FARQUHAR'S FLOWER SEED 



NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES for 1927. 



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ANTIRRHINUM, "Peachblow." Massive spikes of striking 

 blooms, having a central band of rich golden-yellow whic.i 

 merges on either side into a delicate tint, like the flush on the 

 cheek of a well-ripened peach. Pkt., 25 cts. 



ANTIRRHINUM, "Weld Pink." One of the most beautiful 

 varieties of recent introduction, the color being an exquisite 

 salmon-pink shading to orange in the throat. The plant is of 

 strong, bushy habit, with numerous flower spikes. Awarded 

 a Certificate of Merit by the Mass. Hort. Society. $1.00 per pkt. 



ANTIRRHINUM, "Exquisite." A very attractive new va- 

 riety producing large flowers of soft silvery-pink with cream- 

 colored fall. Pkt., 25 cts. 



ANTIRRHINUM, WINTER-FLOWERING. This class of 

 Snapdragons is extensively grown under glass for Winter bloom- 

 ing but they can also be used for bedding during the Summer 

 months. 



Phelps White. Pure white. 



Yellow. Rich golden-yellow; large, handsome spikes. 



Nelrose. Light pink; exquisitely beautiful as a cut-flower. 

 Each of the above varieties, Pkt., 60 cts. 



ASTER, Farreri. A new perennial species described by Mr. 

 Farrer in his report to the Royal Hort. Soc. after one of his 

 expeditions, as the most glorious aster he has seen. The color 

 of the flower is a soft tone of violet-mauve with large golden- 

 orange disc, and the blooms are from 2 to 3 inches across. Blooms 

 in June and July. Pkt., 40 cts. 



ASTER, Sunshine. Mixed Colors. A distinct new type of 

 After; large single flowers, crested and with quilled golden- 

 yellow centres. The color range is wide and includes many 

 charming pastel shades as well as the stronger colors typical 

 of the Aster family. Pkt., 25 cts. 



BEGONIA, semperflorens Gustav Knaake. A new hybrid 

 variety suitable for bedding or pot culture. The plants are of 

 compact habit about 10 to 12 inches high with light green leaves 

 resembling the Gloire de Lorraine. The flowers are of a brilliant 

 crimson about 1| inches across and are produced in great 

 abundance Pkt., 75 cts. 



CALCEOLARIA, Albert Kent. A very fine new Calceolaria 

 that may be grown in the greenhouse or used for bedding out 

 of doors With its bright golden-yellow flowers, blotched rich 

 maroon-red and borne in huge trusses throughout the Summer, 

 it makes a beautiful and conspicuous display. Pkt., 50 cts. 



CALCEOLARIA, Albert Kent Hybrids. A fine hybrid race of 

 the preceding in a mixture containing ten to twelve varied 

 colorings which possess all the valuable characteristics of the 

 parent variety. Pkt., 50 cts. 



CARNATION, Allwoodii. A new hybrid race of perpetual 

 flowering Garden Carnations, valuable for border, rockery and 

 window basket decoration. The clove-scented flowers are pro- 

 duced in great abundance from May until frost, and are dis- 

 tinguished for their handsome colors and markings. Pkt., $1.00. 



COSMOS, CRESTED OR ANEMONE-FLOWERED. A very 

 beautiful race of recent introduction. The flowers are double 

 crested with a row of guard petals around the base of the flower 

 which make them very effective. Early-flowering. 



Pink Beauty. Soft pink. Pkt. 25 cts. 



White Queen. Pure white. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Crimson. A handsome shade. Pkt., 25 cts. 



Antirrhinum, Farquhar's Peerless. 



ANTIRRHINUM, FARQUHAR'S PEERLESS. (Snapdragon.) 

 These new "Peerless" Snapdragons were obtained from a noted 

 raiser of this charming race of plants and is the result of many years of 

 hybridizing, selecting only the best types. The plants are of robust 

 growth producin enormous flowers which are borne profusely on long 

 graceful spikes. Excellent for bedding and cutting. 



No. 





No. 



150 



Golden Yellow. 



170 Crimson. 



155 



Delicate Pink. 



175 Flame Color. 



160 



Salmon Pink. 



180 Bright Cerise 



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Bright Orange. 



185 White. 





Each of the above colors 



25 cents per packet. 



Aster, Sunshine. 



