R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON, NEW AND RARE PLANTS 



Farquhar's New and Rare Perennial Plants, continued 



Cypsophila, Bristol Fairy, a new, hardy, double, 



white Baby's Breath with flowers two or three times larger than 

 any ordinary double Gypsophila. It is of remarkable free and 

 branching habit, but nevertheless it retains the gracefulness of 

 the type, and is unexcelled among hardy perennials for cutting. 

 It grows 3 to 4 feet high. 75c. each; $7.00 for 10. 



Lupinus, Farquhar's Regal Hybrids. Beau- 

 tiful new hybrids producing handsome spikes of self or bi- 

 colored flowers in a wide range of colors, including pink, fawn, 

 purple, yellow, mauve, and blue shades. They can be supplied 

 in mixture only. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10; $30.00 per 100. 



Papaver orientate, Olympia. a new, doubie-fiow- 



ering form of the well-known Oriental Poppy. The plant is of 

 strong, vigorous habit, producing large, double flowers of 

 brilliant, rich flame-scarlet, overlaid with glisten ng golden 

 salmon. 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



Phlox SUbulata rosea major, a decided im- 

 provement on the type, the plant being more compact in habit 

 and a better grower and with much larger flowers. The color 

 is a very attractive shade of light pink. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10. 



Polyanthus, Munstead Strain. Primula ■poiynn- 



tha. A superb strain of Bunch Primroses producing immense 

 heads of yellow and white flowers. Very showy for spring 

 bedding. 40c. each; $3.50 for 10; $30.00 per 100. 



Pulmonaria angustifolia azurea. Azure Lung- 

 wort. English Blue Cowslip. Fine dwarf perennial with orna- 

 mental foliage and profuse, sky-blue flowers in early spring. 

 Invaluable for rockery or border planting. 9 in. 40c. each; 

 $3.50 for 10. 



Viola, Jersey Gem. A superb new variety with pure 

 violet-blue flowers, deliciously fragrant, borne on long stems, 

 making it ideal for cutting. It may be grown in partial shade 

 although it will succeed also in a sunny border. Continues to 

 bloom all summer. 30c. each; $2.25 for 10; $18.00 per 100. 



Spireea or Astilbe 



Spiraea or Astilbe 



The following varieties of Spiraea have been selected from the 

 forms grow more than a foot taller than the older kinds, and are 



Deutschland. Pure white; long elegant panicles rising from 



brilliant green foliage, making a fairy-like effect. 

 Gloria Purpurea. The young foliage is of a lively, glossy brown 



turning to deep green on mature sprays; color, deep rosy red. 



Very handsome. 

 Granat. Approximately the same shade as that of the hyacinth. 



La Victoire — warm ruby-red, adding a delightful touch of 



color in the garden during July and August. 



Each of the above Spiraeas, 60 cts. 

 Special Collection Offer: One plant each 



newer introductions and cover a full range of colors. These new 

 much more decorative in the hardy garden. 



Hyacinth. A lovely shade of cattleya-pink. Masses of tiny 

 blossoms set on graceful spikes. Award of Merit, R. H. S., 

 Holland. 



Meta Immink. Exquisite, shell-pink flowers in long, graceful 

 plumes. Distinct from all other varieties. 



Salland. Vivid crimson with brown-red buds and stems. A 

 vigorous variety sometimes growing to 50 inches when happily 

 estabhshed. Award of Merit, R. H. S., Holland. 



each; $5.50 for 10; $50.00 per 100 



of the above 6 varieties for $3.25, postpaid 



Polyanthus, Munstead Strain 



Gypsophila, Bristol Fairy and 

 Viola, Jersey Gem 



For a complete list of Hardy Perennial Plants, see pages 111 to 130 



