R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SEED NOVELTIES 





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Larkspur, Farquhar's Victory. 



NEW GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS. 



407 Burpee's Rosalind. Rosy-carmine, suffused delicate salmon at 



the base. Pkt,, 25 cts. 



408 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. 



409 Conquest. The beautifully waved flowers are deeply edged rich 



salmon-pink on a white ground. Pkt., 40 cts. 



410 Champagne. The finest and largest primrose-yellow yet intro- 



duced. Pkt., 25 cts. 



411 Crimson King. Rich deep crimson of largest size; a fine variety. 



Pkt., 25 cts. 



412 Daffodil. Claimed by the raiser to be the most yellow variety 



yet introduced. Pkt., 25 cts. 



413 Elegance. Soft silvery-pink. Pkt,, 25 cts. 



424 Hebe. Exquisite flowers of bright rose-pink, beautifully waved, 

 and of large size and good substance. Pkt., 25 cts. 



426 Le Madhi. Large rich purple; flowers of splendid form. Pkt., 

 40 cts. 



429 Lord Laseelles. A very fine pure lavender of large size. Pkt,, 



25 cts. 



430 Lucifer. A rich shade of salmon-cerise. Pkt., 25 cts. 



431 Mary Rose. A fascinating shade of rose on a salmon ground. 



Pkt., 25 cts. 



432 Mignonne. A delicately softened tone of rose suffused cream. 



Pkt,, 25 cts. 



434 Mascott's Helio. Lavender tinged with bronze; strong grower. 



Pkt., 40 cts. 



435 Powerseourt. The largest flowered and most robust growing 



lavender sweet pea yet raised. Pkt., 40 cts. 



438 Purple Perfection. Ricli deep purple; vigorous grower. Pkt., 

 25 cts. 



NEW GIANT SPENCER SWEET PEAS.— (Continued.) 



446 Royal Cherry. A free-flowering variety with charming salmon 



cerise flowers, with an edging of deep rose. Pkt., 25 cts. 



447 Royal Sovereign. Brilliant orange. The flowers are large and 



waved. Pkt,, 40 cts. 



448 Shamrock. The large, exquisitely frilled flowers are rosy- 



mauve in color. Pkt., 25 cts. 



449 Sunset. Rich soft rose with golden-yellow base. Pkt., 25 cts. 



450 Valentine. Handsomely waved flowers of a delicate shade of 



blush-pink. Pkt., 25 cts. 



451 W. J. Unwin. The raiser claims this to be the finest sweet pea 



for all purposes. A deep but soft shade of rich salmon-pink 

 on cream ground. Pkt,, 40 cts. 



453 Youth. White with a deep pink edge; very attractive. Pkt., 

 25 cts. 



VEGETABLE SEED SPECIALTIES. 



NEW POLE BEAN, "Fillbasket." A new green podded Pole Bean. 

 The pods are very thick and fleshy and are produced in large 

 clusters; it is almost stringless, of fine quality and very tender. 

 Pkt., 25 cts.; pint, SI. 00. 



CELERY, "Solid White." A popular white variety. Stems are 

 solid, crisp and of a sweet, nutty flavor; fine for late keeping. Pkt., 

 25 cts.; ounce, SI. 50. 



MELON. Cotting's Hybrid. (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 Manchester, 

 Mass. Pkt., SI. 00. 



LETTUCE, Commodore Nutt. A compact cabbage type lettuce 

 highly prized for salads. Its deep green leaves are crisp and tender, 

 and of matchless flavor. Pkt., 25 cts.; oz., SI. 00. 



PEA, Laxton's Progress. 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, 18 in. Pint, 



85 cts.; qt., SI. 50. 



Sweet Pea, Royal Sovereign. 



