118 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. PERENNIAL PLANTS. 
NEW AND RARE HARDY PERENNIALS. 
GENTIANA thibetiea. A distinct species forming tufts of large foliage and heads of 
yellowish-white flowers. 40 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
HELENIUM Autumn Glow. A gorgeous and distinct new variety with masses of 
large golden-yellow flowers; the underside of the petals are of a rich wall-flower red. 
4 ft. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
HEUCHERA. (Alum Root.) One of the most desirable perennials for the front of 
borders or edgings, and especially effective in rock-work. The graceful spikes of 
bloom are much prized for cutting; July and August. 143 to 2 ft. 
Farquhar’s Hybrids. New and beautiful hybrids, with very large panicles of 
flowers, ranging in color from pale pink to red. 
Naney Perry. Beautiful sprays of coral-pink. One of the finest varieties. 
Gracillima Perry’s Variety. Long slender stems of rich crimson flowers. 
Each of the above varieties, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
IRIS Chrysographes. A perfectly hardy rhizomatous Iris belonging to the Siberica 
group and newly introduced from Western China. It grows 14 to 23 ft. high and 
the flowers, which are very freely produced, have brilliant dark purple-violet stand- 
ards and reddish-purple falls, each with a median stripe and numerous dots of gol- 
den-yellow near the base. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
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IRIS Wilsonii. This yellow-flowered perfectly hardy Iris is similar in habit to Iris 
chrysographes and is equally free flowering. The standards of the flowers are pale 
lemon-yellow; the falls are yellow, copiously veined with purple in the lower half, 
whilst the upper is a clear lemon-yellow. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 
LYCHNIS grandiflora. A handsome variety from Japan and one of the finest of 
the genus. The plant grows 23 ft. high with rich salmon-apricot flowers, 2 to 3 inches 
across and beautifully fringed. August. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
PAPAVER orientale, Perry’s White. A charming new variety of exceptional merit; 
flowers satiny-white with a crimson blotch at the base of each petal. 50 cts. each; 
$5.00 per doz. 
PHLOX divaricata. Mont Blane. A new white-flowering form which should prove 
a valuable acquisition for the border or rock garden. The flowers are borne during 
May in great profusion. 25 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 
PULMONARIA azurea. This recent introduction should prove of great value in the 
border or rockery; its masses of blue flowers being borne in early spring. 35 cts. 
Aster Novi-Belgii Climax. each; $3.00 per doz. 
NEW HARDY ASTERS. 
(Starworts or Michaelmas Daisies.) 
Novi-Belgii. Amos Perry. Large spreading heads of deep pink 
flowers; distinct and beautiful. 3 ft. 
Novi-Belgii. Climax. One of the finest Asters in cultivation, pro- 
ducing large flowers of good substance, clear light blue with prom- 
inent golden central disc. August and September. 5 ft. 
Novi-Belgii. Holtwhites. Delicate light blue flowers with long 
wavy petals; very showy. 
Novi-Belgii. Perry’s Blue. A handsome variety with stems much 
branched and forming loose pyramidal heads of rich lavender blue 
flowers. 
Novi-Belgii. Top Sawyer. Large soft-blue flowers borne on long, 
graceful stems; very effective. 
Novee-Anglize. Lil Fardell. Large handsome bright pink flowers 
produced in masses; strong, erect grower; valuable for cutting. 
August and September. 33 ft. 
Inez Perry. The flowers are produced in great profusion, with petals 
loosely arranged; color lavender-mauve. 
All the above, 35 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. Set of 7 sorts, $1.75. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM Rosy Gem. A new hardy species from Korea, 
forming dense, bushy plants which in the Autumn are covered with 
light pink daisy-like flowers. This variety will prove of great value 
for late bloom in the hardy border. 2 ft. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM Autumn Glory. This variety is similar to 
the above, but with white flowers. For effective masses in beds or 
for cutting at a season when other flowers are scarce, it has few equals. 
30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
DELPHINIUM. The Alake. Stately, well furnished spikes, flowers 
large and loosely arranged, deep purplish blue. One of the finest 
dark varieties yet introduced. $1.00 each. 
DELPHINIUM Lorenzo de Medici. Double pink, with soft-blue; 
very attractive shade. $1.00 each. 
DELPHINIUM Mrs. Creighton. Semi-double flowers of dark Oxford- 
blue, plum-colored centre, with brown eye. 60 cts. each. 
DIANTHUS plumarius fl. pl. (The Old-fashioned Mound, Spice or 
Border Pink.) 
The border Pinks of the old-time gardens, useful for edgings; flowers 
strongly clove-scented. 
Brilliant. Deep pink. Glen Valley. MRosy-pink, carmine eye. 
Gregory. Light pink. Lilae Queen. Lavender-pink. 
White Witch. Pure white. 
25 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Oriental Poppy, Perry’s White. 
