R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES. 5 
FARQUHAR’S FLOWER SEEDS. 
Mailed free at catalogue prices to any address in the United States. 
the numbers are sufficient. 
The minimum charge for seeds by weight is ten cents. 
where not quoted, will be charged at a slight advance over the ounce and pound rates. 
In ordering it is unnecessary to write the names— 
Fractions of an ounce and quarter pounds, 
For General List see Page 47. 
NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES, 1914. 
185 Argemone platyceras. 
white poppy-like flowers. 
plants will bloom the same season. 3 ft. Pkt., .20; 3 pkts., 
Alyssum Benthami compactum Lilae Queen. 
annual Sweet Alyssum with pure lilac flowers. 
190 
4 pkts., .50. 
195 Aquilegia Selected Long-spurred Hybrids. 
A showy perennial with ornamental foliage and large 
Tf sown under glass during February or March the 
50. 
Distinct new variety of the 
l The plants are of compact, 
upright growth and resemble when in full bloom a tiny Candytuft. 
These comprise many new and 
Pkt., .15; 
beautiful shades and combinations ranging through all shades of lavender, blue, 
mauve, white, yellow, orange, scarlet and pink. The seeds we offer were ob- 
tained from a noted British Hybridizer and is the result of many years of careful 
selection. Pkt., .25; 3 pkts., .60. 
204 ASTER, Farquhar’s Sunset. A very showy Aster, producing large flowers on 
long stems. The color is a lovely shade of salmony-pink, quite a new departure es ae Nn ee Ui 
and very effective for table decoration. 2 ft. Pkt., .20; 3 pkts., .50. a eee tens rerun 
205 Debutante. A beautiful pure white, delicately feathered Aster, coming into Deets } 
bloom three to four weeks earlier than the popular Comet Asters. 14 ft. 
Pkt., .20; 1 oz., $1.25. 
210 Enchantress. This Aster has become popular for early cutting. It blooms 
in July, producing large double flowers of a lovely flesh pink color and having Alyssum Lilac Queen. 
stems a foot in length. Pkt., .20; 4 0z., 1.25 s 
215 General Jaequeminot. One of the most beautiful sorts, 225 Royal Purple. A grand and stately Aster growing to a 
with large, full and perfectly formed double flowers. The height of about two feet, with flowers about four inches 
color is rich crimson, almost identical with that of the across, of arich shade of dark blue. Pkts., .20; 4 oz., 
General Jacqueminot rose. 2 ft. Pkt., .15; % oz., $1.25. $1.25. 
220 Lady Washington. This superb tall Aster produces large, 230 Violet King. A very beautiful Aster with large massive 
perfectly double flowers, white, shaded with pale rose, a 
delicate and popular color. Pkt., .20; ¢ oz., $1.25. 
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Aster Debutante. 
flowers of a pleasing shade of violet. August and Septem- 
ber. 2 feet. Pkt., .15; 4 pkts., .50; ¢ oz., $1.00. 
BEGONIA gracliis Rotlinda. A very attractive Begonia of 
compact brancing habit. The flowers are glowing scarlet-crim- 
son and are produced in the greatest profusion; foliage russet- 
crimson. Pkt., .20; 3 pkts., .50. 
BELLIS perennis. Giant Quilled. A grand new race of Daisies 
bearing enormous double quilled flowers on long strong stems. 
The plants are of robust growth and are very effective when planted 
in beds or borders. 
Double pink. 235 Double white. 
Each of the above 2 varieties, Pkt., .20; 3 pkts., .50. 
CALCEOLARIA Veitechii. A new hybrid variety for conservatory 
decoration. The plants attain a height of about 3 feet and are of 
sturdy growth with quite large milky-white flowers. Pkt., $1.00. 
CALCEOLARIA profusa Clibrani. Another remarkable hybrid 
of extremely light and graceful habit, bearing its large sprays of 
rich golden-yellow flowers most profusely. Pkt., .75. 
CALCEOLARIA The Bronze Age. A most useful variety car- 
rying loose branching heads of mahogany-bronze flowers. As a 
greenhouse plant it will be invaluable and as a bedding plant it 
will take a high position for its glorious coloring and for the 
length of time it continues in bloom. Pkt., .50. 
CLARKIA elegans fl. pl. Orange King. 
variety with large double flowers of bright orange-scarlet. 
cellent for pot culture. Pkt., .15; 4 pkts., .50. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM maximum Tuekswood Daisy. This 
handsome variety is certain to become a favorite for the hardy bor- 
der. The flowers are large, with a double row of petals of purest 
white, borne on long wiry stemsin sprays averaging 12 biooms 
which all open at once. Height 3 ft. Pkt., .25; 3 pkts., .60. 
COLEUS Scotch Variegated. A new race of highly colored Coleus» 
with foliage beautifully marked with red, purple, violet, green, 
yellow and white, very ornamental. Pkt., .20; 3 pkts., .50. 
CYCLAMEN Mrs. Buckston. This new variety of Cyclamen 
is quite distinct and should be a valuable addition to this pop- 
ular race of plants. It received an Award of Merit from the 
R. H.S., London. The plants are vigorous in growth and the 
large beautifully frilled salmon flower are borne in profusion. 
Pkt., .75; 3 pkts., $2.00. 
A free-blooming 
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