FARQUHAR'S FLOWER SEEDS. 



Mailed free at catalogue prices to any address in the United States. In ordering it is unnecessary to write the names — the numbers are 

 sufficient. The minimum charge for seeds by weight is ten cents. Fractions of an ounce and quarter pounds, ishere not quoted, will be charged at a slight 

 advance over the ounce and pound rates. For General List see Page 47. 



NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, 1917. 



190 ANTIRRHINUM "Weld Pink." One of the most beautiful varieties of recent 



introduction, the color being an exquisite salmon-pink shading to orange in the tiiroat. 



The plant is of strong bushy habit with numerous flower spikes. Awarded a Certificate 



of Merit by the Mass. Hort. Society. Pkt., 50 cts. 

 200 ASTER Vick's Cardinal. A magnificent new Aster bearing exquisite double flowers 



of glowing cardinal-red; very effective as a bedding plant. 2 ft. Pkt.,' 20 cts.; 



3 pkts., 50 cts. 

 203 ASTER Pink Enchantress. An exceedingly beautiful Aster of tall upright growth 

 producing immense flowers of a soft delicate pink; invaluable for house decoration. 

 2 ft. Pkt., 20 cts.; 3 pkts., 50 cts. 



205 Debutante. A beautiful pure white, delicately feathered Aster, coming into bloom 

 three to four weeks earlier than the popular Comet Asterc. li ft. Pkt., 20 cts.; 

 i oz., SI. 25. 

 220 Lady Washington. This superb tall Aster produces large, perfectly double flowers, 

 white, shaded with pale rose; a delicate and popular color. Pkt., 20 cts. ; j oz.,.Sl. 25. 

 225 Royal Purple. A grand and stately Aster growing to a height of about two feet, 

 with flowers about four inches across, of a rich shade of dark blue. Pkt., 15 cts.; 

 J oz., SI. 25. 

 230 CALCEOLARIA James' Hybrid. A new type resulting from a cross between C. catia, 

 a Brazilian species, and the large-flowering variety. The flowers are small and range 

 in color from red to pink and yellow to cream. Very attractive for conservatorv 

 decoration. Pkt., SI. 00. 

 233 CALCEOLARIA Cotswold Hybrid. This is considered one of the finest Hybrid 

 Calceolarias. Flowers are much larger than Clibrani and vary in color from golden- 

 yellow, lemon-yellow to brown and frequently lightly spotted. Pkt., 75 cts. 



236 CALCEOLARIA Veltchii. A new hybrid variety for conservatory decoration. The 



plants attain a height of about 3 feet and are of sturdv growth with quite large milkv- 

 white flowers. Pkt., SI. 00. 



237 CALCEOLARIA prof usa Clibrani. Another remarkable hybrid of extremely light and 



graceful habit, bearing its large sprays of rich golden-yellow flowers most profusely. 

 Pkt., 75 cts. 



240 CARDINAL CLIMBER. A beautiful and brilliant annual climber of strong, rapid 



growth and having show>-, fern-like foliage, frequently attaining a height of 15 to 20 

 feet in a season. The flowers are borne in clusters of 5 to 7 blossoms each and are of 

 a fiery cardinal-red color. Pkt., 20 cts.; 3 pkts., 50 cts.; J oz., SI. 25. 



241 CELOSIA plumosa Crimson Feather. A superb type forming large branching 



plants .3 feet high and bearing enormous plumed heads of feathery crimson flowers. 

 Pkt., 25 cts.; 3 pkt.s., 60 cts. 



243 CELOSIA plumosa Golden Feather. Similar to the preceding; flowers golden- 

 yellow. Pkt., 25 cts.; 3 pkts., 60 cts. 



Antirrhinum "Weld Pink. 



Cosmos Midsummer Giants. 



250 CHRYSANTHEMUM maximum Tucks- 

 wood Daisy. This handsome variety is 

 certain to become a favorite for the hard\' 



border. The flowers are large, with a double row of petals of purest white. 



borne on long wiry stems in sprays, averaging 12 blooms which all open at 



once. Height, 3 ft. Pkt., 20 cts.; 3 pkts., 50 cts. 



COSMOS Midsummer Giants. An early-flowering strain of the Giant Cosmos 

 bearing flowers of large size and perfect form. The plants of this type gro\\- 

 about 4 feet high, of bushj' growth and begin blooming in July. 



255 Pink. 2G0 White. 265 Apple-blossom. 



Each of the above colors. Pkt., 20 cts. ; 3 pkts., 50 cts. 



2ri.S CYPERUS adenophorus. An extremely ornamental Cyperus from Brazil 

 with graceful dark green foliage. The flower panicles are of a light green and 

 are composed of a great number of spikelets. Very effective when mixed with 

 other plants in the conservatory. Pkt., 15 cts.; 4 pkts., 50 cts. 



270 DAHLIA Pseony-flowered Mixed. This class has flowers resembling semi- 

 double Pa!onies, borne on tall, erect stems. The brilliant flowers make a hand- 

 some display in the garden and last well when cut. To obtain the best result.^, 

 seeds should be sown indoors during March or .\i..-il. Pkt., 15 cts.; 4 pkts., 

 50 cts. 



L'75 DELPHINIUM Belladonna Hybrids. .V new race of hybrids of great merit 

 Iiroducing large handsome flower spikes throughout the Summer. The color.-; 

 vary from light to dark Ijluc. Pkt., 25 ct.s.; 3 pkts., CO cts. 



276 EREMURUS Gold Medal Hybrids. This strain originated with species 

 collected i)riu('ipally in .\sia and usually in high mountain altitudes. The 

 inter-crossing of tlie species has resulted in producing many delightful new 

 colors, while, cream, primrose, pink, yellow and huff. 6 to 8 ft. Pkt., 50 cts. 



27S ESCHSCHOLTZIA californlca erecta Fiery Red. The plants of this new 

 poppv' are of upright growth and verv compact, with flowers of bright fiery-red. 

 Pkt., 20 ct^.; 3 pkts., 50 cts. 



200 GODETIA Schamini Rosy Morn. Of distinct and graceful habit with long 

 sprass of l>r:iulif\il <|nul)le flowers of coral-pink. Excellent for cutting. Pkt., 

 25 cts.; o pkts., 60 cts. 



300 LYCHNIS Arkwrlghtll. Handsome new hybrids resulting from a cross between 

 L. chalccddiiUa aiul />. Haagcana. The plants are of strong growth and ver>- 

 • free-flowering. Includes many distinct and attractive shades of color. 2 ft. 

 Pkt., 25 cts. 



:!ls LAVATERA splendens Sunset. .\ greatly improved variety of the Lavater.-i 

 with iH-autiful deep rose-pink flowers. The habit of the plant is very com- 

 pact and for l)eilding will l>c invaluable. Height. 25 ft. Pkt., 20 cts.; ,3 pkt.~., 

 ,jO cts. 



