NOVELTIES—R. & J. FARQCHAR & CO/S SEED CATALOGUE. ili 
"No. 1651. BEGONIA, CRITISON GEI1.- A fine variety of the Far Sg 
ever-blooming, fibrous-rooted class. ‘In habit it is compact and bE Rt Wits Wy b 
dwarf. It begins to flower very early continuing till frost, and the - 
blossoms are of rich crimson color. Pkt., .25. 
‘No. 1653. BEGONIA, DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH. A 
fibrous-rooted. ever-blooming Begonia of robust and very attrac- 
tive habit. The flowers, snowy white suffused with bright pink, 
are not only twice the size of those of other Begonia Semper- 
Jlorens, a are very lovely, attracting attention wherever grown. 
Pkt., .25. 
No. 1654. BEGONIA ERFORDIA. One of the finest of all 
Begonias for groups, bedding, etc. The foliage is dark, glossy 
and ornamental, charmingly offsetting the lovely rosy-carmine 
flowers which are produced in endless profusion. Highly recom- 
mended. Pkt., .25, 
No. 1657. BEGONIA, DWARF VERNON ; EVER=-BLOOI1- 
ING. The Queen of Carpet Bedders. A charming addition, 
and invaluable for bedding and pots; in bloom continually; 
forms a small, round, compact bush, 5 inches high, covered pro- 
fusely with brilliant red flowers; Foliage deep brownish-red. 
Pkt., .20. 
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CARNATION, CHABAUD STRAIN. 
, Packet, .25. No. 2386. 
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No. 2386. CARNATION, CHABAUD STRAIN. A new 
race of Carnations which, like the Margaret strain, blossom the 
first season from seed, and are most valuable for summer bloom- 
ing out of doors. The flowers are large, usually quite double; 
their colors include pink, scarlet, crimson and white, and they are 
clove scented. PkKt., .25. 
CARNATIONS, GIANT [IARGARET. The finest strain of 
these beautiful, early-flowering, double, annual Carnations 
No. 2302. Finest Mixed. Pkt.. .15 
No. 2379. White, New. Pkt., .20. 
No. 2881. Yellow. Pkt., .20. 
No. 2516. CELOSIA CRISTATA NANA VESUVIUS; 
COCKSCOMB. A most attractive and brilliant new variety of 
dwarf Cockscomé, with flame-color and crimson flowers. Pkt., .20 
CELOSIA, OSTRICH PLUIME. The innumerable small flowers, 
borne on many-branched sprays, crown the plants in beautiful plume 
FARQUHAR’S FYVIE CASTLE TUBEROUS form, the side branchlets curling back in an attractive manner. 
BEGONIAS No. 2562. Crimson. PkKt., .10. 
: : No. 2563. Yellow. Pkt., .10. 
TRUE GIANT-=-FLOWERED. The finest strain of Begonias 
ever offered; sure to give all who grow them every satisfaction. 
Every flower from which this seed was saved measured over three 
and a half inches across, and many an inch more. ‘The strain is sim- 
ply unsurpassed in size, form and brilliancy. 
‘No. 1573. COLLECTION of five distinct colors, .75, 
No. 1572. FINEST TIXED. Liberal Pkt., .25, 
BEGONIA, TUBEROUS, SUTTON’S PRIZE. One of the 
finest strains in cultivation : — 
No. 1616. Single [Mixed. Pkt., .75. 
No. 1617. Double [lixed. Pkt., .75. 
No. 1767. BROWALLIA SPECIOSA MAJOR. Valuable 
decorative. plant for the greenhouse or window. The plants are 
studded continuously with large shapely blue flowers. As a pot 
plant this novelty is very desirable. PkKt., .25. 
No. 1827. CALCEOLARIA, SUTTON’S PERFECTION, 
ah ee In Sutton & Sons’ original sealed packets. Pkt., 
No. 2032. CAMPANULA [THRABILIS. One of the most charm- 
ing. Belifowers in cultivation; forms a thickly branched bush 
about two feet high, each branch tipped with numerous large, 
light blue or lilac flowers. Perfectly distinct. Pkt., .15. 
No. 2057. CAMIPANULA PERSICIFOLIA GRANDIFLORA. 
Very fine, large, blue flowers. One of the finest hardy perennial ENEZ USED PAMERICANA GIGANTEA. : 
plants. Tall, very showy, and succeeds well with ordinary garden Packet, .10. No. 2637. 
culture. Highly recommended. Pkt., .20. No. 2637. CENTAUREA AMERICANA GIGANTEA. The 
No. 2007. CAMPANULA JAPONICA, SEMI=-DOUBLE blossoms are of large size and soft rosy-lilac color. The stems 
BLUE. The plants grow similar to the large-flowering Platyco- are stout, holding the beautiful fringe-like flowers perfectly erect. 
don, having numerous branching stems; the flowers, however, are Fine for vases and bouquets. Pkt., .10. 
distinct and of extraordinary size; the color is of intense blue No. 2636. CENTAUREA ATIERICANA ALBA. A white 
and the double corolla imparts a very rich appearance. Highly form of this lovely flower will be valued by florists and persons 
recommended. Pkt., .15. cultivating flowers for summer cutting. PKt., .10. 
