R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIE:: 



NEW GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS. 



Sweet Pea, Royal Sovereign. 



403 Angele. The wings of this variety strike a new tone in blue- 



mauve with standards of pinidsh-mauve. Beautiful under 

 artificial light. Pkt., 40 cts. 



404 Campflre. The brightest scarlet-cerise to date. Pkt., 25 cts. 



409 Conquest. The beautifully waved flowers are deeply edged rich 



salmon-pink on a white ground. Pkt., 40 cts. 



410 Champagne. The finest and largest primrose-yellow j^et intro- 



duced. Pkt., 25 cts. 



416 

 417 



426 

 429 



430 

 431 



435 

 438 



449 

 450 



Daffodill. Claimed by the raiser to oe the most yellow variety 

 yet introduced. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Defiance. Large flowers of brilliant orange-scarlet which do not 

 burn with the sun; vigorous habit. Pkt., 40 cts. 



Empire. Bright cerise-pink suffused with rose. Pkt., 40 cts. 



Grenadier. A decided improvement on Roijal Scot. The color 



is cochineal or geranium-red. Pkt.. 25 cts. 

 Le Madhi. Large rich purple; flowers of splendid form. Pkt., 



40 cts. 

 Lord Lascelles. A very fine pure lavender of large size. Pkt., 



25 cts. 

 Lucifer. A rich shade of salmon-cerise. Pkt., 25 cts. 

 Mary Rose. A fascinating shade of rose on a salmon ground. 



Pkt., 25 cts. 

 Mignonne. A delicately softened tone of rose suffused cream. 



Pkt., 25 cts. 

 Mascott's Helio. Lavender tinged with bronze; strong grower. 



Pkt., 40 cts. 

 Powerscourt. The largest flowered and most robust growing 



lavender sweet pea yet raised. Pkt., 40 cts. 

 Purple Perfection. Rich deep purple; vigorous grower. Pkt., 



25 cts. 

 Ruby. The color is a rich carmine-ruby and one of the most 



distinct introductions of recent years. Pkt., 25 cts. 

 Royal Cherry. A free-flowering variety with charming salmon 



cerise flowers, with an edging of deep rose. Pkt., 25 cts. 

 Royal Sovereign. Brilliant orange. The flowers are large and 



waved. Pkt., 40 cts. 

 Shamrock. The large, exqmsitely frilled flowers are rosy- 

 mauve in color.' Pkt., 25 cts. 

 Sunset. Rich soft rose with golden-yellow base. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Valentine. Handsomely waved flowers of a delicate shade of 



blush-pink. Pkt., 25 cts. 

 The Beacon. Brilliant orange flowers many shades deeper than 



Tangerine; one of the best introductions of the year. Pkt., 



25 cts. 

 Youth. White with a deep pink edge; very attractive. Pkt., 



VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 



NEW POLE BEAN, "Fillbasket." A new green podded Pole Bean. 

 The pods are very thick and fleshy and are produced in large clusters; 

 it is almost stringless, of fine quality and very tender. Pkt., 25 cts.; 

 pint, .SI. 00. 



BRUSSELS SPROUTS, Long Island Improved. A tall growing 

 variety producing an abundance of very large sprouts, solid and of 

 delicious fiavor. Pkt., 15 cts. ; ounce, 75 cts. 



CABBAGE, "Golden Acre." A new early round headed Cabbage 

 which resembles Copenhagen Market in type but smaller, and can be 

 planted more closely. Solid and of very fine quality. Pkt., 25 cts.; 

 oimce, SI. 00. 



CARROT, Earliest of All, or Butter. One of the best Carrots for 

 forcing. The roots are of a fine dark red color, very melting and 

 sweet. Pkt., 15 cts ; ounce, 75 'cts. 



CELERf, "Solid White." A popular white variety. Stems are 

 solid, crisp ana of a sweet, nutty flavor; fine for late keeping. Pkt., 

 25 ots.; ounce, SI. 50. 



LETTUCE, Commodore Nutt. A compact cabbage tjTDe lettuce 

 highly prized for salads. Its deep green leaves are crisp and tender, 

 and of matchless fiavor. Pkt., 25 cts. ; oz., .§1.00. 



MELON. Cotting's Hybrid. {Greenhouse Melon.) This valuable 

 new introduction is oval-shaped; has attractive orange flesh, and its 

 handsome green skin changes to orange when ripe. The flavor is de- 

 licious and the fruits are remarkably free-setting. First-class Certificate 

 of Merit from the Mass. Horticultural Society, and also at Manchester 

 Mass. Pkt., Sl.OO. 



PARSNIP, "Farquhar's Favorite." 



Crown Parsnip; roots short and thick, 

 flavor. Pkt., 20 cts.; ounce, 60 cts. 



selected strain of Holloir 

 th smooth skin and of fine 



PEA, Laxton's Progress. A new early dwarf Pea much earlier than 

 LaxLonian or any other Pea of its class. It is a fully wrinkled mar- 

 row, averaging 9 to 10 delicious peas to the pod. The peas are deep 

 green in color and of fine flavor. Height, 18 in. Pint, 85 cts., qt., 

 $1.50. 



