R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.’S SEED CATALOGUE. 45 
No. 3230. DAHLIA COLOSSAL, MIXED. A new race 
of single and semi-double Dahlias of unusually large 
size, the flowers frequently measuring over 8 inches in eh 
diameter. The flowers are borne on very long stout 
stalks and the petals are of more than ordinary width, 
giving the bloom the appearance of a Single Pony. 
Pkt., .25; 5 pkts., $1.00. 
PATIENS Ho.xstu. A very handsome 
Balsam discovered in East Africa by Prof. Engler, 
director of the Berlin Botanic Garden. It forms ele- 
gant bushes 14% to 2 feet in height, not unlike the 
popular Impatiens Sultani, but of much quicker growth 
No. 3324. DELPHINIUM sIBIRICUM, NEWEST HyprIDs. and with larger and more brilliant flowers, which 
In this new form of dwarf perennial Larkspur, the 
colors run in brilliant shades of blue. The flowers 
vary from an inch to 24% inches in diameter, produced 
in light and elegant trusses about 18 inches in height. 
If sown early the plants will bloom the first season. 
Excellent for cutting. Pkt., :40; 3 pkts., $1.00. 
No. 3391. DIANTHUS LACINIATUS MIRABILIS. A curl- 
ous new form of annual Pink, originated in Japan. 
The plants grow from 12 to 15 inches in height and 
produce flowers of about 3 to 4 inches in. diameter, 
ranging from pure white to deep crimson. They fur- 
nish excellent material for bouquets and are equally 
useful for massing in beds or for mixed flower borders. 
Pkt. .25; Saekts,./epil/. 00. 
No. 2817. SHASTA Datsy. A large and free-blooming 
hybrid form of. Chrysanthemum maximum which orig- 
inated in California, valuable for herbaceous borders, 
wild gardens, and for cutting. Pkt., .20; 6 pkts., 
$1.00. 
No. 4153. HELIANTHUS CUCUMERIFOLIUS NANUS 
ALBUS. A white variety of the popular Helianthus | 
cucumerifolius is an interesting novelty, The plant 
grows about 2 feet in height and is very florifer- 
measure from 114 to 134 inches across, and are bright 
vermilion in color. It is an elegant plant for pot 
culture, also for bedding in partial shade. If sown in 
heat in March the seedlings may be planted out in 
May, and will bloom continuously from June until 
frost. Pkiije25;3 5. pkts., p1.00. 
Impatiens Holstii. 
