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



Alyssum White Fleece. No. 292. 



No. 

 292 



'kt. 



Alyssum White Fleece. A dwarf, fra- 

 grant Sweet Alyssum of great beauty. 

 Begins to bloom early and continues 

 throughout the season a fleece-like mass of 

 white. Particularly desirable for dwarf 

 beds and edgings. Oz., .75; 3 pkts., .25 



N(i. 

 1445 



Pkt. 



Begonia gracilis. Nos. 1653, 1654, 1655. 



Aster Townshendi. A magnificent hardy 

 perennial, growing about 2 feet in height 

 and bearing from July to October a pro- 

 fusion of pinkish lilac flowers about 2V2 

 inches in diameter; valuable for cutting. 



6 pkts., 1 .00 .20 



NEW BEDDING BEGONIA.S. 



BEGONIA r.RACILls. 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 valual>le, the illustration 

 showing a plant which had been in continuous 

 bloom for sixteen months. 



Pkt. 



— (-.RACILIS Al.HA, white 25 



FIREBALL, bright red 25 



ROSEA, light rose pink 25 



BuDDLEYA VARIABILIS. 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 



ClaRKIA ELEGANS FLORE PLENO SAL- 

 MON 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 



