50 R. & J. FARQUHAR & COlS SEED CATALOGUE. 
FARQUHAR’S COLUMBIAN PRIZE PRIMULAS. 
Packet No. 6665 contains seed of this type of Primula Sinensis. 
a % “ No. Pkt. 
PRIMULA CHINENSIS. (Chinese Primrose.) Our cus. : 
strains of these beautiful flowers are the finestin culti= PRIMULA CHINENSIS— Continued. 
vation and are celebrated throughout the entire country. | 6765 DOUBLE, FINEST MIXED. Large-flowering; very 
The flowers are large, of great substance, and of the most select; saved from the finest sorts only; invaluable 
beautiful colors and shades. Hundreds of the most crit= for pots, bouquets, etc. . - . + + 2 + 2 + - + .50 
ical gardeners and florists in the land rely on us an= | 6779 — Rose. Beautifulshade . ... 2... + - + 50 
nually for their supplies. 6775. — Crimsonsartstratine. ae ee nt SO 
: f 4 6780 — White. Fine subst YS 3S EE er 
Our personal acquaintance with noted growers in Europe en- “ PE ere ai 
ables us to secure our supplies at first hands from these specialists. PRIMULA, HALF=HARDY; PRIMROSE. The 
The Chinese Primrose is one of the best plants for house and green- | following varieties are delightful for early flowers 
house culture. The seed may be sown in spring or autumn, in under glass, or in the open air, with protection during 
gentle heat. Transplant singly when large enough, and re-pot as winter. 
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the young plants grow. A mixture of sandy loam, peat and de- | 678; Acaulis. (Garden Primrose.) Splendid mixture 
ae cow manure, suits them best. PE of -very'fine colors 4 VS (Rai seo. LORS 4 ae 
Yo. <t. 
6665 FARQUHARS’ COLUMBIAN PRIZE, FINEST 
MIXED. Of strong, robust habit; large, beauti- 
fully-fringed flowers on stout stems, carried well above 
the foliage. For size and substance this strain is un- 
approached. The newest and most beautiful colors 
ancluded*= 2 "2? -SSE RREF SOR Reh. sabi DSM > - ie5O 
6670 Special Mixture. Large, fringed flowers ; superb 
WATIPTES: fick) 10> aah cole biechicdarubans 52 | same is le Mee Z5 
6675 Bull’s Premier Mixture. A noted English strain .50 
6680 James’ Prize, Mixed. Asplendidstrain . . . + -50 
6685 Alba Magnifica. Superb large, white flower with 
yellow eye; finely fringed; beautiful habit . . . . .50 
6690 Alba Oculata Lutea. White, with deep yellow eye; 
PTZ CUCMERIIA, tos se, 0 lo eamtae asthe gant (©) AOGESE Cee ho | «HO 
6695 Chiswick Red. True; immense fringed crimson- 
Seatlernowers ) .tGilieii.via fc sctaneigdte Bae te a | =50 
6700 Coccinea. Scarlet with sulphur eye; one of the 
TESte ether teva eta w Sad Laks SERN fou (eae E is! cel SO 
6705 Cristata Hybrida. Crested foliage; medium-sized PRIMULA AURICULA 
single and double flowers; very free; mixed . . - -35 No. Pkt. 
6710 Fern=Leaved. Finest mixedcolors . . . + + + +35 6790 Auricula, Finest Mixed. Beautiful, showy varie- 
6715 Magenta Queen. Bright magenta. . . - « + + +50 ties altars. |. tava! ol Se - 8a 
6720 Meteor. Flowers extra large, fringed; crimson with 6795 Floribunda. Yellow; one-halffoot . . .. . . .20 
VELIGW2GVE.. cxlss «- SIRMISG) oie 6 SSeS et 50 6800 Forbesii. Pale lilac; very fine’... %.i5 | % . ...20 
6725 Mont Blanc. Snowy white; extra. . . - . + + +50 6805 Japonica, Finest Mixed. Flowers in whorls, carried 
6730 Coerulea. New blue; very fine shade; strikingly | on erect stalks. Lwodeetit. }) fyleaeiie>-- =peiC 
beautiful and very desirable asa pot plant . . . . .50 | 6810 New Hybrids. Fine, large flowers in beautiful 
6735 Reading Scarlet. Sutton’s superb deep red . 2 ye50 variety; extra’... | JM. <gsue gedit by == apeete 
6740 Russell’s Queen-of-Whites. Large, white, fringed | 6815 Obconica Grandiflora. Evergreen; constantly in 
flowers on strong stems; retains its flowers along time .50 | bloom; flowers white, tinged lilac; a splendid pot- 
6745 Rubra. Dark red; large, fringed flowers . - - + -50 | plant. ./ 6. w/eotiiiw ieee = beh ete een Sines 
6750 — Violacea. Violet-crimson; extra - - +. + + -50 | 6820 — — Rosea. Flowers rose; large. . . - - - + .28 
6755 Splendida. Deepcrimson ... - + + + + + +50 | 6825 Sieboldi, Finest Hybrids. Splendid race; colors, 
6760 Vesuvius. Dark, velvety red; extrafine . 50 deep rose, white, etc. Three-fourths foot . . .. .2§ 
SUTTON & SONS CHOICE FLOWER SEEDS. See ‘“ Novelty’? Insert. 
