R. & J. FARQUHAR, & CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE. 27 
No. Pkt. 
6r5 ARISTOLOCHIA Elegans. Very handsome climbing 
perennia], with large, purple, white and yellow flowers, .1o 
620 Sipho. (Dutchman’ s Pipe. ) Hardy climbing pens 
nial; foliage large and beautiful. Thirty feet . . .10 
625 ARMERIA Formosa. (Thrift, or Sea Pink.) A 
low perennial plant with beautiful, dark -crimson 
flowers . . Be mae OE esta eS Es) OS 
630 — Maritima Splendens. Dark rose. Onefoot . .05 
635 ARNEBIA Cornuta. Half-hardy annual; pr pees and 
mango "One font. 4 «--«, | “eMule oat hn. .20 
640 ARTEMISIA Gracilis. tc Na a hardly 
AONUMA oe iy adi ature fate La OeRD SAL 8,0 sks .05 
645 ASCLEPIAS Curassavica. Showy ention with 
brilliant scarlet flowers; protectin winter . . .05 
650 Tuberosa. Beautiful ene per OE api very 
effective . . : afteddis ‘bait 05 
655 ASPERULA Azurea Setosa  Sweet-scented, blue; 
a pretty species of Woodruff ; hardy annual. One ft., .05 
660 Hesaphiviid: Very fine, white flowers; invaluable for 
bouquets ; hardy perennial ’ 105 
665 Odorata. (Woodruff.) White ; ‘when dried, imparts 
an agreeable perfume; hardy. Onefoot . . 05 
670 ASPHODELUS Albus. White; of unsurpassed 
beauty when in bloom; hardy perennial. Two feet . .05 
675 Luteus. Yellow, fragrant perennial; beautiful, bold 
flowersoubour feet }.3 MAA IE A ae .05 
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COMET, OR PLUME ASTER. 
See Nos. 785 to 840. 
Our Asters are famed throughout the country and 
cannot be surpassed for fine quality. We receive many 
flattering recommendations of them from customers in 
every state of the Union and we furnish seed to the 
leading florists in New York, Newport, Boston, etc., 
whose customers demand the best. We spare neither 
pains nor expense to supply seeds of these admirable 
flowers of the greatest excellence, and have pleasure 
in inviting the attention of all who desire really fine 
Asters to our collection. 
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Our acquaintance in Europe and frequent journeys there, enable 
us to offer choice seeds saved from the magnificent, new, rich- 
colored varieties of Asters, so much admired in the gardens and 
parks of London and Paris. 
No. Pkt. 
BETTERIDGE’S Improved Quilled. Perfectly 
double, large, showy Aster; flowers somewhat stiff in 
appearance. One-and-a-half feet. 
680 Collection of Twelve Distinct Varieties . . . .40 
690 Collection of Six Distinct Varieties. . E52 
695 Finest Double, Mixed. . Ee . % Ounce, 30 .05 
BOLTZE’S Dwarf Bouquet. A charming Aster, de- 
serving of widest cultivation; neat and compact habit ; 
excellent for small beds; edgings, etc. 3% foot. 
goo Collection of Six Distinct olors .. . Pt .30 
75 Finest Mixed . Ounce, $3.00; 1¢ ounce, .50 ~.10 
No. ASTERS — Continued: Pkt. 
BOSTON FLORISTS’. Much grown by florists for 
cutting, also one of the best for bedding; flowers 
double, large and finely formed; habit pyramidal; 
branching from near the ground; pee fine. 134 ft. 
710 Finest Double, Mixed . - Oz. , $2.50; ¥% ounce, .40 .10 
i Dark Bluey .-. Ree De a! .40 .10 
ae nicht BIG): yawn 0. htt a eke hy 40 .10 
(25 PSM ou IROSe are at ee 250 ay .40 .10 
730 Peach Blossom ... . “* 2.50 a .40 .10 
73 SSS CAPLCt Shirai ot nati teeth wen 2a50 2 .40  .10 
TAO SUNWELL COCOA ts HMR) tate 4 2.50 o¢ .40 .10 
CANDELABRA. A i (aay Aster, producing large, 
double flowers very freely; dwarf, but of fine branch- 
ing habit. 
Fane GHOSE INNEKCOa rr meta tt we eek to Pees elas LO 
750 Red. Very fine shade. . et Me. bY de cee Ret ie LO 
755 Rose. Beautiful clear COLoHOT MACE ROG SORA. HO: 10 
TOON OV INCOM 2.8 a : .10 
CHRYSANTHEMUM-FLOWERED, Dwarf. Very 
beautiful; prized for small beds and edging; the 
flowers are exceedingly large and perfectly double. 
One-half foot. 
765 Collection of Twelve Distinct Colors . . . . .65 
770 Collection of Six Distinct Colors. ... . . .35 
775 Finest Double, Mixed. . Ounce, $2.50; %0z., .40 .10 
730 CHRYSANTHEMUM =FLOWERED, Tall. Re- 
markably showy; fine for bouquets. Two feet. 
Finespiiixcdyga ita aes Ades eRe. 2s |e. 6 LO 
COMET, or Plume. A distinct and most beautiful 
race of Asters; the flowers are of large size, with 
long, loose, wavy petals like a Japanese Chrysanthe- 
mum. The refined-appearing, double flowers have a 
most artistic effect whether used as bouquets or for 
garden decoration. Highly recommended, our seed 
being true and of great excellence. 
785 Collection of Six Distinct Colors. . . . . . 35 
790 Choicest oping DCCRP Wr aMttrnr ul Wer. Foleo 510 
795 Carmine . . Me kee gs) a) ATO 
800 Light Blue . . hee Bice EAL Ph Salt 5. Recent To) 
805 Light Blue and VOLES oo. ic IRR onal ne 
Srom Jeilace 7a ; Men Chats ei oR oI. . LO 
815 Peach Blossom” (een ee. so, 5. Puen ee, 
820 Rose. AMD Ws SG, Seiden, Sen ee oe CTO 
825 Rose andewihite rumen os © ci as NN cacao 
830 SNOW= VW Die Re ep igr at dees 2, RE ATO 
Sacre VV Ge rane NaC Re Lars sa es Bis sh a hb Oe TO 
S700.) White, sVetledtRoserti anim het oe ed fae elo 
CROWN, or Cocardeau. Singularly striking and 
charming; the flowers are double; of most beautiful 
colors and all with snow-white centres. 134 feet. 
845 Collection of Six Distinct Colors. ..... . .35 
850 Finest Double, Mixed... . Mudd cum Bren pare ted 
855 DWARF GERMAN. Popular old sort; showy and 
useful Aster. Finest mixed . Oz., $1.25; %07z., .25 .05 
DWARF P4AEONY PERFECTION. A dwarf class 
of great beauty with large, double, incurved flowers ; 
very choice. 
860 Finest Double, Mixed . Oz., $3.00; % 0z., .50 .10 
865 Shining Scarlet : ee en OUNCE, n4:00) 10 
87 On VEG oem ana , G2 eA OO) «LO 
875 DWARF BOUQUET team, Of fine form; 
adapted for lines or clumps ; three-quarters of a foot. 
Finest mixed . Ounce, $3.00; 4g ounce, .50 .10 
880 DWARF SILVER=BALL. So free- igus that 
the plants when in flower, resemble white balls ; very 
double; fine. . . .10 
GIANT EMPEROR. Blowéts oft enormous size, very 
double and very beautiful; height, two feet. 
885 Collection of Twelve Distinct Colors... . 70 
890 Collection of Six Distinct Colors. . ... . .35 
895 Finest Double, Mixed .......... .10 
GOLIATH. Strong grower; full, double flowers of 
great beauty and effectiveness. ‘Two-and-a-half feet. 
goo ©6Collection of Six Distinct Colors. . ... . .40 
gos) Finest ‘Double; Mixed oocuO Mis oe rou. .  .tO 
GRACE, or Schiller. Pretty, free-flowering class; 
beautiful for bouquets. One-and-a-half feet. 
gto ©6©Collection of Eight Distinct Colors. . .. . .40 
gts Finest Double, Mixed . “ii BOTA be eee 
920 HARLEQUIN. Striped, double eee very smgular 
and interesting; tall; finest colors, mixed . . .10 
925 IMBRICATED COCARDEAU. Very Heautieufe 
small-flowered race of Asters; plants completely 
covered with flowers; finest double, mixed . . . 10 
IMBRICATED POMPON. Very double, erials 
flowers in great profusion; fine for bouquets, beds, 
etc. One-half of a foot. 
930 Collection of Twelve Distinct Colors ... . .70 
935 Finest Double, Mixed. Allcolors .. .. . . «10 
940 BloodRed . . Sete ae | TO 
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