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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. PERENNIAL PLANTS. 



NEW AND RARE HARDY PERENNIALS. 



Aster Novi-Belgii Climax. 



GENTIANA thibetica. A distinct species forming tufts of large foliage and heads of 

 yellomsh-white flowers- 40 cts- each; S3. 50 per doz. 



HELENIUM Autumn Glow. A gorgeous and distinct new variety with masse-s of 

 large golden-yellow flowers; the underside of the petals are of a rich wall- flower red 

 4 ft- 30 cts. each; S2.50 per doz. 



HEUCHERA. {Alum Root-) One of the most desirable perennials for the front of 

 borders or edgings, and especially effective in roci^-work. The graceful spikes of 

 bloom are much prized for cutting; July and August, lyi to 2 ft. 



Farquhar's Hybrids. New and beautiful hybrids, -witii very large panicles of flowers, 

 ranging in color from pale pint to red. 



Nancy Perry. Beautiful sprays of coral-pink. One of the finest varieties- 



Gracillima Perry's Variety. Long slender stems of rich crimson flowers. 

 Each of the above varieties, 5 J cts- each; 55-0 J per doz- 



LITHOSPERMUM Prostratum. It has been a great pleasure to us to note the great 



interest tnis plant has attracted at our nurseries during the past season. We have 

 always wanted a gooJ bluj Summer-flowering perennial that would be suitable for 

 Rock Gardens and Porennial Borders, that would have a long flowering season, and 

 could withstand oar hot dry Summers and our severe Winters- It is of low dense 

 growth, liearing masses of lovely turquoise blue flowers from May until September. 

 50 cts. each; S5-00 per doz. 



LYCHNIS grandiflora. A handsome variety from Japan and one of the finest of 

 the genus. Tne plant grows 2^ fc high with rich salmon-apricot flowers, 2 to 3 inches 

 across and beautifully fringed. August. 50 cts. each; So-OO per doz- 



PAP AVER orientale. Perry's White. A charming new variety of exceptional merit; 

 flowers satiny-white witn a crimson blotch at the base of each petal. 50 cts. each; 

 .S5-00 per doz. 



PHLOX divaricata. Mont Blanc. A new white-flowering form which should prove 

 a valuable acquisition for the border or rock garden- The flowers are borne during 

 May in great profusion- 25 cts- each; S2.00 per doz. 



PULMONARIA azurea. This recent introduction should prove of great value in the 

 border or rockery; its masses of blue flowers being borne in early spring. 35 cts. 

 each; $3-00 per doz. 



NEW HARDY ASTERS. 



(Starworts or Michaelmas Daisies.) 



Novi-Belgii. Amos Perry. Large spreading heads of deep pink 

 flowers; distinct and beautiful. 3 ft. 



Novi-Belgii. Climax. One of the finest Asters in cultivation, pro- 

 ducing large flowers of good substance, clear light blue with prom- 

 inent golden central disc. August and September. 5 ft. 



Novi-Belgii. Holtwhites. Delicate light blue flowers with long 

 wavy petals; very showy. 



Novi-Belgii. Perry's Blue. A handsome variety with stems much 

 branched and forming loose pyramidal heads of rich lavender blue 

 flowers. 



Novi-BelgiL Top Sawyer. Large soft-blue flowers borne on long, 

 graceful stems; very effective. 



Novae-Angliae. Lil Fardell. Large handsome bright pink flowers 

 produced in masses; strong, erect grower; valuable for cutting. 

 August and September. 3§ ft. 



Inez Perry. The flowers are produced in great profusion, with petals 

 loosely arranged; color lavender-mauve. 



All the above, 35 cts. each; $3-00 per doz. Set of 7 sorts, $1.75- 



CHRYSANTHEMUM Rosy Gem. A new hardy species from Korea, 

 forming dense, bushy plants which in the Autumn are covered with 

 light pink daisy-like flowers. This variety will prove of great value 

 for late bloom in the hardy border. 2 ft. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM Autumn Glory. This variety is similar to 

 the above, but with white flowers. For effective masses in beds or 

 for cutting at a season when other flowers are scarce, it has few equals. 

 30 cts. each; S2. 50 per doz. 



DELPHINIUM. The Alake. Stately, well furnished spikes, flowers 

 large and loosely arranged, deep purplish blue. One of the finest 

 dark varieties yet introduced. .§1.03 each. 



DELPHINIUM Lorenzo de Medici. Double pink, with soft-blue; 

 very attractive shade. ,Sl-00 each. 



DELPHINIUM Mrs. Creighton. Semi-double flowers of dark Oxford- 

 blue, plum-colored centre, with brown eye. GO cts. each. 



DIANTHUS plumarlus fl. pi. (The Old-fashioned Mound, Spice or 



Border Pink.) 

 The Ijordcr Pinks of the old-time gardens, useful for edgings; flowers 



strongly clove-scented. 

 Brilliant. Deep pink. Glen Valley. Rosy-pink, carminef eye. 

 Gregory. Light pink. Lilac Queen. Lavender-pink. 

 White Witch. Pure white. 



25 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Oriental Poppy, Perry's Wbite. 



