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R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS. 



GODETIA. 



Splendid hardy annuals with large mallow-like flowers, varying from pure Pkt. 

 white to all shades of pink and crimson. They grow rapidly, flower abun- 

 dantly, and are exceedingly showy. 1 to 2 ft. 

 2220 Duchess of Albany. Satiny-white flowers. ... ... J oz., .50 



2225 Gloriosa. A showy variety, with deep crimson flowers. J oz., .60 



2226 Farqilhar'S DOUble LilaC. Large pinkish-mauve flowers ;ioz., 75 

 2230 Lady Satin Rose. Rich rose-pink J oz., .75 



2235 Farqilhar'S Double ROSe. Long sprays of large, double, rose- 

 colored flowers. One of the best varieties ... ... J oz., .75 



2240 Mixed. Oz., .60; 



ORNAMENTAL GRASSES. 



An interesting group of ornamental plants, many being of graceful habitwhich adds 

 to the charm of the flower garden. When dried they are useful for winter bouquets and 

 decorations for which purpose they should be gathered before being fully matured. 



Pkt. 



2255 Briza maxima. 1ft. Oz., .40; 

 2265 Coix laehryma. (Job's Tears) 



Oz., .25; 

 2270 Cyperusalternifolius. 2 ft. 

 2275 Cyperus papyrus. (Egyptian 



Paper Plant?) 6 ft. 

 2280 Hordeumjubatum 



Pkt. 

 .10 



.10 

 .25 



.25 

 .10 



2290 Lagarus Ovatus. Oz., .30; 

 2295 Pennisetumlongistylum 

 2300 Pennisetum ruppelia- 



num 



2310 Uniola latifolia. 3 ft 



2330 Ornamental Grasses 

 Mixed. Oz., .50; 



Perennial varieties, see 

 Nos. 6850-6885. 



Godetia Farquhar's Double Rose. 



2340 

 2345 



2355 



Pkt, 

 .10 

 .10 



.10 



10 



GYPS0PHILA. (Baby's Breath.) 

 Pretty free-flowering annuals, with extremely light, feathery flowers; 

 useful for bouquets. 1| ft. 



2335 elegans grandiflora. Pure white. Oz., .50; J oz., .15; 



elegans rosea. Delicate pink. . . . Oz., .50; i oz., .15; 



muralis. Rose-colored flowers, suitable ior rockwork. 9 in. 



i oz., .35; 



HIBISCUS afriCanUS. (Mallow.) A free-growing 



hardy annual, with rich yellow flowers and purple centres. 



2 ft. i oz., .35; 



For other varieties, see Nos. 6955-6975. 



HOLLYHOCK. 



This strain blooms the first year from seed. The plants branch 

 freely and continue to flower throughout the Summer. The seeds 

 may be sown in a hot-bed in February. 



2360 Double Annual Varieties. Mixed. ... i oz., .75; 



2365 Single Annual Varieties. Mixed. ... J oz., .60; 



For Biennial varieties, see Nos. 6980-7065. 

 HUNNEMANNIA. (Giant Yellow Tulip Poppy, or Bush 

 Eschscholt-ia.) 

 2370 fumariaefolia. The flowers are of a rich shade of but- 

 tercup-yellow with feathery glaucous foliage. 2 ft. 



j oz., 50*, 

 2372 IONOPSIDIUM acaule. A charming miniature plant of 



compact growth, with pale blue flowers and thriving 

 best in the shade ; invaluable for rockeries. 2 to 3 in. 

 Kochia tPiohOphila. (Summer Cypress, or Mexican Fire Bush.) 

 A rapid growing annual of pyramidal habit with slender 

 green leaves, turning to bright red in the Autumn. 3 ft. 



Oz., .75; J oz., .25; 



LANTANA hybrida. Ornamental and free-blooming tender 



perennial of shrubby growth. Excellent for bedding and pot 



culture. 2 to 3 ft i oz., .50 



2375 



2376 



1C 



If 



10 



If 



LARKSPUR. 



One of the best known hardy annuals. The beautiful spikes of bloom are ex- 

 tremely graceful and effective. Seeds should be sown as early in the Spring as 

 possible, where they are intended to flower. 



Invincible. This strain is most valuable for cut-flower use. 



Larkspur Invincible. 



23S0 

 2385 

 2390 



2415 

 2425 



2430 



2 ft. 

 Pkt., .15 2400 Ageratum Blue. 



" .15 2405 Lilac 



" .15 2410 White 



Joz., .60 



Oz., SI. 50; I oz., .50; 



A daintv annual with bright blue flowers. Splendid 



i oz., S1.00; 



Larkspur Emperor mixed. Long showy spikes. 2 ft. J oz., .40; 



For Perennial Larkspurs, see Delphinium, Nos. 6561-6610. 



Rosy Scarlet. 

 Royal Purple. . . . 

 Pink 



Each of the above colors, 

 Invincible Mixed. 

 Larkspur Butterfly, 

 for cutting. 1 ft. 



.15 

 .15 



.15 



.10 



.25 

 .10 



