R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE. 



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NEW BEDDING BEGONIAS. 



BEGONIA GRACius. This magnificent new 

 Begonia is considered in Europe the finest variety 

 for groups. It is a vigorous grower and is in con- 

 stant flower throughout the summer. For conserva- 

 tory decoration it is equally valuable, the illustration 

 showing a plant which had been in continuous 

 bloom for sixteen months. 

 No. Pkt. 



1653 — GR-^CILIS ALBA, white 25 



1654 FIREBALL, bright red 25 



1655 ROSEA, light rose pink 25 



J 770 BuDDLEYA v.^RiABius. A Splendid 

 shrub-like plant recently found in 

 China, growing to a height of 4 or 

 5 ft.; the branches arching with bright 

 green foliage, the underside of which is 

 silvery white. The branches terminate 

 in long racemes of rosy lilac flowers, 

 with a spot of orange in the centre. It 

 is easily raised from seed, blooming 

 the first season .... 6 pkts., .50 .10 



2870 ClARKIA EL£GANS FLORE PLENO, SaL- 



MO.\ Queen. This is one of the best 

 hardy annuals for seashore and moun- 

 tain gardens. It grows 18 inches 

 high, blooms profusely and the flowers 

 are most useful for table decorations 

 or bouquets; in color bright salmon 



pink Oz., .40 .10 



2187 Candytuft, glwt white perfection 



Begonia gfracilis. Nos. 1653, 1654, 1655. 



A greatly improved strain of large, pure white Candytuft, pro- 

 ducing massive, full flower-spikes. It is the finest variety for cut-flower purposes; the large trusses frequently 

 measuring six inches in length. For outdoor planting the ground should be well enriched and the seed sown 

 thinly or the plants thinned out, to give space for sturdy growth. Seeds may also be sown late in autumn for 

 early flowering. When planted in masses it gives an excellent effect. For winter blooming under glass, sow in 

 July and once a monlh thereafter for succession Ounce, $1.00; 3 packets, .25; packet, .10 



No. Pkt. 



2648 Cephalipterum D r u m - 

 HONDi, Australian Star 

 Flower. A beautiful hardy 

 annual with fragrant clus- 

 ters of star-shaped flowers, 

 ranging from light pink to 

 deep crimson. The flow- 

 ers are everlasting and 

 make splendid winter 

 bouquets. Height I foot. .15 



2776 Chrysanthemum, Morning 

 Star. A beautiful annual 

 Marguerite, with large 

 flowers of delicate primrose 

 color; splendid for cutting. 

 Height, 1V2 feet. 



Oz., .60; 3 pkts., .25 .10 



2778 CHRYSANTHEMUiL, EVENING 



Star. Flowers similar in 

 size and form to Morning 

 Star, but of a bright golden 

 yellow color, frequently 

 measuring 3 to 4 in. across. 



Oz., 1. 00; 4 pkts., .50 .15 



2816 Chrysanthemum Maximum, 

 King Edward VII. NiW. 

 Flowers pure white, the 

 handsomest of all the maxi- 

 mumvaricties. 5pkts.,l.oo .25 



2817 Shasta Daisy. .^ large and 

 free- blooming hybrid form 

 of Chrysanthemum maxi- 

 mum from California, val- 

 uable for herbaceous bor- 

 ders, wild gardens, and for 



Candytuft, Giant White Perfection. No. 2187. cutting . . 6pklS., I.OO .20 



