Farquhar's Flower Seed Novelties 



ANTIRRHINUMS (Snapdragon) 



Farquhar'S Peerless. These new Peerless Snap- 

 dragons 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 producing enormous flowers which are borne pro- 

 fusely on long, graceful spikes. Excellent for bedding and 

 cutting. 



Bright 

 Cerise 

 White 



150 

 155 

 160 



180 



Golden Yellow 165 Bright Orange 

 Delicate Pink 170 Crimson 

 Salmon-Pink 175 Flame-Color 185 



Each of the above colors, pkt. 25 cts. 

 186 Collection of 8 separate colors $1.75 



140 PeachbloW. Massive spikes of striking blooms, 

 having a central band of rich golden yellow which merges on 

 either side into a deUcate tint, like the flush on the cheek of a 

 well-ripened peach. Pkt. 25c. 



145 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 fiower-spikes. Awarded a 

 Certificate of Merit by the Massachusetts Horticultural 

 Society. Pkt. SI 00. 



146 Exquisite, a very attractive new variety producing large flowers of soft silvery pink mth cream-colored fall. 



3 pkts. 60c. 



Twilight. Delicate apricot, with old-gold centre and salmon shading, the general effect 

 being a soft rosy salmon. Very attractive under artificial light. Pkt. 25c. 



Inr inter-flowering. This class of Snapdragons is extensively grown imder glass for 

 winter blooming, but they can also be used for bedding during the summer months. 

 Phelps White. Pure white. 



Yellow. Rich golden yellow; large, handsome spikes. 

 Philadelphia Pink. Rich, glowing pink; beautiful under artificial hght. 



Sunshine Asters 



Pkt. 25c.; 



148 



190 

 191 

 192 



Farquhar's Peerless Antirrhinums 



Each of the above varieties, pkt. 60 cts. 



228 ASTER Farreri. A new perennial species described by Mr. Farrer in his report to the Royal 

 Horticultural Society, after one of his expeditions, as the most glorious Aster he has seen. 

 The color is a soft tone of violet-mauve, with large golden orange disk, and the flowers are 

 from 2 to 3 inches across. Blooms in June and July. Pkt. 40c. 



230 ASTER, Sunshine, Mixed Colors. A distinct newtj^e of Aster. The large, single flowers 

 are crested, with quilled golden yellow centres. The color-range is wide and includes 

 many charming pastel shades as weU as the stronger colors typical of the Aster f amil y. 

 Pkt. 25c.; 3 pkts. 60c. 



234 BEGONIA Lloydi. A new distinct type producing large clusters of handsome double flowers 

 ranging in color through many shades of rose to carmine. The plant is of drooping habit, 

 useful for hanging-pots and greenhouse decoration. Pkt. SI. 00. 



237 CALCEOLARIA, Albert Kent Hybrids. A fine hybrid race of Calceolarias in a mixture 

 containing ten to twelve varied colorings and producing immense clusters of bloom. Pkt. 50c. 



5397 CALCEOLARIA profusa Hybrids. The result of a cross between C. profusa and 

 Sutton's Perfection. It has the same habit as C. profusa but the flowers are larger and 

 range in color from yellow to reddish bronze. 2 to 3 ft. Pkt. 75c. 



276 DAHLIA, Coltness Yellow. A valuable addition to this popular class of Dahha, bloom- 

 ing the first year from seed. The plant is compact in habit, with clear yellow flowers 

 coming from 70 to 80 per cent true from seed. 1 J^ ft. Pkt. 35c. 



DELPHINIUM hybridum. After many years of careful selection by a specialist, we are 

 now able to offer seeds of these beautiful hybrids in separate shades. 



6563 Pastel Shades 6564 Deep Blue Shades 



Each of the above, pkt. 50 cts. 



279 DIANTHUS Allwoodi alpinus. This dwarf variety is useful for edgings and rockeries. 



The deUghtful range of colors includes pinks, whites, and purple shades and the flowers are 

 single or semi-double, many being beautifully laced. 4 to 6 in. Pkt. $1.00. 



280 GAILLARDIA grandiflora, Portola Hybrids. This superb new strain of GaiLlardia bears 



flowers of very large size, the color ranging through shades of bronzy red, with the char- 

 acteristic golden tipped petalage and robust vigor of the parent variety. A splendid cut- 

 flower. Pkt. 50c. 



283 GEUM, Orange Queen. A fine, new variety of a hghter shade than the well-known Mrs. 

 Bradshaw, the color being a bright orange-yellow. The plants continue to bloom 

 throughout the entire summer. Pkt. 25c. 



286 GODETIA azaleiflora fl.-pl. A double pink variety, the flowers of which resemble the 

 azalea. Pkt. 25c. 



291 HELIANTHUS cucumerifolius cupreatus. A new and striking variety with brilliant 



coppery red flowers. Exceedingly valuable for vase decoration. 4 ft. Pkt. 25c.; 3 pkts. 60c. 



292 HOLLYHOCK, Exquisite. Petals exquisitely curled, fringed, and marked with a large 



blotch, ranging in color from pink to red, violet and purple, suggesting the markings 

 of the pelargoniima. Mixed. Pkt. 25c.; 3 pkts. 60c. 



