Farm in Rhode Island. As a second 
early this variety is unsurpassed for quality. The ears are of medium size and 
well filled with white and juicy kernels “is Pkt 55 pint, 25 mot40 
New Early Sweet Corn, The Chase. This is one of the best early Sweet Corns, 
maturing as early as the White Cory. The foliage is heavily shaded with dark red. 
The stalks grow about five feet high and produce from two tofourears, which are 
set low, well filled with kernels pure white in color, and of exquisite sweetness. 
Pkty 15s) pt., 005 atareao 
ENDIVE, Farquhar’s Ideal. This is a very fine and beautifully curled variety. The 
leaves, which are light green are crisp and tender and one of the finest sorts for salads. 
It remains fit for use a long time. es be cee wee okie wOzemesey 
ENDIVE, Farquhar’s Marvel. This is a very delicate sort with plain leaves. It is of 
dwarf habit, very tender and crisp oe ae Nove Det Skt lo Oza aD 
ENDIVE, Batavian of Naples. A very large variety with plain leaves of light green 
color. When blanched the leaves are crisp, tender and of very delicate flavor. 
Pkt. -15*)02.,).0) 
KOHL RABI, Farquhar’s Delicacy. A new early variety, very handsome in shape 
and of the finest quality. The flesh is pure white and of delicate flavor. The most 
desirable sort for forcing. eae Soe Oh er hae a Pkt., .15; oz., 40 
LETTUCE, Farquhar’s Peerless Cos. A dwarf compact sort excelling in quality 
and tenderness. Habit, perfectly self-folding, leaves dark green and broad, the heart 
is white and very crisp. It does not readily run to seed. Pkt., .15; 14°0z., .380; 02, .50 
LETTUCE, Blood Red Winter Cos. One of the best Lettuces grown. The leaves 
are a dark brown, the heart of a golden-yellow color, very tender and of delicious 
flavor. Remains fit for use for a long time before running to seed. 
Pkt., .15; 4 02., .30; 0z., .50 
MELON, Farquhar’s Triumph. A _ new variety of exceptional merit, ri- 
valing our famous “Honey Drop.” The vines have shown great health and vigor, 
bearing an abundance of superior Melons throughout the entire season. The fruits 
are round, of a dark green color, ribbed, and finely netted. The flesh is light green, 
very thick, and ripening clear to the rind, and of most delicious flavor. 
Pkt., .15; 4% oz., .40; 0z., .75 
WATER MELON, Farquhar’s Christmas. A splendid new sort especially adapted to 
our Northern climate. The skin is almost white, the flesh of a delicate pink, very at- 
tractive and of delicious flavor. The keeping qualities of this valuable melon are 
without a rival. It can be stored away for use in mid-winter. ... Pkt., .15; oz., .50 
ONION, Farquhar’s Selected Yellow Globe Danvers. 
A reselected strain of the / 
popular Yellow Globe 
Danvers Onion. The 
bulbs are of globu- 
lar shape, with 
small neck, of an 
attractive light 
yellow color 
The flesh is 
pure white, 
fine grained, 
mild and of 
delicate 
fla vor. 
Paci ielios 
OZiey ows 
VY |b. ,1.25; 
Ib., 4.00. 
Cabbage Copenhagen Market, 
