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MELON. Cotting’s Hybrid. 
R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. FLOWER SEED NOVELTIES 
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Larkspur, Farquhar’s Victory: (pane 7 
THUNBERGIA Gibsoni. This new tender climber produces 
bright orange-cinnabar-red flowers:almost double the size of 
those of the well-known Thunbergia alata. Pkt., 25 cts. 
VERBENA hybrida Rose Queen. Originating ftom the well 
known variety “‘Helen Willmott” this superb new sort bears 
flowers of a lovely delicate rose, a tint somewhat lighter than 
that of its parent. Pkt., 25 ets. 
ZINNIA, Quilled Mixed. 
quilled petals. 
Pkt., 25 cts. 
ZINNIA, Giant Dahlia-flowered Mixed. <A mixture of many 
beautiful Zinnias that rival the Dahlia in coloring and size. 
Pkt:,225. cts: 
ZINNIA Haageana, stellata fl. pl. A showy variety with double 
orange-colored flowers produced in great profusion on dwarf 
compact plants. The petals are curled and pointed resembling 
those of a Cactus Dahlia. Pkt., 15 ets. 
VEGETABLE SEED SPECIALTIES 
A beautiful type with curiously 
This mixture comprises many handsome shades. 
(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 Manches- 
ter, Mass. 
LETTUCE, Commodore Nutt. 
PEA, Laxton’s Progress. 
Pkt., 50 ets. 
A compact cabbage type lettuce 
highly prized for salads. Its deep green leaves are crisp and 
tender, and of matchless flavor. Pkt., 25 ets.; oz., $1.00. 
A new early dwarf Pea much earlier than 
Laxtonian or any other Pea of its class. It is a fully wrinkled 
marrow, averaging 9 to 10 delicious peas to the pod. The peas 
are deep green in color and of fine flavor. Height, 18in. Pint, 
85 ets.; qt., $1.50. 
For General List of Vegetable Seeds see pages 9 to 36 inclusive. 
For General List of Flower Seeds see pages 47 to 97 inclusive. 
NEW GIANT SPENCER SWEET-PEAS. 
Annie Ireland. Color white with distinct edge of terra cotta 
pink. Pkt., 25 ets. 
Brocade. Color a pleasing satin-rose, shaded with mauve; base of 
standard deeply suffused mauve. Pkt., 25 ets. 
Burpee’s Rosalind. Rosy-carmine, suffused delicate salmon at 
the base. Pkt., 25 ets. 
Burpee’s Giant White. Enormous pure white flowers of per- 
fect form. The plants are vigorous in growth and very flori- 
ferous; black seeded Pkt., 25 cts. 
Conquest. The beautifully waved flowers are deeply edged rich 
salmon-pink on a white ground. Pkt., 40 ets. 
Commander Godsall. Immense violet-blue flowers. 
the finest of its color yet introduced. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Elegance. Soft silvery-pink. Pkt., 25 ets. 
Hawlmark Cerise. The flowers are of extraordinary size, of a 
glowing rose-cerise color on cream ground. Pkt., 40 cts. 
Hawlmark Lavender. A magnificent pure lavender; very free- 
flowering. Pkt., 40 cts. 
Hawlmark Pink. The best rose-pink variety yet introduced; 
flowers beautifully frilled. Pkt., 40 ets. 
Hebe. Exquisite flowers of bright rose-pink, beautifully waved, 
and of large size and good substance. Pkt., 25 ets. 
One of 
Le Madhi. Large rich purple; flowers of splendid form. Pkt., 
40 ets. 
Mignonne. A delicately softened tone of rose suffused cream. 
Pkt., 25 ects. 
Mrs. Arnold Hiteheoeck. Pale pink flushed salmon on a cream 
ground. One of the largest flowered varieties. Pkt., 25 ets. 
Mascott’s White. (A. of M. R. H.S.) Pure white; very free 
flowering. Pkt., 25 ets. 
Mascott’s Helio. Lavender tinged with bronze; strong grower. 
Pkt., 40 cts. 
Picture. Enormous flowers of perfect form, color pink suffused 
with apricot. Pkt., 40 cts. 
Powerscourt. The largest flowered and most robust growing 
lavender sweet pea yet raised. Pkt., 40 cts. 
Royal Cherry. A free-flowering variety with charming salmon- 
cerise flowers, with an edging of deep rose. Pkt., 25 cts. 
Shamrock. The large, exquisitely frilled flowers are rosy- 
mauve in color. Pkt., 25 ets. 
Sunset. Rich soft rose with golden-yellow base. Pkt., 25 ets. 
Tangerine. Magnificent salmon-orange; very large flowers of 
fine form. Pkt., 25 ets. 
Vaientine. Handsomely waved flowers of a delicate shade of 
blush-pizk. Pkt., 25 ects. 
Sweet Pea. 
Hawlmark Pink. 
