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



NEW GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS. 



Sweet Pea, Heavenly Blue. 



402 Britannia. Handsome frilled flowers on long stems; deep cream 

 shaded rose. Pkt., 25 cts. 



414 Defiance. Large flowers of brilliant orange-scarlet whicli do not 

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



417 Grenadier. A decided improvement on Royal Scot. The color 

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



425 Heavenly Blue. Clear self Delphinium blue with large flowers 

 in clusters of four or more, on long stems. Pkt., 25 cts. 



430 Mary Pickford. Dainty cream-pink faintly suffused salmon; 



strong blooms of perfect form and placement on fine long 

 stems. Pkt., 25 cts. 



431 Marjorie Ryder. A true deep crimson self; large ruffled flow- 



ers. Pkt., 25 cts. 



432 Mignonne. A delicately softened tone of rose suffused cream. 



Pkt., 25 cts. 



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



Pkt., 40 cts. 



435 Powerseourt. The largest flowered and most robust growing 



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



436 Queen of Roumania. Soft light salmon-cerise suffusion on a 



cream ground ; very fine. Pkt., 25 cts. 



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



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



446 Royal Cherry. A free-flowering variety with charmin salmon 



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



448 Twinkles. Creamy ground, veined and picoteed with bright 

 scarlet; magnificent, well-placed blooms. Pkt., 25 cts. 



450 Valentine. Handsomely waved flowers of a delicate shade of 

 blush-pink. Pkt., 25 cts. 



404 Campflre. The brightest scarlet-cerise to date. Pkt., 25 cts. 452 



405 2. L. O. Scintillating, dazzling scarlet. Recently awarded a 



silver medal. Pkt., 40 cts. 



The Beacon. Brilliant orange flowers many shades deeper than 

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

 25 cts. 



409 Conquest. The beautifully waved flowers are deeply edged rich 

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



453 Wistaria. Delightful shade of clear blue-lavender; a truly 

 charming flower. Pkt., 25 cts. 



VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES. 



NEV/ 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. It is consid- 

 ered superior to Kentucky Wonder as a snap-bean, and in addition is 

 delicious when used as a shell-bean. Pkt., 25 cts.; pt., $1.00. 



DWARF BEAN, Sutton's Satisfaction. A distinct first early va- 

 riety giving a heavy crop of long pods, deep green in color, unsur- 

 passed for forcing and general use; perfectly stringless when young. 

 Pkt., 25 cts.; pt., $1.25: qt., $2.00. 



DWARF BEAN, Green Flageolet. A dwarf and very compact 

 variety with dark green curved pods. This variety is often used 

 as a shell-bean when small pale-green beans are desired. Pkt., 25 cts. ; 

 pt., $1.25; qt., $2.00. 



CARROT, Pride of Denmark. A cross between Chantenay and 

 Nantes; is fine in quality, the roots being almost coreless and beauti- 

 ful deep scarlet in color. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., $1.00. 



LETTUCE, Blood Red Cos. One of the best Lettuces grown. The 

 leaves are reddish-brown, the heart golden-yellow, very tender and 

 of delicious flavor. Remains fit for use a long time before running to 

 seed. Pkt., 25 cts. ; oz., $1.00. 



LETTUCE, Commodore Nutt. A compact cabbage type lettuce 

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

 and of matchless flavor. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., $1.00. 



ONION, White Welsh. A handsome, delicately-flavored Onion par- 

 ticularly desirable for salads. Pkt., 15 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 



PARSLEY, Green Gem Improved. The plant is of rich deep green 

 color, compact habit, exquisitely and closely curled, and is a fine 

 variety for exhibition purposes. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., $1.00. 



PEA, Bedford Champion. Earlier and better than Gradus, a heavy 

 cropping and uniform variety. The pods hang in pairs, and are 

 well filled with from 8 to 10 peas of delicious quality. Height, 3 ft. 

 Pkt., 25 cts.; pt., $1.25; qt., $2.00. 



