R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS. 
GRASSES. Ornamental. Pkt, 
6850 Andropogon argenteus. Large silvery plumes. 3 ft. sree LO 
6855 Arundodonax. (Giant Reed.) Tall variety with green leaves. 15ft. .10 
6860 Arundo donax variegata. Green and white striped leaves. 9ft. .15 
6865 Erianthus Ravenne. (PlwmeGrass.) A hardy variety with fine 
silvery plumes; invaluable for lawn groups. Blooms the first 
year from seed if sown early. 8ft. ... : .10 
6870 Eulalia OO ee Ornamental variety with Nene dare green 
leaves. 6 ft. oy 15 
@875 Eulalia japonica variegata.. Svan rater ienvest dee green 
and white striped. It is one of the most beautiful for forming 
clumps. 4 ft.’ (Crop failed.) 
6880 zebrina. (Zebra Grass.) The dark green leaves are barred at inter- 
vals with yellowish white. Few variegated plants equalit inbeauty. .15 
6885 Gynerium argenteum. (PampasGrass.) Magnificent sort with 
long silvery plumes; requires protection in Winter. 10ft. ... .10 
For other varieties of Ornamental Grasses, see Nos. 2245-2330. 
6895 GYPSOPHILA repens. A pretty trailing plant, fairly smothered 
with tiny white flowers. 3 4 02., .35; .15 
6900 paniculata. Small white flowers i in ‘light panicles; extensively 
used in bouquets; July and August. 2 ft. 40z., 40; .10 
6902 paniculata fl. pl. Double white flowers in racemes; yalacible 
for bouquets. About half the seedlings produce double flowers. .25 
6905 HELENIUM autumnale superbum. Striking perennial with 
broad heads of golden-yellow flowers blooming late in the season; 
August and September. 5 ft. % 0Z.,.0; .15 
6910 Bigelowi. Rich yellow with brown disc! 4 fte pales 
6915 Hoopesii. Early-flowering variety; pure orange-yellow; July. 2 ft. oo 59 
6930 HELLEBORUS New Hybrids Mixed. (Christmas and Lenten 
Roses.) Remarkably hardy plants, blooming from December to 
April. In our climate they should be protected with a frame to 
prevent the flower buds being injured by frost or ice, and to pro- 
mote full development of the flowers. lft. ... .25 
6935 HESPERIS matronalis. Purple. (Rocket. by Spring-flowering 
herbaceous perennial, fragrant. 3 ft. 4 02z., .35; .10 
6940 White. Beautiful as a cut flower. + oz., .35; .10 
6945 Dwarf White. Very early. 1 ft. 4% 0Z., 00; .15 
6950 HEUCHERA sanguinea. Compact hardy perennial Sa ae 
erect spikes of vivid crimson flowers; July and August. lft. .. .25 
HIBISCUS. (Mallow.) 
Showy plants of vigorous growth, producing large, handsome flowers 
from July to September. They are especially suitable for mixed beds or 
borders where massive effects are desired. 2 to 5 ft. 
6955 Crimson Eye. An excellent plant for lawn groups and borders; 
blooming the first season from seed in the open ground. Flowers Pkt. 
pure white, with crimson centre. 4 ft. 7 02., .40; .10 
moscheutos. (Swamp Mallow.) None of the hardy Hibiscus are 
more useful and beautiful than our native Swamp Mallows. They 
begin to bloom in July and continue to September, producing 
flowers like Single Hollyhocks, but much larger. They are 
excellent for moist places, but succeed in any good soil. 4 ft. 
6965 Albus. Pure White. pia % 0z., 380; .15 
6970 Roseus. Lam pink 
flowers. 402., .40; .15 
6975 palustris roseus. 
Light pink flowers, 
large.. 4 0z., .25; .10 
| 7020 Collection of 6 Varieties, 
Each of the above colors. ... 
7060 Single Mixed. 
ee es ree ) 7065 Allegheny Mixed. Singie rel semi- fabuble ferred flowers. 
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Chater’s Double Hoiiyheck. 
HOLLYHOCK. 
Hollyhocks succeed best in rich, well-drained soil. They should be lightly protected 
during Winter with pine boughs, coarse straw, or other mulch not liable to rot. Seeds sown 
in June or July produce fine plants for blooming the following Summer. Hardy biennials. 
6980 Double Special Mixture. A greatly improved strain of this popular plant. 
6985 Double Crimson. 6990 Double Pink. 6995 Double Salmon. 
7000 Double Purple. 7005 Double White. 7010 Double Yellow. pi. 
| Each of the above colors and Special Mixture 02, §2.50* 202), .75% 15 
separate ... ae ee Ares See ner hs: 
SINGLE VARIETIES. 
| 7025 Pink. 7030 Salmon. 7035 White. 
7040 Crimson. 7045 Searlet. 
1 o2.,.75; .15 
hie 50; .10 
1 oz., .50; .10 
