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



NEW AND RARE HARDY PERENNIALS. 









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Aster Novi-Belgii Climax. 



NEW HARDY ASTERS. 



Starworts or Michaelmas Daisies. 



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



of yellowish-white flowers, 40 cts. each; S3. 50 per doz. 



HELENIUM Autumn Glow. A gorgeous and distinct new variety with masses of 

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

 red. 4 ft. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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

 borders or edgings, and especially effective in rock-work. The graceful spikes 

 of bloom are much prized for cutting; July and August. 1^ to 2 ft. 

 Nancy Perry. Beautiful spraj's of coral-pink. One of the finest varieties. 

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



Each of the above varieties, 30 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 



IRIS Chrysographes. A perfectly hardy rhizomatous Iris belonging to the 

 Siberica group and newly introduced from Western China. It grows Ij to 2* ft. 

 high and the flowers, which are verj' freely produced, have brilliant dark purple- 

 violet standards and reddish-purple falls, each with a median stripe and num- 

 erous dots of golden-yellow near the base. $1.00 each; §10.00 per doz. 



IRIS Wilsonii. This yellow-flowered perfectly hardy Iris is similar in habit 

 to Iris chrysographes and is equally free flowering. The standards of the flowers 

 are pale lemon-yeUow; the falls are yellow, copiously veined with purple in the 

 lower half, whilst the upper is a clear lemon-yellow. 50 cts. each; §5.00 per doz. 



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

 finest of the genus. The plant grows 2^ ft. high with rich salmon-apricot flowers 

 2 to 3 inches across and beautifully fringed. August. 50 cts. each, S5.00 per 

 doz. 



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

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

 each; -SS.OO 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; $2.00 per doz. 



PULMONARIA azurea. This recent introduction should prove of great value 

 in the border or rockerj' ; its masses of blue flowers being borne in early spring. 35 

 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



SALVIA uliginosa. A beautiful late-flowering species forming bushy plants. The 

 flowers are bright blue with a white throat and are produced in long branched 

 spikes. July to September. 5 ft. 30 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 



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 

 producing large flowers of good substance, clear light blue with 

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



Novi-Belgii. Holtwhites. Delicate hght blue flowers with 

 long wav5' petals; very showy. 



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

 much branched and forming loose pyramidal heads of rich la- 

 vender blue flowers. 



Novi-Belgii. Top Sawyer. Large soft-blue flowers borne on 

 long graceful stems; very effective. 



Novse-Anglise. 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 cov- 

 ered with hght pink daisy-hke flowers. This variety will prove 

 of great value for late bloom in the hardy border. 2 ft. 30 cts. 

 each; .S2.50 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; $2.50 per doz. 



CHRYSANTHEMUM maximum Tuckswood Daisy. This hand- 

 some 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. June and July. 3 ft. 40 cts. each; 

 $3.50 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. $1.00 each. 



DIANTHUS plumarius fl. pi. {The Old-fashioned Mound, Spice 

 or Border Fink.) 



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

 strongly clove-scented. 



Brilliant. Deep j)ink. Glen Valley. Rosy-pink, carmine 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 White. 



