Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. . i . ea ‘ ? - y \ ! , * 1 ‘ —— = - p ements on C ¢ “ / A , NA iN g VE C H 95 ~e { 6 Be DON LO S My Arr : Ys? Ses S “ ie Lae ye! % beth, 2 (MEDAL AND DIPLOMA Zr = Wolds Columbian Exposition aS (ayi% C L¢ YS ) = 4), ee) yu” + FOR EXCELLENCE: Sod} =BY 58) AS xD KY 5, ii COS — AWW Ss \ SY SS aS ’ ees - hg ACHIMENES . Archangel Mats Ageratum Alternanthera . . Ampelopsis . Amaryllis Anemone, Japanese, Animal Fertilizer, Apples ....-- A quatic Plants. Arbor Vite . Aster Asparagus Roots, 1, 73, v4 Ashes, Hard Wood, BARLEY .....-- KasketS ....- LEER sa aig Secne IBECEI Sake vaca leh ons Begonia. . Bedding Plants lsellows, Powder . Bird Seed Blackberries... Boilers, Hitchings’, RONC thears Joule te IB OGES) wecree testes BostonIvy.... Bran GS pews cearne WSTOOMSE ee a tee te Buckwheat Buekthom.... BilDS creeks Cauliflower. . (OF ioe Alt Car IE Cane Stakes Gana cus t-.wens 34 Carnation Caladiums . Caterpillar Brushes, 7 8 Lod Celery RAVES sc) los eee Chrysanthemums, 35, WHELTIES yo) ee vi 7 Glover, wits eo @ICMALISN cone, ours Climbing Plants. Cloth, Protecting . WOT UHee reer e. Wolevusi iver he Col. Flower = aga Cucumber Cultivators Currants . Cyclamen DAHLIA .. Dibbers Drills, Seed EGG PLANT . FERTILIZERS. Fir Tree-Oil-... .- Florists’ Supplies. Flower Pots. . Flower Seeds. . 5 yet off spe INDEX. NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES, see colored paper, FLOWER SEEDS, General List, Page 27. VEGETABLE SEEDS, General List, Page 1. FIELD and FARM SEEDS, Page 24. BULBS, PLANTS, Etc., Page 56. ALPHABETICAL INDEX. PAGE Flower Novelties . .Sup. Flowering Shrubs. 69 HOnKSeiicue ce a on 85, 86 Fruit Pickers... 80 Fruit Trees. ... 72 Fumigators.... 17 GARDEN Lines, 86 Garden Requisites, 76, 86 Gishurst Compound, 76 Glass Cutter 86 Glazier Points... . 8l Gloxiniay. «-. =) -) -159,,00 Giadiolus.....-. 56 Gooseberry... - 74 Grafting Chisels . 86 Grafting le: 57 92 Grains iene. : 26 Grasses. -... - 24 Grape Dust..... 76 Grape Vines. ... 73 HEDGE are 69 Herbs... 23 Hellebore..... 76 Heliotrope . rine 68 Herbaceous, Plants 68 Herds Grass.... 25 Hitchings’ Boilers, 91 Hollyhock. . . . . 40, 68 Honeysuckle. . . 69 WEOES Hs jel sa a koa 86 Hooks, Grass. . . 84 EOP ioe eens a nieniet te 68 Horse Boots... .- 87 Horse Radish... .. 73 Hose, Rubber... 82 Hose Menders.. . 82, 88 Hose Reels . Hot-Bed Mats.. . 92 Hungarian Grass. 26 Hydrangea, Hardy 69 INSECTICIDES, 76,93 ioplemen Garden 80 IHR ERAS oo fo heal cine 62 | JAPANESE Ivy, 65 | KY.BLUE GRASS 25 Knives, Pruning, etc., 84 LABELS,PLANT 78 Ladies’ Tools... 82 Lawn Mowers... 87 Lawn Grass; Cover 24 Lawn Dressing. . 75 Lawn Sprinklers. 80, 88 Ltt CBie erat eeu 12 | Lilies... . saw 09, 60 Lines, Garden “Bir 86 EVCerne i. uen ae 26 | London Purple. . 76 f MAIL RATES, 2 | Mats, Archangel . 79 Mats, Hot-Bed . . 92 0, 93 | Mange} Wurtzel . 4 27' Maderia Vine .. 64 PAGE ITeLOt Ge ee ee : 13 Maitleter a ei eter ots 26 Mocking Bird Food, 26 Montbretia . 63 Moonfiower .. . 43, 66 Morning Glory. . 39 MOSSs 32 witieeceare 90 Mowers, Lawn .. 87 Mushroom Spawn, 14 NASTURTIUM, 43, és Netting, Wire Neponset Flower Pots, 03 INOVeltICS 234 a-y-> Sup. Nozzles, Hose. . . 82, 89 OATSiacs easyer 26 Oil, Lubricating . 87 ONIONS F858 hee ee 15 Orchard Grass : . 20 PARIS GREEN, 76 7 RApeEs (opin fic- ie 9 Peony . 63 Pansy, Plants . = 68 Parrot Food ... 26 Perennial Plants. 68 PCat scp: ome 90 Peas, Garden. . . 16 Peas, Sweet . . 50, 51, 52 IPEGars) eet mae 72 Peaches ..... 2 Philadelphia Mowers, 87 IP DlOx sae enon sat 46, 66 PICKS} 2atet etek ee 86 Pictorial Collections, 55 Planet Jr. Tools. 81 Plants, Bedding . 68 Plant Protectors . 77 Plant Labels... 78 Plant Stakes... 7 Plant Stands... 88 Pond Lily .... 63 Poppy.) = 44, 66 Potatoes 34. -\- - 18 Pots, Flower . . . 90, 93 Potting Soil . 90 Protecting Cloth . 92 Pruners, (sven oie 84 Pumps, Force . . 80 Puttying Bulb. . 79 QUINCES ..-.- 72 RASEREREIBS, 73 Rakes sei. ct. fe ieottoue 6, 89 Red Clover... . 26 Redtop Grass .. 25 Reels, Garden . . 86 Reels, Hose. . . . 81. 82 RU DARED a apecrrteee 20, 74 Rhododendrons . 65 R I. Bent Grass . 25 Rollers, Garden . 86 Roflea + | aces 79 | ROSES ob cheeses as 70, 71 Rubber Hose. . Rustic Work ..- 90 By Gi tre tisi ap eriee waa 26 Wheelbarrows 82 | Wire Plant Sta PAGE SASHES, Hot-bed, 92 Saynor’s Cutlery. 84 Saws, Pruning. . 84 Scythes, Lawn. . 84 Scythe Stones .. 86 Seed Drills... . 89, 93 Sheéars* 5 iene ge . 84, 85 ShovelSav.) a> yer 86, 92 Shrubs, Hardy. . 69 Sheep Manure. . 75 DICVESa se es 79 Slug Shot .... 7 Smilax ees yee 49, 64 Soap, Whale Oil, etc., 76 Sprinklers. . . 79, 81, 89 Spires esa h 63 Sp2deSmawe ee 86 Stakes, Plant .. 78 Stems. Tobacco . 76 Strawberries. . . 73, 74 Straw Mats... . 92 Sunflower ... . 26, 40 Sulphate Ammonia, 75 Salphurie. oecgeus 76 Sweet Corn... . 8 | Sweet Potatoes . af: Sweet Peas... . 50, 51, Syringes. oo. = TARES Tarragon Plants : Tarred Twine Thermometers. . ‘ 4 & * Tiger Flower. . . 6 Tobacco Soap 3 Tt Tobacco Stems. . 76 Tobaceo Dust .. 76 Tomato Plants. . 73 Tomato Trellis . . 91 TOOISSsho2 eee 86 Tree Ink. . wows 76 Tree Scrapers : 86 Teekay ies Cee 71 Tritoma) . eae 64 Trellises, Plant. . 79 TrowGlS> >, 26 WAX, Grafting. Water Pots. : Water Barrel Truck Weeders, Hand Whale Oi] Soap . White Clover. . Wire, Florists’ Wood Ashes . i Medol ° FFARQUHARS@ ee ats : ‘ TESTED ot , Oo A) d ea" a ipo 4 \) ~ » —= FARQUHARS’ SEEDS, 1894. For Fine Quality are Without a Peer. There are many catalogues more voluminous and far more pictorial than ours, and we present no special inducements or so-called cheap offers to attract customers. We strive to merit the patronage of those intelligent and critical buyers who are looking for GOOD, FRESH, and RELIABLE SEEDS, and who, in their purchases, are not influenced by mere parade or sensation. While alert in securing for our ~stomers everything in our line of real value, we seek for increased patronage om 2» merits of our Seeds alone, and in our dealings shall endeavor, as heretofore, get and retain the friendship and lasting confidence of our patrons. > If opportunity presented, we would like to show the pile of letters we have re- sived with recommendations of our seeds from satisfied customers all over the Suntry, and will be glad to do so to callers at our office. The few proofs of quality -ven on this page are of such high character as to speak to the thoughtful and iscerning in no uncertain sound. From the World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893,— both Grand Prize Medal and Diploma, — three awards for excellence. From Massachusetts Mechanics Association, — Silver Medal and Diploma. From New England Agricultural Society, — Diploma. From Rhode Island Agricultural Society, — Diploma. From the Massachusetts Horticultural Society our Flowers have received many awards for excellence, SWease Make er lleib tg tite Hil , _ Medal 2B plore, Seco Mireip. Sanpahie wl ... As soon as possible after being received in store, a sample is taken from each lot of seed and submitted ADa3 yy to our tests by which we ascertain = i =, AZEE ==> 2 o 7 82 the germinating powers of the re- a == === spective kinds... . Our VEGETABLE, Our... FIELD and FLOWER SEEDS in bulk are Tested in this manner every Spring. .- . System of . TESTING SEEDS By Sprouting is original, and is one of many safeguards we em- Ay QOnlb / Q R' Q We control this famous Cauliflower; the true seed is to be had only from us. This is the earliest, whitest, surest heading and finest strain of cauliflower in the market. The heads are very solid, large, and finely formed, while its dwarf habit and short outer leaves allow it to be planted very close. No better proof of superi- ority can be given than its great popularity with the critical growers for Boston market, the chief of whom annually pur- chase their seed from us. Caulifiowers raised from our seea SPECIAL PRIZE. have taken First Prizes at the ex- hibitions of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society for several years. Growers find nothing so reliable else- where. Per packet, 25 cents; per ounce, $4.00. CAULIFLOWERS; SPECIAL EARLY PURITAN. A variety of the Early Erfurt, with small leaves and large, pure white heads. Per packet, 20 cents; ounce, $3; 14 pound, $10. EARLY ARLINGTON. Excellent for out-of-door crops; not so early or dwarf as Kronk’s Perfection. Per packet, 15 cents; ounce; $2; 14 pound, $7.50. GILT EDGE. An early, dwarf, and sure-heading sort; very popular around New York. Per packet, 20 cents; ounce, $3; 14 pound, $10. DE CANDOLLE CELERY. ‘ \ ENDER AND TRUE COS. A remarkably fine new Cos variety with long and crisp tender leaves. The favorite variety in Paris for salads. Should be blanched by tying, as with Endive. Per liberal packet, 10 cents. BLONDE BLOCKHEAD. Heads of this remarkable Lettuce were exhibited in Boston — fully twelve inches in diameter. It is not so solid as some, but the quality is excel- lent. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 40 cents. . MONSTROUS MILLAND HEAD. In France, where the Lettuce is used more largely than in any other country, and where table supplies are the finest, this remarkable yariety is the epicure’s favorite. The exterior leaves are a green yellow color, and _ the interior perfectly white. Forms a very solid head, and is the largest among summer varieties. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 30 cents. DENVER MARKET. An early variety of Lettuce with large, solid heads of good color. It is very distinct in appearance, the leaves being crumpled like the Savoy Cabbage, \ i and are very crisp, tender and fine. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 20 cents. RGE YELLOW MARKET. This excellent new Cabbage Lettuce is of a greenish yellow color, and makes uniformly shaped, very large, flat heads, almost as solid as a cabbage head. They measure seven inches in diameter, and have few loose outside Jeaves. For tenderness, it is unsurpassed by any existing variety. It stands rain \ v3 and heat during growth without deterioration. Per pkt., 10cts.; ounce, 40 cts. \ VFARQUHARS'’ | HONEY-DROP MELON. As regards fine flavor, we claim first place for this Melon. Flavor, and not size alone, is the desideratum in the Melon fam- ily; and in the HONEY-DRop we have fair average size, extra fine melting flavor, great earliness, and great productiveness. The flesh is very thick and of a rich yellow color. For the table it is by far the sweetest and best Melon to grow. Petgz., 25 cts; liberal packet, 10 cts. _VRARE RIPE ' MUSK MELON. Raised by a noted local Melon grower and grown by him for his own table to the akEe | r an exclusion of all others. It is of medium Boer) Tribe) eo aa fe ac size, finely netted, green fleshed, and so thickly meated that there is but little room for ao seed. It is very early and yields mostabundantly, Per ounce, 30cents; per packet, cents. = — oS —_ xii Novelties and Specialties, 1894. HENDERSON'S PERFECTED DELMONICO MELON. This improved type is almost a perfect globe in shape, the fruit averaging six inches in diameter. Flesh deep, rich orange yellow color, and of very fine flavor. Per original packet, 15 cents. MUSK MELONS, NEW OR SPECIAL. HENDERSON’S BANQUET. Of medium size, very flat at both ends, round, and more beautifully netted than any known variety. The fiesh is dark salmon, uniformly deep and unequaled in flavor. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. JENNIELIND. One of the earliest, sweetest and best green fiesh varieties; skin white, meat very thick, and flavor delicious. Per pkt., 5 cts.; ounce, 15 cts.; pound, $1. BANANA. Very long, light yellow-colored Melon; flesh thick, of a rich salmon color, and scented like the banana. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. OSAGE MUSK. Flesh, salmon-colored; early and sweet. A favorite variety in the leading hotels of Chicago. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; pound, $1. RUBY GOLD WATERMELON. This hybrid variety grows to a great size, and is one of the sweetest and best Water- melons ever grown. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; pound, $1. VAUCLUSE WATERMELON. A very early, red-seeded variety, which ripens long before others. The flesh colors right up to within 14 inch of the skin; is melting, juicy, of exquisite flavor and not stringy. The red seeds make it very attractive when served. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents; pound, $1. FARQUHARS’ MUSHROOM SPAWN. As supplied to almost every large grower in Massachusetts. Made expressly for us by the most successful Mushroom Specialist in England. When in Europe recently, we ascertained that the leading Eng- lish Mushroom growers purchased their spawn of a noted manu- ‘facturer whose spawn never failed under proper conditions. We imported a trial lot of forty bushels, and all our customers who used it were much pleased, the Mushrooms coming early, very plentifully and of fine form. We have arranged for a regular sup- ply of the same fine quality. Our friends may rely on its freshness, as we import four times a year. In Bricks, per pound, 15 cents; 100 pounds, $12.00. EARLY YELLOW ONION. The earliest yellow variety in existence, and of excellent quality. It is medium in size, flat in shape, mild flavored and keeps well. Per packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cts.; pound, $2.50. EARLY RED ONION. Earliest of the red onions; fine grained, of delicious flavor; one of the best for first crop. Per packet, 10 cents; ounce, 30 cents; pound, $2.50. WHITE MULTIPLIER ONION; SETS. We offer sets of this new silvery white Onion, which is exceedingly productive and hardy. It is of rapid growth, excellent quality when cooked, and keeps splendidly. It is so early that the Onions are ready for market three or four weeks before other kinds. Per quart, 25 cents, MARKET MODEL PARSNIP. The finest sort in cultivation. Very heavy cropper; average length of root, 18 to 24 inches ; remarkably smooth, handsome and clean in appearance; of most superior flavor and fine texture. Mr. A. R. Barker, wholesale grower of vegetables, of Ashmore Park, N. Y., writes: ‘‘ Please send me by return mail two pounds Market Model Parsnip. They are the best I ever saw. Per packet, 5 cts.; ounce, 10 cts.; pound, $1. Postage paid. Novelties and Specialties, 1894. xiii JUNO PEA; HENDERSON'S NEW. The best wrinkled Pea of its class yet offered. Height about two feet; medium early and well adapted for main crop; pod large, thick and well’ filled from stem to tip; very productive of large, dark-green peas; most delicious, sweet and tender when cooked. Headquarters seed. Per packet, 10 cents; per pint, 25 cents; per quart, 40 cents. PEAS, NEW OR SPECIAL. BLUE BEAUTY. A dwarf early variety of great excellence. It grows to the uniform height of 134 feet, and is profusely covered with long, perfectly filled pods. The seeds are blue,’and it is fit for use nearly as early as the American Wonder. In qual- ity and flavor Blue Beauty cannot be surpassed. It is very hardy, and may be sown as soon as the ground is fit to work. Per pkt., 10 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.50. HANCOCK. Nota few of our best farmers and gardeners rely solely upon the Early Hancock for their first crop. Itis around, white Pea, with well-filled pods; very large for so early a sort. Per packet, 10 cents; quart, 30 cents; peck, $1.50. FIRST AND BEST. An improved type of the Daniel O’Rourke. Very popular as an extra early. Height, 214 feet. Per packet, 10 cts.; quart, 25 cts.; peck, $1.25. JOHN BULL. Delicious for main crop; of robust, stocky habit; remarkably productive of very large, well-filled pods. Height, 2144 feet. Per packet, 10 cts., quart, 30 cts. PRINCE OF WALES. Excellent for early and medium early. Very heavy cropper; of delicious flavor. Height, 3 feet. Per packet, 10 cents; quart, 35 cents. HENDERSON'S COUNTY FAIR PEPPER. A new Sweet Pepper of fine quality and great productiveness. It is of handsome appearance, medium size, long form, solid and meaty. Per packet, 5 cents. CHILD'S CELESTIAL PEPPER. Of very beautiful appearance when growing, the fruit being at first yellow, changing to brightest scarlet. Fruit 2 to 3 inches long; of sb4rp flavor. Per packet, 5 cents. ton i | IRST AND BEST x Livny! RADISH. TEN \ i il ml Vs, Get | Invaluable New Scarlet Turnip- shaped variety. We have pleasure in listing this splendid very early Radish,— the best early Turnip-shaped variety for frame or open ground. It is exceed- ingly early, deep scarlet in color, with the very small tap root and base | pearly white. Color very pure and clear ; ' flesh deliciously crisp. Ready for use in a surprisingly short time. Per pound, $1.00; per ounce, 15 cts.; per liberal packet, 5 cents. PARIS BRIGHT SCARLET LONG RADISH. A new and very early long summer Radish. Itis of remarkably beautiful appearance, the long, tapering root being of an attractive bright scarlet, abruptly changing to snow white at the tip; quality exceedingly fine; top very short, consisting of a few leaves only. Equally well adapted for forcing pit or garden. The finest and most attractive Long Radish grown. Quite distinct. Per pound, $1.25; ounce, 15 cents; packet, 5 cents. VEITCH SCARLET TURNIP RADISH. The earliest, best flavored and prettiest Turnip-shaped Radish in cultivation. Whether for forcing or open garden, it has no equal. The seed is grown from selected roots, and is fine and pure. The Radishes are perfectly round, with very small tap root; top short and with only a few leaves. The color is bright scarlet, with white tip. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 15 cents; 1-4 pound, 50 cents. - HENDERSON'S DELICATA SQUASH. The earliest of any vine squash, and is particularly recommended for family use on account of its sweetness and great productiveness. It is of small size; yellow, splashed With green in color; ready for the table almost as soon as the Early Bush Squash, and keeps as well as the Hubbard. As the meat is solid and fine it is the best of all for early use. Original headquarters packets. Per packet, 10 cents. xiv Novelties and Specialties, 1894. TH Ea TH FIKON sQuasy An entirely new and dis- . tinct variety of very finest quality. Some of the best judges of vegetables in the country have pronounced it better in flavor than any other. Itis of medium size, shaped like the Marrow, and varies in color. Comes in very early in fall and keeps as wellas any. Per packet, 10 cents. LONG ISLAND BUSH SQUASH. A selection of the old White Bush Scollop and a vast improvement, having less ridges, and being much deeper, so that a single squash would actually contain nearly twice as much weight as the old sort. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. THE STRICKLER SUMMER SQUASH. An early, long, warted variety of Summer Crookneck, growing to 5 or 6 pounds in weight. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 10 cents. THE WARREN SQUASH. Originated in a field of Essex Hybrid Squashes. Has a darker and richer color than the Hssex, and is a very hard-shelled, good-keeping Squash. The fleshis thick and quality excellent. The warty appearance of the shell—-deep orange color—and uniformly marketable size of this variety will insure its popularity. It is, indeed, a valuable im- provement. Per pound, 75 cents; ounce, 10 cents; packet, 5 cents. MAY'S FAVORITE NEW TOMATO. We have obtained from Mr. W. B. May the original stock seed of this invalu- able, extra-early To- mato. It is the earliest, roundest, smoothest and best for first crop, and our opinion of it is sustained by reports from many promi- nent growers who have tested it very earefully alongside of other prominent sorts, all of which have been discarded for May’s Favorite. It is admirably adapted for first crops where both quantity and quality are desired very early in the season. This variety can be had true only of us, as will be seen from the following letter: ‘* HARTFORD, ConN., Oct. 26. Messrs. R. & J. Farquhar & Co. :—Herewith I send you all my origi- nal stock seed of May’s Favorite Tomato. This is without question the best all round early tomato in existence.”’ Our stock of seed was raised from this seed from the originator. We solicit early orders from our regular customers. Per liberal packet, 10 cts.; per ounce, 40 cts. Novelties and Specialties, 1894. Xv FARQUHARS: FAULTLESS EARLY TOMATO. This Tomato, —so popular for very early out of doors and in-door crops, is again offered —our seed crop maturing finely the past year. It is smooth, of medium size, very solid, dark red in color, and unsurpassed for first crops. Per ounce, 40 cents; per packet, 10 cents. PRESIDENT CLEVELAND TOMATO. Excelling all others in solidity, fine quality and smoothness; evenly large and ripens clear up to stem; first-class in every respect, and gives better satisfaction for main crop than any variety yet introduced. Per packet, 10 cents; ounce, 40 cents. NEW TOMATOES, VARIOUS. ATLANTIC PRIZE. An excellent, very early Tomato, bearing its bright-colored fruit in handsome clusters. Yields a heavy crop of early fruit. Per packet, 5 cts.; per ounce, 30 cts. “MITCHELL’S NEW. The earliest large Tomato grown; bright red in color, of uni- formly fine shape and medium size. Highly recommended by many leading growers. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 30 cents. . NEW STONE. Very large; bright scarlet, smooth and solid; ripens up to the stem without a crack; not subject to rot; one of the very best. Per pkt., 5c.; oz., 25c. PONDEROSA. A variety of remarkable size, very solid and of excellent flavor. Per packet, 5 cents. TABLE QUEEN. Large, heavy, perfectly smooth and round. For slicing it is the Tomato ‘‘ par excellence,” as it is wonderfully solid. The Table Queen is of a dark, rich shade of crimson, is very productive, and will prove most satisfactory. Head- quarters seed. Per packet, 10 cents; ounce, 40 cents. NICHOLSON’S EARLY FORCING. For growing under glass, this remarkably beauti- ful and productive small variety has no superior; grows without spot or blemish of any kind; solid, smooth and delicious. Per packet, 10 cents. COMRADE. Early, solid as’an apple, free from rot, and very highly recommended. Per ounce, 30 cents; packet, 5 cents. THORBURN LONG KEEPER. This fine variety was originated by E. S. Carman, editor of The Rural New Yorker, and is the result of thirteen years’ careful selection, with the view of securing earliness, smoothness and fine quality. These points have been secured in a remarkable degree, and we recommend it highly as one of the best ain crop sorts. Per packet, 5 cents; ounce, 25 cents. \ TOMATOES IN VARIETY. SEE GENERAL LIST, PAGE 21. “VBUDLONG WHITE RUTABAGA TURNIP. Too much cannot be said in favor of this variety. It is remarkably even and uniform in growth, a sure cropper, and of a size to suit the most fastidious cultivator. The flesh is tender, sweet, and not at all ‘‘stringy” in texture. Keeps in excellent condition till spring. Per pound, 75 cents; ounce, 10 cents; packet, 5 cents. HOME-GROWN ONION SEED. In 1892, much more Onton SEED was x raised in California than could be disposed of last season. The surplus is on the mar- ket this year. We need not point out the risk of using such seed. The Danvers Yellow Onion Seed we offer (see page 15), is all Home- Grown, New Crop and Tested. xvi Novelties and Specialties, 1894. Farquhar’ Kent-Grown Seeds of Sweet Peas, Nasturtiyms, Ete. Give the grower better flowers and more of them than any others. The prices areno more than are charged by other dealers for the small, shriveled seeds usually offered. See pages 43, 50, 51, and Supplement. The Queen of White Sweet Peas, “EMILY HENDERSON.” Absolutely pure white, as clear as alabaster and as lustrous as satin. The flowers, of remarkable substance, are Sone on long, stiff peduncles, are extra large, with broad, round standards that stand up boldly without reflex or curl. Ps : The plants are robust, compact and branching, producing such a prodigal abundance of flowers, that the plants appear as if covered with snow. From one plant, specially cultivated, we have cutin one season the seemingly incredible number of 1035 sprays of bloom. : : ~ d In earliness, it outrivals all competitors by nearly two weeks, and continues a veritable ‘‘ cut-and- come-again” totheend of Autumn. The fragrance is most delicious and distinct. HEADQUARTERS SEED IN ORIGINAL PACKETS. Per packet, 15 cents; per ounce, 50 cents, post paid. See page 51. Novelties and Specialties, 1894. xvii NOVELTIES OF 1894. a AN CHOICE OR RARE FLOWER SEEDS. See also General List of Flower Seeds for many Novelties, Page 27. GIVE NUMBERS ONLY, FROM 1894 CATALOGUE, WHEN ORDERING. The descriptions are those we have received from the introducers. 7 ae rae AN x Ce 0) LADY WASHINGTON ASTER. GENERAL JACQUEMINOT ASTER. Per packet, 20 cents. No. 1242. Per packet, 20 cents. No. 1241. Without question our Aster seeds are unequaled for fine quality, and we doubt ifa greater variety can be found than is catalogued by us. @ Please see also pages 29 and 30, General List. \1239 Va : STER, ESTELLE. A superb new and perfectly distinct variety. Grows about eighteen inches high with numerous large, double, quilled, ball-like flowers. The blossoms are white with deep rimsoa centre. Nothing can surpass this fine introduction for beauty and effectiveness. Per Pp 1240 vz acket, 20 cents. TER, EARLY ‘ SPRINGTIME,” White, 1894. Earlier than all others and exceedingly valuable for bedding and cutting. If sown in good time, it blooms in June ; is of purest white; very free blooming ; of medium size ; adecidedand valuable acquisition. Per packet, 10 cents. 21 ASTER, GENERAL JACQUEMINOT. One of the most beautiful Asters ever grown. It is simply splendid. The flowers are large, full, perfectly double and finely imbricated. The color is rich crimson, almost identical with that of the lovely General Jacqueminot Rose. The plant a Vs is almost two feet high. ‘There are over one hundred seeds in a packet. Per packet, 20 cents. ™ ‘1242-¥ A STER, LADY WASHINGTON. New. No Aster offered is more beautiful than this superb sort. The very large, perfectly double flowers are white, most charmingly shaded with pale rose, and are produced in such numbers that each individual plant is in itself an object of rare ae vi: élegance and attractiveness. Per packet, 20 cents. 3BYA STER, SCHMIDT'S NEW SCARLET. A tall growing, very large flowering, double scarlet. One of the most effective in our collection. If planted in combination with our New White French Pearl Aster in front, either in beds or borders, the effect is excellent. This new Scarlet Aster is very handsome as a cutting sort. Per packet, 15 cents. ™1244 VA STER, BLUE PRINCE. A grand and stately Aster, with flowers nearly four inches across and growing tothe height of twofeet. It is a lovely shade of dark blue, and if planted in the ‘ centre of a bed edged with white Mignon Aster, the effect would be very fine. Per packet, ; 15 cents. ™1245f ASTER, LA BRILLIANTE. The finest of all dwarf crimson Asters. The habit of the plant is very neat. The flowers are large, beautifully formed, and of a remarkably effective brilliant \ crimson color For dwarf beds and borders it is very suitable; only about eight to ten inches iss vA inheight. Per 4% ounce, 60 cents ; per packet, 10 cents. STER, SNOWBALL OR PRINCESS. In form, semi-spherical, very thickly set imbricated petals. Perfectiy pure white ; of refined and faultless form. Per packet, 15 cents. : ASTER, BALL OR JEWEL. A magnificent ¢lass of Asters with beautiful, perfect, ball- ike flowers. It is distinct, the flowers being incurved like a large double Chrysanthemum. _ = Height about 18inches. As yet there are but the following colors: : 1247 Eo Violet, 1894. -A new color in this fine class; beautiful and rich shade. Per packet, cents. | 1248— Apple Blossom. Per packet, 10 cents. » 1249—Crimson. Per packet, 10 cents. ~ 1250—Deep Rose. Per packet, 10 cents. + %1251— Rose and White. New. Of most perfect form and lovely color. Per packet, 10 cents. - XViil Novelties and Specialties, 1894. ASTER, NEW FRENCH PEARL. The Pearl Asters are, as a class, the most perfect of all Asters. They are of robust and vigorous growth, with numerous large, double, globular flowers, fully and finely imbricated. The new Red variety will be gladly welcomed, more par- ticularly by those who have had our seed of the White and the Rose-colored sorts offered last year- 128— White. Nothing can exceed the perfection and loveliness of this Aster and the Rose variety- Many customers ordered too late last year to be supplied, so great was the demand for these. 14g ounce, 80 cents; per liberal packet, 10 cents. 127—Rose. The finest colored Aster grown. Per liberal packet, 10 cents. 1252 — Rose, with White, 1894. A surpassingly beautiful Aster. Flowers double and exceedingly perfectin form. Per packet, 10 cents. 1253 — Red, 1894. Fine deep color. Per packet, 10 cents. ASTERS, COMET OR FEATHERED. At page 29, General List of Flower Seeds, we panera the varieties of this superb Aster. To that list, we add here the latest additions toe this section. > -1254— White, with Rosy Pink. Very charming color. Originator’s seed, per packet, 15 cents. 1255 — White and Lilac. Newand very finecolor. Per packet, 10 cents. 1256— Peach Blossom. Reautiful shade. Per packet, 10 cents. 1257 —Carmine. Fine for bouquets. Per packet, 10 cents. 1258— White Veiled Rose. Splendid variety. Per packet, ten cents. 1259— Pure White. Remarkably beautiful new Comet Aster. The flowers resemble those of a white Japanese Chrysanthemum, and are larger and more double than those of the other colors, the: petals being longer andmore twisted. The coloris purest white. Per packet, 10 cents. 1260 — Mixed. Double and in great variety. Per packet, 10 cents. - 1261 \AsrER COMET, COLLECTION OF SIX VARIETIES. Extra fine, Price, 30 cents. ™1262 STER, EMPRESS OF RUSSIA. 1894. New and very interesting; of semi-dwarf habit. Flowers pure white, of medium size and very double. Excellent for bedding. Per packet, 15 cents. ASTER, TRIUMPH. The most beautiful of all dwarf Asters. It forms an entirely new class and attains a height of only seveninches. The individual flowers measure nearly three inches across, of the most faultless Peony-form, and beautifully incurved. (See General Price List, page 30, Nos. 141 and 142.) ASTER, MIGNON. This fine class takes the first rank for beauty and refinement “and alP customers who have grown our seed will bear us ‘out in stating that no Asters are more charm- ing than the Mignon. The full, vena imbricated and incurved flowers are carried on long stems. There is a perfection and finish to the large individual blossoms which is exceedingly charming. 125— Pure White. Oneof the most lovely of all. Per packet, 10 cents. 1263 — Brilliant Rose. As an excellent counterpart to the white variety this new one will certainly be welcome. It is very free-flowering; the flower full and quite round. Per packet, 10 cents. 1264— Red, Hortense. Fine deep shade. Per packet, 15 cents. 1265 — Mixed. Weinclude inthis mixture all thebest colors. Per packet, 10 cents; per ounce, $3.50. 1266 -ASTER, GRACE, MIXED. This Aster is appropriately named, being one of the most refined and artistic appearing. Very admirably suited for bouquets. Free blooming and very double- Height, 15inches. Per packet, 10 cents. 1267 - ASTER, QUEEN OF EARLIES. One of the earliest white Asters. Not so large as some, but valuable for cutting, as itmay be hadin bloom in July. Per packet, 10 cents. 1268— ASTER, QUEEN-OF-THE-MARKET, CRIMSON. This variety is one of the earliest flowering and will be found of great value for cutting. The blossoms are produced freely, with long stems, and are not too large to use in decorative work. Fine for early bedding. Per packet, 10 cents. : 1269— White. Excellent for early use. Per packet, 10 cents. 1270— ASTER, IMBRICATED COCARDEAU. The outer rows of petals of this unique Aster are of various beautiful colors, while the centres are pure snow white. The flowers are much finer than the older Crown Asters, being beautifully imbricated and borne in great profusion- Choicest colors mixed. Per packet, 10 cents. . 1271— ASTER, LILLIPUT. Flowers very double and very small. It is branching in habit, exceed- ingly free-blooming, and useful for cutting. Fine mixed. Per packet, 10 cents. 1272— ASTER, INTERNATIONAL PRIZE, MIXED. We recommend these to customers who de- sire to get from one packet of seed a representation of ali the best classes of large-flowering Asters. Only the best sorts in cultivation are in this mixture, —all the latest improvements in the Victoria — Peony-ilowered, Rose-flowered, Prize Emperor and other races, and all the best colors. They are simply the cream of the Asters, mixed. Per packet, 15 cents. 1273. ASTER, SEMPLE’S. New,1894. The grandest and most stately Aster ofall. Attains the height of 3} to 4 feet, with flowers 4 to6 inches across. Our seed direct from Mr. J. Semple, the introducer. Mr. D. Zirngiebel, a specialist in Asters, grew this variety last year in grand perfection. He says: ‘“Jtis the largestand finest in cultivation ; very robust and of branching habit. Immense and very beautiful flowers all over the plant; stems long and strong.” Our seed includes Miss Mary Semple, pink; Semple’s White and Lavender. Choicest double, mixed. Per liberal packet, 10 cents. FARQUHARS’ ASTERS. Evidence of Superiority. Newport, R.I.—I have sent a few Asters for you to show, asI thought you would be pleased to see such a fine strain of blooms, being grown from your seed. Signed R. H. Framingham, Mass., August 12.—% have received a great many compliments for my Asters, which were grown from Seed bought from you. Signed, A. A. F. Salem, Mass., March 7.— The Seeds bought of you last year were very satisfactory. The Asters were magnificent, and I gathered literally bushels of flowers from a bed of 500 plants. Signed, Miss E. R. See page 29 for other Asters. Novelties and Specialties, 1894. xix i dee STANDARD ROYAL, 1894. The beautiful Snapdragon family is worthy of far more attention than it receives. This new and striking addition will doubtless become a favorite everywhere. It is easily raised from seed, blooms early and retains its love- liness for many weeks. Flowers deep scarlet with distinct white divisions. An Antirrhinum of great beauty. Per packet, 15 cents. 1276 -ABUTILON INDICUM. A beautiful plant for the summer garden or house, as it blooms con- < tinually. The large, open tlowers are of a dark golden yellow, with black centre. A distinct \ and valuable acquisition. Start the seeds in heat. Originator’s seed, per packet, 20 cents. W278 ¥ AGERATUM, ADA BOWMAN. A new bedding variety of great merit and usefulness; habit, dwarf and neat; flowers lively but delicate shade of blue. Per packet, 5 cents. 1279— AGROSTEMMA ROSEA FIMBRIATA. A charming annual with beautiful fringed flow- ers, produced in great numbers, and giving to the plant a singularly handsome appearance. Should be started early in heat. Per packet, 10 cents. 1280 —- AQUILEGIA CHRYSANTHA GRANDIFLORA ALBA. A grand acquisition; very large pure white flowers; very free; one of the finest of all this charming family. Per packet, 15 cts. 1281 —- AQUILEGIA OLYMPICA. A distinct and bedutiful Columbine, with large bell-shaped flowers with beautiful rich blue. Per packet, 10 cents. 1282— AQUILEGIA OLYMPICA, F1. Pl. Magnificent double blue flowers with white centres. Per packet, 10 cents. 1283 —- ARNEBIA CORNUTA. Flowers rich yellow, marked with five black spots; height two feet, and profusely decorated the entire summer with hundreds of flowers. It is annual, and the seed should be sown in March orearly in April in heat; set out about the middle of May. Per packet, 20 cents. . 86 -— ARISTOLOCHIA ELEGANS. Quite unlike other members of the family, this variety has small leaves and large, richly marked flowers. Their color is rich dark purple with white markings; the eye is golden yellow. Highly recommended. The seed should be started in heat. Per packet, 15 cents. 1277 -ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. Home-saved, new crop seed. Acknowledged everywhere as the best of the fine-leaved climbing plants for all floral work. Beautiful fern-like fronds of most graceful appearance. Invaluable in every hot-house. Per packet, 40 cents. a U si Re Lez > LARGE FLOWERED ERECT BEGONIA, BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS. Per packet, 25 cents. No. 1290. Per Packet, 15 cents. No. 1293. 128i -BALSAM, DEFIANCE PINK. A very attractive color of this popular and showy annual. The plants are of medium height and bear profusely numberless rosette-like blossoms of great doubleness. If grown in contrast with our Double White, the effect is charming; it is equally fine when these two colors are used together in bouquet work. Per packet, 10 cents. 1285 -BEGONIA BAUMANNI. A rare and beautiful tuberous-rooted race, producing abundantly throughout the season beautiful rose-colored, tea-scented flowers; the stalks and foliage are alsO very ornamental. Per packet, 40 cents. 1286 - BEGONIA CREDNERI. Belongs to the Metallica section. Quite distinct. The foliage it very ornamental, being long and broad. The flowers are snowy white, the reverse of the petals being thickly set with fine red hairs. Per packet, 25 cents. 1287 - BEGONIA, TUBEROUS, FYVIE CASTLE STRAIN. Every flower from which this seed was saved measured over three and a half inches across, and many, an inch more. The strain is simply unsurpassed in size, fine form and brilliancy. Coming into prominence for bedding and border decoration; the finest varieties are embraced in our seeds. Per packet, 25 cents. 1288— BEGONIA, INTERNATIONAL PRIZE, TUBEROUS. Saved from the finest large- flowered varieties by a specialist whose collection embraces the finest English, German and French sorts. Choicest mixed. Per packet, 25 cents. xX Novelties and Specialties, 1894. . 1289 BEGONIA, LAING'S FINE SELECTED. Laing’s Begonias are world-renowned. We offer choice new seeds from this celebrated cuilection. ‘hese are the famous large sorts, often four inches across. Mixed. Per packet, 25 cents. 1290—- BEGONIA, LARGE FLOWERING ERECT. (Erecta Superba.) This carefully improved strain is specially desirable on account of the large upright flowers, and stout, erect habit of the plants. The substance, size and rich colorings of the flowers leave nothing to be desired. Choicest mixed. - Per packet, 25 cents. ~ 1291— BEGONIA, NEW STRIPED TUBEROUS ROOTED. Almost al! the colors formerly known are comprised in this Class, with the flowers marked or striped after the manner of a carnation. Per packet, 40 cents. 12922 -BEGONIA, VERNON. This gem among Begonias is easily raised from seed and is adaptea for the flower bed or window garden, Itis a perpetual bloomer; of dwarf habit; many branch- ing, and covered throughout the entire plant with numerous lovely, waxy flowers of the deepest purple. A first class novelty; very useful and highly recommended, Per packet, 20 cents. 129933 —- BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS. A splendid plant for greenhouse, window or summer garden. The succulent foliage is very ornamental, and the clear pretty pink flowers are borne in great profusion continuously. A most useful plant for cutting, as the wax-like blossoms when cut remain fresh and beautiful foralong time. Per packet, 15 cents. 12934 --BELL FLOWER, CUP AND SAUCER, IMPROVED. An English florist has introduced this new strain of Canterbury Bell: The “cup” is long and wide, while the “saucer” is very large. The plants are very elegant, as the flowers — equally as numerous as in the old variety— are twice the size. Finest colors mixed. Per packet, 10 cents. 1295 — CTI. We offer seeds saved from a number of varieties and species, including the best sorts \ /enitivated. Choice mixed. Per packet, 10 cents. _\1296 ¥ CALENDULA, SULPHUR BALL. The accompanying cut illustrates the habit and beauty “\ of this valuable new Calendula. The flowers are of a pleasing sulphur yellow, extremely large and double, and are produced in great abundance throughout the entire season, remaining beautiful long after other annuals have been destroyed by frost. Itis exceedingly compact im habit, and very attractive in the flower garden; admirably adapted forcut flowers. Packet, licts. 1297 —C ENDULA OFFICINALIS RANDIFLORA, Fl. Pl. One of the finest; darkest orange; double, and very fine. Per packet, 5 cents. 12988¥% CALENDULA, ZIRNGIEBEL’S NEW DOUBLE ORANGE. Our leading florists’ windows in Boston are ay with the blossoms of this charming eep orange Calendula. Seed stock grown by Mr. D. Zirngiebel, who by careful and painstaking selection has in this variety quite eclipsed the old forms. The flowers are double to the centre, and the petals so finely imbri- cated that their circles may be readily traced around the flower. Iltis perfectly hardy. Per packet, 10 cents. 1299—- CALANCHOE CASSIOPEGA. A magnificent succulent plant which will be greatly appreciated for pot culture. It is free from the stiff appearance of the Echeveria, and is of elegant form. The leaves are thick, widely notched; glaucous; under a dark bronze shade. The flower heads are borne on stout stems, branching atthetop. The flow- ers are of a fine orange yellow, are very : ; numerous and appear quite early in the CALENDULA, ZIRNGIEBEL'S pried fe ORANGE,- season. Per packet, 50 cents. Per packet, 10 cents. No. 1298. CALCEOLARIA, McCULLOUGH’S STRAIN. Excelling all. Superb flowers and colors. For de- / scription see page 32. Per packet, 50 cents. 1300 +“CALIFORNIAN GOLDEN BELLS. (Emanthe pendulifera.) Asplendidnovelty. I]tisanaunual, forming bushy plants nine to twelve inches high, each branch loaded with bell-shaped, unwithering flowers of a creamy yellow color. A branch in flower is most suggestive of a spike of the Lily of the Valley. Per packet, 10 cents. 1301—- CAMPANULA MARESII PUMILA. (Bell Flower.) We recommend this splendid hardy border plant to the attention of our friends, as 1t is one of the most attractive, free blooming and easily grown new things offered. If sown early. it will flower freely the first year, but may be sown as late as August and treated as a true perennial. jt grows sturdy and compact, bearing many large, . open flowers of a rich violet blue Packet, 10 cts. 1302 CAE MADAME, CROZY. Dap eee CALCEOLARIA, M’OULLOUGH’S STRAIN, ‘rozy Canna is beyon uestion one 0 e finest. . a Our seed is saved from Ae er stock plants, and Per packet, 50 cents, See page 32. may he relied upon to produce the beautiful golden-edged, crimson flowers so much admired- Per packet, 15 cents : et 3033—CANNAS, NEW DWARF LARGE FLOWERING. We offer choice named yarieties of Crozy’s Hybrid Flowering Cannas. Seed started in gentle heat will produce plants which will yield a profusion of flowers the same season. These new dwarf large flowering Cannas are per- haps the most valuable introduction of recent years. Collection of six distinct named sorts, 35 cts- Novelties and Specialties, 1894. ed 1304 CARNATION, MARGARET, MALMAISON STRAIN. The originator of the splendid Margaret Carnations recently introduced has succeeded in producing a very much larger flower- ing strain. The seed of this new class produces a great percentage of double flowers as large as the famous Malmaison Carnation, so well known by all European florists. The flowers are very perfect and beautiful. Originator’s seed, splendid mixed colors. Per packet, 15 cents. CARNATION, Sapa ae vy - NR fy (Margaret Carnations.) all nov aN tN p Vj Ait elties recently brought to notice, these very fine, useful, hardy, an- (/ WW nual Carnations are the best. A \ very large percentage of the flowers come double and of good size, fine form and great beauty. The most remarkable and valuable feature of their growth is that they begin to bloom four months from the time seeds are sown. We offer the fol- lowing varieties of Marguerite Car- nations, all received direct from the introducer: 1305— Pure White, Double. Extra fine Per packet, 10 cents. 1306— Rose Color, Double. Extra fine Per packet, 10 cents. 1307—-Scarlet, Double. Extra fine. Per packet, 10 cents, 1308— Striped, Double. Extra fine. “Per packet, 10 cents. 1309 -Mixed Colors. Very double, and in great variety of lovely colors. Per packet, 10 cents. 1310—- CARNATION, PERPETUAL LYONNAIS. Some of the finest double Carnations now popular in Boston market were originally se- cured from our seed of this strain. Highly recommended for pot cul- ture and forcing. Per packet, 15cts. 1311—-CARNATION, THERESE 2# CARNATION, J. B. GUILLOT. Exquisitely fine, pure yellow Carnation, with small white spots. Very branching; very floriferous, large flowering sort for garden or greenhouse. Per packet, 20 cents. 1313 —-CARNATION, NEW WHITE GRENADIN. Perfectly double; very early flowering; equally as valuable to all florists as the favorite Scarlet Grenadin Carnation. Very highly recom- mended. Per packet, 40 cents. 1314 —- CARNATION, TURNER’S PRIZE. This well-known English strain of hardy, fragrant Car- nation has no superior. Show varieties mixed; extra fine. Per packet, 25 cents. 1315— CELOSIA PLUMOSA, EXPOSITION TRIUMPH. This new strain of feathered Cocks- comb is of great attractiveness forsummer decoration. The foliage varies in shades of purple, red and green; and the feathery flowers are very brilliant, Per packet, 10 cents. 16— CENTAUREA CYANUS, EMPEROR WILLIAM. Beautiful dark blue; Extra fine, Per packet, 5 cents. 134 — CENT EA CYANUS, Fl. Pl. NEW DOUBLE CORN FLOWER. A good percent- 3 \ age the flowers come double, and these are very beautiful. For cut flowers nothing is more =~, ceful or useful, as they are constantly in bloom. Various fine colors, mixed. Per pkt., 5 cts. 13134 NTAUREA CYANUS NANUS, VICTORIA. A newand exceedingly pretty variety. The pint grows very dwarf, making a neat, round bush. The beautiful azure-blue flowers rise not igher than five to six inches above the bright green foliage. It is admirably adapted for small groups and flower borders, Per packet, 10 cents. 1319— CENTAUREA, MARGARET. The most beautiful of all Corn Flowers. A hardy annual; = flowers white and deliciously fragrant. Either as a bedding plant or for use in bouquets, etc., it is a novelty of the first order. Seeds should be started in heat and the plants set out in May. It blooms magnificently. Per packet, 15 cents. ; 1320 — CENTAURIDIUM DRUMMONDI. This beautiful hardy annualgrows freely from seed. The flowers are bright orange, It is very free tlowering, and succeeds best in a light soil. Per packet, 5 cents. 1821—_ CENTROSEMA GRANDIFLORA. (The Butterfly Pea.) A hardy perennial vine with pea- shaped rosy violet flowers. Very free blooming, and suitable for trellises, piazzas, etc. Per packet, 15 cents. 1322— CHRYSANTHEMUM DELAUX, EARLY. These new and fine garden varieties are intro- duced by M. Simon Delaux, whose collection numbers over two hundred varieties. They are dwarf, very free flowering and the finest for out of door blooming. Excellent for cutting. The seed sown in spring will bloom in August or September, continuing beautiful till frost. Per packet, 15 cents. 1323 - CHRYSANTHEMUM, NEW DOUBLE FRINGED, ANNUAL. By careful cultivation extending over many years, these beautiful hybrids of the double annual Chrysanthemum have been produced. ‘The variety and brilliancy of the flowers is remarkable. The flowers are of wide range of color, but the dark brilliant shades prevail. They are very double. and the florets, which lie scale-like one upon the other, are fringed and beautifully penciled. Per packet, 10 cents. xxii Novelties and Specialties, 1894. 1324 - CHRYSANTHEMUM, SHOW VARIETIES, C.INDICUM. We are enabled to offer choice seed of Japanese, Chinese and other forms of Chrysanthemum in mixture. From this seed very fine forms may be expected, as it is saved from a splendid collection. Choice mixed, per packet, 25 cents. 1325 — CINERARIA GRANDIFLORA HYBRIDA, FARQUHARS' COLUMBIAN PRIZE. Nothing can exceed the perfections of this strain. For variety of fine colors, great size of the indi- vidual flowers, and gracefui habit, our prize Cinerarias are unap- proached. Customers are supplied from the same strain as re- ceived the award in our exhibit at the World’s Columbian Exposition, in Chicago. Superb mixed. Per packet, 50 cents. Our strains of this charming flower are of acknowledged ex- cellence, and our ‘ Grandiflora’’ Columbian Cinerarias should be grown by all who want to see what has recently been attained in this flower. The “ Florist’s Exchange,” Jan. 7,1893, has the following: “Mr. Edwards is justly proud of his fine Cinerarias. He raised them from seeds bought of R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Massachusetts. He pronounces them the best he ever got.” SS 1326-—- CLEMATIS PANICULATA. This hardy, beautiful white Clematis is one of the most lovely perennial climbing plants in existence. It flowers in immense panicles, containing hundreds of small, fragrant white blossoms. Every twig ends in a bunch of flowers, and it will, without ee doubt, be grown as freely as the Ampelopsis. It is easily raised from seed. Per pkt., 10 cts. 1327£+C Plants of this lovely hardy climber furnished, see page 65. OCKSCOMB, VESUVIUS. A beautiful and very attractive new Cockscomb. The flower- . head or ‘‘comb”’ is of a brilliant fiery-red with yellow shadings, and is elevated well above the dark-green foliage. The plants are exceedingly striking and beautiful in appearance, Per ie packet, 15 cents. ; S328 EC CKSCOMB, FIRE KING. Nothing in the way of Celosias can compare with this new vari- ety. ‘Ihe combs are very large and full, the color dazzling scarlet. Per packet, 10 cents. 1329 -¥ COCKSCOMB, NEW JAPANESE. Forms a beautiful, pyramidal branched plant about two ‘ VAs high, each shoot surmounted by a finely ruffled comb. Color, shining crimson. Per packet, 10 cents. 1330 * C OLEUS, NEW FEATHERED. Not alone exquisite leaf colorings, but also beautiful fring- ing and undulation add their charms to this fine new strain of Coleus. They are of extraordi- nary beauty, with large foliage of many brilliant and admirable colors. Per packet, 15 cents. _— 13314C OREOPSIS ABYSSINICA. A new and entirely distinct dwarf Coreopsis with fine, fern-like foliage, and very large flowers of the most beautiful deep shade of yellow. It begins to bloom hen quite small, and continues covered with fowers throughout the entire summer. As a decorative annual it has few peers, and as the flowers continue a long time fresh after being cut, it will be much sought after for vases. Per packet, 15 cents. 1332+ COREOPSIS, GOLDEN BANNER. A tall Sens annual variety of great beauty and utility. It attains the height of three feet, and is the freest flowering of all the family. During summer . and fall it is one mass of yellow, forming a golden ball three feet in diameter. Single specimens among shrubs, hollyhocks, gladioli, etc., have a very fine effect. Of easy cultivation; one of the vw hardiest of annuals. Per packet, 10 cents. 1333 # C OREOPSIS GRANDIFLORA. This, the largest and finest of all Coreopsis, is sent out b some firms as C. Monstrosa. The flowers are deep yellow, remarkably showy, and very free. It y is perfectly hardy, and will bloom the same season if sown early. Per packet, 10 cents. 13344 COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA. (Golden Coreopsis.) One of the easiest cultivated, hardiest and most beautiful of our garden perennials; flowers, golden-yellow; blooms the same season sown. Per packet, 5 cents. 1335 -COREOPSIS, NEW DOUBLE. For bouquets these lovely annuals are admirable, keeping in water many days. Their rich yellow, maroon and brown colors render them exceedingly de- ie sirable, as they are not met with in any other hardy annual. Colors mixed. Per packet, 5 cts. 1336 + C OSMOS, WHITE PEARL. One of the finest late blooming annuals; grows about three feet high, with large anemone-like pure white flowers on long stems. The flowers were in great de- and last fall among Boston florists. Start the seeds in-doors, and transplant into a sunny border, giving each plant plenty of room. Per packet, 10 cents. 1337 COSMOS, NEW PINK. A charming new color of Cosmos, which will be welcomed by every lover of this fine, late blooming annual. The flowers are large, and as freely produced as the purple variety; its finely cut foliage and graceful habit lend an added attraction to the plant. it will be much grown for decorative and cutting purposes. Per packet, 10 cents. 1333-—- CYCLAMEN, FARQUHARS’ COLUMBIAN LARGE FLOWERING STRAINS. Awarded highest prize World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago. The Cyclamen specialists of the world sent their seeds to be grown in competition to the Horticultural Department of the World’s Fair. Ourstrains were much superior to any. oo The Garden and Forest, April 5, 1893, in commenting on the Exhibition of Cyclamen Plants at the World’s Fair, says: ‘‘The exhibit of R. & J. Farquhar & Company, Boston, is one of the largest and makes the best impression as a whole. Their Mont Blane Cyclamen is the finest White in the Exhibition, if not the bestof anystrain. * * * * The contrast was great between the small-flowering type (of another exhibitor) and the large flowers in the exhi- bition of R. & J. Farquhar & Company.” The strain is peculiarly valuable; not only are the flowers very large and of perfect model, but they are borne in great numbers on strong stems which carry the flowers high above the foli- age. No other large flowering strain is of this character, and we caution our friends against substitutes. All the choice colors are included in our mixture. Per Packet, 50 cents. 1339 ¥ CYCLAMEN, DAME BLANCHE. A new large flowering Cyclamen of great merit. The plants are profuse bearers of very regularly formed snow white flowers carried well up on stout stalks. The fine Camellia like texture of the flowers makes this variety invaluable to all who grow decorative plants. Per packet, 50 cents. XXlli 1840 YCLAMEN PERSICUM GRANDIFLORUM, EXCEL- SIOR. A new, rare and remark- * ably fine, large, free-flowering Cy- clamen. The lovely wax-like flowers ~ re clear white, with the base a rich \ red. Per packet, 50 cents. 1341~CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GRANDIFLORUM, SUN RAY. A novelty of rare beauty The flow- ers are pink, with claret colored base. Perfectly charming. Per packet, 50 cents. 398—_-CYCLAMEN, WILLIAMS’ SU- Pp B STRAIN. The finest vari- ies andrichest colors ever offered. ery la rge flowers in choicest mixed ~ colors. Per packet, 25 cents. 1454 DAHLIA, NEW LARGE FLOWERING, SINGLE. An en- tirely new race of this popular _ class. The flowers often attain a diameter of four inches, and are of many charming shades and colors. Flowering freely the first year from seed and being of easy culture, ey will without question, become ~ avorite autumn flowers. Per ~ packet, 15 cents. 1346—DAHLIA, JULES CHRETIEN, SINGLE. One of the most charm- ing autumn plants, coming readily from seed. The plant grows only two feet high, bearing numerous brilliant scarlet flowers on long ms. The flowers are very neat nd pretty, 2fording an: inexhaus- CYCLAMEN, COLUMBIAN PRIZE. tive supply for bouquets. Splendid H for borders. Per packet, 15 cents. Per packet, 50 cents. No. 1338. AHLIA, STAR OF LYONS. Superb new single Dahlia from France; very floriferous; blooms thfee to four inches across; well formed, round, open and showing admirably. The petals are ordered with rich crimson whick changes to rose. It is a very remarkable and beautiful a introduction. Per packet, 20 cents. AHLIA, THE CACTUS. Exceedingly attractive fall blooming varieties, which come readily seed. We offer two colors: 48 carlet, Juarezi. Per packet, 10 cents. —White. Per packet, 10 cents. 130 =>DAHLIA, CHEAL’S TOM THUMB. New Single Bedders. These striking novelties are only about twelve inches high, and are of extreme Value for beds, borders orshrubberies. They : are of closeycompact habit, producing a mass’of brilliant flowers. Per packet, 15 cents. 1351— DAISY, GIANT DOUBLE. (Bellis perennis fl. pl. maxima.) Thelargest, finest and most double of all varieties of this favorite flower. The flowers, which are densely filled with petals, are larger than a silver dollar, and appear in glowing red and rose varieties. The seed we offer is perfectly reliable and certain to produce surprising results. Per packet, 10 cents. 1352 -DELPHINIUM, WARE’S NEW HYBRID STRAIN. This magnificent strain of double d single Delphiniums includes many new and remarkably bright colors until now unknown ‘ WAS this class. They are sent us by a prominent English florist whose collection is unrivaled. 1fDE Per packet, 10 cents. HINIUM, NEW YELLOW. (D. Zalil.) Weoffer headquarters seed of this grand, hardy erennial. Its lovely, long spikes of lemon yellow, are as fine and showy as an Orchid. Per packet, 15 cents. ELPHINIUM BRUNONIANUM. (Musk-scented Larkspur.) Flowers a beautiful light blue, and strongly musk scented. Although of dwarf habit, the flowers are very large and attractive. Per packet, 15 cents. 1354 -DIANTHUS CHINENSIS, FIREBALL. Brilliant red, double Chinese Pink. Densely double; exquisitely glowing velvety red. One of the most beautiful Annuals of recent introduction, blooming the entire season. It will delight and charm every flower lover who grows it. Per packet, 10 cents. 1355— DIANTHUS HEDDEWIGGI MAXIMA. The flowers of this grand strain are of remarkable size; feathered and charmingly beautiful. The variety in color includes almost every shade from pure white to the deepest crimson. They are of easy culture in any garden and bloom continually till frost. This strain far surpasses any we have ever been able to offer to our customers and is sure to give the greatest satisfaction. Finest mixed. Per packet, 10 cents. 1356 — DIANTHUS, SILVER CLOUD. No annual can excel this charming hardy annual pink of Japan. The flowers are densely double, of a rich deep purple color, edged with a narrow line of silvery white. The plants are completely covered during the summer and fall with blossoms, which if cut for vases will be succeeded by two or three where one was taken. No novelty we saw in Europe last season appeared of greater merit than this new Pink. Per liberal packet, 10 cents. DIANTHUS. Other choice sorts, See under Carnation, and also page 37. 1360 -ESCHSCHOLTZIA MARITIMA. (Maltese Cross.) One of the prettiest of these lovely Poppy-like flowers, coming into bloom two months after sowing and flowering freely till frost. The large flowers are of a bright yellow with broad, dark orange markings in the exact form of a Maltese Cross. Per packet, 15 ceuts. 1353 XXiv Novelties and Specialties, 1894. WAS ESCHSCHOLTZIA MARITIMA. GLOXINIA, ERECT FLOWERING. Per packet, 15 cents. No. 1360. Per packet, 50 cents. See page 38. 1361 ~ FFORGET-ME-NOT, JEWEL. The much admired Myosotis Alpestris Victoria recently intro- duced has become a general favorite. The Jewel is of the same fine blue color, but thréws a longer spike of much larger flowers. Itisagem. Per packet, 10 cents. 1362—- GAILLARDIA SUPERBA GRANDIFLORA. One of the most showy dwarf perennials grown. The flowers which range from yellow to crimson, are of immense size and of gorgeous colors. Per packet, 10 cents. 1363 —-GLOXINIA ALBA MAGNIFICA. Perfectly pure snow-white flowers, on long, stout stems; of large size, perfect form and very handsome. A novelty of genuine merit. Per packet, 40 cts. 1364 — GLOXINIA, GOUVILLE STRAIN. This strain is the finest on the continent of Europe, and invariably takes first prizes wherever exhibited. The flowers are of immense size and,sub- stance; of brilliant and varied colors; beautifully tigered and spotted and containing a faif pro- portion of self colors. Per packet, 50 cents. GLOXINIA. Magnificent erect flowering strain. See page 38. 1365—_ GYPSOPHILA PANICULATA NANA. Grows in a compact, low bush; flowers pure white; nothing better adapted for fine bouquets. Hardy perennial. Per packet, 5 cents. j 1366 -HELIOTROPE, MADAME BRUANT. Thisis without question the darkest and finest Helio- trope in cultivation. The flowers are of an intense violet blue, very large and freely produced. It comes perfectly true from seed. Per packet, 10 cents. 1359 —- HIBISCUS, CRIMSON EYE, 1894. A remarkably showy plant with immense white flowers with centre of deep velvety crimson; grows three to four feet high, is perfectly hardy, blooms the first year, and will succeed well with anyone. Per packet, 10 cents. 1367 -HOLLYHOCK, MIKADO STRAIN. The most showy and free-flowering Hollyhocks in ex- istence, and blooming magnificently the same season sown. The plants grow from four to six feet high, are many branched and are literally covered with bloom. ‘The flowers are single or semi-double with the usual Japunese or ragged edges. The ground of the flower is in some fine shade of purple, rose or pink, all are beautifully striped or marked with white, etc. Most attractive and highly recommended. Per packet, 20 cents. 1868 OLLYHOCK, CATHARINE MERMET. A beautiful variety with long spikes of charming double rose-pink flowers. Claimed to be finest of all light-red Hollyhocks. Per packet, 20 cts. 369 f HOLLYHOCK, NEW BRIGHT SCARLET. Werecommend this as one of the most strikin ¥ and beautiful in cultivation. Not only are the flowers perfectly double but the color is one o the most attractive in the whole family. Per packet, 15 cents. 1370—- HOLLYHOCK, WHITE PLUME; DOUBLE. Flowers white and densely double; very free blooming and remarkably pretty; largely used by florists. Per packet, 10 cents. 1371— HOLL YHOCK, PRIZE WINNER STRAIN. Seed saved from Mr. H. H. Fay’s collection, which has taken first prize at exhibitions of the Mass. Horticultural Society for two years. For size, doubleness and beauty of coloring, they are all that can be desired. ‘Twelve fine colors separate; the collection, $1.00, 1372 —- HOLLYHOCK, PRIZE WINNER. Splendid double, mixed. Per packet, 10 cents. 1373 —- HOP, JAPANESE, VARIEGATED-LEAVED. No ornamental climbing plant is more effective than the beautiful Japanese Humulus, It is an annual and rapidly attains a height of eight to ten feet. The blotched or striped silvery-white leaves are very charming. Ver acket, 10 cts. 1374 — HY ACIN TH-FLOWERED CLIMBER. (Dolichos.) This little known climber is one of the freest flowering, most ornamental, and most rapid growing annuals for covering fences, piazzas or trellises, that can be found. The seeds may be planted as soon as the weather has become warm in spring. The plants make a rapid growth, come into bloom in early summer, and con- tinue one mass of either purple or white blossoms throughout the balance of the season. The foliage is almost as attractive as the flowers, being dark, and on the underside of a fine shade of light purple. Very highly recommended. Mixed colors, per packet, 10 cents. y 1375 -IMPATIENS SULTANI HYBRIDA. New, charming hybrids of this universal favorite; produce lovely flowers of many pleasing shades. In bloom every month in the year when grown indoors; covered with flowers all summer if used as a border plant. Per packet, 20 cts. 1376 -INULA ENSIFOLIA. A remarkably fine, free flowering hardy border plant. It is very neat and from twelve to fifteen inches high. The flowers, which are fully an inch and a half across, are of a pure yellow. When sown early the seedlings bloom the first season. Per packet, 10 cents. Novelties and Specialties, 1894. XV 1377—-IPOMEA, HEBAVENLY BLUE. Admir- ably adapted for the greenhouse, or open arden in summer. The flowers are from our and one-half to five inches across, in large, airy clusters, and of that heavenly blue so rarely seen in flowers. It-should be started in the house very early, shifted into small pots, and allowed to become pot-bound. Per packet, 15 cents. 1873—-IPOMEA SANGUINEA, (MINA). Ex- tremely fine climbing annual of very rapid rrowth. It will attain the height of ten eet in a few weeks of warm summer weather, and begins to bloom very early. The brilliant blood-red flowers are pro- ced in abundance all over the plant. The \ eeds should be started in gentle heat. Per packet, 15 cents. 137994%¥ LARKSPUR, AZURE BLUE. A very fine new shade of this popular summer flower- ing annual. It belongs to the Hmperor RC {i! uy EAA, cJass, is of very fine habit, and quite un- SX By \\\S \ urpassed for bedding and bouquet work. g \ Per packet, 10 cents. == Ey xx Ty 13 LOBELIA, GOLDEN QUEEN. A golden. -E Syl y m foliaged form of the very popular and use- 5 lA RS Z ful Dwarf Lobelia. The flowers are of a ns f N\\\S§ WM QD: me dark blue. Invaluabie for beds, edg- S ings and pots. Comes quite true from seed. Originator’s seed, per packet, 20 cts. 138M! LOBELIA GLORIOSA. This charming bedding Lobelia is from the same source as ‘‘ King,” but is quite distinct, the flowers =i f Ly ff eing a pure sky blue. It flowers in great \ Racin \ profusion and is a valuable acquisition. \ yee Per packet, 15 cents. 13324 LOBELIA, KING OF DWARFS. Superb ney variety, the finest of its class; of low, Mpact growth; the flowers are very dark lue with large, open, white eye; exceed- ingly floriferous. Per packet, 15 cents OBELIA ERINUS COMPACTA. ‘‘GOLDELSE."” A grand and remark- able novelty. The foliage is beautiful golden yellow, very compact and dense, HOLLYHOCK, MIKADO STRAIN. hile the deep azure blue flowers are pro- i in great abundance, and form a con- Per packet, 20 cents. No. 1367. 18 trast of charming beauty. As the production of flowers during the summer seems inexhaust- ible, this novelty is of great value for low beds and for pot culture. Per packet, 15 cents. 1384 - LOBELIA, ROYAL BLUE. Of all the varieties of blue Lobelia, this is the best adapted for dding. Of dwarf, robust growth, with dark green foliage, and covered during the entire season with rich dark blue flowers. For lines or beds it is admirable, as the plants are of equal height. Per packet,10 cents. - 1 LOBELIA FORMOSA. A distinct and handsome ruby scarlet Lobelia. Flowers large and = very attractive; a fine fall ornamental plant. Per packet, 15 cents. : ARIGOLD, PURPLE AND GOLD. A dwarf French Marigold of exquisite beauty, /pro- ducing from July till frost a great profusion of handsome golden yellow flowers with a purple velvet spot on each petal. As it is perfectly hardy, and does admirably in a wet or dry season, it will be found valuable wherever decorative effects are aimed at. Per packet, 15 cents. 1387 -MARIGOLD, NEW LARGE FLOWERING, FRENCH. An improved form of the old doyble dwarf French se lil with very large perfectly double flowers, growing twelve or sixteen inches high. The plants yield their brown and yellow flowers, measuring up to three inches in diameter, in great abundance all the season. Very attractive in beds or borders, Per packet. 10 cents. 1388 *¥ MARIGOLD, LEGION OF HONOR. A single-flowering, dwarf Marigold of telling beauty. The plant begins to bloom when very small and continues amass of beauty till frost. The pretty foliage forms a compact background, through which arise the simple but very pretty blossoms in great numbers, The flowering twigs are of fine length or bouquets, and remain beautiful a .2.:= long time. A very pretty novelty. Per . =e packet, 10 cents. SAN 13398 MARIGOLD, SCOTCH PRIZE, == Se FRENCH. Asis well known some of ae the finest strains of Double Striped | Marigolds come from Scotland. This “Seed is raised with the utmost care -from prize flowers by a specialist in that country. Choicest mixed, per pkt., 10c. 19 -AMARIGOLD, AFRICAN, DWARF a ORANGE. A new form of the Afri- ee ee eee et can Marigold, growing about eighteen Per packet, 10 cents. No, 1388. inches high with large double flowers of a pure deep orange color. Per packet, 5 cents. xxvi Novelties and Specialties, 1894. rere SUNFLOWER, MILFLOWERED. NASTURTIUM, FARQUHARS’ KENT-GROWN. t, r packet, 20 cents. No. 1453. Largest, most free flowering and finest strain in cul- b tivation. Per ounce, 15 cents; per packet, 5 cents. See page 43. 1391 ARIGOLD, GOLDEN NUGGET. A charming variety of French Marigold. It is of dwarf ~ habit, very free and neat. The plant is covered with the lovely, deep golden-yellow flowers ‘\ all summer till frost. Per packet, 10 cents. . : 19392 IGNONETTE “URANIA.” This fine sort is sent us from far away Italy, and is described as . the most fragrant and beautiful of all Mignonettes. It is of free and strong growth with grand panicles of deep red flowers. The branching habit and abundant dark green foliage which characterize this sort, make it very charming in the flower garden, and valuable for cutting. Per packet, 10 cents. “1393-- MIGNONETTE, NEW PRIZE WHITE. The fragrant little Mignon- ette is a favorite with everyone. This new variety has the additional charm of flowers very largely white in their composition. It blooms very freely, is sweetly fragrant, and is an unsurpassed variety for bouquets, flower beds and garden borders. Highly recommended. Per packet, 15 cents. 1394 ~MIGNONETTE, COVENT GARDEN. We noticed in the great flower market of London thousands of pots of this ost fragrant and free-flowering sort. tis of bushy and compact habit, and particularly adapted for cutting. Seed direct from the London grower. Per ounce, 40 cents; packet, 10 cents. 13355¥NASTURTIUM, TOM THUMB, PRINCE HENRY (Novelty, 1894). A very handsome new variety; very free flowering; compact habit. Flowers are light canary yellow, speckled and mar- NEW PRIZE WHITE MIGNONETTE. bled with scarlet in the most beautiful Per packet, 10 cts. No. 1393. Manner. Per packet, 15 cents. NASTURTIUMS, FARQUHARS’ KENT-GROWN. The Dwarf and Tall Nasturtiums are promi- nent specialties with us. The excellence of our KENT-GROWN SEEDSs of these beautiful annuals has brought us hundreds of new customers from all over the United States and Canada. From many letters received, we select one from Ohio—that of Mr. Will J. Oberlin, who writes August 4th: “RR. & J. Farquhar & Co.: Gentlemen,— In all my experience of at least fifteen years, in buying and planting seeds, Ihave had no such pleasure as Ihave had this summer with your Sweet Peas and Nasturtiums. I think it but right to let you know my satisfaction with them, as I surely would have told you if they had disappointed me.” For list of varieties, please see pages 43 and 52. ' 1396 —- NICOTIANA GLAUCA,. Foliage ornamental, grows to an enormous size, producing abun- dantly clusters of lemon-yellow tubular flowers. Per packet, 5 cents. ~ 1397 - NICOTIANA COLOSSEA. Amongst all ornamental foliaged plants coming to perfection the first season from being sown, this novelty ranks foremost. It is an annual, attaining five to six feet in open ground. The leaves are from twenty-four to thirty-six inches in length, and eighteen to twenty inches in width. The leaves are dark green, contrasting beautifully with the dark reddish brown ribs. The plants are very graceful appearing, as single specimens or ingroups. Per packet, 15 cents. Novelties and Specialties, 1894. xxvii —OSTROWSKIA MAGNIFICA. A beautiful hardy herbaceous plant, bearing large mauve- ate colored flowers, four inches across. Height, fourfeet. Valuable introduction. Per pkt., 10c. T21—PANSY, FARQU- HARS' FINEST = ot M P SHOW. ese are su- \ RN HH perior to anything pre- (ou) ‘oe i) ! ones aman The EK / owers are of a very SAA large size, great sub- WS -stance, and perfect meN form. All the newest colors and rarest shad- ings are included, and for refinement, bright- ness and attractiveness are unsurpassed. We offer the seed in mixed ackets; and the variety is so endless, and the quality of the flowers so superior, that we feel confident they will give the greatest pleasure to every cultivator who bestows proper care upon the plants. Mr. James H. Vining, of Weymouth, writing ATID; “SAYS s5 8 Your Farquhars’ Show Pansies are the finest I yk have ever seen; they are ! (G, Yy Uy Z/ / lf = =¢€ SS Y } \ he of most beautiful and CUP ; Y, " f rare colors and largest | Vim / Y ’ : Wy" size, some measuring ff Y Yi H | EN three and one-quarter Uy YH al \ inches.’ Pansy Spe- Ne Boa cialists from all over ED the country send to A seeds. Hundreds of No. 781. Per packet, 50 cents. testimonials soho be added. fer packet, containing about 250 seeds, choicest mixed, 50 cents. 782—-PANSY, FARQUHARS’ FINEST SHOW. Same quality as above. Per packet of about ; 100 seeds, 25 cents. . 783— PANSY, BUGNOT’S OWN-SAVED. By special engagement with Mons. Bugnot we are able to offer as fine seed as he ever saved. Mons. Bugnot is an enthusiastic amateur grower of the Pansy in France, whose collection is acknowledged to be the finest in the world. His strain is unapproached for beauty, fine form and variety of color. Only the finest flowers are permitted to grow. From such flowers our seed is saved. It is the finest strain ever offered, and is genuine headquarters seed, direct from the hands of Mons. Bugnot, containing the full variety of wonderfully beautiful Pansies which have made his name famous. Per pkt., 40 cts. 1399—- PANSY, BUGNOT’S STRAIN. Grown in Belgium; fine mixed. Per packet, 20 cents. 1400— PANSY, CARDINAL. A bright red Pansy has been sought for long, and this novelty is the nearest approach to it, being browny scarlet with dark spots in the three lower petals. [tis of good substance and attracts marked attention wherever grown. Per packet, 20 cents. 1401—PANSY, ECKFORD’S PRIZE. Having made arrangements with this celebrated English rower of Sweet Peas and Pansies, we'are enabled to offer seed from his own grounds. Mr.* ickford’s is a superb cross-fertilized mixture of superior excellence comprising many brilliant, mare! ane BOER colors. Recommended for size and fine form. Per packet, Headquarters eed, 20 cents. 14022— PANSY, PEACOCK STRAIN. So named because the beautiful ultramarine blue contained in the upper petals resembles the peculiar shade of this color in the feather of the peacock. In form and substance the flower is perfect. It is so striking asto delight all lovers of this most expressive flower. Headquarters Seed, per packet, 15 cents. 1403—PANSY, GIANT; CANARY BIRD. A superb large flowering Pansy of great substance and fine fqrm. It isa heavy, velvety flower of great substance. Color deep yellow with dark blotch on each petal. A grand flower. Per packet, 20 cents. 1404— PANSY, TUFTED OR BEDDING VARIETIES. These useful bedding panels are not so large flowering as others, but continue much longer in bloom and are much freer. The leading colors are varieties of blue, yellow and white. In shaded locations and for bedding purposes, generally early in the season, they will be found exceedingly useful. Per packet, 15 cents. PANSIES, NEW MAMMOTH OR GIANT TRIMARDEAU. These are the production \ of a German Florist’s efforts, extending over several years, to obtain a larger race of Pansies oN /than anything known. They belong to the Trimardeau section, but have more substance and \ “ are of better colors than the original of this variety. We offer them as follows: 1405 uriculaeflora. New, 1894. Very large and finely blotched flowers, beautiful introduction. Mixed, per packet, 15 cents. 1406— Blue. Fine clear ultramarine Per packet, 15 cents. 1407 —Black. Velvety, of great substance. Per packet, 15 cents. 1408— Striped. Remarkably attractive and showy flowers of many fine shades, charmingly striped, mottled, etc. Per packet, 15 cents. 1409 —White. With dark eye; very large and fine. Per packet, 15 cents. 1410— Yeflow. One of the most effective Pansies grown; deep rich color. Per packet, 15 cents. 1411— rd Beaconsfield. A true giant form of this admirable sort. Color purple-violet with white. >: Per packet, 15 cents. 1412 ariegated Foliaged. Novelty of very pretty appearance. Leaves edged with white, flowers large. Per packet, 25 cents. 1413— Choicest Mixed, Mammoth. Incivding all the above and many more beautiful colors. Per packet, 15 cents. PRIMULA, FARQUHARS’ COLUMBIAN, POPPY, SHIRLEY. Per packet, 50 cents. No. 1431. Per packet, 5cents. No, 822. TUNIAS. Newest and Choicest. See page 46. LOX DRUMMONDI CUSPIDATA. Novel and very beautiful. Description at page 47. Finest colors mixed. Per packet, 5 cents. 885 —- PHLOX DRUMMONDI FIMBRIATA. Remarkably showy, hardy annual. See page 47. Finest colors mixed. Per packet, 5 cents. _ 14144), PHLOX DRUMMONDI, NEW DOUBLE YELLOW. This very fine yellow semi-double < variety comes quite true from seed, and possesses a Slight fragrance. It is remarkably pretty, very free blooming, and of great value for cut flowers. Per packet, 10 cents. 1415— PICOTEE, PINK. The seed offered is from a very celebrated collection of this lovely variety of carnations and is unsurpassed. The flowers are double with white or yellow grounds, the petals finely margined with various bright colors. Per packet, 35 cents. 1416 - PINK, PRIZE SCOTCH. The hardy Scotch Pink is one of the most fragrant and desirable border plants in cultivation. When establisled the plants take care of themselves from year to year, and the flowers which are borne in great profusion are exceedingly fragrant, beauti- fully edged, and to many, more attractive than the Perpetual Carnation. The seed we offer is from the collection of a most celebrated Scotch florist. Finest varieties mixed. Per packet, 35 cts. 1417 - POLYANTHUS, GIANT YELLOW. True. This fine large Cowslip is largely grown by some of our best gardeners for early spring use, both aS ornamental and pot plant and for cutting. The stems are long and flowers very numerous, fragrant and beautiful. Some come light canary yellow, others are of deepest orange. Highly recommended. Per packet, 15 cts. 14183— PODOLEPIS CHRYSANTHA. This fine annual has pretty flower heads of golden yellow, with pink florets. Height, one foot. Per packet, 5 cents. 1419— PODOLEPIS GRACILIS. If sown early this handsome perennial plant blooms the first year; produces its pretty fowers varying in hue from purple to white. Three feet. Per packet, 5 cts. 1420— POPPIES, ICELAND, DOWNIE’S SUPERB MIXED. Few summer flowers are more attractive or more popular at the present time than the pretty Iceland Poppies. They are so hardy and so continuously in bloom that they are sure to become popular favorites in most gardens. This fine strain contains a number of new and. choice colors. Seed sown early blooms freely the first year. Per packet, 10 cents. 1421 POPPY, JAPANESE, MIXED. Since the introduction of these pretty free er naa annuals, they have become great favorites everywhere. All the bright, beautiful colors an shades are included in this mixture. Nothing is more showy inthe garden than clumps or beds of these new Poppies. Per packet, 10 cents. [ 1422 --POPPY, CHINESE; SUNSET. One of the most charming dwarf double Poppies ever offered. Belongs to the Chinese section ; is very early, free blooming, and of a beautiful shade of bright rose. Of all the fine varieties of this pretty annual now so popular, none excels Sunset in attractiveness. Per packet, 10 cents. : a 1423-— POPPY, CHINESE MIXED. Very handsome low-growing variety, colors inconceivably beautiful and varied. Very attractive in the flower garden, and succeeds well in almost any location. Per packet, 5 cents. Ee 5 822— POPPY, SHIRLEY. This beautiful strain of hardy annual FopEy has elicited general admira- tion, and the horticultural press has been lavish in its praise. The flowers are large, graceful and elegant; either single or semi-double; colors pure, soft and varied; will grow anywhere. Per packet, 5 cents. mE 1424 - POPPY, NEW TULIP; PAPAVER GLAUCUM. Froma mere description no one can imagine how beautiful this hardy annual Poppy is. Each plant bears from fifty to sixty large nd splendid flowers of the most vivid scarlet imaginable. The bluish-green leaves are deeply obed, and give the plants a very distinct appearance. The seed comes quickest if started in heat, and if the plants are set out in May, will bloom for six or eight weeks. A very valuable addition to our list of annuals. Height, fourteen inches. Per packet, 10cents. | - ‘ 1425. POPPY, BLUSHING BRIDE. A beautifully frilled, double Poppy of conspicuous merit. Attaining a height of two feet, the plants produce a succession of charming white flowers flushed with rose. None of the recent efforts of hybridizers is more worthy of admiration than this novelty. Per liberal packet, 5 cents. PAPAVER. See Poppy. Nos. 1420-1430; also see pages 44, 46. E “831+ PH a8 Z 7 XX1x sa POPPY, NEW CARDINAL. This is, perhaps, the most attractive double Poppy in cultiva- ion, and is quite distinct. The plant grows eighteen inches high, with ten to twelve enormous very double flowers of glowing scarlet on white ground. the finest novelties of the season, and sure to attract. marked attention. POPPY, MONT BLANC. A pure white double variety very effective either for grouping or grows about two feet high, and succeeds in any soil. Per packet, 5 cents. POPPY;PAPAVER ALPINUM ROSEUM. An entirely new and distinct color in the charm- FA ing class of Alpine Poppies. It is dwarf, and of the same habit as the white, yellow and 14294 p 1430; POPPY, NEW DOUBLE ICELAND. opange varieties, (listed at page 46), but of a beautiful rose color. PPY; PAPAV=ER UMBROSUM. Rich vermilion, with shining black spots on each petal; a hardy, very showy annual. Per packet, 5 cents. Itis annual and quite hardy. One of Per packet, 5 cents. Le planting singly in borders. It is also very serviceable as a cut flower for vases. 1428 The plant Per packet, 15 cents. f (Papaver nudicaule coccineum, fl. pl.) One of the most attractive early flowering hardy Poppies yet introduced. The tlowers are bright orange- of the Iceland Poppy now so popular. Per packet, 20 cents. POPPIES. These showy annuals are exceedingly popular; and our assortment is unsurpassed. Please see also page 46. 1481— PRIMULA SINENSIS, FARQUHARS’ “COLUMBIAN" STRAIN. scarlet, carried in great numbers on slender stems. The seed produces from forty to fifty per cent. of true plants, and this novelty will doubtless prove a valuable addition to the varieties In competition with all seedsmen of note in America and Europe, plants from our seed took HIGHEST HONORS AT THE WORLD’s Fair. We have great pleasure in now offering the identical strain thus honored, which is without question the finest yet offered. The varieties are all grown sepa- rately and mixed by ourselves — the finest strains only being included. We ask a trial order for our Primula seeds from parties who have never triedthem. The uniform excellence of the flowers, their great size and beautiful colors, will be a pleasant surprise. This superb mixture cannot be purchased elsewhere. Per packet, 50 cents. 1432— PRIMULA, BULL’S PREMIER MIXTURE. This strain of Primulas is very select and fine, comprising many new and distinct colors of the large flowering fringed section. Choicest mixed, per packet, 25 cents. 1433—- PRIMULA SINENSIS, NEW BRIGHT BLUE. A decided improvement on Holborn Blue; an exquisite flower, fully up to Alba Magnifica in size and form; the best type of blue Primula in every respect. Per packet, 50 cents. 1434—- PRIMULA SINENSIS, NEW DOUBLE ROSE. A new and beautiful color in double Primulas. Exceedingly free blooming, and remaining in full flower for months. One of the best plants for winter and early spring in the greenhouse or window. Per packet, 50 cents. 1435—PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRIATA, GOLDEN FEATHER. Quite distinct from all others. Its pretty yellow leaves remind one of those of the Pyrethrum, Golden Feather. The pure white flowers show to great advantage above the yellow ground of the foliage, and the combination of the two colors offers a novel and pleasing contrast. Per packet, 35 cents, 1436— PRIMULA SINENSIS, SUTTON’S READING SCARLET. The best red variety. Flowers very large and very free; one of the best Primulas in cultivation. Per packet, 50 cts. 1437—PRIMULA SINENSIS, WALTHAM WHITE. Thisisa very distinct novelty, of great value to every gardener and florist. The flowers and foliage are of the finest forms, equal in every respect to Alba Magnifica, while the leaf stalks and stems are red, making a most beautiful contrast with the foliage and blossoms. Per packet, 50 cents. PRIMULA SINENSIS. Our Chinese Primula Seeds have no superior, and the same high standards of excellence which have characterized them for years are this year fully maintained. See page 47, for list of other standard varieties. RICINUS ZANZIBARIENSIS. The beautiful Zanzibar Castor Bean. AS ornamental objects, few plants can ex- cel these grand new Ricinus when prop- erly grown. They are quite distinct, attaining great dimension, with gigan- tic leaves which surpass in beauty all the varieties hitherto grown. The foli- cate ranges in color to green with white ribs to dark bronze with red ribs. Or- iginator’s Seed. We offer:— 1438— Fine Varieties Mixed. Per packet, 20 cents. 1439— Niger. Very dark foliage; beautiful; per packet, 20 cents. 140— SAINTPAULIA IONANTHA. A fine new plant belonging to the order of Gesneriacee. The violet flowers are 1} inches in diameter and-borne on stalks RICINUS ZANZIBARIENSIS. Per packet, 20 cents. No. 1438, about 3 inches high. ‘The plant is neat and compact in habit, and makes a very attractive appearance in greenhouse or window. Per packet, 25 cents. XXX Novelties and Specialties, 1894. SUNFLOWER, SINGLE MINIATURE, WHITE VICTORIA STOCK. Per packet, 10 cts. No. 1454. Per packet, 10 cents. No. 1451. 1441— SALVIA SPLENDENS NANA ERECTA. The finest type of this charming and brilliant border or bedding plant. Coming into full bloom nearly a month before the old form, and re- maining profusely adorned by its countless rich scarlet flowers till frost, its value will be readily appreciated. In ordinary soils it grows about two feet in height, and each plant forms. a beautiful self-supporting bush. Per packet, 15 cents. “1442+ SALVIA SPLENDENS, THE PRESIDENT. A distinct and valuable addition to this use-— ul class. The flowers,—of bright crimson,—completely cover the plant, which attains a height of about two feet. It is exceedinly free, and is highly recommended for summer and fall bedding. Per packet, 15 cents. 1448 +{SCABIOUS, GIANT KING OF BLACKS. A remark- ably striking and beautiful annual plant. The flowers are large, fully double and of the deepest purple. The plant is about three feet high and the flower stems Jone A most attractive summer and fall variety, and desirab for cutting. Per packet, 10 cents. 1444— SCABIOUS, DOUBLE GOLDEN YELLOW. This fine introduction is the result of several years careful selec- tion by a leading German specialist. The plants of this pretty and useful novelty are semi-dwarf and bushy, bearing in great profusion compact double flowers of a very fine golden yellow color. A yellow Scabious has long ‘been looked for, and this novelty which comes almost true from seed, will secure a good share of popular favor. Per packet, 10 cents. ~ 14454 SCABIOUS, ROSY CARMINE. A new color in Scabi- ous; large, double and extra fine. Highly recommended. Per packet, 5 cents. 1446— SCABIOUS, SNOWBALL, LARGE FLOWERING. A pure white variety, with perfectly formed ball-like flowers. It is of easy culture, and is exceedingly valu- able for bouquets. Per Packet, 10 cents. 971—_ SCABIOSA CAUCASICA. Hardv perennial, with pale blue flowers. One of the best border plants. Per packet, 5 cents. 1447 —STOCK, LONG-STEMMED OR FLORISTS’. A new and magnificent PURE WHITE STOCK, with distinct and ; valuable characteristics. - The beautiful Balsam-like SCABIOUS, GIANT KING OF BLACKS. snowy flowers are borne on long, stout, lateral and central . No. v4 stems. Its odor is spicy and refreshing. The finest Per packet, Saas aes oe 1448— 8 White Stock for Cutting. Per original packet, 25 cents. TOCK, TRIUMPH, BLOOD RED. The perfection and beauty of this fine new stock leave nothing to be desired. The flowers are rich deep red, large, perfectly double and sweetly fra- grant. Very pretty grown singly orin beds. Per packet, 10 cents, 1449 — STOCK, CRIMSON GEM. The remarkable richness and brilliancy of color produces a won- derfully fine and pleasing effect in beds, borders, etc., the rich crimson blooms being produced in great profusion. It is of compact habit and quite early. Per packet, 15 cents. 1450— STOCK, WHITE MAMMOTH TEN WEEKS. A grand novelty of high perfection, which will be appreciated by all lovers of Stocks. It grows from two to three feet in height and pro- duces spikes of faultlessly shaped pure white flowers, about a foot in length. As the fragrance and appearance are all that could be desired, this introduction will be highly prized. Per packet, 15 cents. *"1451— STOCK, WHITE VICTORIA. For winter blooming in the conservatory, this new, pure white double Stock is worthy of the highest commendation. It is of the purest color, very free, and blooms continually. Per packet, 10 cents. Novelties and Specialties, 1894. xxxi ————_ 1455— SWEET PEAS, FARQUHARS'’ “COLUMBIAN” LARGE FLOWERED, HYBRIDIZED SEED. This mixture is now offered for the first time, and we own the entire stock of seed. We were the pioneers in introducing to popularity the Kent- GROWN SwEeEeT PEAS, so greatly admired by all who know them, and this mixture of sweet Peas we now introduce is a step in advance of anything offered elsewhere. They result from long continued and careful hybridization, and only very choice large flowering sorts are included. The variety this mixture affords is marvelous, while the beauty of the flowers, their colors, length of stem, pro- (ME fs fusion and duration of flowering ; m) leave nothing to be desired. They - sam \\dy Wl x begin to bloom about the end of June, continuing one mass of floral loveliness all the season, frost alone ending their flowering. The more they are picked for bouquets the more the flowers come, and the better for the vines. They have been cultivated at great cost by our own growers, and we have much satisfaction in introducing them. In splendid mixture of colors. Per ounce, postpaid, 25 cts.; per liberal packet, 10 cts. Cultural directions with each package. SWEET PEAS, NOVELTIES, 1894. See pages 50 and 51. $= For several years we have made a specialty of a remarkably fine growth of Kent- Grown Sweet Peas. From all quarters of the country we have received the most flatter- ing testimonials to their excellence. Many who have failed with seeds from other seedsmen have found ours a great success. We recommend our Sweet Peas to all lovers of this beautiful flower, as by far the best obtainable, and sure to produce excellent results. See also pages 50, 51 and 52. EVIDENCE OF SUPERIOR MERIT. The First Prize for the Best Collection of Named Sweet Peas, offered by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, was gained by one of our customers whose letter follows: ‘R. & J. Farquhar & Co., . Gentlemen :— It is with pleasure that I attest to the superior strain of your flower seeds, especially Sweet Peas and Asters. I carried off the Challenge Cup of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society for Sweet Peas, two years in succession, and the seeds were obtained ‘from you. For Asters, I have been awarded several first and second prizes. These were likewise from your seeds, and were excellent. WILLIAM PATTERSON, Gardener for Hon. Chas. Francis Adams, Quincy, Mass. A FEW EXTRACTS FROM PATRONS’ LETTERS. Newport, R.1., August 28 :—I was more than pleased with my SWEET PEAS this season. ‘They were the best I ever saw when in full flower. Scarcely any green follage could be seen, and they were a handsome sight. People from all around came to see them. Signed, - William J.S. Norwich, Conn., April 10: — Enclosed please find list of seeds which I would like filled s00n as possible. The Sweet Peas raised from your seed last year were the finest 1 ever saw anywhere, and trust this year’s will be as successful. Signed, F. L. O. Wellesley Hills, Mass., Aug. 18:— The Sweet Peas we had of you are the finest in this country. They were in bloom two or three weeks earlier than any I have seen, and are © a ed by every one whoseesthem. They are over six feetin height. Signed, Alfred W. Many additional testimonials might be added. 1452 — STREPTOCARPUS, KEW HYBRIDS, CAPE PRIMROSE. A low-growing plant, re- minding one of the Gloxinia by its form and foliage. The pretty tubular flowers are numer- ously produced on neat upright stems. The variety of beautiful colors is wonderful. They are of very easy culture in the greenhouse orframe. Per packet, 20 cents. 1453— SUNFLOWER, MILFLOWERED. If planted singly in good soil this new Sunflower will row twelve feet high; being profusely covered with small yellow flowers with dark centre, it orms an attractive shrubbery-border plant. (Seecut,) Per packet. 20 cents. 1454—- SUNFLOWER, SINGLE MINIATURE. (Helianthus Cucumerifolius.) This charming little fem of a Sunflower should find a welcome place in every garden. Its beauty, and utility for ecoration, and as a bouquet flower cannot be over-estimated; of beautiful, graceful habit, and quite free from the large, coarse appearance of the common Sunflowers; covered throughout the season with small, yellow, dark-centered flowers, about two inches in diameter. Height about three feet. It will please and delight the eye from summer till fall, and is an annual of very easy cultivation in any soil. Per packet, 10 cents. xxxii Novelties and Specialties, 1894. ge 52 The SO igie, SS rae ss Eciscs| ee Bey WSS ~~ ee, ER ces ray \ 4 ] \ Rete E>: = Ye may SS Ce, TEN (< ; OARS 2 i K (TASS (BIAS S\ rtrd PaaS LAs ene or SOE j <*®. ~ sf SSS BN LE x) - iy tAZ wre \ Wee Z aS . NZ {A = Ge i> 6 £7 EP Gi ASSIS FZ (Dy VA ZINNIA, REIGNING STAR. VERBENA, NEW BELGIAN PRIZE. Per packet, 10 cents. No. 1462. Per packet, 20 cents. No. 1460. 1456 -TAGETES SIGNATA COMPACTA NANA. One of the most valuable novelties for bed- ding purposes; forms a perfectly solid bed or ribbon of beautiful fern-like green, dotted abundantly with golden yellow flowers. It is most effective in beds or masses, and is in bloom constantly. Per packet, 10 cents. - 1457 —-TORENIA FOURNIERI GRANDIFLORA CAELESTINA. An attractive and charm- ingly tinted variety of this most useful and lovely annual. The flowers are white with light azure blue spots. Highly recommended. Per packet, 20 cents. 1458 -TORENIA FOURNIERI GRANDIFLORA COMPACTA. Blue with yellow throat; very elegant large flowers ; habit dwarf; the finest type of this color. Very unsurpassed for pots, hanging baskets, vases, bedding, etc. Per packet, 15 cents. 1459 -TROPAEOLUM LUCIFER. This is one of the finest of the many varieties we catalogue. (See page 52.) It belongs to the Lobbianum section; very free blooming and high climbing. Its attractive dark scarlet flowers are perfectly dazzling in their brightness. Per packet, 10 cents. 14460—- VERBENA, NEW BELGIAN PRIZE. A grand Strain, selected with great care from the finest flowers only, and from the beautiful colors which are the special feature of this cele- brated collection. The plants are exceedingly free blooming of flowers that are types of perfection. Highly recommended for all bedding purposes. Many choice colors mixed. Fer packet, 20 cents. 1461 NNIAS, HENDERSON'S CURLED AND CRESTED. The flowers are of perfect form, large, round, full and double. The petals of most of the flowers are twisted, curled and crested, rendering the plants graceful and free from the stiffness which characterizes older forms. Fine colors mixed. Headquarters seed in original packets. Per packet, 15 cents. : 1462. ZINNIA, REIGNING STAR. Beyond question, this is the most attractive and beautiful / . Zinnia known. It is of dwarf and neat habit, and bears profusely innumerable, very double, finely imbricated flowers, of the most intense dazzling scarlet color. Asa border or bedding ei plant it is invaluable. Per packet, 10 cents. ~—1463-— ZINNIA, LIGLIPUT, TOM THUMB. New and distinct race of very dwarf habit and numerous small neatly imbricated flowers. For dwarf beds and borders these little Zinnias are very desirable. Fine mixture. Per packet, 10 cents. SEEDS OF AQUATICS. WATER LILIES, NYMPHAEA. The following aquatics are raised from seed without difficulty, and if started early will make magnificent blooming plants the season sown : 1444—-NYMPHAEA HYBRIDA, HARDY SORTS. Mixed. Per packet, 20 cents. 14645—- NYMPHAEA HYBRIDA, TROPICAL SORTS. Per packet, 20 cents. 1466 -NYMPHAEA ZANZIBARENSIS. Blue, very large. Per packet, 20 cents. 1467 -NYMPHAEA ZANZIBARENSIS, ROSEA. Rose extra. Per packet, 20 cents. 14648—-NYMPHAEA CAERULEA. Fine blue. Per packet, 20 cents. 14649—- NYMPHAEA DENTATA. Pearly white, star-like. Per packet, 20 cents. AMERICAN GARDENING. AN ILLUSTRATED JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE. Devoted to the amateur, in the garden, the conservatory and the home. Published Semi-monthly, $1.00 a year, (24 copies). The oldest established and best gardening paper published. Containing each issue seasonable, short, concise and practical essays in all the divisions of Horticulture; the arrangement of home grounds described and illustrated by diagrams; plans for conservatories, how to build, cost, etc. ; current events; popular lessons in the study of botany, and other distinguishing features. Beautifully illustrated; the cover a work of art, showing a fresh subject each issue. All its contents erisp, sparkling and easily understood. Subscriptions Received by R. & J. Farquhar & Co. PRESS OF DANIEL GUNN & CO., BOSTON. -- 8Q4-- To Customers and Friends. E have pleasure in handing you our new Catalogue, and, grateful for your patronage in the past, —we respectfully solicit a continuance of your confidence. Lower Prices for Seeds. Our crops of most varieties of garden, flower and farm seeds have been unusually productive, and are of very superior quality. Customers, therefore, have the advantage from us of remarkably low prices for seeds of the highest excellence. Quality with us is always of first importance,—not cost. We employ the best and most experienced growers; give personal attention to Testing, and buy the finest stocks only. Frequently we pay from thirty to fifty dollars per ounce for new or rare varieties which might be obtained under the same name from less reliable sources for less than half these prices. We rely solely upon fair dealing and the high character of our Seeds for the extension of our business. A customer may be induced to buy elsewhere once, by some tempting description, exaggerated illustration or special offer, but almost invariably we receive his orders regularly after one or two such trials. It will be at once apparent that as we do not handle the cheap seeds usually sent to country merchants, but deal with the user direct, it is not only our desire, but also for our interest to supply growers with the best strains of tested seeds. No substitute for them can be used with profit. We solicit a trial order from new customers who are alive to the importance of planting fresh seeds direct from the grower and free from adulteration of any kind. In doing so, we may say that our goods can only be obtained direct from us in Boston. They are not for sale in stores, as we do not offer to merchants, nor do we employ any agents. We would refer those who are not acquainted with us to any experienced gardener, florist or market gardener of repute in New England, nearly all of whom rely on us for their supplies year after year. Our personal attention to orders and our extensive practical experience as growers enable us to give intelligent service to our patrons; and, if from any cause any seeds sup- plied by us prove defective, we hold ourselves ready, if immediately informed, to refill the order gratis with other seeds; and here we limit our responsibility, — we do not warrant our seeds, bulbs, etc., in any respect. We are not accountable for want of due care, bad weather, etc., and do not hold ourselves accountable in any way for crops. No gardener or farmer at sowing time can warrant the crop, even if he uses seeds of his own raising. Careful tests of our Seeds are made in our own hot-houses, so as to ascertain germinating quality. Awaiting the favor of your orders, and assuring you of our appreciation of your ty Seeruguharr@ Very respectfully, SEEDS POSTPAID BY MBIL. pce bear in mind that we send all seeds ordered at Ounce and Packet ( prices, FREE BY MAIL. All heavy Seeds, including Peas, Beans, Corn, etc., we do not send free, as these are quoted at net prices at store. Pur- chasers desiring these by mail are requested to remit an additional amount suffi- cient to cover the postage, at the rate of EIGHT CENTS PER POUND, OR FIFTEEN CENTS PER QUART. Great care is given to the prompt and careful parcelling of all mail orders, and we fill and send in this manner hundreds of large orders for our tested Vegetable and Flower Seeds. Premium on Flower and Vegetable Seeds in Packets. The wide distribution of our Seeds being a special object, we offer the following inducements to parties forming Clubs, or to those who desire to pur- chase packets in quantity. These rates apply to Vegetable and Flower Seeds only when ordered in packets, purchaser’s selection, cash to accompany order. Seeds ordered in this way will be sent post-paid to any address. Please note, that NO COLLECTIONS, or Seeds by WEIGHT, OF MEASURE, are included in this offer. Send $1.00 and select Packets to amount of $1.25 THIS OFFER Send $2.00 ‘ Bt Ge cf (oo sc S250 does NOT in- Send $3.00 ‘“* ae ae a C6 nce ISIS clude SEEDS by Send $4.00 ‘“ ss as a Jc |) auiti| -_all ul _ \ i ——> = S== \ MH Mh es SS Mra 2 —-—> —F } ve ! A Mf THSTED SEEDS OF VEGETABL NORBITON GIANT MANGEL WURZEL. § J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, & « R EDMAND’S EARLY BEET. PARIS GOLDEN CELERY. 4 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. BEET. (Runkel Rube.) This excellent vegetable is a native of Egypt, and has been highly esteemed for upwards of two thousand years. ore 7. mit oie ae _ Culture.—A sowing for an early supply should be made as soon as the ground can be worked in spring. For main crop, sow early in May, and for winter beets from the first to the third week in June. Sow in drills fifteen inches apart, and cover the seed one inch with fine earth pressed firmly upon the seed by treading or otherwise. Thin out the plants to six inches apart. The soil should be deeply manured and well cultivated. In lifting and storing the roots, care must be taken that they are not bruised. One ounce of seed to fifty feet of drill; six pounds to one acre. ; Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Edmand’s Early Turnip Blood. Very fine turnip-shaped beet; of round form; good size; dark red color, and fine flavor; splendid keeper, ; 3 : ‘ ; : ; : : .05 10 $0.50 Egyptian Turnip. Earliest of all; tender flavor; form flat; small top and tap-root. Excellent for first crop, : : : : .05 10 75 Early Eclipse. The best and most profitable very early variety; of excellent form, dark color and tender quality, : .05 -10 .60 Dewing’s Blood Turnip. The most popular beet for main crop; color blood red; of good size, smooth and handsome, __. ; .05 10 _ 50 Bastian’s Early. Fine form, color and quality; much in demand for early crop, . : : ‘ : : : é : : .05 10 .50 Bassano. Excellent variety for early crops; very tender; round shape; free from coarse roots; color light, 2 - ; .05 .10 .60 Long Smooth Blood. Excellent late sort; dark and very smooth; stands drought better than any, -05 10 .50 Dell’s Black. Long; of medium size; very dark foliage; fine quality, “ 4 : . - : ° : - : : .05 15 £50 Perpetual Spinach. Leaves excellent for cooking as greens, . . 05 .10 .60 Swiss Chard. Used as greens; the leaf stalks and ribs used as Asparagus, . : . : : - . . 05 .10 .60 Beet for Greens. Small beet plants make delicious ‘‘ Greens,” . 05 LO 40 SUGAR BEETS AND MANGEL WURZEL. Per pkt. Peroz. Perlb. Mangel Wurzel, Mammoth Long Red. This fine variety is more generally used than any other; large size and heavy cropper, : ° . : ; : : 2 : - ; .05 10 $0.40 Mangel Wurzel, Norbiton Giant Long Red. Of very large size; excellent for deep soils. Unsurpassed variety, : ; .05 .10 40 Mangel Wurzel, Yellow Globe. Excéllent keeping; solid variety; adapted for shallow soils, . . : : : : .05 .10 40 Mangel Wurzel, Red Globe. Of somewhat larger growth than the Yellow Globe, : : : : : ; : _ : 05 10 40 Mangel Wurzel, Golden Tankard. Deep yellow; very rich; splendid keeper, . : ; ; : ‘ : 2 : : .05 .10 40 Mangel Wurzel, Yellow Ovoid. Of even form; solid; excel- lent in every respect, . : : ; : : ‘ ae le .05 10 40 Lane’s Improved Sugar Beet. Large; hardy and very pro- ductive, : : : : P ; : i - . : .05 10 .00 White Silesian, Sugar Beet. Highly valued forfeeding, . : 05 .10 3d BROCOLI. (Spargel Kohi.) This vegetable somewhat resembles the Cauliflower, but is hardier; not so good for general cultiva- tion. The seed should be sown in May, in a seed bed, and the plants afterwards set in rows two anda half feet apart, and eighteen inches between the plants. Rich mellow soil. One ounce of seed produces about een hundred plants. FS 4 Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. White Cape. Heads white, close and compact; standard sort, . .05 230 $3.00 Purple Cape. Heads greenish purple, ; -05 30 3.00 BRUSSELS SPROUTS. (Sprossen Kohl.) Produces along the whole length of the stem a number of small sprouts resembling miniature cab- bages of oné or two inches in diameter, of excellent flavor. The seed should be sown about the middle of May, ina seed-bed, and the plants afterwards set in rows two feet or more apart, and cultivated like cabbage. This vegetable does not require extremely high cultivation, however. It is ready for use late in autumn, after the early frosts. One ounce of seed produces about fifteen hundred planis. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Scrymger’s Giant. Closely filled with large compact sprouts ; very fine, . : : é -05 .20 $2.50 Selected English. Fine; ‘improved stock ; very tender, : , OO 20 3.00 Rh. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 5 Z 2 RE SS SS eae BRUSSELS SPROUTS. \\ Writ CURLED BORECOLE. DANVERS CARROT. 6 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. BORECOLE, OR KALE. (Blatter Koni.) The curled Kale is the most delicate of all the Brassicas and very hardy. Sow early in May, in a pre- pared bed, covering the seed lightly. Transplant in June, and treat in the same manner as for Cabbages. One ounce of seed produces about fifteen hundred plants. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Dwarf Green Curled. Leaves bright green, beautifully curled, . .05: 10 $1.00 CABBAGE. (Kopfkoli.) The Cabbage in its wild state is a native of Europe. It has been brought to its present high state of perfection after years of careful selection under cultivation, and we are indebted to some of our local market gardeners for some of the most reliable-heading varieties yet introduced. Culture.—For. very early use, sow in January or February, in hot beds; prick out when the plants are strong enough, into other hot beds; or sow in cold frames in March, transplant when danger from killing frosts is passed, to the open ground, in rows 2 feet apart and 18inchesintherow. Fora succes- sion, sow in the open ground the last of March or early in April. Plants which have been sown in the Fall, and wintered over in cold frames, are usually set out from the middle of March to the middle of April, in rows about 2 feet apart,and 18 inches inthe row. The autumn and winter varieties sow in April or early in May, in shallow drills, 3 or 4 inches apart; transplant early in July, in rows 2} feet apart, and 2 feet in arow. Cabbage succeeds best ina fresh, rich soil, well manured, and deeply dug or plowed. The late plants are subject to attacks of the cabbage-fly, which destroys them as fast as they appear above ground. To preserve the plants, sprinkle them with wood ashes, air-slacked lime, plaster, slug-shot or tobacco dust, early in the morning while the plants are wet with dew. One ounce of seed produces about thirty-five hundred plants. Our Cabbage Seeds are of Unsurpassed Quality. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Express Extra Early. The earliest of all cabbages. Produces ° very solid heads; tender and delicious. Newand distinct, é .05 .25 $2.00 Early Jersey Wakefield. Fine early variety for home use or market; size medium; shape pyramidal; solid and sure heading, . : - “ : : 5 : é ; . 05 25 2.50 Henderson’s Harly Summer. The best large early; a few days later than Wakefield, but larger; shape globular, flattened, . .05 «25 2.50 Henderson’s Succession Cabbage. About one week later than Early Summer, but is double the size; valuable for either early or late use. Headquarters seed, : : : : : : All Seasons. Gregory’s. Larger than Henderson’s Early Summer, equally early, very solid and sure-heading, : : : ‘ 05 25 3.00 Early York. Exceedingly early; fine flavored : é : A 05 15 1.50 Fottler’s Improved Brunswick. An excellent early Drumhead, often weighing twenty to thirty pounds; stem short and small; very sure heading. Fine home-grown stock of seed, : Deep Head Brunswick. The best main crop cabbage; heads of medium large size, deep and remarkably solid. Comes into use in July and August, and by later sowing makes one of the .05 25 2.50 05 25 2.25 best winter cabbages, - 5 ; 9 ; . : : 05 30 3.00 Low’s Peerless. Quickly forms large, solid heads; sure cropper, .05 25 2.50 Stone-Mason Drumhead. Standard variety. Large, solid, ten- der and excellent winter cabbage; extra fine home grown stock, 05 25 2.50 Warren Stone-Mason. Earlier, and rather deeper headed than the Stone-Mason ; an improved strain; fine, pure seed, . : .05 .30 2.50 Premium Flat Dutch. A late sort, with large, flattened heads, . .05 .20 2.00 Winnigstadt. Medium early; adapted for light soils, : : Marblehead Mammoth. The largest drumhead; excellent keep- ing; solid, sweet and tender; too large to be profitable for marketing, ; - - : : : : : : ; 05 25 2.50 Improved American Curled Savoy. The finest flavored of all winter cabbages; round, solid heads; excellent, z ; : :05 25 2.50 Globe Curled Savoy. Much used for early spring greens, : .05 .10 BY 5) Drumhead Savoy. The largest of this section; keeps well, : -05 .20 2.00: Dark Red Drumhead. Large, handsome heads; favorite sort for pickling; superior to the old Red Dutch, . : ; F ' .05 .25 3.00 CARDOON. (Kardon.) Cardoon is grown for the mid-ribs of the leaves, which are blanched in the same manner as celery. Culture.— Sow early in epring where the plants are to remain, in drills three feet apart and two d ; thin out the young plants to one foot apart. ; inch es , -" , Per pkt. Peroz. Per ib. Large Spanish. The best sort, ; 5 . ! : . : 10 -30 $3.00 Please see Novelty Supplement in colored paper. =~] R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. CARROT. (Mochre.) The Horn Carrots are grown for early use and in shallow soils; in flavor they are more delicate-than the medium and long varieties. ‘These last require deep soil, thoroughly enriched with old manure; fresh manure tends to produce forked and worm-eaten roots, Culture.— Before sowing, make the surface smooth and fine. Sow in April or May, in drills about an inch deep and about a foot apart. Thin out the plants from three to eight inches apart, according to variety, and keep free from weeds. One ounce of seedis sufficient for one hundred feet of drill; three to four pounds to an acre. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Earliest Scarlet Forcing. Very fine, delicate flavored, 05 15 $1.00 Scarlet Horn. Early, and excellent sort; fine grain; medium size, .05 .10 1.00 Guerande, or Oxheart. Intermediate between the Half-Long and Short Horn varieties; quality excellent, . : 3 . : .05 Ail) 1.00 Chantenay Carrot. Form half-long, stump-rooted; fine grained, small core, . 2 : ’ ; ; : $ J P P .05 -10 1.00 Danvers Half Long. Form and color very fine; the most desira- ble variety for main crop; very productive and keeps well, . .05 .10 1.00 Improved Long Orange. Roots large and long; heavy cropper and excellent keeper, . , : : : : , : : .05 10 .80 Half Long Scarlet. Very fine grained table variety of fair size and beautiful orange color, : , 2 , ; s ‘ .0d 15 1.25 White Belgian. Large, long-rooted variety; valuable for feeding stock; : : .0d .10 .00 CAULIFLOWER. (Blumen Koh.) Cauliflower is the most delicious of the genus Brassica, and they succeed well in any soil where Cabbages will grow. They delight in a rich soiland abundance of water. By sowing the early varieties in a hot-bed in Febru- ary or March, or later in acold frame, fine heads can be obtained quite early. For a later supply, sow seed in a pre- pared bed in Maye choosing a cool, moist place. When large enough, transplant, making the rows about two-and-a-half feet apartand eighteen inches between the plants. Trans- planting should be done in moist weather, and in a dry time the crop para be Seer ae youue plants : J PN) WN are frequently attacke a little Ao mS y= black beetle; its Paar econ bes) == : AA ALLL 2 stopped by frequent applications of SSS—= SSS GF plaster, dusted on in the morning, while the dew is on. One ounce of seed produces about three thousand plants. ' KRONK’S PERFECTION ERFURT. ’ a 3 Per pkt. Peroz. Per ¥lb. Kronk’s Perfection Erfurt. The earliest, whitest, surest heading and finest strain of cauliflower in the market. The heads are very solid, large, and finely formed, while the dwarf habit and short outer leaves allow very close planting, . 4 < ; 25 $4.00 $15.00 Earliest Dwarf Erfurt. Very early; large compact heads, . ‘ 20) 3.00 11.00 Henderson's Snowball. Very largely grown for an early crop. Of dwarf habit; heads white and solid. Pure stock, ‘ ‘ 20 2.50 11.00 Early Dwarf Danish. One of the most reliable for first crop; large, pure white, solid heads, . : ; A . 20 3.00 11.00 Early Paris. Ten days later than the above named, . ; : 10 75 2.00 Lenormand’s Short Stemmed. Late variety, forming splendid large heads of fine quality, : ‘ : ; ; ; : .10 75 2.50 Veitch’s Autumn Giant. Finest fall variety in cultivation . : 10 1d 2.50 CHICORY . (Cichorien.) The young leaves, when blanched, are used for salads. It is also largely cultivated for the roots, which when dried and roasted, are used as a Substitute for coffee, or for its adulteration. Cultivate same as carrot. One ounce of seed to one hundred and fifty feet of drill. EL Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Large Rooted Chicory, : : ; : ; : . : 05 15 $1.50 We send by mail, free, all seeds ordered at Ounce or Packet prices. | Our Cauliflower Seed is the finest in cultivation. 8 hh. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. CELERY. (Seleri.) _ Celery is a native of England, and is found in its wild state in marshy places near the coast. Two kinds are found, red and white, of both of which there are numerous garden varieties. _ Culture. — Sow seeds in March or April, in a hot-bed or cold frame. As soon as the plants are three inches high, transplant into a prepared border, setting them four inches apart. When grown six inches, and fine stocky plants, set in richly manured, deep soil, in rows four feet apart, and about seven inches from plant to plant. Water, if dry weather follows transplanting. During the next two months, all the attention required is to keep down weeds. Afterwards earth up a little, and continue doing so at inter- vals till only the tops of the leaves are visible late in autumn. Never hoe or earth up when the plants are wet. One ounce of seed produces about four thousand plants. Per pkt. Peroz. Perlb. Boston Market. The finest variety in cultivation; white, solid, crisp, and of excellent, nutty flavor; dwarf, branching habit; keeps well, . c : : : - : : : : : .10 -40 $4.50 Early Arlington. Of large growth, and excellent for early use, . 10 -30 3.00 Henderson’s White Plume. The best variety for early use; stalks and portions of the leaves naturally white; true, . : .10 .30 3.00 Golden Self Blanching. The stalks grow yellow; very early solid and crisp; fine, nutty flavor; beautiful on table, . ; .10 40 4.00 Giant Pascal. Of wonderful keeping qualities; very large, strong growing; almost entirely rust proof; excellent, . - . -10 30 3.00 Sandringham. Dwarf white variety, of exquisite, nutty flavor, . .05 .30 2.50 Henderson’s Half Dwarf. Of close, compact growth; excellent, 05 .30 3.00 Dwarf Rose. Very hardy, solid, and keeps well; of remarkably fine flavor; its beautiful rose-colored heart and pink stems make it very valuable for table, : : - : A : 10 .40 4.00 Carter’s Dwarf Crimson. Of excellent flavor; dwarf, solid and CTaSp;4.. F : : = : 5 : : : : ; -05 25 2.50 Celeriac, or Turnip-Rooted. The round, solid roots of this variety are used, ; : : - : j : < : - .05 2p 2.50 Celery Seed for Flavoring. Used for flavoring pickles, soups, etc., 05 .10 .50 Celery Plants. See end of Catalogue. CORN, SWEET. (Welschkorn.) The Sweet or Sugar Corns are varieties of Zea Mais, and are the best for use in the unripe state. Culture. — Select a warm soil if possible, especially for the earlier varieties, which should not de planted before the middle of May. Successive plantings should be madé every two weeks till July. Plant in hills three to four feet apart, in thoroughly manured soil. One quart to two hundred hills; ten quarts to an acre. SELECTED EARS, 5 AND 10 CENTS BACH. Per pkt. Pergqt. Per pk. Farquhar’'s First Crop Sugar. The best and sweetest very early sweet corn; kernels white; ears eight-rowed; of good size; fit for use several days before any other variety. See special description in Supplement, . : oe ae - : : . 10 4.200 $1.25 Early Crosby. Twelve-rowed; the finest variety for main early crop; SA ae , } . . : : _ plates 10 20 1.00 Early Crosby, From Original Stock. True, dwarf, large eared; grown from selected, earliest ripened ears; extrafine, . - .10 mp4) 1.25 Corey. Very early, dwarf variety; kernels large; of fairly good table quality; eight-rowed, - - : . : : : 10 35 1.25 Marblehead Extra Barly. Similar to Corey ; not quite so dwarf, 10 .25 1.25 Early Minnesota. Eight-rowed; excellent quality and quite early, 10 .20 1.25 Early Concord. Twelve-rowed; ears rather larger than Crosby, also a few days later, - - : : ‘ . : : 10 -20 1.25 Potter's Excelsior, or Squantum Sugar. Twelve-rowed. One of the finest and sweetest main crop varieties; very tender, . .10 -25 1.25 Mammoth Sweet. Twelve to eighteen rowed; large, long, full ears, of excellent sweet flavor; fine late sort, .- . ‘ - 10 .25 1.25 Stowell’s Evergreen. Twelve to sixteen rowed; the finest late variety; of tall growth, 3 : : 5 : ‘ ¢ i .10 -20 1.00 Black Mexican. Eight-rowed; remarkably sweet and tender; medium early, : - : : : : ‘ : : ‘ .10 .25 1.25 Egyptian. Remarkably sweet, large, tall, and late, 10 .25 1.25 Corn by Mail,— add 16 cents per quart to above prices for postage. ; RK. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. s A 4 4 a ) eo) A Qa q > ix) 4 iy | _ iq eat S) tal = a) a SWAG 1K N De HENDERSON’S BUSH LIMA BEAN. EARLY FRAME CUCUMBER, ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE CUCUMBER. ost ri ph és ye > — A i \}; ” FARQUHAR’S FIRST-CROP SUGAR CORN. TRUE BOSTON MARKET CELERY. 10 Batis. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. CORN, SWEET FODDER AND FIELD. Pergt. Perpk. Bush. Evergreen Sweet Fodder. Our seed is of Superior quality, clean and bright. This variety surpasses all others for cutting green and feeding to stock. It is the variety most relished by stock, and is tender and fullof nutriment,. . . . . +. 10 #75 $2.50 Blunt Mammoth Ensilage. Yields enormously, and is the best variety in every respect for preserving in silos; fine seed stock, -10 .50 1.60 White Southern. Tall growing; for fodder andensilage, . 10 40 1.25 Improved Early Canada. Twelve-rowed; early, very handsome yellow ears; never fails to ripen before frost, : : : 10 .50 2.00 Angel-of-Midnight. Extra early, eight-rowed yellow field com; ears, ten to fourteen inches long; remarkably productive, . 15 15 2.50 Early Sanford. For green fodder, and ensilage; makes a fine quality of white meal, : ‘ ‘ ‘ A : : : 15 .60 2.00 Longfellow’s Yellow. Beautiful long ears with small cob, : aS ae 2.00 Popping or Parching. Per ear, 3 cents. For large quantities of above varieties a special price will be given on application. CORN SALAD. (Ackersalat.) Sow as early in spring as the ground can be worked, in drills twelve inches apart, and cover lightly. ee sper aie Spring use, Sow in September, and winter overin cold frames. One ounce to one hundred eet of drill. 4 Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Round-Leaved. Usedasasalad, . : : “ .05 10 $1.00 CHERVIL. (Gartenkerbei.) The curled Chervil is an aromatic herb ; the young leaves are used for flavoring stews, soups, salads, etc. Sow the seed in May, thinly, in drills half an inch deep and One foot apart. One ounce is sufficient for one hundred feet of drill. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Curled Chervil, . 2 : .05 -20 $2.00 CRESS, OR PEPPERGRASS. (Kresse. ) The Curled Cress is a native of Persia, and has long been used as a Salad and for garnishing purposes. Sow the seed thickly, in shallow drills ten inches apart. For a succession, sow every two weeks during the season. One ounce to thirty feet of drill. Per pkt. Peroz. Perlb. Extra Curled. Fine pungent flavor, - : ; 5 ° .05 -10 $0.50 Upland. Excellent, spicy-flavored salad; perennial, . 3 - .10 — —_—_ Water Cress. Hardy aquatic perennial, growing readily on the banks of streams or ponds, : : : 10 -40 400 CUCUMBER. (Guwrike.) The Cucumber is a native of the East Indies, and was introduced into England in 1573. The varieties now in use are great improvements on the original species. / ; Culture. — For very early use, seed may be started in heat and the plants set out in May. Pieces of inverted sod are an excellent medium for starting and growing early cucumber plants, as they can be readily lifted from the hot-bed to the garden without disturbing the young plants growing upon them. For main crop, plant in hills four feet apart, in the end of May. Make the hills rich with well-rotted manure, and keep the young plants safe from the striped bug by dusting with dry plaster, or powdered hellebore. Oneounce tofifty hills; two to three pounds to one acre. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Arlington White Spine. This variety of cucumber is one of the finest we have seen, being remarkable for evenness of size, af fine form, and dark green color, : ; . : ° : 05 15 $1.25 Improved White Spine. Very productive; of medium length; dark green color, flesh crisp and of excellent flavor; one of the finest sorts, 5 : . . - . ° ; : -05 -10 .80 Boston Market Forcing. A strain of White Spine, saved from se- lected fruit on plants grown under glass. The finest for forcing, .10 .30 5 Early Russian. Excellent for first crop; deep green fruit about four inches long, ; : ; 4 ; : : : : .05 -10 -75 Early Frame. Early and productive; about five inches long, é .05 .10 75 Early Cluster. Prolific, tender, crisp; dark green; five inches, . .05 .10 75 Tailby’s Hybrid. About seven inches long; extra fine, tender quality, : .05 .10 1.00 Green Prolific. Dark green; medium length, remarkable bearer, -05 .10 .80 ER. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 11 CUCUMBER — (Continued.) Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Boston Pickling. (Fine Stock). ‘The finest variety to grow for pickles; fruit short, straight and very uniform; very. pro- ductive, . .05 -10 $0.80 Long Green. Fruit about 12 inches long; of excellent quality, : .05 10 .80 Long White. Very perfect fruit, often 20 to 25 inches long, 10 .30 4.00 West India Gherkin. Used only for pickles; very small fruit . .05 .20 2.00 English Frame Cucumbers. The following varieties grow from twenty to twenty-five inches long ; all are of very tender quality : EACH, PER PACKET, 25 Cents. Blue Gown. Duke of Edinburgh. Sion House Improved. Carter’s Model. Rollison’s Telegraph. Tender and True. DANDELION. § (Lowenzahn.) Used as early spring ‘‘ greens” and considered very healthful. The seed should be sown in May or June, in drills half an inch deep « nd twelve inches apart. The crop will be ready for use next spring. A moist, heavy soil is preferable. Une ounce of seed is sufficient for two hundred feet of drill. ; Per pkt. Peroz, Per lb. Improved Large Leaved. The finest variety; home grown seed, 05 40 $4.50 EGG PLANT. § (Eierpfange.) For perfection of growth, a very rich soil, plenty of moisture, and warm weather are required, with the addition of frequent hoeings. Sow ina gentle heat about the first of April. Transplant about the middle of June, setting the plants three feet apart. One ounce to fifteen hundred plants. Per pkt, Peroz. Per lb. Black Pekin. Very fine, large, globular fruit, of a dark, glossy purple color; early, solid, and of superior flavor, , : New York Improved. Purple; the best for market and home use; very large, oval, heavy fruit, . é : ; R ; Early Long Purple. Fruit longer and smaller than the above sorts; hardy, productive, early and excellent, ‘ : : 10 .30 3.00 ENDIVE. (Endivien.) One of our best salad plants.. For a first crop, sow about the middle of April; for successions, stall sowings may be made every month till August, when the main plantation is made. Set out the plants one foot apart, in rows, and when well grown, effect blanching by folding the leaves in their natural po- sition around the heart, and tying the outer leaves together by their tips in cone form. One ounce of seed for seventy-five feet of drill. : 10 40 $5.00 .10 40 5.00 a Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Green Curled. Hardy; finely curled; easily blanched, : - 05 25 $2.00 Moss Curled. More finely curled, and with leaves close and dense, .05 .25 2.00 Broad Batavian. Leaves large, long and broad, thick and succulent, 05 20 2.00 KOHL-RABI. The Turnip-stemmed Cabbage. The stem is thick, and forms a large globe, like a Swedish Turnip. It is sweeter,’ more nutritious and keeps longer than either Cabbage or Turnip. Culture. — Sow in May, June or July, in rows eighteen inches apart, and thin out the plants to ten inches apart. Any ordinary soil, moderately rich, willanswer. The bulbs, when about half grown, are boiled and served like Turnips. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Early Green Vienna. Best for early and main crop, . : ; .05 .25 $2.00 Early Purple Vienna. Greenish purple outside, with white flesh, 05 «2d 2,00 - LEEK. (Zauch.) The Leek is generally considered superior to the Onion for soups; it is very hardy and easily culti- vated. Sow in drills, a foot apart,in April, and transplant in July in rows fifteen inches apart and six inches from plant to plant. They should beset five inches deep, in rich moist soil One ounce will produce about one thousand plants. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Musselburgh, or Scotch. Of large size and extra fine quality, . .O5 30 $3.00 Giant Carentan. Of mammoth size; splendid sort, ; 3 - .05 -30 3.00 London Flag. Hardy, useful sort for general use ; : p .05 25 2.00 Customers are invited to inspect our method of test- ing the vitality of our seeds. i2 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. LETTUCE. (Lattich Salat.) The Lettuce is the best vegetable of the salad kind grown in the open air. Itthrives bestina light, very rich, moist soil, with a dry sub-stratum, but does well in common garden soil enriched with rotted manure. For first crop sow in gentle heat in February, and transplant t to ten inches apart. For asum- mer supply, sow thinly in shallow drills, eighteen inches apart, and transplant, or thin out to a foot apart between the plants. Sowanes may be made from April to the end of August. One ounce ofseed gives about four thousand ——— TENNISBALL LETTUCE; W. S. FORCING. HANSON LETTUCE, vee Per pkt. Peroz. Perlb. White Seeded Tennisball. For forcing. Forms fine, perfect heads; very crisp andtender. The true strain, on which grow- ers for Boston market rely exclusively for heading under glass, 05 40 $4.00 White Seeded Tennisball, Imported. Very early; tender, and excellent for gardencrop, . 05 15 2.00 Black Seeded Tennisball. One of the best for open-air culture; forms a fine head; compact, crisp and tender, . : 05 30 3-00 Boston Fine Curled. Very early; leaves beautifully curled; attractive on table, : .05 oy eh sot Os 1 Hanson. Heads very large; solid; tender; flavor fine; : stands sum- mer heat well, : 05 og (is 2.00 All-the-year- -Round. A very hardy, compact cabbage- lettuce with close heads, . : : .05 Sls 2.00 Buttercup. Remarkably tender and delicate ; very solid heading leaves beautiful, .05 25 2.00 Defiance. Large, close heading ‘cabbage variety, with tender, crisp, icy leaves of fine quality, . -05 15 2.00 Early Curled Simpson. Heads large; very tender; excellent for first crop, . - : . : : - .05 15 2.00 White Summer Cabbage. Large; unusually tender and keeps well, : . : .05 15 2.00 Drumhead. Favorite old variety, with large, crisp heads, : 05 20 2.00 Deacon. Unsurpassed variety; heads large, COMAE Es and almost every leaf tender, without bitter taste, : .05 .20 2.00 Henderson's New York. New; of unusual size and solidity ; centre white; crisp, tender and excellent, - 05 15 2.00 Satisfaction. No variety excels this as a fine, summer, “head lettuce, : : -05 .20 1.50 Tomhannock. Splendid for early cutting. Outer leaves glossy bronze; crisp and tender quality, - : : -05 .20 2.00 American Gathering. Suitable for picking when young. Heads solid and crisp; tips of the leaves marked with red, : : 05 20 2.00 Trocadero. One of the finest head or cabbage Jettuces; heads large and close. Outer leaves light green edged with red; centre white, tender and delicious, . .05 40 4.00 Marblehead Mammoth Cabbage. One of the largest lettuces, with very solid head six inches in diameter. Quality tender, crisp, and free from bitterness, . : ‘ . i : : .05 20 2.00 Golden Head. Heads large and firm; outer leaves golden yellow speckled with red; inner leaves white and crisp, : .10 .o0 3.50 Brown Dutch. Very hardy; best for very early out-of- doors crop, 05 25 2.00 Blood Red. Very ornamental; solid heading, ; .05 .30 3.00 Trout, or Spotted. The most tender lettuce on the list; leaves spotted with red, : : 10 -40 4.00 Paris Cos, or Romain Of upright g crowth; very tender, ; ‘ 05 18 2.00 Novelties in Colored Insert. hk. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 13 MARTYNIA. (Gemsenhorn.) This plant produces numerous seed-pods, which, when tender, are prized for pickling. Succeeds best in light rich loam. Plant the seed about the first week in J une, in rows two feet apart, making hills one foot apart. Place several seeds in each, and when well up, thin'to one plant. : . Per pkt. Per. oz. Per lb. Martynia Proboscidea. The green seed pods make excellent pickles, . ; ; : ; ; f ‘ ; ; ; .05 40 $4.00 MELON, MUSK. (telone.) A light rich soil is the most suitable for Melons of all kinds. In very rich soil the hills should be six feet apart; in poor soil about five feet. Before planting the seed, mix about a peck of rotted ma- nure with the soil in each hill. About the middle of May, plant the seeds half «. an inch deep,—six or. eight in each hill. When the plants are well up, thin out, leaving three to ahill. One ounce of seed for sixty hills; two to MILLER’S CREAM MELON. : ARLINGTON NUTMEG MELON. Per pkt. Peroz. Per ib. Early Christiana. Very early yellow-fleshed melon, with rich melting flavor, . ey OOTY war - yy 05) lOke aOene, Montreal ‘Nutmeg. Early ; of large size; handsome appearance and excellent quality, : 05 10 75 Hackensack. One of the best; large, round, deeply ribbed and netted; of delicious flavor, ’ .05 10 75 Surprise. Very early, with thick salmon- colored flesh; exquisite flavor, 05 10 7d Bay View Cantaloupe. ‘Green-fleshed, " oblong melon; of large size and fine rich flavor, F .05 -10 B/Uts) Nutmeg. Very early, small, round, netted, ereen- fleshed ‘sort; exceedingly sweet, . .05 .10 “75 Arlington Nutmeg. A larger variety than the Nutmeg ; favorite in Boston market; one “of the best flavored sorts, . tt, .05 .10 .80 White Japan. Ear ly, medium sized, roundish variety, with cream white flesh; one of the sweetest, : F .05 10 .80 Delmonico. Large; quite early; of finest flavor; highly recom- mended, ; .05 .10 1.00 Early Emerald Gem. Skin dark green with a few lighter colored stripes; small to medium size, nearly round; flesh salmon col- ored, very sweet and high flavored, . : 05 10 1.00 Miller’s Cream. A most delicious melon; flesh of a rich salmon color; very sweet, melting, and thick. Fruit of good size, . .05 .10 1.00 Boston Pet. Of delicious melting flavor; thick- meated and pro- ductive. Early and unsurpassed for home use, . 05 10 .80 Bird’s Cantaloupe. Extra early, large, fine, and an excellent keéper; fruit attains a great size, and ripens early. Form, oblong, rounded and ribbed. Flesh thick, light green, . 05 10 .80 Acme, or Baltimore. Oblong, green flesh; most delicious flavor, 05 .10 .80 Casaba. Green flesh, oblong. form and large size ; unsurpassed flavor, . .05 .10 .80 Skillman’s Netted. Green flesh ; early, highly perfumed, delicious flavor, . 05 .10 1.00 Tiong Yellow Musk. Large; flesh salmon, very thick; "good old sort, : , : : ; : : : 05 10 .80 Golden Gem. Round, green, thickly netted; flavor rich, sugary and luscious, ; 5 . : ¥ . A . s 05 15 1.00 Mango, for Pickles. ‘Very small, used in the green state, . g .05 .25 3.00 Please see Novelty Supplement. 14 kk, & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. MELON, WATER. (Wassermetone.) Water Melons require the same treatment and soil as described for the Musk Melon, but being more tender, should be given a southern exposure if possible. The hills should be eight feet apart. One ounce for thirty hills ; about five poundsfor an acre. Per pkt. Peroz. Per ib. Vick’s Early. The earliest; long, smooth, with bright pink flesh, -05 10 $0.75 Phinney’s Early. Productive, early, and finely flavored; red flesh, white seeds, - ; A : 3 : : . : : .05 -10 aD Ice Cream. Medium size; nearly round; color pale green; thin rind; flesh solid, scarlet, crisp, of delicious flavor and very sweet, . - 4 : : 5 , é F 3 .05 Oe Sf Green and Gold. Of large size and beautiful appearance, flesh : golden orange; juicy, sweet and of unequalled flavor; rind thin, 05 10 15 Improved Odella. Early, very large and very sweet; color dark green; round, ; : . - : : 5 : - : 05 -10 75 Mammoth Ironclad. Of large size and great weight; flesh deep red, and of delicious flavor, : ‘ p j : j : LO5 .10 - .80 Cuban Queen. Round, large; flesh bright red; crisp and sweet, -05 .10 1.00 Mountain Sweet. Oblong, with dark green skin; flesh very solid : and sweet, . : : 5 ‘ 5 A : : : : 05 10 75 Black Spanish. Round, dark green; flesh scarlet; delicious, : .05 -10 c7D Citron. Used only for preserves, . , - é .05 .10 75 MUSTARD. (sen) Mustard is a native of Europe. The young leaves are used for salads, and the seeds for flavoring. When ground, the seeds of the brown variety make the mustard of commerce. Sow in shallow drills a foot apart ; several sowings may be made for a succession. One ounce to forty feet of drill. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. White. Best variety for salads, : : é : : . : 05 10 $0.20 Brown. More pungent than the white, . oe : : .05 10 .20 MUSHROOM. (Agaricus Campestris. ) Mushrooms are more easily cultivated than many people imagine, and may be grown in any dark room or cellar where the temperature can be maintained at from fifty to sixty-five degrees. For the bed, use a mixture of horse droppings and good fresh loam in equal proportions. Before being placed in the bed let this material be thoroughly mixed, and well turned over three or four times to sweeten in some dry place. Upona dry, firm bottom, proceed to make the bed, by spreading a thin layer of the prepared mixture and poundit hard; go on till the bed is eightinches thick. Leave it thus for about a week, or till the temperature of the bed has subsided to ninety or ninety-five degrees. Then make holes about ten inches apart, and put in each apiece of spawn about the size of an egg. Cover the holes and press the soil solid and smooth. Let the bed remain in this condition about ten days. Then cover with about two inches of fresh loam, Over this place a few inches of straw. If the temperature is right, Mush- rooms. will appear in six to eight weeks from time of spawning. The bed will continue bearing about amonth. After the first crop is gathered, spread over the bed an inch of fresh loam, and moisten with warm water. In theevent of the surface of the bed getting NeLy dry at any time, it should be moistened freely with water at a temperature of eighty to eighty-five degrees. One pound of English Mushroom Spawn is sufficient for nine square feet of bed. Mushroom Spawn, Farquhars’ Special English Milltrack. Made expressly for us by the most successful Mushroom Specialist in England, and imported three times a year to ensure its freshness. Per pound, 15 cents; per 100 pounds, $12.00. Per pound by mail, 25 cents. When tn Europe recently, we ascertained that the leading English growers almost invariably pur- chased their spawn of a noted manufacturer whose spawn never failed, under proper conditions. We have arranged for a regular supply of the same fine quality. Mushroom Spawn, French. Two-pound boxes, each $1.25. NASTURTIUM. (esse Indianische.) The seeds, while young and succulent, are pickled and used as capers. Plant seedsin April or May, an inch deep, by the side of a fence, or provide some support for the plants to run on. Per pkt., Peroz. Per lb. Large Seeded, Tall. The best for pickling, . ‘ : 5 - .05 By tte, $1.75 OKRA. (Zssbarren Hibiscus.) A native of the West Indies, where itis called Gumbo. The young pods are used to thicken soups and stews. Sow the seed as s00n aS warm in spring, in rows three feet AyOre and two inches deep; thin, so that the plants stand two feet apart. One ounce to forty feet of drill. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Dwarf Green. Productive and excellent, : : 4 . : .05 .10 $0.75 Tall Green. Later than the dwarf, : j : ‘ : : .05 -10 m5) White Velvet. Bearing large, very white, tender pods,which are not ridged, but smooth, : ; ; : é J ; F -05 -10 75 Home-grown, tested Seeds our Specialty. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 15 ONION. § (Wwiebel.) The Onion has been cultivated as an article of food from the earliest times, and at the present day is perhaps more universally grown than any other vegetable. A good crop is impossible unless the soil is very rich and kept clean. Use well-rotted manure freely, and get the crop in as soon as possible in spring, no matter if the weather is cold and un- pleasant. Sow in drills one foot apart, and cover about one- third of an inch, treading or rolling after sowing, so that the hot, dry atmosphere may notdry up and destroy the sprouting seed. When three inches high, thin to two inches apart. Stir the ground freely without disturbing the young plants, and keep free from weeds. One ounce to one hun- dred feet of drill; four to five pounds per acre. California grown Onion seed is freely offered in our markets at alow price. We avoid it altogether, as it is almost worthless in this climate. Our Onion seed is grown from selected bulbs, and is of finest quality in every respect. BUXTON’S YELLOW DANVERS ONION, Per pkt. Per oz. Per lb. Yellow Globe Danvers. Buxton Type, selected, home-grown stock. Globe shaped; early, with very small neck ; large size; fine quality and good keeper; the best for general Crop, . ; ; .05 25 $2.25 Yellow Danvers. Excellent new seed, but not our growing, 4 05 -20 1.75 Early Red Onion. roe, early ; Deen es and handsome, with small neck, . : 05 .20 2.00 Large Red Wethersfield. Excellent flavor; grows large, hardy, and keeps well, White Portugal. Early ; mild- flavored and excellent for first. crop, .05 30 3.00 White Globe. Large and early; does not keep well, . 05 .30 3.00 Wew Queen. Beautiful white skin; the earliest variety ; most excellent flavor, and a good keeper, : é . 05 .20 1.75 Giant Rocca. A mammoth onion, often growing over one pound in weight; flavor excellent, : : . : ; : .05 20 1.50 ONION SETS. (Price arate. These are small Onions grown the previous year, ripened off Aad taken up when mere bulblets. They produce a very early and profitable crop, and growin any good soil. Set them in rows one foot apart and three inches apart in the rows. ' Per qt. Per pk. Per qt. Per pk. White Sets, . : : : .30 $2.00] Potato Onion Sets, . EME O ME: weet Yellow Sets, . : B .30 1.75 | Shallots, 3 : A erry 40 1.00 Garlic, per lb., 35 cents. 2 Price per bushel and barrel given on application. PARSLEY. (Petersilie.) One of the finest plants for garnishing ; used for flavoring soups, stews and salads. Sow as early 2 possible in spring, in shallow drills fifteen inches apart, raking the soil fine and level on top. Cover site seed one-third of an inch. The plants appear in from two to six weeks. Succeeds in common garden soil. One ounce to one hundred and fifty feet of drill. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Chappell’s Matchless. Elegantly curled sort; ig Lae for general use, and garnishing purposes, d ; .05 flip $1.00 Champion Moss. An English variety; very fine, mossy curled, 3 .05 10 1.00 Triple Curled. Dwarf; good for table, or edgings, .05 10 1.00 Fern-Leaved. Very ornamental mossy-curled sort “for ‘table decoration, . .05 15 1.00 Carter’s Perpetual. Hardy, new sort; not liable to run to seed, . 5 .05 15 1.26 Emerald. Very finely curled new sort; deep emerald green; neat habit, . ; . ; : . : .05 15 1.25 Plain Leaved. Very strong flavor, . ° - . > 05 10 -80 - Cheap California-grown Onion Seed is to be avoided. Our Onion Seed is all of local growth, and Tested. 16 kh. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. PARSNIP. (Pastinake.) This excellent, healthful vegetable has been in cultivation for time immemorial. A deep, rich, loamy soil, free from stones, is most suitable for its Bowell, but when grown in poor land the flavor is finer, Sow in April or May, and cultivate as directe for carrots, being careful to tread in, or smooth with 3 heavy roller after covering. One ounce for one hundred and fifty feet of drill; five pounds for an acre. Market Model. The finest sort in cultivation. Very heavy crop- per; average length of root, 18 to 24 inches; remarkably smooth, handsome and clean in appearance; of most superior flavor and fine texture, ‘ Maltese. Fine variety; excellent flavor; smooth; fine-grained, Student. An improved English sort; suitable for shallower soils, Hollow Crown. One of the best grown for table or stock, : Long Smooth White. Straight, smooth, and handsome, . PEAS. (E£rbse.) No variety of vegetable receives more of our care in Selecting than Peas. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Wemake contracts annu- ally for hundreds of bushels of the leading sorts, with growers of reliability and e» perience, who raise our supplies from the finest and most carefully selected seed stocks in the country. We cordially invite growers for market, and all others, to call and examine our stocks when in need of true, pure, and fresh seed peas. Culture. — A light soil, moderately rich, should be selected for the early varieties, and old decom- posed manure, or leaf-mould should be scattered along the bottom of the drill and covered lightly with fine earth, so that the seed may not come in direct contact with the fertilizer. For general crops a good dressing should be applied, and for the dwarf kinds the soil should be very rich. The earliest Peas are mostly round, smooth seeded. These are very hardy, and should be sown as early as possible in spring ; later sowings ‘should follow of the fine, sweet, wrinkled varieties. Sow Peas in drills and cover not less than four inches. For the lowest sorts the drills should be two feet apart ; those growing taller should ne three or four feet apart, according to height. When grown for private use, Peas should be staked with brush, except the very dwarf-growing varieties. One quart to one hundred feet of drill; one anda half bushels sows one acre in drills. Special inducements offered to buyers in large quantities for market. EARLIEST VARIETIES. Laxton’s Earliest of All. Pods large; round; very full; dark green. Peas of good size; very sweet and juicy. Very pro- ductive. Height, 2 feet, . : ; : : : : : Alaska. The earliest of early peas. Most prolific, sweetest, and best color when cooked; a blue, round-seeded variety, grow- ing about two and a half feet high, . : : . Maud S Very early, productive, round, white Pea. 24 feet, Rural New Yorker. Extra early; profusely covered with full, good-sized pods. Height, two and a half feet, Clipper. One of the sweetest, earliest, most productive, and best of the very early Peas; distinct. Two and a half feet, . Daniel O'Rourke. Our stock of this fine, standard variety is quite . unsurpassed for earliness, productiveness, size of pod, and uniformity of height. Two andahalf feet, . . - : Carter’s First Crop. Extra early; pods rather small. Two and a half feet, First of All. Very productive of good sized well filled pods; very sweet. Height, 24 feet, : Kentish Invicta. Unsurpassed for market or family use; very early and very productive of large, full pods; ripens uniform- ly. Seeds blue. Two and ahalf feet, . Barly Dexter. One of the most productive and sweet of the round white seeded Peas, Bliss’s American Wonder. A remarkably fine, dwarf wrinkled variety; extra early; J epiaign no bushing; very sweet flavor. Height about one foot, McLean’ s Little Gem. " ereen, wrinkled dwarf Pea, of a delic- ious, rich, sugary flavor; ; very early. Height one foot, Premium Gem. Somewhat more robust in habit than the Li ttle Gem ; very sweet. One and one-third feet high, Alpha. A wrinkled marrow pea of richest flavor; pods very nu- merous, large and well filled. Height about two feet, . Tom Thumb. Very hardy, dwarf, round, white Pea. Height about nine inches, : : : : : : : : ; Blue Peter. Seeds blue; similar to Tom Thumb in habit, but rather sweeter. One foot, - : : ‘ : - 10 Per pkt. Per qt. 25 Per pk, $1.25 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 17 PEAS — (Continued.) SECOND EARLY VARIETIES. McLean’s Advancer. Our stock of this invaluable Pea is of un- surpassed excellence; its fine characteristics being retained by careful selection. A dwarf, green, wrinkled marrow Pea, with numerous, long, well- filled pods; quality unsurpassed. Per pkt. Perqt. Per pk. Height, about two and a quarter feet, 10 25 1.25 Horsford’s Market Garden. Early, of exceptionally fine flavor and remarkably productive. Height two feet, .10 25 1.25 Bliss’s Everbearing. Fine wrinkled marrow; pods thr ee to four inches long, well filled with large peas; quality unsurpassed in sweetness and flavor. Vine two feet, . 10 25 1.25 Bliss’s Abundance. Of dwarf, bushy habit; pods large, full, and numerous; should be sown thinly. Height eighteen INCHES» ps) Jr = LO 25 1.25 Fillbasket. Exceedingly productive; large, long, full pods; fine quality. Three feet, . : : é < A : : 3 .10 .30 1.50 Laxton’s Longpod. Prolific; pods large, often with ten or twelve peas; first-class sort. Three feet, 10 wb 1.50 Sugar Edible Podded. Dwarf; pase skinless and edible ; good quality shelled, . : 10 40 2.00 “LATER VARIETIES. Champion of England. We place this superior old variety at the head of this section, as it is unsurpassed in flavor, sweetness and general excellence. Our stock is maintained pure by care- ful selection. Vines four and a half feet, ‘ . . ‘ 10 2D $1.25 Stratagem. Of extraordinary merit; habit branching; stocky: vines covered with full pods of great size; no garden should Per pkt. Perqt Per pk. be without it. Height two feet, : 10 30 2.00 Yorkshire Hero. A wrinkled marrow of delicious flavor; very productive. Vines two and a half feet, . 10 .20 1.00 Pride of the Market. Of robust constitution; enormously pro- ductive; a wrinkled marrow of great excellence. Two feet, . 10 .30 2.00 Telephone. Vines strong and branching; pods very jong and closely filled. Height four feet, : 10 30 2.00 G. F. Wilson. A green, wrinkled marrow, producing numerous pods of large size peas of excellent quality, Cannot be too 4 highly recommended ; two and a half feet, : ett ahQ .30 1.75 White Marrowfat. Remarkably productive old sort; pods ‘large and closely filled; very hardy. Height about three feet, : 10 .20 .75 Black-Eyed Marrow. One of the most productive main-crop Peas; very popular market sort. Height about threé feet, . -10 20 075 For Seed Peas imported from England, ten cents additional per quart to above prices, on account of duties and heavy freight charges; only sent when specially ordered. PEPPER. (Spanischer Pfeffer.) The fruit is much used in pickles, and is of very handsome appearance. Sow the seeds in Mareh or April in a hot bed, or in the o open ground when the weather becomes quite warm. Transplant when three inches high. The rows should be two feet apart and the plants fifteen inches apart in the rows, Rich, warm, mellow soil. One ounce of seed will produce about two thousand plants. Per pkt. Peroz. Per Ib. Squash. The best pickling Pepper; tomato-shaped; medium size; thick skin; productive, ‘ .05 .30 $3.50 Bell, or Bull Nose. Nearly four inches long and thr ee in diameter, .05 .30 3.50 Sweet Mountain, or Mammoth. Similar to the Bell, but larger, .05 .30 3.50 Long Red Cayenne. Long, slender, and very pungent, - ° 05 30 4.00 Chili. The best for Pepper-sauce ; small narrow pods, . .05 .40 4.00 Golden Dawn. Color bright golden-yellow ; productive and fine, 05 .30 3.50 Red Cherry. Small, round, smooth, glossy, scarlet fruit, . -05 .30 3.56 SWEET POTATOES; SLIPS. We furnish rooted sprouts of Sweet Potatoes in May, and not before, as they cannot be set out till weather becomes warm. The young plants should beset in hills about four feet apart, and five inches = e the ground level. A light soil is ‘preferable. ansemond. A short, thick variety, very productive, and considered the best oe general culture. Per 100, 75c. Per 100, by mail, $1.00. 18 R. & J.. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. POTATOES. (Kartoffel.) Prices subject to variations of the Market. The Potato is found indigenous in South America, and was first introduced to cultivation in Cork, Ireland, in the year 1586. A good sandy loam produces "the best potatoes, but they can be grown on soils of all kinds. New land, or pasture land with the turf freshly turned, produces the finest crop. Make furrows of good depth three feet apart. Scatter a liberal dressing of phosphate, or very decayed stable manure along the drill, and set the seed about ten inches apart in the rows. Very small Potatoes should not be used for seed. Large tubers may be cut in two or three pieces, leaving only one or two eyes oneach. Cover with about two inches of soil, and begin to cultivate when the plants are well up. At each successive hoeing, bring additional soil about the plants. A change of seed is the best antidote for disease. About nine ushels are required to plant one acre in drills. By MAIL.-—-Three pounds of any of the undernoted sorts, post paid, for $1.00. Peck. Bush. Rural New Yorker, No.2. Exceptionally smooth; eyes few and shallow; uniformly of medium to large size; very dry and mealy, 50 $1.75 Charles Downing. Perhaps the earliest really dry and mealy potato in cultivation; perfectly white; fine grained, , .50 1.50 Pearl of Savoy. Very early ; tubers oblong ; fair and of good size; productive and excellent, . , .50 1.50 Early Sunrise. One of the earliest ; tubers oblong; large, solid and handsome; fine grained and mealy, : 50 "F150 Beauty of Hebron. Favorite very early sort; oblong ; skin nearly white ; flesh white and dry; one of the most productive and best, 50 1.50 Clark's N o. 1. Larger, earlier, more productive and more mealy than the Early Rose; first-class sort, . 50 1.50 Early Rose. We offer select Eastern-grown seed of this fine stand- ard variety, ; . : : 5 : - : - : 50 1.50 We catalogue only the best standard varieties, but furnish many others as advertised, Special quotations will be given on request for large quantities. PUMPKIN. (Curidis.) Pumpkins are grown for feeding stock, and the finer-grained varieties make excellent pies. They may be grown as described for Squashes, but the common manner of cultivation, and the least trouble- some, is to plant them with Corn, dropping two or three seeds in every third hill. One pound will plant about two hundred and fifty hills. Per pkt. Peroz. Per Ib. Mammoth. The largest sort; our seed saved from specimens weighing over one hundred pounds. . ‘ . 10 .30 $3.00 Connecticut Field. The common large yellow Pumpkin; excel- lent for stock; very heavy cropper. Per bushel, $3.50. . : 05 Ove .25 Sugar, or Sweet. Excellent for baking, and for pies, . . : .05 .10 -50 Cheese. Very productive; grown for both stock and cooking, . .05 .10 .50 Nantucket, or Negro. Dark, warted shell; fine flavor; the variety from which the old-fashioned pumpkin pies are made, . .05 10 75 RADISH. (Rettig.) These require a light loamy soil, moderately fertile ; it should be dug a full spade deep, and well pul- verized. Manures should not be applied at the time of ' sowing ‘ne situation should be warm aad shel- tered. For an early supply, sow in January or February in hot-beds. plenty of ventilation being necessary. In May they may be sown out of doors. Successive sowings should be made every two weeks. One ounce of seed to one hundred feet of drill; ten pounds for one acre. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Non Plus Ultra Turnip. The quickest maturing Radish ever in- troduced and quite invaluable for first crops. It is of a deep scarlet color, very handsome; finest of the scarlet turnip class, .05 .10 $1.00 French Breakfast. Form oval; scarlet tipped with white; quick growing and excellent flavor, . : : - : : : 05 10 75 Early Scarlet Turnip. Round; scarlet; small, short top; mild and crisp, ¢ .05 .10 1.00 Scarlet Turnip, White Tipped. Round; of “most attractive ap: pearance; quality unsurpassed; very early, : .05 -10 .75 White Turnip. Suitable for summer use, or for forcing : : .05 .10 75 Early Long Scarlet. Fine, straight, clear-colored variety ; crisp, tender, and of unsurpassed flavor ; six or seven inches long, with very smalltop, . : : : 05 -10 75 Olive-Shaped. Oval; tender, crisp, “and excellent, : 05 chO sre. Te Beckert’s Chartier. New, distinct, long Radish; crimson at the top, shading downward to pink; crisp and tender, . ; Periers | '* -10 fy (3) Long Black Winter. For winter use only, . : : .05 -10 75 Long White Winter. Similar to the above except in color, ; -05 me) 75 Se Rose Winter. Excellent large sort, ._—_. ‘ : : 05 10 75 Please see Novelty Supplement in colored paper. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 19 Ms = VSS Fea 5 > SIENNA oNS An 7 — EZ angle. FARQUHAR’S MILLTRACK. FRENCH FORCING CARROT. HUBBARD SQUASH, LONG WHITE SUMMER SQUASH. BED GLOBE ONION. 20 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. . RHUBARB. (Rhatarter.) A deep, very rich retentive soil, trenched to the depth of two feet, is best for Rhubarb. It is gener- aliy propagated from plants, but often from seed, which should be sown in April in drills an inch deep. Thin the young plants to six inches ; set out in the fall, three feet apart. One ounce to seventy-five feet of drill. Perpkt. Peroz. Perlb. Linneus. Early, large, tender, : 4 : : ; : i -05 25 $2.00 Victoria. Large, late, good old sort, ES S -05 2D 2.00 RAPE. (Brassica Napus.) Grown entirely for early spring greens. Sow in rows fifteen inches apart as early in spring as the ground can be worked. The soil should be very rich. Six pounds will sow an acre. Per pkt. Peroz. Per Ib. Large-Seeded Garden. The only suitable variety for cultivation, .05 -10 $0.25 SALSIFY. (Aaferwurzel.) Commonly called Vegetable Oyster. Used stewed, boiled or fried. When cooked has an oyster flavor. Sow early in drills fifteen inches apart ; cover the seeds with fine soil, an inch and a half deep. An ounce will sow fifty feet ; allow about seven pounds per acre. BPerpkt. Eer oz. Per lp: Salsify. Oyster Plant; very delicious when cooked, . : ‘ .05 15 $1.25 Mammoth. A large rooted and much improved sort; greatly su- perior in appearance, and of as fine flavor as the common salsify, .05 les 1.50 SEA KALE. (Meerkohi.) Sow one inch deep in drills two feet apart ; thin to six inches, and the following spring transplant to three feet apart. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Sea Kale. The blanched shoots are used like Asparagus, . 5 .05 .30 $3.00 SORREL. (Saueranpfer.) Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Broad-Leaved French. Much used as a salad, ‘ : : : -05 dS $1.50 SPINACH. (Spinat.) This is best developed and most tender and succulent when grown in very rich soil. For summer use sow early in spring in drills fifteen inches apart, and make successive sowings every two weeks. For spring use sow in September, and cover lightly in November with light litter. One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill; ten to twelve pounds per acre. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Round Thick Leaf. One of the very best for early spring or fall sowing; leaves large, thick and succulent, : : : : .05 10 $0.30 Long Standing. Does not run to seed in early summer so readily as others; unsurpassed in quality, . : = : : - .05 .10 .30 Savoy-Leaved. Thick, succulent leaves, wrinkled like a Savoy Cabbage; very productive and hardy, ; Z : ; : .05 10 30 Prickly Seeded. Very hardy; leaves arrow-shaped, .05 10 30 New Zealand. Distinct; spreading plant, producing an abundant supply of excellent greens all summer, : ; : .05 LS 1.00 SQUASH. (Speise Kurbiss.) All the varieties are somewhat tender, and should not be planted till all danger from frostis past in spring. They delight in a warm, very rich soil, thoroughly pulverized. Plant in hills, incorporating with the soilin each a shovelful or two of rotted manure. ‘The hills for bush varieties should be about six feet apart; for running sorts, ten feet. Leave two plants to a hill, and keep covered in the early stages with plaster. Bush varieties, one ounce to jifty hills; running varieties, one ounce to fifteen hilis; four pounds per acre. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Early White Bush. Early scalloped summer sort; best for very early use, : : : : . ; - : : , ; .05 .10 $0.60 Early Summer Crookneck. Golden yellow, long, warted variety ; excellent flavor, . b > : 4 ‘ ; : : ; .05 10 .60 Henderson's Golden Custard. Color dark rich golden yellow; b grows in bush form; quality unsurpassed, ‘ : -05 10 7d Long White Summer. Grows in very compact bush form, pro- ducing numerous fruit of fine form and creamy white color; flavor particularly pleasing, ‘ : an eis . : : -05 15 1.25 Rh. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 21 SQUASH — (Continued.) Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb, Barly Prolific Marrow. A very valuable fall and winter squash, with which no variety can compete in earliness and productive- ness. Color brilliant orange; shape similar to the Boston Marrow; flesh fine grained, dry, and sweet, . 05 10 $0.80 Fordhook. Of medium size; very thick fleshed, fine and dry ; keeps perfect till spring, . .05 10 .80 Pike's Peak, or Sibley. Superior in flavor and quality to the Hubbard. Shell pale green, very hard; flesh orange, solid, very thick and dry. Very productive, and keeps well. Weight about ten pounds, y : : : .05 Ai) .80 Low's Bay State. Splendid fall and winter "squash. Its points of excellence are solidity, camel weight, fineness of grain, dryness and sweetness, : .05 .10 21; Perfect Gem. Excellent for summer, and equally “good as a win- ; ter variety; very productive, . .05 10 15 Essex Hard-Shell Turban. Productive, good keeper and one of the best flavored in cultivation, . .05 -10 75 American Turban. Excellent quality; flesh thick and sweet; superior fall sort, 05 .10 75 Hubbard. Our seed of this splendid standard winter “Squash is very fine, and pure. A general favorite and very largely grown; very hard, dark-green shell; meat thick, oa and finely flavored, : : -05 .10 75 Boston Marrow. Good keeper, and of excellent flavor; " shell orange, quite hard; several weeks earlier than the Hubbard, .05 10 nly Marblehead. Color light blue; large, splendid keeper; for sweet- ness, dryness and fine flavor, quite unsurpassed, 5 - : .05 .10 sii Canada Crookneck. Flesh close-grained, dry and fine, : 05 10 .80 Winter Crookneck. Larger and later than the Canada Crookneck ; the bugs rarely trouble these two sorts, . .05 .10 .80 Mammoth Yellow. With very rich treatment, grows ‘to a ‘great size, often weighing over one hundred and fifty pounds, . : 10 15 1.50 TOBACCO. (Nicotiana Tabacum.) Start the seeds in pene heat, and set the plants out about June 1, three feet apart, in very heavily manuredland. dA packet will produce five hundred plants; one ounce, about sixteen thousand plants. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Connecticut Seed Leaf. The variety grown in New England, .05 25 $2.50 Havana. ‘True, imported seed,. 4 : . ° a abel ° 10 50 5.59 TOMATO. (Liedes Apfel.) This is a native of South America. Nearly all of our Leite varieties are of recent origin. The seed should be sown thinly, about the first week in March, in a hot-bed, greenhouse, or inside the window or sitting-room, where the temperature is never below sixty degrees. When the plants are about two inches high, set out in boxes, three inches deep, four inches apart, in the same temperature, or pot singly. If again transplanted before setting out, the plants will be still more stocky. Set out in the open ground about the first of June, four feet apart each way, using a shovelful of rotted manure in each hill, Choose a sunny knoll and light sandy loam for early Tomatoes. If the vines are trained on a trellis, the fruit will be finer in every respect. One ounce will produce over two thousand plants; two ounces will give plants enough for one acre. Per pkt. Peroz. Perlb. Dwarf Champion. Quite distinct and very early. ‘The foliage is very dark and the stem stiff, so that the plants stand up well even when loaded with fruit; the fruit is very smooth, solid, and excellent, - .05 25 $2.50 President Cleveland. Excelling all others in solidity, fine “qual- ity and smoothness; evenly large, and ripens clear up to stem; first class in every ‘respect, and ‘gives better satisfaction for main crop than any variety yet introduced, : 10 40 4.00 Faultless Early. The best for very early crops, maturing a “week earlier than any other good sort; color, deep red like “the Bos- ton Market; fine flavored; not so smooth as the later sorts, . -10 40 4.00 Red Cross. Very good for main crop; in our trials much inferior to President Cleveland, 4 F ; ! 05 .20 2.50 Ignotum. Very early and good; rather ‘under sized, ‘ : : .05 25 3.00 Chenery’s Early. A very solid, smooth and handsome sort; ripens uniformly early ; from select fiyite ool owiriet witayalt .05 .30 3.00 22 fh. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. ee eee TOMATO — (Continued.) Horsford’s Prelude. VEIs productive and very early; fruit of medium size, ; -05 .30 $3.00 Lorillard. This tomato possesses extra good forcing qualities and is one of the best for very early out- of- door culture. It is of beautiful appearance, Te solid, of fine flavor and ripens even- ly allover, . 05 30 3.00 Volunteer. Large size, averaging 6 to 10 ounces; round, “very smooth and perfect i in form; color bright red. No core; very early, and when fruiting ripening more Bias cra than any Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. other sort, . -05 25 3.00 Livingston's Beauty, Color very glossy crimson ; : “grows in “clus- ters of four or five fruits; large and solid, 05 Zo 2.50 Livingston’s Favorite. Productive ; ; good flavor; few seeds; flesh solid; smoothand handsome, . -05 .25 2.50 Livingston's Perfection. Early, large, smeoth and solid; blood ; red color, . 05 29 2.50 Cardinal. Remarkably brilliant cardinal red color; very ‘handsome when sliced; smooth and solid, : .05 4) 2.50 Acme. Smooth, large, and very fine solid fruit; splendid sort, : 205 25 2.50 Boston Market. Favorite old variety of excellent quality, .05 25 2.50 General Grant. Round, slightly flattened; color brilliant glossy crimson, : .05 .25 2.50 Essex Early Smooth, Very early, solid, perfectly ‘smooth sort, of medium large size; very fine variety, . .05 25 3.00 Paragon. Large, perfectly smooth, bright crimson; solid and ex- cellent. : -05 25 2.50 Trophy. Fruit very large, solid and heavy excellent. for ‘main CLODas ¢:- .05 25 2.50 Mikado. New; largest variety ‘known; very solid, and of excel- lent quality, . - - P .05 25 3.00 Canada Victor. Red; very early ; of fine quality, | .05 20 2.50 Golden Queen. Color light yellowy; good for table or preserves, .05 -30 3.00 Peach. Entirely different from any other Tomato, and resembles a peach in size, form and color. Of delicate flavor and very attractive in appearance. The fruitis two inches in diameter and borne in large quantities. An excellent preserving sort, -05 .30 3.00 Plum. Yellow, oval, small size; used for preserves, - - : .05 -25 2.50 Pear, or Fig. Bright red; shaped like a pear; small, . - “ 05 30 3.00 Red Cherry. Used for preserves; small, round fruit, : - -05 .30 3.00 Currant or Grape. Small, bright red fruit, in clusters like grapes, AL .50 5.00 Strawberry, or Ground Cherry. Phi ysalis alkekengi. The fruit, which grows in a husk, will keep all winter; makes an excel- lent preserve, : : : : : : : : - : .05 .40 4.00 TURNIP. (Rue) The Turnip is used both as a spring and fallcrop. For early Turnips, sow as soon as the ground is dry enough. Fall Turnips may be sown from the first week in July to the end of September. Ruta- bagas should be sown in June or early in July, in drills eighteen inches apart. All the varieties of Tur- nips should be thinned when large enough, six to nine inches apart in the drills, according to size. Sow- ing should be done before rain if possible. The soil should be rich and well worked. Oneounce will sow one hundred and fifty feet of drill; two pounds will sow an acre in drills; one pound will sow an acre broadcast. Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. Milan Extra Early. Best early sort in cultivation; ten days earlier than any other; white, with purple top; small compact strap leaves; flesh white, sweet, tender, and fine grained, . -05 -10 $0.70 Purple Top Munich. Early, flat, smooth, medium sized variety of handsome appearance; flesh white, E -05 -10 .60 Purple Top White Strap Leaf. Best variety for main crop; sure cropper of excellent quality; equally aap for spring or fall sowings; white flesh, . -05 -10 .50 Purple Top White Globe. Excellent for early ‘spring and fall use; top is red or purple above ground, flesh fine grained, of mild flavor, anda good keeper, . -05 -10 AO White Top Strap Leat. Standard white variety of fine quality, . bra -05 -10 -50 Jersey Lily. The earliest and most ae white Turnip grown, 3 small tap-root and fine form, . F i : 5 .05 10 -60 Please see Novelty Supplement in colored paper. R. & J.. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 23 TURNIP — (Continued. ) Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. White Egg. Perfectly smooth, medium large, almost egg- pnaP Si fine quality; excellent fall variety, . .05 .10 $0.50 White Globe. Very quickly attains a large size; flesh ‘white, : .05 .10 .50 Cow Horn, or Long White. Fine-grained ; sweet, keeps well; excellent for cooking, : 5 : : 3 : .05 10 .60 Yellow Aberdeen. Yellow fleshed ; excéllent sort; flavor and keeping qualities nearly equal to the Ruta-bagas, . .05 10 .50 Yellow Stone, or Globe. Large, handsome, good- keeping variety; one of the best; excellent for table or stock, . .05 .10 .60 RUTA-BAGA, OR SWEDISH TURNIP. Sweet German. Flesh pure white, very sweet, mild and well flavored. One of the best table varieties, and ian Ren Per pkt. Peroz. Per lb. good till spring; medium size, . .05 .10 $0.60 Improved American. Yellow flesh; globe shape; medium ‘size; excellent flavor; for table use, unsurpassed, - .05 .10 .60 White French. Solid, mild, sweet; of large size; excellent for table or stock, . 05 10 .50 Shamrock. Yellow flesh; solid asa rock; ; remarkably fine flavor when cooked; neck short, and a very heavy cropper; one of thebest, .05 .10 .50 St. Andrews. A large- -sized, fine-keeping variety of fine shape; favorite in Boston market; flesh yellow, . ; .05 10 75 Carter’s Imperial Hardy. An imported variety ; enormously pro- ductive and of excellent quality; yellow flesh, .05 .10 .50 London rath a Extra fine yellow Swede of oval shape; one of the best, ; 05 10 .50 SWEET, POT, AND MEDICINAL HERBS. Every geod Hpneekecror knows the value of a little patch of Herbs; they are of very easy cultivation and should have a place in every garden. The seed should be sown in April or May, in shallow drills about fifteen inches apart, and thin out if too thick when three or four inches high. As a general rule it is best to cut Herbs when in flower. Packets, 5 Cents Each. Per OZ. Per oz. Anise, Annual, . : ; . $0.15 | Lavender. Perennial, . : - $0.20 Arnica. Perennial, ‘ ; ; 1.75 | Lovage. Perennial, ? .30 Balm, fPerennial, . ‘ : ; .85 | Marjoram, Sweet. Annual. Per Basil, Sweet. Annual, : , .20 lb., $2.50, ; : : ‘ .25 Borage. Annual, . . ‘ : .20 Pennyroyal. Annual, 3 , ; 1.00 Burnet. Perennial, ; ; 3 .20 | Rosemary. , Perennial, . ; , .50 Caraway. Biennial, . ; : .10 | Rue. Perennial, . : : : .25 Catnip. Perennial, : ‘ : .50 | Sage. Annual, ‘ ; .20 Coriander. Annual, _. é .15 | Summer Savory. Annual. Per Dill. Biennial, ; ‘ : 2 ae lb., $1.50, .20 Fennel. Perennial, : ; : .15 | Thyme. Perennial. Per ‘Ib. , $4. 00. .30 Horehound. fPerennial, : R a Wormwood. Perennial, F .20 Hyssop. Perennial, TREE. SHRUB, AND FRUIT SEEDS. These should be sown very early, and Ay otecrsa from strong sunshine. They should be started in a moist, sheltered location. Packets, 10 Cents Each. Per lb. Peroz. Per lb. Per oz. Apple, ‘ - $0.50 .10 ; Locust, Yellow. Hedge Arbor Vite, American. ‘shrub, : “i . $1.00 15 Hedge shrub, ‘ ; 3.00 .30 | Maple, Sugar, . ; . 2.00 .20 Ash, White, . 2.00 .20 | Maple, Scarlet, : ‘ 2.00 .20 Barberry. Hedge shrub, 1.50 .15 | Peach, Per bush., $2.30; qt. 25. Beech, é 1.50 .20 | Pear, . 2.50 .20 Buckthorn. Hedge si shrub, 1.50 .20 | Pine, Black Austrian, : 2.00 .20 Birch, White . 3 3.00 .30 | Pine, Scotch, . ; ; 3.00 .25 Cedar, Red, . 1.50 .15 | Pine, Pitch, 3 — 85 Chestnut. Per bu., $8. 15, .20 — | Pine, White or Wey- Currant. ©. — 40 mouth, f 2.00 30 Elm, American, : ; 3.00 .80 | Quince, : : 5 2.00 25 Fir, Scotch, : d : 3.00 .25 | Spruce, Norway, : } 1.00 15 Larch, European, . : 2.00 .20 | Strawberry, . ; : — .75 24 Rh. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. Lawn Grass Seeds. EXTRA CLEAN, PURE, FRESH, AND TESTED. We make a specialty of Grass Seeds, and send out only such as will meet the views of the most critical. Our mixture of Grasses for Lawns is celebrated throughout New England as producing a most per- fect, rich, deep-green sward from early spring till late in fall. The varieties are specially selected, tested, and blended by our Mr. James Farquhar, for many years Superintending Gardener at Forest Hilis Cemetery, Boston, where the lawns are one of the most beautiful and noted features. Asa result of our care in invariably furnishing clean, pure, fresh Lawn Seed, our trade in this specialty is enormous. We annually furnish seed for the parks and gardens of Boston, and ship large quantities to Newport and other summer resorts. Farquhar’s Evergreen Lawn Grass. Specially reliable mixture of dwarf, hardy, fine- leaved grasses ; only fresh seeds, — the growth of which has been thoroughly tested. Per bushel of sixteen pounds, $4.00; peck, $1.00; quart, 20 cents. By mail: Peck, $1.50, postage paid; quart, 25 cents, postage paid. English Lawn Grass. Finest mixture. Per bushel, $3.00; peck, 75 cents; quart, 20 cents. By mail: Peck, $1.25, postage paid; quart, 25 cents, postage paid. Park Lawn Grass. Composed of grasses which ripen successively, thus preseuting a green and cheerful appearance at all times. Per bushel, $2.50; peck, 75 cents; quart, 15 cents. By mail: Peck, $1.25; quart, 25 cents. Special quotations given on application for large quantities; also for mixtures of Grasses specially adapted for shady places, Lawn Tennis, Croquet, and Base Ball Grounds. PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS ON MAKING LAWNS. The popular notion that “‘ grass grows anywhere’”’ is incorrect; the soil must be made suitable if not naturally so. Before seeding, the ground must be well drained, heavily manured, and made fine and friable by spade or plough, and harrow or rake, as the extent of the lawn or convenience renders best. This part of the work is finished by the use of a heavy roller. We have proved that pure crushed. bone, or animal fertilizer containing bone and potash, are the best fertilizers to use, supplying the elements required to give a robust and fine stocky growth, and the lawn a lasting deep-green color. An applica- tion of four hundred or five hundred pounds per acre will generally be sufficient. So many noxious weeds are introduced into the ground with barnyard manure that its use is not reeommended. Seeding.—It is a well-established fact that the most lasting and finest lawns result from seeding and not from sodding. Theseed may besown eisher in spring or fall. The ground being, we will sup- pose, already well prepared and rolled previous to sowing, should be gone over with a fine rake, the seed then evenly scattered over the surface atthe rate of four bushels per acre; the whole should then be raked or bushed in, and again rolled. Good, Clean, Fresh Seed is a most important consideration in lawn-making. “ Grass,’’ says Professor Martyn, ‘‘ vulgarly forms one single idea. Nota few are ignorant of the fact that when over- looking a field of grass, thirty or forty varieties may bein view.” The varieties which our experience has taught us are best adapted to successfully meet the peculiarities of our climate, compose our mixture. These hardy, compact-growing sorts, sown with due care, produce a fine, close, velvety turf, which, with little attention, will continue beautiful for many years. After Treatment.—When the young grass has attained the height of three inches, it should be cut with a sharp scythe. Nothing retards the after-growth more than too early cutting, or too close crop- ping of the first shoots in spring. During summer a lawn should be cut every week or ten days with a lawn mower, except during dry weather; frequent mowings, and rollings are necessary to keep a grass- plot in good condition. In the fall orearly spring, some good fertilizer should be applied as a top- essing. plays requiring improvement, it is only necessary to sow our seed at the rate of a bushel per acre. Grasses for Pastures Meadows. Containing only the most suitable Grasses and Clovers, the proportionate quantity of each being regulated by the soil, situation and particular purpose for which ony are sown. Theobject to be attained is a constant, successive growth of rich pasturage from spring till fall. A selection of grasses can be made which attain perfection at alternate months from April to September. In sowing the right varieties, mixed in correct proportion for permanent pastures, the results are far more profitable and satisfactory than if the old method of seeding withtwo or three varieties is followed. Customers in ordering, will please state whether the soil is light, medium, or heavy; or if the situation is shaded. Finest Mixtures for Permanent Pastures and Meadow Lands. Specially put up for any soil, or location indicated. Per bushel, $2.50. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston.. 25 Grass and Clover Seeds. Prices Variable. Governed by Market Fluctuations. All our Grass and Clover Seeds are of the finest quality; selected, cleaned and tested to meet the wants of the most critical trade. Cqmparison of samples and prices invited. Timothy, or Herds Grass. Phlewm Pratense. A well known nutritious grass which, on most soils, will produce a better crop than any other variety. We offer a particularly choice sample of seed. Sow one-half bushel per acre, if alone. Weight per bushel, Sorty-jive pounds. Per bushel, $2.75. Red Top. Agrostis Vulgaris. A valuable native permanent grass, growing in almost any soil, moist or dry, and standing our hot climate. We receive this seed direct from the western growers, of finest quality. Sow three bushels per acre, if alone ; it is generally sown mixed with Timothy, one to one and one-half bushels Red Top and one-fourth bushet Timothy. Weight per bushel, ten pounds. Per bushel, 80c. Red Top, Clean Seed. Chaffand weed seeds sifted out; extra fine quality. Per lb., 12c. Rhode Island Bent. Agrostis Canina. A fine, hardy, very compact grass; very perman- ent, readily forming a heavy sward; excellent for pasture. Sow four bushels per acre, if alone. Weight per bushel, ten pounds. Per bushel, $2.00. Kentucky Blue. Poa Pratensis. Known as June Grass, An early grass of great value; ' makes a close, velvety turf, and is excellent for pastures; generally sown mixed with other grasses. Sow about three bushels per acre, if used alone. Weight per bushel, four- teen pounds. Finest quality seed, per bushel, $2.00. Orchard. Dactylis Glomerata. One of the earliest grasses; yields immense crops, and is excellent for pasture or hay; should be cut as it is coming into bloom and it will pro- duce a heavy second crop. One of the best grasses. Sow three bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, fourteen pounds. Per bushel, $2.50. Pacey’s Perennial Rye-grass. JLoliwm Perenne. An early, hardy, and very nutritious grass for meadows, pastures or hay crop. Generally used with other grasses. Jf used alone, sow two bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, twenty-four pounds. Finest seed — our direct importation — per bushel, $2.25. Italian Rye-grass. Lolium Jtalicum. Thriving in any soil, yielding a very early and abundant crop; excellent for pastures mixed with other grasses. Sow three bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, eighteen pounds. Per bushel, $2.50. Hard Fescue. Festuca Duriuscula. This splendid grass is found in all the best lawns and permanent pastures; invaluable for dry soils; of low, dense-growing habit. Sow three bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, fourteen pounds. Per pound, 20 cents. Sheep’s Fescue. Festuca Ovina. Of dense growth; excellent for dry situations and sheep pastures. Sow two-and-a-half bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, twelve pounds. Per pound, 25 cents. ‘ Tall Fescue. Festuca Elatior. Excellent for permanent pastures on moist soils, on which it yields immensely. Cattle and stock eat it greedily. Two-and-a-half bushels of seed for one acre. Weight per bushel, fifteen pounds. Per pound, 20 cents. Meadow Fescue. Festuca Pratensis. Of great value in mixtures for permanent pastures ; of excellent, nutritious properties, and is much relished by live-stock. Sow two-and-a- half bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, fifteen pounds. Per pound, 25 cents. Crested Dog’s-Tail. Cynosurus Cristatus. A perennial grass much valued for its dwarf habit and hardiness. One of the finest grasses for lawns. Sow two to three bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, twenty-eight pounds. Per pound, 30 cents. Tall Oat Grass. Avena Elatior. Succeeds well in pastures with other grasses; makes splendid hay. Sow four bushels per acre. Weight per bushel, thirteen pounds. Per pound, 25 cents. Sweet Vernal. Anthoxanthum Odoratum. Useful to mix with other grasses for lawns, in which it is invaluable on account of its early growth and fragrant odor which it imparts to the other grasses when drying; very hardy and permanent. Weight per bushel, eleven pounds.. Real perennial, per pound, 55c. Puelli, per pound, lic. Meadow Fox-Tail. fe) 18) @:s) 64 @\ (e%/(@) (0: 0. ejs1et 01) allie . , 24 .. Album. White. 1ift.,......... 05 Deane Ua ed ots” | 25, ta perial DD wart Enluie: ine Darky ets 05 ACACIA. Half-hardy greenhouse shrubs, 26 .. Imperial Dwarf White. jft., . -05 with elegant, graceful foliage. The 27 ., Little Dorrit. Azure blue; very free; flowers, —small and lobular, are formed excellent for bedding. }ft.,...... 05 in thick clusters on ong spikes. Peren- 28 ..Swanley Blue. ‘atge flowering ; nial. 3 to 6 feet. Oiernimubeny Pate b oo 4 oo 6 66 6 Oc .05 te PEATICOStIMIZeG ic oie. 6 ote cee ole 05 8 Brachybotrya. Very fine; "flowers sever- AGROSTEMMA. Rose Campion. Very al times caring WATILOT ified ital et ieee -10 beautiful and attractive hardy peren- 9 Lophanta Flowers ‘yellow ; foliage nial flowers. ee STUER verte of chic) ektone et eilertedcet oiieles 10 | 29 Coeli Rosea. Jose ar Heaven. Rose. Jas) \auloe Olien cae i faite 0) 508 10 ACANTHUS Mollis. Showy, ornamen- 30 Alba. White. ‘1 ft., ee rs mae 05 tal foljage Plant of stately habit. Hardy 31. Coronaria Atrosanguinea. Rose Cam- perennial. rp Boo ds ton eka Oat ee 05 Bion. Rose Rice Sn me LS OR erbaceous plant ; flowers hite ; free , exellent ens flowers POMA DEA ie || 38 ALTIUM Neapolltanum, Hard pulbeus 12 ACONITUM Napellus. Monkshood. white flowers; perennial.......... .10 Handsome perennial plant; beautiful blue and white flowers. Hardy; 2ft.,. .06 aLONee Very ornamental a phe ACROCLINIUM. This interesting annu- Seber paint Bestel hd Lo hase ar armed a rey a one of the most valuable and beau- athe ate ei garden; charming for Ded tiful Everlasting flowers. For winter : bouquets the flowers should be cut | 3; Grandificra’ Bright scarlet, “if #e.,/) 05 before being fully expanded. 36 Liinifolia. Linear-leaved; beautiful scar- a Album. Flowers single ate. . ft.,... 0 let. 1} ft., . , 05 “ _flore pleno, Double white,..: .05 | 37 ayrtifolia’ Large scarlet Howers. i}ft., .05 15 Roseum. Singlebrightrose. 1ft.,.. 05 3 16 “ flore pieud! *sonble rose. ‘1 ft., .05 se Ai rei caer “Very paar scarlet, 05 17 ADLUMIA Cirrhosa. Mountain Fringe. This beautiful climber grows readily 39 ALOYSIA Citriodora. Lemon-scented from seed. Should be sown near a trel- Verbena. A favorite plant in eve lis or arbor. Free-blooming and quite window and flower-garden. Perennial. hardy. Wlowers pink, .....:s+s-. .05 2 ete eo 6 dlels - 16 28 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. NO. ALYSSUM. Very hardy, free-blooming dwarf plants, all the varieties growing freely in common soil. The pretty, fra- grant flowers are much prized for bou- quets; excellent for the Summer garden and for blooming in the greenhouse in winter. Alyssum, Sweet. White, free-blooming, fragrant, hardy annual. 3ft. Per oz., BUC fo = eee bdo ea ee ee Benthami Compactum. Admirably adapted for dwart edgings; thickly stud- ded with small, pure white flower-heads till frost. Annual. #4 ft. Little Gem. Distinct and very pretty; each plant will cover a circle twenty inches wide; dwarf; flowers white, fra- grant and beautiful,.......... Saxatile Compactum. ‘sum. Yellow, free-blooming. Hardy perennial. 3 Wiersbecki. perennials beet cp oe AMARANTHUS. Ormamental foliaged. Very striking and effective decorative plants. »Sow early; and set out the young plants early in June. Annual. 43 45 Bicolor Ruber. Carmine scarlet, splen- Gid.;,4 to;> ft.s) Cae Bone eee 46 Caudatus. Love-Lies-Bleeding. Crim- SO BANS Bree Oy oe Galo: Ay OP Aen pate ee 47 Graentus Prince’s Feather. Scarlet. SF ete eee ee ee 48 Wenderi. Beautiful leaf-markings. 49 Melancholicus Ruber. Very ornamen- talidark-folacese ii es cm 3210... sede eee 76 Gfaudulcse Major. Blue and white. oc Ciicwl sc sowing ch ge Diag een 77 Jaetschaui. Very large yellow flowers; long reddish: Spurs,.-¢- 3 - sf-)-)se-teee 78 SkKinneri. Scarlet, tipped with yellow; CXtTA AES jogs ane? coe eee ot ee eee partly white, partly yellow, - Verveeneana Atroviolacea Plenissi- ma. Double, very fine dark blue flow- ers. Foliage beautifully variegated; Oxt6a.t 2s is PPO oa aS ee 81 Double Varieties, Mixed. Numerous COlOrst}82 LE. OS a ey ee 82 Single Varieties, Mixed. Numerous colors. 2 ft., - oe jaf Pewee Wa 83 ARABIS Alpina. One of the finest early blooming hardy herbaceous plants for borders; flowers white. Perennial. 3 ft., 8 ARCTOTIS Breviscarpa. Interestin and showy annual which blooms unti frost. Flowers orange-yellow with dark centre. Start early in heat; set out in May. 4 ft5)- o2:ajeu= <0 mel oid eee 8 ARGEMONE Grandiflora. Prickly Poppy. Large, white, Poppy-like flow- ers; hardy annual. 2ft.,.. San 86 ARISTOLOCHIA Elegans, Elegant new climber; purple, white and yellow; very fine, large flowers,. .....+..-. Sipho. Dutchman’s Pipe. One of the best hardy climbers for covering walls and trellises. Foliage large, of a deep, rich green. Perennial fe rea. 88 ARMERIA Formosa. Thrift, Sea Pink. A variety with dark crimson flowers; very free-blooming; habit dwarf, excel- lent for borders. 89 ARMERIA Maritima Splendens. A very pretty, hardy perennial, with round- isb flower-head: color a fine, deep rose 87 ardy perennial. }ft., - PET. 10 10 10 10 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. NO. PKT, 90 ARTEMISIA Gracilis. Ornamental foliaged, hardy annual plant, exceed- ingly decorative in the flower garden,. .05 91 ASCLEPIAS Curassavica. Very showy perennial, with brilliant scarlet flowers; winter in greenhouse,..... .05 92 ASPERULA Azurea Setoso. A beauti- ful, hardy annual with brue flowers; de- lightfully fragrant; suitable for shady . MIACES: CEG easel ie et a’) ats Sale Onde. 6 -05 93 Odorata. Woodruff. White, fragrant; MeErennialy LV 6t;. oss se < + ogeda head sc -05 % ASPHODELUS Luteus. Asphodel. Hardy herbaceous perennial, of great beauty as an open border plant. Suc- ceeds well in any soil. Flowers yellow. 3 ft., ee, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .05 VICTORIA ASTER. No. 167. Per packet, 10 cents. ASTERS. Our Asters are unsurpassed in quality, and we have received most flattering testi- monials from many customers regarding them. No expense or labor is spared to fur- nish seeds of these admirable flowers ofthe Seer excellence, and we have pleasure inviting the attention of all who desire Really Fine Asters to our collection. Our acquaintance in Europeer.ables us to offer choice seeds saved by the growers of the magnifi- cent, new, rich-colored, double varieties grown in the gardens and parks of London and Paris. BETTERIDGE’S Quilled. Perfectly double, showy Aster, but rather stiff in appearance. 1} ft. 95 Collection of 16 colors, ....... .60 96 Collection of G colors;'....6...-% 30 97 Finest Mixed. Per oz., $1.00,..... -05 BOLTZE’S Dwarf Bouquet. A charming class, deserving of widest cultivation; very free-blooming and constant. } ft. 98 Collection of 8 separate colors,. .. .50 99 Finest Mixed. Peroz.,$3.00,..... 10 BOSTON FLORISTS’ Aster. Much rown by tlorists for cutting, the stems eing quite long; also one of the best for bedding. Flowers double, large and well shaped; habit pyramidal, branch- ing from near the ground. Specially saved for us by a leading grower for Boston market. 1} ft. 100 ‘Blue: Very fine. Per oz., $2.50,.... .10 101 Pink. ‘“ “ is ZrdOv on ae oh) 102 White. “ ssi i Zs0; esters 10 29 NO. PKT. COMET Asters. New, charming and distinct; about fifteen inches high, with from twenty to thirty densely double flowers, each three to four inches in diameter. The flowers very much resemble the Japanese Chrysan- themum, — petals long und twisted. 1024 Collection of 6 distinct sorts, . oS oe LOS. rightebip hi elucy. .sne. «6 « « 10 104 Light Blue, With White,........ .10 105 > STATE Osta disk Tava eet ov ne roils i (it) 106° “Pink? and White; «cs easiest eae « -10 NOT RRRO SC seek ob ia ticle sthictse ok fo cio Be AaGAGy) geal. |< 10 CROWN, or Cocardeau. _ Singularly striking and charming, the centre pe- tals of the Howers being’ white sur- rounHed with many bright colors. 14 t. 108 Collection of 6 separate varieties,.. .35 109. Binest= Mixed ree Nero ea, 10 DWARF CHRYSANTHEMUM. Of very dwarf compact habit; flowers re- markably large and perfectly double. 8 in. 110 Collection of 12 separate colors,.. .70 111 Collection of 6 different colors,. . 80 LZ) BHmestiivilxed i sniencs! oter ni ee. 10 113 DWARF GERMAN. Double, fine mixed, showy colors; not choice flow- ETSis PERCE OZ, Pl LOs cre feicis citer) eels. e -05 114 DWARF PAEONY PERFECTION. A dwarf class of great beauty. which we highly recommend. 3ft. Choicest MULE Uae CT OZig pOcUOs eek e sss) su 10 1D) = Pure Dite ye teree a koe ee Se ee ene .10 1144 DWARF PYRAMIDAL Bouquet. Very fine Aster; plants of fine form and adapted for lines or clumps. #4 ft. Finest mixed. Wer oz., $3.00,. ..... 10 GIANT EMPEROR. Flowers of enor- sous size, double, and very beautiful. 2 ft. 117 Cellection’ of 12 colors;.’. .. 2. . .80 118 Collection of 6 colors,........ 40 MS “-Finesthmixedst2) 3+? 32.29 Teheran. 10 GOLIATH Aster. Large-fHowering, very coe most effective and beautiful. 236. 120 Collection of! G' COLOKS)) syns) Sis es oh as - 0 121 Finest Mixed. Peroz., $2.00,:.... .10 122 IMBRICATED Pompon. Flowers small very numerous. A very fine Aster, and excellent for bouquets. 14 ft. Choicest Mixed, Per 02Z., $3.00,.... ... 2 «ee 18 LA SUPERBE. One of the most beau- tiful types; very large, full flowers of the finest Peony form. Mam EROSCKG OLOL i litem ou emoll eivet fens PN Gule 124 Sky Blue and White,..... sie e oes LD MIGNON ASTER. The most beautiful of all for floral arrangements. The flowers are of very refined form. 1243 Mixed. Per oz., $3.50, me 10 125 White. Per oz., $3.50, 5 SVB sa) 126 NEEDLE, or Hedgehog. Very double, © petals long, quilled, and sharply point- ed. 2ft. Choicest Mixed. Per oz., GRD He ane aa ote ee Oe 10 NEW PEARL. Magnificent strain. In several respects they surpass all others. Plants grow in bush form, of robust and vigorous growth, and are covered with very large, double, globular flow- ers, fully and finely imbricated. 127 PearlRose,....... erat WY. erste. «10 128° sPedrbh White; . 0) - tex. secs. -10 129 POMPON Cocardeau. Centre of flowers white with brilliant colors’ outside. Finest mixed, . . *. . . ,. , , . ° . . . 10 Aster Seeds as here offered are the finest in cultivation. 30 h. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. . NO. ASTER — (Continued.) PRINCE OF WALES. One of the best of new forms; remarkably brilliant shades; exquisite double flowers. 130° "Grimson 8s ers os Se en ee seers 131, COW te eee ier a) ered use eae ene Piers 332 Finest Mixed; . os cis ve ere wee cee QUEEN of the Market, (or Queen of the Halls.) The earliest of all, coming into bloom four to six weeks earlier than others and therefore very valuable for cut flowers. We offer the following distinct colors. 133 Blue; ) Perounces$2:00%. »9-) - sen ecicne) 134 Rose. ‘“ sf OO Mae. Batya © 135 White. ‘ Fe 2005 eaewnes eee oe 136 Mixed. “ ff 2.005 «0 egret eos fi ae ROSE-FLOWERED. A magnificent race, with splendid, large flowers. 2 ft. 137 Collection of 12 Colors, 138 Collection of 6 Colors, 139 Finest Mixed, 140 SCHILLER. Splendid for all floral work; very profuse bloomer. Oy (O67) ees le) 6 me” io, oe ee TRIUMPH. The most beautiful of all dwarf Asters. It forms an entirely new Class, and attains a height of only seven inches. The individual flowers measure nearly three inches across, of the most faultless pzony-form, and beautifully incurved. 2141 Dark Scarlet,....... 1442 ©SScarlet and White, TRUFFAUT'S Peony-Flowered Per- fection. Wherever Asters are grown, this grand race is sure to find a favored place. The strain we offer is a great amprovement the flowers being larger and fuller, and the petals beautifully incurved like a full, double Chrysan- themum 2ft. Unsurpassed colors. 143 Collection of 18 colors,........ 144 Collection of 12 colors,...... 145 Collection of 6 colors,......... 146 Blood Red. Per oz., $2.75,. . . 147 Brilliant Rose. SSR She WED oat 148 Brilliant Scarlet. SS 9 CSG te O28 (Gp 1449 Dark Blue. CCST Stemmons 150 Delicate Rose. SI GS oe! OAT 151 Light Blue. De sich bale ATG 152 Glowing Crimson. “ ‘“ 2.75,.. 153 Pure White. SWE ee Oeil Sa 154 Choicest Mixed, in very great variety, Berioz)|. $2.50; nasnecy eae kee a ee Flowers from our seed have taken first premiums wherever exhibited. VICTORIA ASTERS. One of the most showy Asters grown; admirably adapt- ed for beds, borders, etc., and unsur- passed for florist’s use. Forms a hand- some pyramidal bush, studded with large, perfectly double imbricated flowers. 1} to 2 ft. 155 Collection of ZO colors,........ 156 Collection of 12 colors, «=< -)."..- - 157 Collection of 6 colors,......... 158 Apple Blossom, Per 0Z., $3.759. . . 159 Brown Violet. See Sei Decee 160 Crimson. oe aes SDger ome 161 Dark Blue. ge LS 3.739. . » 162 Delicate Rose. i StibS6 4c 163 Fiery Scarlet. ee ie Shdes oe 164 Light Blue. iyo BeTbyiae. 165 Peach Blossom. aS-foan Siaby er. 166 Snow White. Serres a5 pee e 167 Choicest Mixed, in very great var- TOE we LOE (O72i. (S500) s,s. bier ol sa ees Flowers from our seed have taken first premiums wherever exhibited. Finest mixed, . PKT. 10 ‘10 10 10 lose VICTORIA DWARF. The finest of the dwarf Asters. 3 ft. Choice double. 168 Light Blue. Per oz., $450,... 169 Rose Color. SO AOU sca 170 Pure White. Prt lariat: 113. Tse 171 Finest Mixed. china okbec: Bet atacip is WASHINGTON Aster. Splendid; very large flowering; valuable for exhibition purposes. 2ft. Finest double. -- Collection of 6 colors, . Finest Mixed, 172 173 or. (air let verte: (e)-.¢° feleke) ie mere 174 ZIRNGIEBEL'S White. A magnificent Aster; flowers medium large, pure white, of beautiful globular form, and finely imbricated. Unsurpassed for beds or clumps, and for florist’s use. 2 ft. We offer very choice, new seed. Per 0z., $3.00, .. : oF @ pew egme’ 'e 0: (8.70) x0 175 CHINA ASTER. Kine smixedss- © =>: 176 ASTER, Perennial. Michaelmas Daisy. * Very beautiful autumn flowers; lovely shades of color; mixed, AURICULA. See Primula. BACHELOR'S BUTTON. See Centau- rea. 177 BALLOON VINE. Cardiospermum Halicacabum. Ornamental climber; very rapid growing, seed capsule, bal- loon-shaped; flowers white. Annual. 6:t0'8 fti5e Ss. Sars, Maw eis a eee BALSAM. Beautiful plants for the summer garden. Of fine, pyramidal form, thickly studded with large flow- ers of rich shades. They should be started early in heat and transplanted. We offer the finest strains in cultiva- tion. Annuals. Camellia-Flowered Spotted, Collec- tion) Of 7S Colors.) scene cece Finesth Mixeai 1 lemon nee Dwarf Camellia. Mixed,....... Carnation Striped. Mixed,...... Farquhar’s Prize Spotted. The most beautiful of all Balsams; exceeding] large, very double flowers spotted with white: Hinest"mixed*:. 04.) 7a Farquhar’s Perfection White. New; unsurpassed for flower-garden and flor- ist’s work. Flowers of great substance, pure white and very double, forming clusters of rosettes along the branches. Extra. 11 ft., Rose-Flowered. Very double; fine for HovISts: "Self COlOTS. ,albss paces -- Collection of 12 distinct colors,. . . Finest Mixed, «« lOO REG eo ci. cy cel en ee . White, Pure, 178 179 180 181 182 183 eo ‘et ey Hele se Mer ee “ete ia el oe 184 185 186 187 188 BAPTISIA Australis. Fine, hard plant, flowering in June. Perennial. DEEL ist oe et leet saits ” leet tt veh er taeeleye aS 189 BARTONIA Aurea. A brett orange- yellow, showy, hardy annua 0 eg eae 199 BEAN, Scarlet Runner. Phaseolus. Very showy climber. 191 .. Painted Lady. Flowers scarlet and Whites: 12 Fb icy 0. ein Ces REE eels e to 192 193 BEET, Chilian Golden. With elegant foliage; very ornamental for centres of beds, single specimens, etc.,...... 194 Scarlet. Remarkably beautiful,... . Please see Novelty Supplement. .. White Runner. Flowers white, 12 ft., . PET. -10 10 10 -10 10 05 .05 -05 1d -05 .05 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 31 Farquhars’ Prize Asters, Ete. an awl MP \\ TRUFFAUT’S PERFECTION ASTER. om quiy/Z , f yoni Le SS 4, ~~ § Sal ‘ S ‘ J) ee eX ow ? © @ 13103 ft. -50 50 50 50 50 CALENDULA. (Marigold.) Splendid hardy annuals, the large, star-shaped flowers being produced continuously. Valuable alike for the Sower-garden or winter-blooming in-doors. Unsur- passed for cut flowers. 1 ft. Officinalis, fl. pl., Le Proust. Nan- keen colored. Very fine and constant. Per 0z., 20¢., - Meteor. 227 Perioz2,)20C se ace a Stacy Cee ae . Orange King. The best type of the large, deep orange class; most beauti- ful double flowers, .- Prince of Orange. Double. Beautiful deep orange; agem. Per oz., 30¢., .. -« Ranunculoides. Garden Marigold. Double’ OFanees) <0. <-son)lelieseeenee « Superba. ‘Deep yellow; dark eye; double; fine: “Perioz5) 20C) = sen nee Pluvialis. Cape Marigold. White,. . Mixed. Very fine varieties and colors. 1 ee) Oey AAU Co Dec 6 On og ce is ae 232 233 234 CALLIOPSIS, or Coreopsis. Excel- lent, showy, hardy plants, of rich and charming colors, and long duration in bloom. A.kinsoni. Atrosanguinea. Dark crimson,. Bicolor. Golden yellow, with brown centre. Per oz., 50c., .. Speciosa. Dark; splendid, Cardaminifolia. Fine, rich crimson. 1 ft... .BReroz,, 40C a ne cisternae Coronata. Yellow, large, fine; 2 ft. PY O25 40CS's) a) cetey pure vide! ate ane ete Drummondi. Yellow and red. 2 ft. Peri02Z., 40C es) eee : Marmorata. Marbled, Nigra. Dark red. Per 0z.,40c.,.... Finest Mixed, Tall. Peroz.,40c.,.. Finest Mixed, Dwarf. Per 0z., 40c.,. CALLIRHOE Involucrata. Very showy, large, scarlet, Linwm-like flow- ers; begins to bloom early, and bears profusely till frost; hardy annual. 1}ft., Lineariloba. Dark lilac—carmine; dwarf; spreading. A gem for rocker- ies, borders, etc.,.... . . Pedata Nana Compacta. Rose. 1ft.,. o 3 eet he. = — = > —S = as a ae, ZS >. PAN RAT RS SE I (Wr 7 x RY Ae Bnd ahs Se. A ta La x= =p ¢«* I" : 4 , Se (aig \ es OR KES a hu) sa Fy > ay ine = —S=S= =———_ > S=> SSS ——S — — = BEE == > Zi BZ LEZ oZ (A a : Bz SS 1 ej . s= = j AB 485 Ae ie CENTAUREA GYMNOCARPA. McCULLOUGH’S PRIZE CALCEOLABIA, Page 32. 34 fh. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. NO. 285 So 286 PKT. CAMPANULA. Very showy, hardy, free-blooming plants, with bell-shaped flowers. Cc arpa tica. Blue; hardy perennial. 2 sig) (0x0 . e pia ¢e2,20' Jal’ of enme; - eo. «, 1e/Cel. ete Dichotoma. Beautiful, free-blooming variety, with blue flowers of a rich Fragilis. Charming for hanging pots; with drooping branches a foot long, covered with numerous porcelain blue flowers; hardy perennial, of easy cul- ° Macrantha. Fine deep purple; very free-sperennial:. eae aie. Se ee Persicifolia Flore Pleno. Charming, double blue; perennial,.. ....... Pyramidalis. Very showy for borders, or pot-culture; hardy perennial. ft. Blue and white mixed, .:3. 2 1203. Speculum, (Venus’-Looking-Glass.) Free-blooming hardy annual; in flower the whole season. Fine mixed colors, . Perennial Varieties; Mixed,.... CANTERBURY BELL. Campanula Medium. Most shcvy and popular hardy biennials. 23 ft. Calycanthema. The calyx of this beautiful variety forms a cup at the basejofsthe bello Blues. een suen sas a sCIsey oh ooo oo 0 OO Aarts (Ad oy ie oo easels gh obi a SO ol gl od oe, olc ABA eb hRe sy Spe oo GO Od oO 61a oO oO Oo - Mixed,. 516 60.000 66166 SO Oe Dean’s New Large-flowering. Re- PID |S Bra US ca TRIG Oh Guich ONOeS 05 Double Flowering, Blue. Per oz ,$1.00, .05 .. Rose. Per oz., $4.00,. . . .05 - White. Pade OO awe LOD . Mixed. WG OG HAVES 5 5. ds Single Blue ele SS CoO eee 605 -- Rose. Sums ATI o oo salle) -.- White. ty wh AR Ss G5 Abs .. Mixed. poe 50 -05 AIS os CANARY BIRD FLOWER. See 77ro- peolum, No. 1,093. CANDYTUFT. Jberis. One of the most popular, showy and hardy classes. Ex- cellent for cutting. The flowers will be larger and finer if the seedlings are transplanted. Carmine. ift. Peroz.,40c.,... Crimson, Dunnett’s. 1ft. Per oz., 25c., . Empress. Extra fine; large; white,. . Fragrant. White; 1ft. Per 0z., 2éc.,.. Giant White. The variety grown by Boston florists; 1 ft, Per OZash OUC a. Purple. 1 ft. 42 NOY Baia White Rocket. G2 JOS PUYe orc Mixed. Scan G ssieulrs Dwarf Lilac. Free; only six inches. POM OZ. pOOC hess skis Morel Net Pons Bouncers Dwarf White. Fine; very free. Per OZ OUC Pao lis tes faniahos uel No Molina teins Wrens litera c New Hybrid; Dwarf. Mixed; large Howerss splengid,) i i uke lemons Iberis Pruiti. Pure white; early; splendid dwarf perennial,....... . Sempervirens. White; very early; MELEAL HONE LOO ber. ve te) tone et isle tele es CANNA. Indian Shot. Stately plants with large, broad, palm-like, ribbed leaves, and showy flowers. To start plants, cut through the hard, outside covering of the seeds, soak for ten hours in warm water, and set the seed inch deep. Requires a warm, moist temperature. Half-hardy perennials. Crozy’s New Dwart; Mixed. Splendid large flowering, with broad leaves; very Desubifuls 2s) s7 .~ ee hente Dark-Leaved Sorts. Mixed. 5to8 ft. POEs Za s DUCsg iets. cokedieden ao 6h cea rive NO. PET. 287 Ehemanni. Flowers, richest fiery car- Mine; Extra. 6 gis Ae eee 288 Gizantee. Very stately and beautiful. Le Gt RMR Oc ate OMe MENS SMS. Sets 4 F 289 Indica. Scarlet. 3ft. Per oz., 25c.,. 290 WNigricans. Dark, beautiful foliage, red StEMS;, VELVMMINe) ong een or i Co eee cae 291 Mixed. Veryfine. Peroz.,40c.,.... 292 CANABIS Gigantea. Annual; grows to height of 8 ft; very stately; fine form, . 293 CARDUUS Benedictus. Blessed Thistle. Purple: cli ttiem. toe ct te. 2 eRe ee > 294 Marianus. Ornamental Thistle. Folie age beautifully variegated. Hardy an- nual: * Sekt eae ae Pee oe i atlte) oes CARNATION PINK. Our Carnation seeds are saved from an unrivalled, named collection of over 15,000 pots, and may be relied upon to produce a large percentage of richly colored, double flowers. Perennials. ; 295 Alegatiere. Deep scarlet, brilliant shadessextratine: 4ty tt ey 2) See 296 Bizarres, Flakes, Fancies. Superb varieties: mmixedten. 2) ewe ues cee 297 New Dwarf Perpetual. A beautiful new race, invaluable for winter bloom- ing. They are genuine Tree Carna- tions, producing large, double flowers a abundance. Mixed colors, choicest. :~As£t.5") ee eee ee Wee as ee 298 Grenadin. Perfectly double flowers of the most vivid scarlet; dwarf; very early.,“-14 ftE yes ee be 3% re ee 299 Marguerite. Splendid, new variety. A very large percentage of the flowers come double and of good size, fine form and great beauty. The most valuable feature of their growth is that they begin to bloom four months from the time seeds are sown. Finest mixed, 300 Perpetual, or Tree. Saved from the finest strains only; double; mixed. 2 ft., 301 Double German, Mixed. Monthly. BING v6 ok ewe As oe eases wees Ee 302 Double, Mixed. For borders, etc. Hardy Gee O25 p20 0 tekisn > ae ie eile . CASTOR-OIL BEAN. See Ricinus, 303 CATANANCHE Cezeruleo. Showy per- ennial flower, with fine, sky-blue flow- ers; hardysn Zitts-. teres eae eee CATCHFLY. See Silene Armeria. 304 CEDRONELLA Cana. Hardy perennial plant, with long spikes of purple flow- ers; leaves delightfully fragrant. 2ft., . CELOSIA. Cockscomb. Highly esteemed and beautiful plants, with splendid, richly colored flower-heads; annuals. 305 Cristata, Dwarf Crimson. #ft,.... SOG oe MiCLIOW Ay Filiting densi he Weell iy Seo 307 ..Glasgow Prize. Very fine, dwarf sort, with dark leaves and large, crim- SON COMMS wa) et- eel eee o 0 6 308 .. Dwarf Mixed, Splendid,...... 309 .. Tall Mixed, s. Sis Sigelisits 310 Pyramidalis Plumosa. Magnificent annual, with charming, feathery heads; TICH (\CuIMSON. ALL. bees clases. tases ees Sil .. Wellown CUattisrces ss eile eee pireite CENTAUREA. The silvery foliaged Centaureas are among our most beau- tiful and valuable dwarf bedding plants. Should be started early in gen- tle heat. Half-hardy perennials. 312 Candidissima. The dwarfest of the sil- ‘very foliaged varieties. 3} ft. 1,000 Seeds: 600i. 5... eel See ees ae B 313 Clementei. The silvery leaves are pret- tily fringed and cut. 1 ft. Per oz., $1.50, . 314 Gymnocarpa. Very gracetwl, silvery Oliage; excellent decorative: bedding plant: 2 it. Per,0Z)780c,, asses -20 50 10 05 -50 25 -10 05 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 35 NO, PKT, NO. PKT. CENTAUREA. Annual-Flowering. 346 Indicum. The large-flowering, fall- The following named are among the blooming Chinese Chrysanthemums best hardy annuals : are among our most gorgeous flowers; 315 Cyanus. Sachelor’s Button. Excellent our seeds are from acollection of the tor bouquets; mixed xolors. 14 ft. Per finest colors and best sorts." 3{t.,. . . .15 Oi LOG ree tenets Dick 0 nity Oe ices het .05 | 347 . Pompon. Chvicest mixed; excellen 316 .. Blue. Very beautiful. 1} ft. Per oz ,25c., .05 forall decorations sass seeoniens 15 S17 “Red! ‘ se 2bG;,, «0D 318 Japonicum. Beautifully feathered; 318 .. Rose. PECrOZ2.. 2DC semen nt at hie ae nee Mauritanicus. Charming plant for baskets, rock-work, ete. Flowers lav- ender; habit trailing; perennial,. .. Unicaulis. Purplish-blue; very fine for vases and baskets. 1 ft., Major. Morning Glory. See Ipomea. COREOPSIS. See Calliopsis. COSMANTHUS Fimbriatus. Very charming annual, with pale flesh, fringed flowers. + EG Me oe ein. 379 COSMIDIUM Burridgianum. Showy annual; beautiful velvety-brown, Cali- opsis-like flowers. 2ft.,..... eee 380 COSMOS Hybrida Grandiflora. Per- fectly lovely fall-blooming annual, with numerous large Anemone-like flowers; splendid for bouquets. Start early in NGAE. Poet LEIS) eae fe eee Pure White. One of the most lovely Falb flowers... <5) 2... SSRI ee COWSLIP. Primula Veris. Charming, very early flowering, dwarf perennials. Treatment about the same as for Pansies. 882. Yellow. True, yellow wood-primrose of ROME ro ers je mm oe 38S) RS 883 Fine Mixed, 384 CREPIS. Hawk-Weed. Showy, hardy annual of easy cultivation, blooms allsammer. Mixed. 1 ft.,. 373 ee ey CMe ee 381 PRT. 05 10 -10 05 -10 10 05 NO. 385 CUCUMIS Lipsaceus. sulphur-yellow, ChmDeF; «3... <5 Seeaeeis canemet Paes - 386 Grossularia. Gooseberry Gourd,... CUPHEA, Cigar-Plant. Excellent bor- der or house-plants, growing readily, and blooming freely. Annuals. 1ft. Platycentra. Redandpurple,.... Roezlii Grandiflora Superba. Splen- did; large, beautiful red flowers in great profusion. 3fi., 16 Strigillosa. Yellow and red flowers,. . .10 PRT. Teasel-formed, very elegant fruit. 05 05 387 388 05 389 CYCLAMEN. Our Cyclamen Seeds are widely known for their excellence and reliability, and are saved from the finest strains in cultivation. 390 Persicum Grandiflorum. A grand strain. Flowers large, long and of great substance, very tree and highly recommended. Finest colors, m:xed,. .50 Giganteum. Farquhar’s World’s Colum- bian Exposition Prize. The individual blooms measure over two inches in length, and are of great substance and fine form. Choicest mixed,. ... . Atro-rubrum. Largest dark red, . .. Crimson King. Very large; free,. .. Picturatum. White and pink, ... Rosy Morn. Delicate rose, Sanguineum. Intense bloodred,. . . White Swan. Pure, clear white; very large; very fine; foliage beautiful. . . William’s Superb, Mixed. Very fine; habit dwarf and robust; flowers numerous, large and of splendid colors, .25 Persicum, Mixed, .25 New Compact. Flowers large; carried; dwarf habit; very fine colors, H1iT>. Ci WS SAM Oar a ee aS 00 391 00 50 50 50 Uy «he Pal ae -50 50 401 CYCLANTHERA Explodens,. Elegant climber, with handsome foliage and fruit. Annual, CYNOGLOSSUM Coelestinum. Pretty annual of easy culture; flowers blue, in great profusion,...... 3 ta .. Linifolium. Pure white, CYPERUS Alternifolius. Egyptian Paper Plant. ‘this handsome, orna- mental plant throws up a number of slender stems about 2 ft. high, sur- mounted by dark green, shining plumes. Half-hardy perennial,. ... CYPRESS VINE. See Jpomea Quamo- clit. © (2,2 ee oe ee ee 1 ee ow , 402 .05 403 404 . 405 DAHLIA, Double, Large-Flowered. ‘The seeds of these should be started in gentle heat; finest colors, mixed... . Double, Small-Flowered. Lilliput. Named. sorts; mixed, ). «. . 00s) fom. . Single-Flowering. Remarkably hand- some for ornamental grounds and bou- quets. The seed offered is saved from asuperb collection. Finestmixed,. . .05 .. White Shades. Mixed,....... .. Yellow Shades. Mixed,....:.. .. Striped. Mixed. Beautiful, rich colors in great variety; comes true from seed, .05 DAISY, Double. See Bellis. 411 DATURA Hunmilis. Magnificent annuals, with large, trumpet-shaped, fragrant flowers. 3ft. Double yellow,..... .05 Wrightii. White, lilac-shaded,..... .0 DELPHINIUM. Remarkably showy and well-known herbaceous plants; stately habit and showy flowers. Hardy peren Dials. 10 406 407 408 409 410 412 Medal awarded at World’s Columbian Exposition, 1893, for our Cyclamens, R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. ol “i AN Page 32. Page 34. CYCLAMEN PERSICUM GIGANTEUM, HOLLYHOCK; CHATER’S. Page 36. Page 39. 38 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. NO. PRT. NO. PET, DELPHINIUM — (Continued ) 448 ECHEVERIA. Succulent plants of ele- 413 men nope scarlet. Very fine gant form. Mixed,.......... .25 species, of splendid Seine: o ao ¢ -10 long spikes. Qu file eee SS 10 Ornamental Cucumber, very ental 415 Chinensis. Beautiful double blue; flow- SEONeEe: hardy,climbing annual; excel- ers the first year, ee yee .05 ae aS a Summer screen for fences, ete. 416 Ellatum. Bee Larkspur. Blue: fine oak theseeds ten hours beforesowing, _ hardy perennial sat Stee ae .05 and plant end down. 15ft.,...... .05 417 Formosum. Dar Lica OA ea nS ee 40s s 418 Coelestinum. Light blue; - fine, | .... .05 | £0 BDELWEISS; Leontopodium. The 419 emoine’s Hybrid. Unsurpassed vari- Alpine plant so sat at sought for by Enes. Spikes very long and showy. tourists. Perennia t., v- = Ve, 0. eos .10 ro. INC eS oS Saas G5 Se a -10 420 Nudicaule. Scarlet; beautiful. 1 ft., 19 | 451 BGG FLants Scarlet. Pretty; about 421 Zalil. One of the most beautiful hardy the size of anegg, .- . +--+ +--+. 05 perennials, lovely lemon yellow i in long 452 White. Very curious, ot, o> ea ote) o> s va .05 spikes. 4 tt., = 0 -) ost. ee pA SIE ERNE Ue ar tl rn 472 FENZLIA Dianthiflora. Lovely little Attractive climbing annual, flowering annual, witn rosy-lilac flowers; in in clusters. Mixed colors. Peroz.,25c., .05 bloom till frost. et. 10 , . ee . . . . . . . DRUMMOND’S PHLOX. See Phloz. 473 FERNS, Finest. Stove and greenhouse, 445 DRACAENA Australis. Beautiful and including gold and silver varieties. graceful decorative greenhouse plant, .10 Mixed,.. 2... .. ATS WLTICUITARS ER AE > “1c twits — ere COCR ech ctne ee 10 474 Fine. For ferneries, greenhouse, ete. 47 MExed),ivie GORGS;... ciscics.p 0.0) ce) we neo Mixed.-2) > Sishdolote a ce Paseo R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 39 NO. PKT. FEVERFEW. See Matricaria and Pyre- thrum, FORGET-ME-NOT. See Myosotis. FOUR O’CLOCK. See Mirabilis. FOXGLOVE. See Digitalis. 475 FUCHSIA. Saved from a fine named collection: Mixed}. «0c se se shel ee GAILLARDIA. Remarkably showy, hardy plants, with large, richly-colored flowers; bloom in great profusion till frost. 14it. 476 MAmblyodon. Fine red; annual. Per O22, 10UCs,. . nevehmnde aye b Cocrsewital eOed a, © 477 Grandiflora. Perennial. 2 ft. Mixed EOLOTS eeamaiuah ite mieeenle)s oy eprepcatobicts Bin: (« 478 Torenziana, Double. One of the most useful annuals both for bedding and cutting; varies in color from sulphur- yellow to purple. Fine mixed. Per OZ, 7,OUC wat ate 419 ..Brown Red. Double, ::......: AED rp CLOW. OUDIC) c. sticy @ too) «pak lae ¢ Aye Picta. wVelow,, «. «sciet on oy.cu chtaeT IM che 482 Mixed, Annual. Splendid. Per 0z.,30c., . 483 GALEGA Officinalis Alba. White; very ornamental herbaceous plant. 3ft., . 484 GAURA Lindheimeri. Graceful, half- hardy annual, for borders, etc., with long spikes of white, red-tinted flowers, Zi Gage ee Cl OZ. 5:40C.. ovieisesiehieh «mute Wel lets 485 GAZANIA Splendens. Orange yellow flowers; excellent for dry situations; HENGeE Perenuial men th wremente ce lelek ices 486 GENTIANA Acaulis. Dwarf, hardy, herbaceous perennial of great beauty; the lovely dark-blue flowers appear in DEA Y ACNE Ula le hel octal ore Greet ote 6 GERANIUM. Pelargonium. Our seed is saved from fine varieties, 487 Apple Scented. Very fragrant; desir- able for bouquets,...... 8 Ol Bech SOUane 488 General Grant. One of the best Scar- lets; the finest for bedding out,.... 489 Zonale Double. Finest mixed,... 490 Zonale Mixed. Fine varieties,.... 491 Gold and Bronze. Splendid,..... 492 Pelargonium,Large-Flowering. Show Geranium. From finest sorts,,... 493 GESNERIA, New Hybrids. Most interesting class of plants, allied to Gloxinia. Large and beautiful flowers. Hot house perennials. 1} ft.,..... GEUM. Very handsome, hardy perennial plants, remaining long in bloom. 2 ft., . 494 Atrosanguineum, fl. pl. Double scar- let; beautiful for bouquets,...... 495 .Coccinewm, . Scarlet. coo s.cuccsre GILIA. Early, free-blooming, hardy an- nuals, of very showy appearance. 1 ft. 496 Achillzefolia Major. Blue,...... 497 "Tricolor. Violet, yellow and white, . . 498 Fine Mixed. Peroz.,50c.,...+..-. 499 GLADIOLUS Gandavensis. Seed saved from a splendid French collec- tion of the best varieties, ....... 500 Lemoine’s New Hybrids. Orchid- like flowers, almost hardy. Finest mixed, . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501.'GLAUCIUM Corniculatum, Foliage somewhat resembles the silver-leaved Centaurea, but larger. Fine, hardy, Ornamental plants, (66h. cies a GLOBE AMARANTH. See Gom- phrena. 25 05 15 05 10 05 GLOXINIA GR. CRASS. ERECTA, GLOXINIA HYBRIDA. Our magnificent strains of this lovely flower are well known. The seed offered has been saved from the finest varieties and will produce flowers of the finest quality and best tints of color. Stove herbaceous perennials; startin heat. NO. PRT. 502 Grandiflora Crassifolia Erecta. Large, upright flowers. Mixed. Finest Thal Coulis cf Ose cect ogaenen sile 50 503 Hybrida. Choicest varieties. Mixed,. .50 504 .. Spotted and Striped. Finest mixed, .50 505 .. Defiance. Intense glowing crimson scarlet; erect; velvety; perfectly beau- NOU 6 oud gouloleD.ecrpO OG, CMO ONGKD BoC -40 506 Mixed. Good quality,..... ure lago ied. Pe GODETIA. Showy, free-flowering, hardy annuals, suitable for clumps or masses; flower most freely in poor soil. 1 ft. 507 Bijou. Snow-white, with pink spot at ne base of each petal. 4ft.,..... .05 508 Duchess of Albany. Beautiful new variety, with satiny-white flowers of OVCAL SIZC,, op. ai Palio ol MeN Sho) telNc ET Cay onils 05 509 Lady Albemarle. Crimson;extra,. . .05 510 The Bride. White andcrimson,... .05 511 Mixed. In variety. Peroz.,30c.,. .. .05 GOLDEN FEATHER. See Pyrethrum. GOMPHRENA Globosa. Globe Ama- ranth. Very handsome annuals with everlasting flowers; excellent for win- ter bouquets. Startin heat. 2 ft. 512 Alba. hite. PCr OZ joU Cray 20D 5138 Aurea Superba. Orange. Per 02., 40¢., 05 “és ‘ 514 Carnea. Flesh color. 30c., .U5 515 Rubra. Red. eee emOOC.) 0D 516 WVariegata. Coe wees UC. 0D 517 Mixed. All colors. ES LOM Ssh setts, GOURDS, Ornamental. Rapid growing, climbing annuals, much used for coy- ering arbors, fences, etc. The variety in form and color of their fruit renders them very interesting 10 to 15 ft. 518 Collection of 12 varieties, ...... .50 51 -Apple-shapedin cc oss \ tetalekdes « .05 520 Angora. Large; spotted white,.. ... .05 b21l SRottle-SHADEGy iieccsuiehieke Ae) otibiee hie) © - 05 522 Dipper-shape@. ..» +e essere es 05 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. NO. Bae GYPSOPHILA. HELIANTHUS, Sunflower. PET. GOURDS, Ornamental—(Continued.) DISh-CIOER few ee ee oe fe Ms sotcens Double Bottle, Ege- shaped. hve counterpart of a hen’s egg,. Hercules’ Club. Long; curious,. Lemon-shaped, OGranpe-shaped,.--)-)- ee ae Pear-shaped,) ise k-) <1 aoe ee) eke se Sugar-Trough. Large; round. The shells when dried and excavated are used as water-holders, Teasel. Very curious, S. \ssh,e @ Fete ane) omy 6) .e eee jedi. se is wile he, te Mixed. In great variety. Peroz., 40c., . GRASSES, Ornamental. See No. 1,180. GREVILLEA Robusta. Fine, ornamen- tal, greenhouse plant, much used for table decoration. Perennial. 3 ft., Light and looking plants; indispensable quets, vases, ete. Elegans. White. Annual. ae etey o Muralis. Rose. Annual. ?ft.,.... Paniculata. White. eles. lesranib Within a 6 55 4 Ala SF Repens. Creeping; white striped flow- ers; hardy perennial, raceful or bou- e « joao eo 8 =, « HEDYSARUM. French Honeysuckle. Showy, hardy perennial plants, suita- ble for borders. 2ft. Mixed colors, : The ma- jestic growth, bold outline, and massive flowers of these old favorites, Tender them admirably adapted for planting for distant effect, in mixed borders, etc. Giant Russian. arge, yellow, single. WEL OZ. AOC. ootie cs. oo os tere Relat! Eile Argyrophyllus. Yellow; double; leaves Silky WIG, te) oboe) siecle. Californicus, fl. pl. Double; yellow. Wine. 7{it. Per oz., 30c.,. . Cucumerifolius. Habit branching and dwarf; covered throughout the season with small, yellow, dark-centred flow- ers, about 2 inches in diameter. Dwarf Double. Very pretty. 4ft. Per CARER Rin hs ns eee Ss Se Globosus Fistulosus, fl. pl. deep-yellow, globe-shaped. Extra fine. YM SE uo? De oe or enc eon ices os .. Multiflorus. New; double; very florif- CLOHS 7 sO Eto te terietie at = cael gems Nop i Is Oculatus Viridis, fl. pl. Yellow, with green centre; double,.. . ; Oscar Wilde. Tall, ‘single; ‘dark *cen- ies Nhe be i Sk, ashes Stay sc Qunnarc nce tno Oye Sutton’s Miniature. Very pretty, small single flowers; eqn “yellow; very PTCE MOM best aes tied cterrs tree fealorme mene sente Uniflorus Giganteus. Tall; flowers of enormous size. 9 ft. Per 0z., 25c., HELICHRYSUM. E£verlasting Flower Attractive, hardy annuals, blooming till frost. 'V ery useful for dried flow- ers in winter, when picked and dried before being fully expanded. Bracteatum. Single; yellow ant white, vada id 215 iO caer Monstrosum. Double. Mixed, a) ft., Nanum, fl. pl. Dwarf. Mixed. 14 ft., Collection of 12 finest double varie- ties; named, HELIOTROPE. Well-known, delight- fully fragrant, bedding or pot plants. Succeed best in light, rich soil. Half- hardy perennial. : ft. Bouquet Parfum. Dwarf and compact; dark lilac-purple; splendid, .. Madame de Blonay. White. Excellent — WATICGY) 005s) erate 1c) eee eat in eee sie Roi des Noirs. King of Blacks. Violet- purple, very dark and fine, ..... Mixed Varieties. Per oz., $1.75,.... 3 ft., . Double, : ol 10 NO. 558 HELIPTERUM Sanfordi. Fine, yellow everlasting flower, succeeds best in light, dry, rich soil. Annual. 1ft., . 589 HIBISCUS Africanus. Very handsome and showy hardy annual, with large, peeve flowers, maroon centered. Fw ee Oe face. a St Ss HOLLYHOCK. One of the most splendid biennials. The young plants should be transplanted singly into dry, deep soil. Enrich with plenty of decomposed ma- nure, 6 ft. Chater’s Double. colors) 3 229 h SU a ee -«- Collection of Gcolors,........ -«- Double Mixed. From Chater’s finest SOLES Sse ¥i-} ciichlc ete an iete ie ke Pee oe Double, English. GOLlors Wa Oh. eee ss ee oe noon Ceenie 3° (Gollection of 6’ colors... *.°.. 2... Mixed, Double... 7. 2). BS te ee Collection of 12 arte) fen ai ey et «ak ee @ teem cee. ie We fa: Wilke ie eo; ele ope) ve. Te) «ental Geto: te fe) wie se: slo eeu Yellow, a CS Lr eres ob A 512 “Singie. sWinestanixeds ac - 29% eee 573 HONESTY. Lunaria Biennis. The seed vessels are flat, broad and transparent, and are handsome in bouquets of dried flowers. Hardy biennial. 2 ft., 574 HUMEA Elegans. Graceful and orna- mental plants for pots or Summer gar- dens. Rose color. Half-hardy bien- MNT AI Fo) Debts la otc op hon eat wunen ion) eiee ae 575 HUMULUS'- Japonicus. Japanese Hop. This new, annual climber has finely-cut, dark-green foliage; stands drought and heat, retaining its beauty till frost. Very rapid grower. 12ft., 576 HYACINTHUS Candicans. Cape Haj cinth. This beautiful plant throws up stems four feet high, surmounted with drooping, large white flowers. rr ke bulbous plants} .-.- sees Sse eee IBERIS. See Candytuft. SITICHE PLANT. Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum. Curious and pretty an- nual, with thick, succulent, sparkling leaves. Very useful for garnishing. Dwarf, trailing habit. 4 ft.,. 573 IMPATIENS Sultani. New, perennial Balsam, producing almost incessantly, numerous bright-rose flowers, an inch or morein diameter. One of the best of recent introductions; start in heat; of easy culture, IPOMABEA. A splendid Benak of twining plants, with handsome, showy flowers of white, pink, blue and purple colors. Useful for covering trellises, arbors, etc. 8 ft. Purpurea. Convolvulus Major. The popular, well-known Morning Glory. . Collection of 12 varieties, “- . Pinest Mixed. (Morning Giory.) Per OZ. 5 ROC ia) ic! wile: a ae sia genial 6 eens Bona Nox. Evening Glory. Very large, pee flowers. Opens in the even- INP, « « «, « tein ee Jose. « Coccinea. Star Ipomea. Beautiful, small, scarlet flowers Grandiflora Alba. HOWECNS, sc: cee wo ae eee moe Hederacea,. tiowered. Best colors. Mixed, - Leari. Magnificent, large, dark-blue flowers; splendid climber, Limbata Elegantissima. ' in centre, with white margin; beautiful, 579 580 581 G28 B 586 Rich blue etre Large ; PET. .05 05 10 05 very 05 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 41 NO. IPOMAEA—(Continued.) 687 Quamoclit, Scarlet. Cypress Vine. Most beautiful, well-known twinin annual, with airy, fern-like foliage an very bright flowers, Peroz., 40c.... GSS: 2 WRG ar alice go cotetrat ty emacs oie 580. CiReirede Per 027, S0C7 rss 7. es 590 IPOMOPSIS. Standing Cypress. Beau- tiful, hardy,biennial plants, with stems four feet long, covered with dazzling orange and red flowers. Mixed,... 691 IRIS Keempferi. Magnificent varieties of this showy class; hardy, herbaceous plants. Mixedcolors,..... JACOBEA. See Senecio. 692 ISOTOMA Axillaris, A charming dwarf annual, with pale blue, star-shaped flowers; suitable for flower beds, bands or masses; exquisite for nosegays; in bloom from August to October,.... -. Petreea. Pure white, 593 694 KALANCHOE Carnea. Very fine new winter blooming plant for the green- house; of easy culture, very floriferous and very fragrant. 14ft.,...-... 695 KAULFUSSIA Amelloides. Pretty, hardy annuals, resembling Asters. Very compact and showy for beds, etc. 4 ft. Mixed colors, oe 69 KENNEDYA. A genus of free-flowering, evergreen, greenhouse climbers, re- markable for their beautiful pea- shaped flowers, Soak the seed over night in luke-warm water, previous to sowing. 6ft. Mixed colors, 697 KOCHIA Scoparia. Belvidere; Sum- mer Cypress. Very elegant and of ri Cups Ades ls is Coos brtepoo e 698 LANTANA Hybrida. Excellent, very free-flowering plants for pot culture or bedding. Verbena like flower-heads; large variety of colors. Half-hardy perennial. Feroz, 40¢., 6... «3 « 699 LASTHENIA Californica. Beautiful yellow, hardy annual; 1ft.,...... e 0 "e686. = 6 @ ge, eve \8 eo LARKSPUR. Annual Delphinium. Among the most showy and brilliant hardy annuals for borders or flower beds; useful flower for bouquets. PRT, 10 .10 10 25 05 10 05 05 05 600 Dwarf Rocket, Collection of !2colors, .40 GOS vie. ECL OZ. ,(00C eine hs 6 se .05 602 Tall Rocket, Collection of 8 colors, .30 60S)" Sebire Doubles. stats ee se ele) oes -05 CULE e VVC Aa ee Weer. ol os cg ene ales 0D 605 .. Mixed, ‘ IPOnOZ,, GUC misl = omc 05 606 Dwarf Candelabrum Formed. Charm- ing habit; beautiful shades. Mixed. Papeete ee ete Ste Meo, .05 607 Giant, Hyacinth-flowered. Ve showy, fine double. Mixed. 2ft., .. .05 608 Emperor, Double. Mixed. 1} ft.,.. . .05 LATHYRUS Latifolius. Everlasting Pea. Free-flowering, climbing peren- nials of great beauty; perfectly hardy; worthy of extensive cultivation. 4 ft. 609 Albus. White; beautiful,....... 05 610 Splendens. Crimson; fine,...... .05 Odoratus. See Sweet Pea. 611 LAVATERA Arborea Variegata. New; very fine, stately, ornamental plant, with handsome, large, variegated foliage. Excellent for beds, or as single specimens; annual. 4ft. Start seeds RUBLE ABB S745 fa.) sai Te ato ie pan Saliehia °«: 6 .05 612 Trimestris. Showy, hardy annuals, with large flowers. IRC aw isititepe yebeve xs) » 00 NO. 613 LAVANDULA Spica. English Laven- der. Largely grown for the sake of its delicious perfume. Hardy perennial. Ditey LOL OZ. 20C esate ch oh Aid tee aloe 614 LAYIA Elegans. Very pretty annual with numerous shoots, terminated by golden-yellow flower-heads, 14 inches across. #ft., 615 LEPTOSIPHON Hybridus. Elegant hardy annuals; the French varietie now offered are very fine. 1ft.,.... of @¢ 6amalted,” Mite: tel vdljai se «0 « 616 LEPTOSYNE Maritima. Pretty annual; grows in bush form, bearing mae the star-shaped yellow flowers so useful in DOWOUELSTOL/VaSeS;-) 5) Gabriele. New; very fine; large spikes of red Howers; ‘sweet. Per 0Z., 65c.5.- 10 686 Giant Pyramidal. Fine branching habits, Ath. ape eCHOZ a eadC taper eee .05 687 Golden Queen. New; flowers of a golden hue; sweet; one of the best. Softs | (ECT OZ. OUCs Ie + ciieiien « ietiaet -05 | 688 Machet. New; the best for pot culture; splendid long spikes; very sweet. Per OZiry¢ MOCKS oe suis eure a ede ES 10 689 May’s Colossal. Very large; one of the finest for forcing; delightfully fragrant, .10 690 Miile’s Spiral. New hybrid; very long SpPLKeSs..,, (fib sMrcwascpteetecie ais das caiman ae 10 691 Nana Compacta Multiflora. Dwarf; compact; very good pot Mignonette. Lft. Per 0Z., $1. OO. Hy. vpentcas, Ce Ries 10 692 Parson’s White. Whitest of all. Splen- did variety with large spikes; sweet. Ltt. p (Per OZ. A0C me. lieth Montana took 05 693 Victoria. Bearing large and compact trusses of deep- red flowers. Per oz. = DOUGis Baye be vaca els Seg eae a 10 694 White Spiral. Not fragrant; very long beautiful spikes; free blooming, its, Yay = 05 MIMULUS. Beautiful and profuse bloom- ing, dwarf, half hardy perennial plants, which delight in moist, shady situa- tions; bloom the first year, 695 Cardinalis. Scarlet; very fine, .... .1¢6 69% Moschatus. Musk Plant. Yellow. Very. free:; i; ft. A '0Z., 60Ci ieee tc oe 10 | 697 .. Compactus. New; dwarf; very fine, .10 | 698 Tigrinus, Queen’ s Prize. Large tlower- ing ‘varieties. Very fine;*2 79... 10 699 .. Duplex. Hose-in-hose. Double corolla. | splendid, . VW, ©. ho oe ere as & v.82» © 10 700 MINA Lobata. Charming, half-hardy, climbing annual; flowers of a creamy white; copiously produced; ets ats 20 1 Pe a et Sr Oa R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. | 43 NO. PKT. NO. PET, MIRABILIS. Marvel-of-Peru. /Jour- TOM THUMB, OR DWARF NAS- o-clock. Very ornamental plants for TURTIUM — (Continued.) borders. Flowers numerous, large and 722 Collection of 6 varieties,. . TERE ey is showy till frost. Keep the Toots over 723 Aurora. New; chrome yellow; lower winter like Dahlias. Tender perennials. petals veined’ with dark carmine; of Bloom the first year. St eat DAU: «6. oriie ts eke eee 05 701 Finest Mixed. 2ft. Peroz.,10c., .. .U5 | 724 Beauty. Yellowand scarlet. Peroz., 25c., .05 702 Foliis Variegatis. Gold-striped leaves, 725 Bronze. Dark; very odd. 66 ” 25¢., .05 Flowers all colors, Splendid, 2 ft. 726 Crimson. “ & 95¢., .05 PeYr 02.) 20C.) - oo oo oe ee ew we 05 | 727 Crystal Palace Gem. Splendid; sul- 703 Longiflora. White; very fragrant. Per phur and mauve. Per oz., 25c.,.... .05 OZ., 25C., » 2 2 oe ee ee eee ee ns 05 | 728 Empress of India. Very fine, dark, 704 Tom Thumb. Splendid for edgings; brilliant crimson; dark foliage; extra, mixed, $ft. Peroz,40c., ...... .05 Ber Gz, 2568.4 nile. ee Bs .05 705 MOLUCELLA Leevis. Shell-Flower. A 729. Golden Foliaged. Scarlet, yellow foli- remarkable hardy annual, with spread- EN Ete AGO kite: ORO SCE CROIAED ONO SO bs Cae Con fone 00 ing branches, each ending in tufts of 730 Golden King. Deep yellow. Per oz., bright leaves,and tiny, pale-green cups, ADE oiodote ap Lame Tomo ol Shove Mono bu OuOne 05 streaked with a whitish green. Flowers 731 King of Tom Thumbs. Crimson scarlet white and purple, sheli-formed. Very with dark foliage; Pploneie Per 02z., CURIOUS Pe esiseet-) aie hall en piel. tomer. 7 05 ae ae Rial Ty eee oc 05 706 MOMORDICA Balsamina. Balsam ng Theodore. Darkest shade _o Apple. Very effective climbing annual, Set one aes Waa ic tee 05 cs ; Sal vekeg ih aoa seabed cabot oly che ibe atoaite dn fa : Sranee true Heraee, ane PBEM og | man uady Bid" ) cee einer OENOTHERA. Evening Primrose. A showy class of hardy plants, suitable for rockeries, flower borders, etc.; an- mual-varieties: mixed... 2 s).)-. . | Biennis. Yellow; hardy biennial,. . . Taraxacifolia Aurea. Golden; very large; beautiful annual. 1ft.,..... OROBUS. Charming, hardy, herbaceous perennial, with MIXES Sib. wencses wey ee Merde me: =e ie eee OXALIS Rosea. Suitable for suspend- ing; rose-colored flowers in great pro- fusion. Startseedsin heat,...... Tropzoloides.(Corniculata Purpurea.) Unsurpassed for carpet-bedding; flow- ers yellow, foliage purple-brown; dense, and of uniform, dwarf habit. Hardy annual. os tb eyelOZ.4 Plt sees ee OXYURA Chrysanthemoides. Hardy annual, with yellow, fringed flowers, edged with white. +t., 39... 2: .°. PAEONY. Magnificent old favorites of the garden. Our seed is from fine double varieties, in many shades o color. Hardy perennials. 2 ft.,.... 05 -05 -05 05 10 05 -10 PANSY. PANSY. Viola Tricolor Maxima. To gr Ow the Pansy in finest perfection, the situation select- ed should be sheltered from cutting winds, open to the free circulation of air, exposed to the morning sun but protected from the full influence of the midday sun. They delight in a cool, moist, but well-drained soil, enriched with decomposed barn- yard manure. Seed may be sown in spring or fall, in shallow boxes, or frames; covering lightly. The young jlants should be transplanted when large enough, and never allowed to suffer from want of water. We make a specialty of Choice Pansy Seeds, importing from more than twenty noted European growers annually. Many of our strains are of unsurpassed merit. NO 810 811 PANSY — Continued. Farquhars’ Finest Show. Very large flowers of splendid form and great sub- stance; colors and markings remarka- bly fine; choicest mixed. Per 4 0z., $2.50. Packet of about 250 seeds,. ....... Farquhars’ Finest Show. Same quali- ty as above. Mixed; about 100 seeds, Bugnot’s Choice Strain. Mixed col- ors. French strain, with large flowers on strong stems, borne well above the foliage; great variety of colors, . 3 Cassier’s. Of almost unrivalled size and brilliancy; most beautifully and won- derfully marked with every variety of color and shade. Mixed, Odier’s, or French Blotched. True Fine strain; beautifully blotched with rich and varied colors; finest large flowering. Mixed. Per oz., $5.00,. . English Show; Large. Saved from prize flowers; best mixed. Per oz., $6.00, Prize Scotch, or Highland. Of great substance. Seed from Downie, Forbes, etc. Per oz., $8.00 Belgian Blotched. Unsurpassed mix- ture of mottled and blotched flowers; Splendid}y eh erOZ5,(oo-00 a cme eee Trimardeau, or Giant. Distinct and beautiful new race; the flowers gener- ally marked with three large blotches, PRT. 50 25 :20 .20 are of a size hitherto unknown in Pan- — Sles:. > Mixed). «2 °c ty). ee ie ons bacon saWbhite. Very large, ace snot eee -- yellow. Largest and finest yellow, Black, or Faust. Velvety. Per 0z., Black with yellow Eye. Per oz.,$2.00, . Emperor William. Ultramarine blue; splendid color. Per oz., $2.00,.... .10 Fawn Color. Soft. Peroz., $2.00,. .. .10 Golden Yellow. Peroz., $2.00,. ... .10 Gold Margined. Per.oz., $2.00,. .... .10 Silver Margined. Per oz., $2.00,. .. .10 Quadricolor. Magnificent colors; mainly gold edged..- Per. 0z.;;G2,00)) 2 one == 10 Lord Beaconsfield. Purple violet with white; splendid color. Per oz., $2.00,. .10 Mahogany Colored. Mixed. Per oz., $2.00 55. CLEA. EU Ge en 10 Pelargoneeflora. Very bright; excel- lent for bedding. Per oz., $1.75,. ... .10 Sky Blue. Peroz., $2.00,....... -10 White: “Per 0z., $2/0055 wcocecmoneiene 10 Mixed. From above sorts; very fine. Per. 0Z:;($2-00 92'S cea eaehe eee ekO Mized: From good flowers. Per 0z., $1.25, 2 Ate Sp) a Sree me “eo Le* lee a> e--"s" Saree ee Collection of 24 separate colors; named ‘varieties, . 2°. ').'. Sie Ss Collection of 12 colors; named va- Trieties, << 024. CARS ee eee 65 Collection of 6 colors, named varie- TIGS Welt cte oeel he beau a ial neh he haves Bihan is 35 PAPAVER, or POPPY. Among the most showy flowers for borders, shrub- berries, etc., delighting in a rich, sandy soil. Our assortment of varieties is very complete,containing all the finest. Carnation-flowered, double; Collec- tion of 2 Colors... esis a ee .40 Carnation-flowered, mixed. Large, showy flowers in great variety of color. Hardy annual. 2ft. Peroz.,25c., .. .05 Chinese, mixed. Dwarf, very double, and feathery; very charming for beds, .05 Danebrog. brilliant scarlet, single flowers, with white cross in centre; an- TATA) DLCs cn g's, actos Cotte Aree es eee .05 Japanese Pompon. Unlikeany other Poppy; dwarf and compact, with very small, handsome, double flowers, many finely fringed. Fine mixed, in great Variety, vc vos) Ve we vee ee hee a aOR R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Soston. 45 FARQUHAR®Y’ PRIZE PANSY ; FINEST VARIETY OF COLORS. Page 44. TRIMARDEAU PANSY. Page 44. Page 48. 46 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. NO. PKT. PAPAVER, or POPPY—(Continued.) 815 Leevigatum. Deep scarlet with black spots; white margin at the base of each petal. The flowers last along time even when cut; the plants bloom continually tilStrostsssplendid: emo seieureliey ienre 05 816 Mephisto. Scarlet, with large, black SPOLS Sanna yes eer een ene 05 817 Mikado. Of quaint, yet artistic beauty. Tue long, narrow petals are cut and fringed very prettily; the flowers are most attractive, being white, while the fringed edges are crimson,....... 05 818 Pavoninum. Peacock Poppy. Grows only a foot high, and throws up numer- ous stems, each bearing a cluster. of flowers. These are bright scarlet, with a ring of shining blue-black near the DASCTa ae ace eons. Saba S |« suena 05 819 Peeony-flowered, Double. Collec- tiomlotm@aricolors: 8. - 9. sh olen .40 $20 Pzeeony-flowered, mixed. Very large andishowy. | Persoz7!20C)" & \. seme. .05 -821 Ranunculus-flowered, mixed. 4A/ri- can ltose. Double,in great variety; annual. ~2:ity EersOZs) 20G., in sieacarils 05 822 Shirley. This beautiful strain of hard annual Poppy has elicited general ad- miration. The flowers are large, grace- ful and elegant; either single or semi- double; colors pure, soft and varied,.. .05 823 Single Scarlet. The beautiful wild French Poppy. Fer oz.,40c.,°. .°- .-. -05 824 Single Mixed; Hooker’s. Remarkably showy colors; will growanywhere, . . .05 825 Som perm, The Opium Poppy; white. Des ects Mes shh -e! 6) te EOC ROMRRE s ge) ety = 05 826 Snowdrift. Pure white, with large, handsome flowers; dwarf, compact TaD 1G Gees ime sce asia lacy sek § colon tee .05 827 Alpinum, Mixed. Charming; hardy; low growing; perennial,..-..... . 10 8287). -aibums White wery prettys mele 829 Bracteatum. Red; perennial; 23} ft.,.. .05 830 Creceur: Orange; hardy; perennial. foun 6 of RB act MORO Oa OU SeenOuInn eo CMOS 05 831 .. Album Grandiflorum. White,. .. .10 832 WNudicaule. Jceland Poppy. Yellow; Vebyishowysmuacdy: fines)... . - 05 Boone. AA LOUIE VVAIGEL. ails hers so ole 5 ong eal) $34 —.. Aurantiacum. Orange,.......- 10 835 Orientale. Superb scarlet tlowers with dark centre; often six inches across. Sits bakes 3 6 WAS ee 05 836 Perennial; Ware’s New Oriental. Mixed. Saved from Mr. Ware’s re- markable co.lection of these popular and beautiful flowers. The colors vary greatly, including pale pink, orange, scarlet, etc. Perfectly hardy and easily PROM AID Be deacud ooo Ge loOnoL O05. 7 bo os 10 837 Collection of 8 Perennial Sorts,... .40 838 PARDANTHUS Chinensis. Splendid, hardy, herbaceous perennial; flowers orange, spotted; the seeds form in a head of dark shining berries; beautiful MOH LITHO Sys ie es, 6 wits cs, oem eee ne 10 PASSIFLORA. Passion Flower. Green- house, twining plants, with large, showy flowers. Start the seeds in a moist heat? 839 Ceeruleo. Blue. Willrun 30ft.,.... .10 840 Coccinea. Scarlet; inclusters,.... .10 PELARGONIUM. See Geranium. 841 PENTSTEMON, New, Large. Beauti- ful perennial plants with splendid spikes of large flowers; prevees in win- ter; 2ft. Newest hybrids, mixed,. .. .10 PERILLA Nankinensis. Ornamental, purplish foliaged plants for flower cape decoration. Hardy annuals. 1} ft. 842 Foliis Atropurpureis Laciniatis. Dark, finely-cut foliage. Per oz., 30c., .05 843 Macrophylla Compacta. Dwarf, .. .05 NO. PRT. PETUNIA. Richness and variety of color, coupled with profusion and di- versity of bloom, render this an exceed- ingly attractive plant for both indoor and outdoor cultivation. Hardy annu- als of easy culture. 844 Finest Mixed. Extra fine strain. Splen- didicolors>)) Renozeih)-2o; pce) sae 845) Fine Mixed. ‘! “° Sa0:b07 ae. es 846 Striped and Blotched. Selected with great care; very constant. Mixed. Per OZR 2200), Si. Ae! RR we eRe ie a ie 847 Carmen Sylva. Very distinct; violet with white throat; splendid, ..... 818° ‘Crimson. Perioz:, Sik00}we sae ee ee 849 White. ieee NAN); Ga qral were o 850 Double Flowered. Choice Mixed; splendid; many striped and blotched, 81 Nana Compacta Multiflora. New, dwarf, inimitable; striped flowers, Ex- tra fine. Five inches in height. Per OV SOI SS 5 Sho bo 5 06 oo 4 oo 55 852 ..Double. Mixed. Habit very dwarf and compact. Yields a good percentage of charming, rosette-like flowers, . . . GRANDIFLORA SECTION; Large Flowering. These splendid varieties,— the best of which are here noted, — are of strong, robust habit, and notable for their wonderfully large flowers, which are of great substance and very rich and varied in colors. The seed of the double-flowered varieties is produced by careful hybridization, and produces a fair percentage of double flowers, but from the most carefully handled seed, some single flowers are sure to be produced. 853 Grandiflora; Large Flowering Petunia, Mixed. Superb varieties, . 854 .. Alba. Large, pure white, ...... 855 .. Striped and Blotched. Mixed,... 856 .. Double, Mixed. Finest in cultivation, . 857 ..Double White. Very fine,...... 858 .. Collection of 6 colors. Best large Double-flowering; extra,........ 859 .. Fringed. fFimbriata. Charmingly large, bright and beautiful; superb col- OLS} AIX es eee eo ee ee 860 .. Collection of 12 sorts. All fringed; very large; extra Choice; —. -; «seuss a 861 .. Collection of 6 sorts. Extra choice, - 862 .. Double, Large Flowered, Fringed ; Collection of six colors. Extra fine, -6 863 .. Double Fringed, Mixed Extra; large HOWELEG) js rix- ee iene ooe aaietacieeneias i 864 ..Superbissima. Large and distinct, with Spotted@throdtse. acu ee cee 865 PHACELIA Campanularia. Large and numerous satiny-blue_ flowers; plant of fine, erect form. Blooms in nine weeks after sowing. Annual. } ft., - 866 PHASAEOLUS Caracalla. An exquis- itely beautiful twining plant, well suited to the garden in summer, and greenhouse in winter. Flowers lilac, in clusters; sweetly fragrant and orchid- like. Start in heat,. .... ACen ene PHLOX DRUMMONDI. Very great care is bestowed by us in selecting our seeds of this superb annual, and the varieties offered will give splendid re- sults. The seeds should be started in gentle heat,and transplanted into good, rich soil. Asa bedding plant, the an- nual Phlox has few equals, the cvlors being very rich and effective, remain- ing beautiful the whole summer. 867 Mixed Colors. Peroz.,75c., ..... 868 Large Flowering, Mixed. Grandijlo- ra. The finest strain in cultivation; flowers large and very beautiful. Per OZ: SL.00 bs. Cet .50 889 Paisley Pink. Histent doribe show, or PRIMULA SINENSIS. orists. From a celebrated collection; ya 7 saved from choicest varieties only, . . 50 Oe ae ROT) 890 Picotee. Extrafinemixed,...... .50 Our strains of these noble flowers are the 891 Plumarius. Pheasant-eye Pink. Sin- finest in cultivation, and their excellence is Galetae OMCs Pam Phi sitesi of: “ai 05 acknowledged by hundreds of the most criti- 892 ..Double. Hardy Garden Pink. Extra cal gardeners and florists all over the coun- fine; mixed.* Peroz.,$4:00.")..75 0... .10 try, who purchase regularly of us. 293 PLATYCODON Grandiflorum, Blue. _ Owing to our personal acquaintance with ex- Herbaceous perennial, with large, cup- hibitors and growers in Europe, we are enabled to shaped, blue flowers; give slight pro- engage our supplies from these specialists annu- tection during winter, 2ft.,..... 10 | ally, who reserve their seeds for us. 894 White. Very pretty,.......... 10 The Primula Sinensis are among the best 895 POLEMONIUM riaabte Maan etcek flowers for house or greenhouse. Seeds may be za > sown in spring or autumn, in gentle heat; trans- Valerian. Hardy, herbaceous peren- plant singly, when large enough, and re-pot as they nials, with large, showy flower-heads; ; : rrow. The soil should be sandy loam and peat, fine border plants. Mixed, 2ft.,... .05 Snrighed with a little decayed Towmcaure; and POLYANTHUS. Primula. Charming kept open with small nodules of charcoal. Tender very early spring flowering, dwarf perennials. slants, requiring but slight protection 910 Finest Mixed, Our Special Strain. rom the frosty winds of winter. Cool, Saved from the finest, fringed, most shaded situation. | select flowers; large in size, rich and 896 Duplex. Hose-in-Hose, Very pretty; varied in color; of great substance and MIGHreh «. nsaseti cdl «Me veials Sie A 116 fine form; plants compact and robust 897 Giant Fancy. A grand race; most beau- throwing their trusses of bloom well HLA] COOLS 5 MUKE 56) ote lini! sow ee 2% -20 above the foliage,.. .«sseecerse 48 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. NO. PKT. NO. PKT. PRIMULA SINENSIS — (Continued.) 936 RANUNCULUS Asiaticus Superbus. 911° Fine Mixed. From good, fringed sorts, .25 The finest, large, double, yellow Butter- 912 Alba Magnifica. Splendid variety; cup; one of the best hardy perennials pure white flowers with large, bright STOWN,- - ++ + ee eee se eee ee oO FOS each petal finely fringed. = RESEDA. See Mignonetie. idGbcw io ole oe ihe od 913 Alba Oculata Lutea. Superb, fringed, RHODANTHE. Charming, everlastin white flowers, with large, golden yel- flowers of neat, compact habit; excel- low eye; large and beautiful, ..... 50 lent for sua 3 for winter bouquets; 914 Chiswick Red. Crimson-scarlet; splen- should be cut before fully expanded; did habit; remarkably large, fimbriated arnuals. 1 ft. TOWELS, (eis) ole ce ket tee tates eeeeente .50 | 9837 Maculata Alba.’ White,........ 05 915 Coccinea. Brilliant scarlet, with sul- 938 Rosea Flore Pleno. double; rosy car- phur eye; one of the finest,.. ..... 50 mine, rosette-like fowers,....... 10 916 Holborn Blue. Carter’s. a only 939 Manglesi. Pink. Peroz., $1.00, .... .05 Puig, auetss Janae, eistinet and beste, | RICINUS. Castor Oil Plant. Stately, 917 Meteor. Large, fringed flowers; crim- quick-growing, ornamental plants of son, with yellow eye; distinct, .... .50 popeal origin, with beautiful foliage 918 Russell’s Queen of Whites. Superb, and colored fruit. Effective as single white, fringed flowers, on strong stalks; peers Tender annuals; start in Saad’ 7 cerns HORE oe der 50 Borboniensis’Arboreus. Tallest, 15 ft. 919 Rubra. Splendid dark red, large, fringed Per 02.) 20C., - sos ee ee ries oD flowers; blossoms thick and well re- 941 Cambodgensis. Of great value in bor- tained; throws the flowers well above der decoration, and for single speci- thefoliaceniey ies sie: - aren tee .50 mens. The main stem and leaf-stalks 920 Vesuvius. Dark red, very brilliant,. . .50 are of shining ebony-black;—leaves 921 Fern Leaved. Filicifolia. A ve large, palmate and richly-colored,.. . .10 fine strain; foliage remarkably beauti- 942 Cerulesceus. Bluish foliage. Very _ Pala case ae Me ony BES ee 50 fines “10 ;£t.> iBer Oz. 20e., <.nceieieee. 05 922 Double Flowering, Mixed. Very se 943 Duchess of Edinburgh. Dark stems E lect, saved from Finest varieties; last andleaves. 10ft. Peroz., 20c., .. . .08 in bloom a long time, .....-.... 50 | 44 Gibsoni Mirabilis. Foliage deep red; _ 923 Double Crimson. Fine rich shade; 945 Very Sttractive, |. = 2 js) 3 lsiie nfspere, 4 oP make magnificent decorative plants,. .50 strat Po Species: Dark foliage; 924 Double White. Beautiful form; erect at6 Gatenineuss Gane tae ri cee -05 flower stems; invaluable for bouquets, .50 deép-red foliage. 8ft. Per oz., 20¢., mae 947 Mixed Varieties. Peroz., 20c.,.... .05 925 PRIMULA Auricula. Saved from prize 948 RIVINA Humilis. With charming ra- flowers. Extra fine,mixed,...... 225 cemes of small, scarlet berries. Orna- 926 PRIMULA Japonica. Distinct; stalks mental, evergreea pot-plant. Tender erect, with whorls of large flowers; annuals *24£t., "200. fan 2) Sane eee 10 mixed,..-.....-..- ee -+ 10 | 949 ROCKET. Hesperis. Well-known, fra- 927 PRIMULA Obconica. New, ever- grant, early-ilowering, hardy perenni- reen, half-hardy plant, blooming als. Succeed well in common garden uring eight months of the year. Flow- soil. 14 ft. Mixed. Peroz.,30c.,... .05 ers white, with a tinge of lilac, produced 950 RUDBECKIA Amplenicaulis. Yellow. on stems nine inches high. Succeeds Showy, hardy, herbaceous perennial, well in a cool greenhouse; one of the doing well in common garden soil. 3ft., .05 most popular flowers for cutting, and 951 Bicolor. Yellow, with black eye. 3 ft., .05 DE LES NST OS 2 ae 952 SABBATIA Campestris. Desirable, 928 PRIMULA Veris. Charming, very early ornamental, hardy annual for borders. flowering, low plants, delighting in Rose. Quite charming. 1ft.,..2 . 2 . 10 cool, shaded situations; require a slight - protection, or cold frame, during win- 953 eo eas Grandiflora. Very ter. Mixed. Per oz., $2.00,..... Pa l0 Boul por eich ae feuuseeneea, ee Bee mesa lOvel ya averse 10 lily-like, large fiowers. The fine, new ist gAALY, -oei as RINE A TEA ke cree ; strain of which we offer seed is charm- 930 PYRETHRUM Parthenifolum Au- ing. Of easy culture. Half-hardy an- reum. Golden Feather. Golden fo- _ nuals. 2ft. Choicest mixed,....\. 10 liage; splendid dwarf bedding or border 954 Collection of}6;Sorts,.......... .40 JEW et pl ts eo A: AT cca tote Alec 05 : 931 Golden Gem. ba valuable bedding SALVIA. Splendid plants for vases, bor- plant, producing large double white ders, beds, etc. Seeds should be started flowers, which continue in bloom from if early, in heat. t ; May until killed by frost. The leaves 955 ar Spencers : Srey nee lying flat on a Be PE ee ries Pe ath Ge rcay rey 10 | 956 Sei 2a Wools thistle-like leaves; : 932 Selaginoides. An improved Golden ight blue flowers; fine. Annual. 2} ft., .05 Feather The foliage is deeply cut and 957 Ceccinea. Scarlet. Annual. 2ft.,. . .05 fringed. and of a rich golden-yellow 958 Farinacea. Bright, light blue flowers; colon /4-inighes,'? 223/52 5o 2 Cae i 10 very fine. Annual. 2}ft., ...... 10 : 959 Patens. Charmingly beautiful species. 933 PYRETHRUM Hybridum Roseum, Flowers deep-blue, splendid shade. An- ¥1. pl. Hardy perennial, bearing large, NUVAl,, (2 Ltrs sie otis! chhepra net eee 15 Aster-shaped flowers ranging in color 960 Splendens. Finest scarlet. One of the from light pink to deep red. One of the best ornamental, fall-blooming plants. prettiest and best of hardy plants. 2 ft. .15 Sit. MPer’oz. F200... we, ce ee ee -10 934 Single. Very large; free flowering. 91 Splendens Compacta. Scarlet, early- OB dole MSs eA coe ty ie eyotiaec 10 blooming, (“2'tt.. ti. 7.0 ae oe ee 10 935 RAMONDIA Pyrenaica. Pretty little 92 SANTOLINA Maritima. Dwarf, ever- hardy perennial; flowers lilac; blooms green bedding or edging plant, with in May, onwards, Height, 3inches,.. .15 very finely cut, silvery white foliage, .05 Our Primulas are truly superb. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. No. 93 SANVITALIA Procumbens, fl. pl. Pretty, profuse-flowering, hardy annu- al of trailing habit. Flowers double yellow. Per 0z., $1.00,.......4.-. 964 SAPONARIA, Pink. Charming, neat, dwarf, hardy annual for beds, flowering all the season. Succeeds best in moist, eool situations. SCABIOUS. Mourning Bride. We re- commend this splendid class of hardy annuals as being very satisfactory for summer gardens and for bouquets. They are easily grown, anc their varie- gated, richly-colored flowers aire ex- ceedingly handsome. 965 Scabious, Dwarf Mixed. Finest Doubles) ti. eMOzZ.\00C-5 < c's ch. 966 Tall Double; Collection of 6 sorts, . 967 Mixed, Tall Double. Peroz.,7ic., . . 968 Cherry Red. Tall,double,..... 969 Dark Crimson. Tall,double,..... S70 SWinitess balledoupleed,. soctecs ce es 971 SCABIOSA Caucasica. One of the finest hardy perennials grown. Flow- ers pale blue, very bright; 3 to 4 inches ETO) Elowo lo 0 atiioe O& Choc iD. Dito OAC EE SCABIOSA Victoria. New hybrid; very neat and graceful; flowers white, very double; in great profusion. Hardy per- GU SIAM ie isu ts, > si hs TRAE: SPATE TE A sl oo SCARLET RUNNER BEAN. Bean. SCHIZANTHUS. Excellent class of showy plants for summer garden or pot culture. Flowers very freely. Annual. INEST eMmIXe Cy seit. eyes et Tess Pinnatus Roseus. New. Very fine. Rose, spotted with crimson,...... SCHIZOPETALUM Walkeri. Charm- ing, dwarf, sweet scented,hardy annual, with white flowers. 3 ft., SEAFORTHIA Elegans. A magnifi- cent palm, elegant and graceful; start the seedsiin moist heat, ........ SEDUM. Sionecrop. Attractive, neat, succulent plants, producing showy flower-heads. Annual and perennial, SPECICS MURC(L gascpsstne wola-the) sof ciue 5 Oe SENECIO Jacobea. Showy, profuse flowering plants of easy culture. Useful for beds, borders, etc. Hardy annuals. O72 973 OO oe Ch a ears 977 978 Dwarf Mixed. Dovble,........ Jil selliviixed, Doubles a. ac. 8 ee 980 Pomponicus. Compact habit; very neat; flowers full, double and perfectly round; fine deep) red. V2... 6 .. .. a Pomponicus Ruber. Crimson,.... Speciosus. Perennial; tall, very showy large,-purple flowers, 983 SENSITIVE PLANT. Mimosa Pudica. Remarkably curious; the pretty, fern- like branches drooping and closing for several minutes when touched. nual, .2)f6,,, . ’ An- SILENE. Free-flowering, very showy, hardy annuals. Do well in common garden soil. 4 ft. 984 Armeria. Catchfly. Mixed,..... 985 .. Alba. ‘se (Whites «12 986 Pendula Compacta. Dwarf; pink, . DSP ee WV LG es fo ot ee Ee : 988 .. Alba, fl. pl. Double white,...... 989... Rosea, fl. pl. Double rose,...... 990 SMILAX. Myrsiphyllum Asparagoides. Very ornamental climber for green- house or window culture. Festoons of the beautiful, shining green Boston Smilax are indispensable in tloral dec- orations. Tender perennial twiner. 10 ft. Start seedsin heat. Per oz., $1.00, PKT 05 .05 10 -05 10 05 -10 05 .10 NO. SOLANUM. Highly decorative, fruit- bearing,half-hardy perennial plants for greenhouse or summer garden. Capsicastrum Nanum. Handsome. umerous small, red berries, ..... Weatherill’s Hybrids. Mixed,.... 993 SPRAGUEA Umbellata. Hardy orna- mental border plant which, when sown early, flowers the same season. Grows about six inches high, with elegant rose flowers about three inches across. Charming for rockwork,........ 991 992 994 STACHYS Lanata.Silverleaved,hardy perennial; suitable for edgings, ribbon borders, etc. Height, six inches. Per (VAG CWOs Che Gh Got wi terks “07 oul eta “fines STATICE. Free-blooming plants with peculiar flowers, which remain long in perfection. Excellent for winter bou- quets of Everlastings. 995 Annual Varieties. Mixed,...... Perennial Varieties. Mixed,..... Bavordl. Blue. Fine greenhouse plant. 1 Fe home ollteeco MU nCeB Rt oreG 7a xr ona tes Aa Suworowi. New; long spikes of pink flowers; free bloomer; annual, soc 999 STELLARIA Graminea Aurea. A magnificent little plant for carpet bed- ding and edgings. Foliage deep golden yellow. Height, three inches. Peren- Niall we StartiMyhHeatye elinre sae kee « e 1000 STENACTIS Speciogsa. Hardy herb- aceous plant, with showy, purple, star- like flowers. Will bloom the first sea- pon if sown early,in heat. Height, Aidit oO BHO EP oy +.) 10 Our Seed of these beautiful flowers is pe ani eet be * % Hen ce ae saved from the finest collection in Germany. : / isc. eee 1153 Collection of 10 best colors, .... .50 VIOLA, These beautiful, hardy, Pansy- 1154 Collection of 6 best colors,...... .30 like plants are admirably adapted for 1155 Mixed, Double. In great variety; ex- beds and edgings, where the situation tra fine quality. Peroz.,75c....... . is shady and rather moist. 1156 Crimson. Per oz., $1.00,. . . .05 1132 Cornuta, Admiration. Dark-blue. 1157 Flesh Color. as THOOsces) LOD OC AUULL Ue aiet se ee oT seen oe taeh te a) seh 1158 Golden Yellow. A £00,.\. . .O0b 1133'—=««.. Lutea Grandiflora. Golden yellow. 1159 Light Yellow. af OOS ie oh, 205 WECrreteh ele: ener ens are Cuenel ex 0h o1¢ 10 1160 Lilac, 66 MOOS) ei 6 05 54 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. —_—_—_— NO. PKT. NO. PET, ZINNIA, DOUBLE — (Continued. ) ce out ae DOUBLE PWARF— ontinue tS eee Per Oz 1+ “02 | 1168 Dwarf. Mixed, Splendid for beds, 1163 Scarlet. “ce ‘A 00; The sae (WY5" CATOS deter My ANE SANIT 8 Gh Geb Onl oe boc .05 1164 White. 3 100% = 205) 205 1169 .. Crimson. Per Dee) 5 WSs S05 1165 Zebra, or Striped.“ 1.50;. .;. 05° | 1170 |. Dight Yellow. » 1.50, «05 1166 Robusta Grandiflora fl. pl. Mixed, ll7l_ ..Golden Yellow. 1.50, 6 «05 New, very large flowering Zinnia. 1172... Purple. i 1.50, . . .05 Grows in handsome, bush-form fully 1173 .. Salmon. . 1.50, . . -.05 three feet high; blooms five or six llit .. Scarlet. “« 1,50,. . 05 inches across, appearing in uninter- 1175 .. White. 1.50, .05 rupted succession. The petals are 1176 Zinnia, Liliput; Mixed. A new dwarf curved, large and numerous. The col- variety with small, very pretty, globu- ors are intense, some being perfectly lar, ae HOMEES, very useful for dazzling. Superb mixed, ...... 05 low beds or borders,.......... -05 1177 Zinnia; Pompon, Mixed. Small, very double flowers; neat and perfect in ZINNIAS; NEW DOUBLE DWARF. form s>ahine doubles ..%—. ... oes .05 Of elegant, compact habit; large flow- 1178 Zinnia Darwini. Distinct, small flow- ; ering; very free-blooming. 1 ft. Finest ering; very double. Mixed,..... .05 and most brilliant colors. 1179 Zinnia Haageana. Very fine, imbri- 1167 Dwarf, Collection of 6 separate col- cated, double, yellow flowers; saved ors: Splendidishades i. 72. ee 30 only from perfect flowers, Ornamental Grasses. Attractive and interesting plants for borders and ornamental grounds. Many are very beautiful in bouquets of dried flowers and grasses, for which use they should be picked before maturing. NO. PET: 1180) 7 Collection ofsZinamed' varieties; = «© «ssc + lemelscueilc mene) iouie A Rowe Ab Samo aN ebashteas COU 1 Oke Gite. bb: < Yo loans Woh aba heed satouk dcM ONT mona nt oO “Aci coaval ole ako. e amano id “io ee@rore 5 edb: 1182 Agrostis Nebulosa. Elegant, feathery, fine sort; annual. 1ft,............... 05 1183. Andropogon Argenteum. Long, silvery spikes; perennial. 3 ft., Bnet chip cra seeuier fom Cae eS 05 1184 Aniniaten Oats. Drooping spikes, very curious; annual. 3ft., .........+.-e+s..-. 05 1185. -AnthoxanthumyGracile; whoredsmes: annuals) gu ee n-ne cncirh onan ue miner aa 10 1186 Arundo Donax Foliis Variegatis. Stately; splendid for clumps; perennial. 6ft.,. ... .10 1187 | Biza Gracilis: {SmalliQuaking, Grass; annual. “1 ft... 0s) sane ie bye esi sees ee 05 1188) cy Maxima luaroemanreles) animals letter yen loyee ccnteitei io aren cterin leet rcirc tc) to a teense Cn ems 05 1189 Bromus Brizeeformis, Elegant drooping panicles; perennial. 13ft.,...........-. 05 1190 Coix Lachryma. Jobisi Tears. Annual. P2roz., 30C., . - - 2 2 6 s+ se cutee = youl oui .05 1191 Erianthus Ravenne. Elegant lawn specimens; perennial. 8ft., ............4.-. -10 1192 Eragrostis Elegans. Love Grass. Beautiful airy spikelets; annual. 1}ft.,......... .05 1193 --iulalia Japonica. Hine for 'eroups;’perennial,, ‘aifiigs e.scqces 4 a obs eons meee 10 1194 Gynerium Argenteum. Pampas Grass. Stateliest of all grasses; perennial. 10ft.,... .10 1195 Lagurus Ovatus) (Hare's Tait) Grass. Annual. Dyft-): 5 op. 0-4-2) 5 ans clneene) eae Ae 05 1196 Stipa Pennata. Feather Grass. Fine bouquet grass; perennial. 2 ft.,........... 05 FARQUHARS’ Trial CollectionanuaFlower Seeds. TWENTY FULL SIZED PACKETS, MAILED FREE FOR 75 CENTS. This is the lowest price ever named for high-class. tested Flower Seeds. The package contains twenty, full-sized packets of the most popular and beautiful Annual Flowers, including Tur Best Srrains of Double Asters, Stocks, Zinnias, Pinks, etc. Also, fragrant and other flowers for bouquets, and several choice climbers. The assortment affords a great variety at a very low price, and includes a careful selection of choice and popular kinds. We hope to induce many who have not bought seeds from us, to try this collection, as the quality represents our stock, and the varieties cannot be purchased elsewhere for less than double our price. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 55 FARQUHARS’ nixed Flower Seeds «« Wild Gardens A SPLENDID 'MIXTURE OF MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED KINDS OF FLOWER SEEDS AT A VERY LOW PRICE. In order to induce many customers to plant our flower seeds, who may not have time to bestow on ribbon borders and carefully laid out flower beds, we offer our Wild Garden Flower Seeds which will give excellent results if sown in almost any odd corners of the garden or grounds. No one who has not seen a Wild Flower Bed can form any idea of its possibilities. When the bloom commences something new comes in flower almost daily, and there is a constant and varied supply for bouquet or flower vase, without the constant care necessary for finely arranged flower beds. The seeds being mixed, are sold so low that they may be used freely, and are admirably adapted to beautify vacant spaces around the seaside or country home. TALL VARIETIES, Mixed. Per half-ounce packet, postage paid, : .L5 DWARF VARIETIES, Mixed. Per half-ounce pa Bee Sea . 15 SIX PACKETS. Postage paid, : ; : .75 Mailed to different Sarasces it aeaived. PICTORIAL COLLECTIONS ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS. These assortments are composed of large packets of choice annuals, which will produce a fine display from early summer till frost. The seeds of each variety, with cultural directions, are contained in a packet bearing a carefully colored portrait of the flower. The enclosing envelope bears a particularly elegant and artistic colored floral design. PICTORIAL COLLECTION B. Hight choice Varieties. By mail, postpaid, price, 35 cents. Containing Asters, choicest double; Balsams, Chinese Dianthus, Stocks, choicest double; Pan- sies, Petunias, Mignonette Machet, Phlox Drum- mondi, large. The colors in the mixtures are very fine. — PICTORIAL COLLECTION D. Twelve choice varieties. By mail, postpaid, price, 45 cents. Containing all the varieties in Coliection B; and in addition, Snapdragon, finest mixed; Sweet Peas, finest mixed; Verbena, mixed; and Prize Double Zinnias, mixed. PICTORIAL COLLECTION H. Twenty- -four varieties. By mail, postpaid, price, 90 cents. Containing all the varieties in Collections B and D; and in addition, Dian- thus Heddewigi, double mixed; Elichrysum jl: pl: finest mixed ; Salpiglossis, finest mixed; Nasturtium Tom Thumb, mixed; Convolvulus Major, mixed ; Marvel of Peru, mixed; Schizanthus, finemixed; Chrysanthemum, annual sorts, mixed; Clarkia, single and double, mixed; Portulaca, mixed; Marigold, double striped. PICTORIAL COLLECTION L. Asters, six classes. By mail, postpaid, price, 40 cents. Comprising packets in choicest mixtures of the following classes: Victoria, phasis Perfection, Dwarf Chrysanthemum, Crown, Dwarf Victoria, Dwarf Pyramidal ouquet. PICTORIAL COLLECTION T. Pansies, eight varieties. By mail, postpaid, price, 60 cents. Odiers French Blotched, Mottled and Striped, Large English, all in fine mix- tures; White, Yellow, Black, Lord Beaconsfield, Snow Queen. 56 Rh. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. LOWERING BULBS. FOR SPRING PLANTING. TUBEROSES. SENT FREE BY MAIL AT SINGLE AND DOZEN PRICES. One of the most delightfully fragrant flowers. Invaluable for bouquets, buttonholes, and wherever cut flowers are in de- mand. Before potting the bulbs, remove the small offsets. Use good, rich loam, and start in a hot-bed or forcing-pit. They should not be set in the garden till June. Our Tuberose Bulbs are all Northern-grown and of the finest quality. They will give the New England cultiva- tor much beiter, and more numerous flowers than South- ern bulbs, which are usually sold. Each. Per doz. Per 100. Double Pearl. Selected bulbs. Northern grown, ; ; : 30 $1.75 Excelsior Pearl. A selected strain, with large, pure white, very double flowers. Habit dwarf; very floriferous, : : oi OBS 735. 200 Large Double. Northerngrown,. .05 .35 2.00 Variegated Foliaged. Remarkably handsome; leaves bordered with white; flowers single, like im- mense Orange blossoms, . 3. OB 75 ea 08 Single Flowered. Orange scented,.05 .50 2.50 Special price given for 1000 lots on request. GLADIOLUS BULBS. |. SENT FREE BY MAIL AT SINGLE AND 4 DOZEN PRICES. This superb flower is one of the most extensively cultivated bulbous plants that adorns our gardens in the fall. The soil should be rich, thoroughly forked or cultivated, and well-drained. The bulbs should be planted four inches deep and six inches apart. Per doz. Per 100. Eixtra Fine Mixed. All colors, “2be. SES Prize Seedlings, Mixed. Very remarkable for the beauty and variety of their mark- ings. Will give every sat- isfaction; from a noted hybridizer, ; : ; 50 4.00 Shades of Scarlet and Crim- son, . : : ; : i200 este iD Shades of White and Light, 40 3.00 ..Pink and Variegated, . .40 3.00 .. yellow, ; : 40 3.00 Lemoine’s Hybrid, Spotted Gladiolus. SENT FREE BY MAIL AT SINGLE AND DOZEN PRICES. i illi kable class of Gladioli was Purpurea Auratus-Gandavensis Section. This brilliant and remar adi ‘ originated by Mr. Lemoine, of France. They are quite distinct, with large, open flowers of vivid, Be Orchid-like coloring. In the blotch, which is a striking feature of the flower, the color ing is oxen ans ally striking. This section is much hardier than the Gandavensis hybrids, Our mixture contains abou Be gorag Each. Perdoz. Per 100. Lemoine’s Hybrids, Superfine Mixed, . ; ; : : .06 40 $3.25 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 57 \ F. YY jf} j ij) Y TIGRIDIA OR SHELL FLOWER. See page 63. i Y nu | Ee n¢ 2 \) 5 A ) r \ Sh yi ~ lw WR CYCLAMEN GRANDIFLORUM. FARQUHARS’ PRIZE SEEDLING GLADIOLI TYPE. See page 58. See page 56. SNOW WHITE GLADIOLUS. The best White Gladiolus ever offered. Immense spikes; strong, healthy grower. Bulbs, each, 20 cents; dozen, $2.00. Mailed free. 58 Rh. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. DAHLIAS. BY MAIL, ADD 5 CENTS EACH FOR POSTAGE. These grand, fall-blooming plants delight in a sunny situation and rich soil. The should not be set out till May. Lift the bulbs immediately after the first frost, dry off and store during winterin dry sand in a warm place. Each. Doz. Double Large - Flowering. Named; finest show va- rities, in most charming, distinct colors; assorted, .15 $1.50 pat § Double Pompon, or Bou- IY 7 quet. Named; unsur- | pat yl : passed variety of finest yy i) sr mek OO 10.00 Candidum. Laster Lily. Snow white ; very fragrant, . : ; . 10 1.00 Chalcedonicum. Intense scarlet, : é 3 : ‘ : ; ; .50 5.00 Concolor. Crimson; very free; beautiful, : : : . 6 : 25 2.50 Coridion. Yellow, with black dots, : : é : : ; 5 : 25 2.50 Elegans. Thunbergianum. Deep maroon, . ; ; 15 1.50 Excelsum. Nankeen-yellow. Fragrant and very beautiful, ; ; : .50 5.00 Hansoni. Yellow, streaked with white. One of the finest lilies, : err OG 12.00 Lancifolium Album Przecox. White, tinted with rose, : Cys 30 2.75 Lancifolium Album. Pure white, . A : j : : : .25 2.75 Lancifolium Roseum. White, rose spotted, : : ; ; : : 15 1.50 Lancifolium Rubrum. White, crimson-spotted, ; 15 1.50 The above three are matchless in their beauty and produce charming effects. Longiflorum. Pure white, long, trumpet-shaped lily; delicately fragrant, .10 1.00 Tenuifolium. Brilliant vermilion-scarlet; one of the most charming, with small, graceful, wax-like flowers; blooms in May. Largest bulbs, each, 40c., flowering bulvs, ; ; 3 25 2.50 Wallacei. Distinct, splendid ‘lily ; buff, spotted with black, A K : .35 3.50 AMARYLLIS. Very beautiful, Lily-like flowers, which should be found in every garden. They are all easily grown. Each. Per Doz. Belladonna Major. Brightrose pink, . 30 $3.50 Formosissima. Jacobean Lily. Crimson, blooming early it in the sum- mer. Flowers very eracetnl, : -20 2.00 Lutea. Yellow, blooms in the fall; very handsome; hardy ; plant 7 inches deep, : ; : : : s : . ; ; : LS 1.75 Victoria Regina. Large; beautiful, : ; ; . ¢ ‘ - .80 9.00 Johnsonii. Crimson with white; extra, : : ‘ F é S Mo 8.50 Defiance. Carmine and white, : : : . 1:00 10.50 Vittata; Hybrids. Most beautiful, large, striped flowers ; one of tiie most handsome bulbous plants grown, . 75 8.00 Atamasco Rosea. This remarkable flower has beautiful blooms, which, when first opened, are a soft rosy-pink, gradually growing whiter until they are pure white, tinged with rose, ’ -05 50 Atamasco, White. Identical with the Tose-colored one, only that it changes from a light pink to white, -05 50 Treatea. A lovely little unenat tha -white flowers ; ‘sweet- scented, ; and of easy growth, . : .05 50 ACHIMENES. Remarkably showy, free blooming plants of easy cultivation. Plant the small bulbs early, in a mix- ture of loam and leaf mould. Keep rather warm, and water with care. After flowering, dry off in the same pots, and keep the bulbs dry and warm during winter. Each. Per Doz. Mixed Varieties. Very fine colors. Free by mail, , . ; : .06 $0.50 60 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. BEGONIAS, TUBEROUS ROOTED. LAING’S STRAIN. Our bulbs are imported direct from one of the largest and finest European collections and are of very superior excellence. In habit this fine strain is dwarf, with strong, erect flower-stems, carrying the blossoms well above the foliage. The flowers are circular, large and of great substance; the colors are most beautiful rich and varied. At the low prices we quote, this superb flower is brought within the means of all for liberal 3 planting. The Tuberous Begonia is of very easy cultiva- tion, andthe beautiful branching plants are covered with scores of charming flowers throughout the season. FINE SINGLE FLOWERING SORTS; SEPARATE COLORS. Each. Per Doz. Yellow, Bronze, Bright Crim- son, Dark Crimson, Pink, Scarlet, White . : . .LO $1.20 Finest mixed from above .. .10 1.00 Double Varieties, in unsur- passed mixture . : Ree US mayne SS MAILED FREE AT ABOVE PRICES. TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. GLOXINIA. Splendid plants for greenhouse or gvindow. The lovely large flowers are carried on stout stems above the foliage,— are of the most gorgeous colors and produced in great numbers. ier Each. Doz. Red, White and Blue Shades, separate. . 15 $1.75 Splendid Mixed, in great variety ; : RE PANE 7 MAILED FREE AT ABOVE PRICES. LILIES, RARE OR NEW. In addition to the list of these beautiful hardy bulbous flowers ey given at page 58, we offer the following in very fine bulbs. GLOXINIA. Auratum Rubro Vittatum. Magnificent large fragrant flowers: pure white spotted with crimson, a deep crimson band down the centre of each petal. Bulbs, each, $1.25 to $1.00. Each. Per Doz. Longiflorum Japonicum Giganteum. Distinct and very fine form of Lilium Longiflorum, the finest type of the lovely white Trumpet Lily . 4 . 16 $1.50 Longiflorum Przecox. A fine form of the Trumpet Litt The flowers are large, fragrant, and exceedingly ornamental , re AE Pray 4, Krameri. A very beautiful form, flowers of a Sostess Shee pink. ery highly recommended : : : » (ta esa.B0 Leichtlini. 3 to 4 feet high, flowers ee ddan Spas spotted with purple, dis- tinct and fine . . . 20 3.50 Tigrinum Flore Pleno. Double Tiger pig Reddish orange, vapotted pidck: hardy and very showy. Fine bulbs ‘ ; : : : : ; Steeles Noead LILIES MAILED FREE AT SINGLE PRICES. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 61 CANNAS, CROZY’S FRENCH FLOWERING. Our collection of Cannas is large and fine, and has been awarded many prizes. We recently visited Mr. Crozy in France, and obtained from him some very fine varieties. These dwarf French Cannas have become very pop. ular of late, and justly so. Their fine and brilliant colors, large size of flower, graceful and ornamental foliage, and dwarf habit of growth, render them exceed- ingly valuable for decoration. Ready in April. Cannas by Mail, Add 5 Cents to Price, each, tor Postage. FLORA, 1894. A fine free flowering, yellow eee Canna. The petals, which are large and opene well, are of a fine yellow with very minute spots of a slightly darker shade. Each, 50 cents. VICTOR, 1894. A grand New Flowering Canna much superior in appearance to the well known Madame Crozy. The flowers, which are of deepest vermilion crimson, margined sharply with deep golden yellow, are very freely produced, and are remarkably effec- tive. Each, 50 cents. MR. GLADSTONE, 1894. A very pleasing and artis- tic flower of large size. Color, warm buff with well defined golden yellow border, distinct and charming. Each, 50 cents. YELLOW BIRD. A seedling from Madame Crozy. Upper petals pure deep yellow; lower petal yellow ground, beautifully mottled. Of the same fine dwarf habit as Madame Crozy and equally floriferous. The best yellow Canna in existence. Each, 50 cents. FLORENCE VAUGHAN. One of the best; flowers yellow with very distinct spots; very large open flowers; highly recommended. Each, 50 cents. EGANDALE. Grand dark foliage bedder with splendid flower; color currant red, dark foliage. Each, 35 cents. HENRY A. DREER. Very fine large, round flower. Color deep scarlet dotted with a deeper shade; extra fine. Each, 25 cents. PAUL BRUANT. Large, rounded flower, orange-red shaded fire color; vigorous and beautiful. Each, 30 cents. Alphonse Bouvier. Thisis as fine and distinct as Madame Crozy, and is undoubtedly the Francis Corbin. Flowers yellow, spotted; foliage broad and beautiful. Each, 15 cents. finest bedding variety now in cultivation. The flowers are of an intensely brilliant crimson, very large, very freely produced, and beautiful beyond description. Each, 30 cents. Alice Lefebvre. Cherry; distinct and valuable sort. 3feet. Each, 25 cents. Antoine Chantin. Large; cherry salmon flowers. Each, 20 cents. Antoine Crozy. Flowers rich, dark carmine; foliage green. Each, 20 cents. Abundance. Large, deep yellow flowers spotted with brown, Each, 10 cents. Bruantii. Very handsome dark palm-like foliage; large pink flowers; habit like C. Ehemanni. Each, 15 cents. Chevreul. Yellow, blotched with red; very fine. Each, 15 cents. Crozy Pere. Beautiful straw color, with red throat. Each, 15 cents. Countess Marie de Lusignan. Fine red, with yellow throat; extra. Each, 15 cents. Edward Michel. Very light orange; large erect flowers, foliage green. Each, 25 cents. Epis d'Or. Deep orange, shading to light yellow. Each, 15 cents. Ehemanni. One of the most magnificent, with large, crimson flowers and palm-like foliage. Each, 15 cents. Enfant du Rhone. Crimson; foliage dark pur- plish green. Each, 15 cents. F. Morel. Flowers bright cherry red. Each, 15 cents. Geoffrey St. Hilaire. Orange and red; foliage purple violet. Each, 20 cents. Gladioliflora. Light orange, large, erect flowers. Each, 10 cents. Guillaume Couston. Canary yellow, spotted. Each, 20 cents. Jacquemet Bonnefond. One of the finest; dark foliage; flowers orange scarlet. Each, 15 cents. J. D. Cabos. Clear apricot color; foliage dark purple. Each, 30 cents. J. Cordioux. Flowers bright carmine; foliage green. Each, 15 cents. La Guill. Pale red; dwarf; very free. Each, 15 cents. Madame Crozy. The finest Canna yet intro- duced. The flowers are of the largest size, of a dazzling crimson scarlet bordered with golden yellow. One of the most superb summer flowering plants in cultivation. Height, 3} feet. Each, 25 cents. M. Duterail. Saffron; dwarf and very effective. 24 feet. Each, 25 cents, Maurice Riveire. Very large amaranth flowers; foliage bronze. 4feet. Each, 20 cents. Mme. Just. Large, deep red flowérs, shading to light. Each, 10 cents. Madlle de Cruillon. Flowers light yellow, shad- ing to terra cotta. 3feet. Each, 30 cents. Miss S. Hill. Amaranth carmine; dwarf; very free; exquisite. Each, 25 cents. Mr. Cleveland. Flowers light red, charming. Each, 15 cents. Murillo. Splendid; metallic red. Each, 15 cents. Nouttoni. Flowers crimson scarlet; very large. Each, 10 cents. 62 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. CANNAS, CROZY’S FRENCH FLOWERING — Continued. President Carnot. Rich carmine red flowers and purple foliage. 4feet. Each, 30 cents. Saffrano. Pure saffron yellow, extra. Each, 10 cents. Star of ’91. Very dwarf, Jarge flowering and Souvenir de J. Chretien. Bright red; extra fine. Each, 20 cents. Victor Hugo. Brilliant scarlet flowers and dark foliage; one of the finest. -Each, 20 cents. Vesuvius. Crimson scarlet; large brilliant flowers. Each, 10 cents. most beautiful. Bears its magnificent flowers constantly in immense panicles. Color, in- tense scarlet, bordered with golden yellow. | William Pfittzer. Flowers crimson, with yellow Each, 15 cents. throat. Each, 15 cents. All orders for the above sorts will be filled in April with plants well started. superior to dry roots as usually offered. CANNAS, CROZY’S IN GRAND MIXTURE. Plants from Crozy’s Hybridized Seed. Having raised a large and fine lot of plants from seed purchased at the time of our visit to Mr. Crozy, we offer them to customers with the expectation that many choice varieties may be developed. There isa great range of color and shade included, and we offer the plants very low. All colors mixed. Per dozen, $1.20; each, 10 cents. CANNAS, TALL, ETC. Nigricans. Very fine dark foliage, one of the best tallsorts. Per dozen, $1.00; each, 10 cents. Mixed Cannas. All varieties in grand mixture, splendid for tropical beds, borders or as single specimens. Per 100, $8.00; per dozen, $1.20; each, 10 cents. IRIS. Kaempferi, or Japan. A gorgeous class of perfectly hardy perennial plants. The blossoms are of immense size, broad and flat. The colors are exceedingly varied and of marvelous beauty. Fine Named Varieties. Each, 25 cents; per dozen, $2.50. Fine Mixed Varieties. Each, 15 cents; per dozen, $1.50. German Iris. An exceedingly handsome group of hardy plants with a wealth and beauty of color unsurpassed. They will do well in almost any Situation. Fine Mixed Varieties. Each, 15 cents; per dozen, $1.50. If to be sent by mail, add 5 cents per root for postage. These are much EUCHERA SANGUINEA. One of the finest hardy perennials recently intro- duced, and one which will doubtless be found in the gardens of all plant lovers sooner or later. It is perfectly hardy, and blooms longer than almost any perennial plant. It is of neat, bushy habit, with numerous spikes of rich, bright crimson flowers. It is very graceful, and the stiff flower spikes hanging full of the dainty little bells, form a most beautiful object in the garden, and furnish splendid material for bouquets. We recommend this lovely plant with every confidence that it will more than please the purchaser. Plants, each, 20 cents; dozen, $2.00 postpaid. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston, 63 MONTERETIA. Fire Lily. Most graceful, showy plants of rich and striking colors, with small Gladioli-like flowers freely produced on branched spikes about 23 feet high. Worthy of a prominent place in any garden. Pottsii. Bright orange-red. Each, 10 cents; per dozen, $1.00. Crocosmiaflora. Intense orange-scarlet, splendid. Each, 10 cents; per dozen, $1.00. Fine Seedlings. Mixed colors; carefully hybridized and of great promise. Each, 15cts.; per doz , $1.50. SPIREA, OR ASTILBE. The varieties of dwarf flowering Spirea are all exceedingly pretty and finely adapted for floral work. All are perfectly hardy and some of them should be found in every garden. Japonica. Produces in abundance dense sprays of small white fowers on neat, erect stems. By florists and fardeners it is grown in vast quantities for cutting,etc. Fine flowering clumps. Each, 15 cents; per dozen, $1.50. Japonica Grandiflora. New Large Flowering. The most beautiful of allthe set. The flowers are very large and of the purest white. Each, 20 cents; per dozen, $2.00. Astilboides. A distinct Japanese species, with handsome, slightly hairy, divided foliage and long, feathery spikes of pure white flowers. Each, 25 cents; per dozen, $3.00. Aurea Reticulata. The dark green leaves are beautifully veined with golden yellow. Dwarf, hardy, and free-flowering. Each, 20 cents; per dozen, $2.25. Palmata. A dwarf hardy sort with rosy-red flowers, with fine cut, palm.like foliage and coral-like flowers. Each, 20 cents; per dozen, $2.25. If desired by mail, add 10 cents each. PAONIES. A splendid genus of plants, becoming more and more popular every year on account of their great beauty and hardiness, doing well in almost any situation. Flowering Plants, in great variety of cclor. Each, 25 cents; per dozen, $2.50. Extra Large Plants, in splendid variety. Each, 50 cents; per dozen, $5.00. Double White, Fragrant. This grand Peony should be in every garden, Each, 40cts ; per doz., $4.50. Tenuifolia Flore Pleno. Flowers very double, crimson — of ashade rivaling the Jacqueminot Lose. ‘Lhe foliage is remarkably pretty, being dense and finely cut, like afern. Each, 50 cts.; per doz., $5.50, Tree Peeonies (Pxony Moutan.) Very stately and effective; fine varieties. $1.00 to $2.00 each. Add 10 cents each for postage if sent by mail. CALLA. § (Lily of the Nile.) The well-known and beautiful pare white Calla Lily is one of the most graceful and useful decorative plants. Each, 20 cents; per dozen, $2.25. Too large to mail. TIGRIDIA. (Shell Flower. Tiger Flower) Curious and beautiful shell-like flowers about four inches in diameter, flowering from July to Oc- oe pate bulbs can be planted about the middle of May, and taken up in October and kept over winter in dry sand. Conchiflora. Orange, with crimson spots. Each, 5 cents; per dozen, 50 cents. Grandiflora. Very large; deepcrimson. Each, 5 cents; per dozen, 50 cents. Grandiflora Alba. Large ivory-white flowers, spotted with maroon and rosy lake in centre. Each, 5 cents; per dozen, 50 cents. Pavonia. Red, with crimson spots. Each, 5 cents; per dozen, 50 cents. Mailed free. AQUATIC PLANTS. These are all remarkably beautiful and may be successfully cultivated by anyone. They may be Town in tubs two-thirds full of old turfy soil enriched with decomposed hot-bed stutf, and covered two inches with sand, filled with water and placed ina sunny position. The beauty, fragrance and color of the flowers well repays the slight care necessary to success. WATER LILIES. (Nymphea.) Odorata Rosea. Hardy, Cape Cod Pink Water Lily. Very beautiful deep pink, highly fragrant flowers, strong roots. Each, 75 cents. Odorata. White, fragrant; native pond lily. Each, 20 cents. Odorata Superba. Superb large rose tipped petals. Each, 90 cents. Coerulea. Fine ultramarine blue; large. Each, $1.50. Denier: Pure white, very large, often twelve inches in diameter. Each, $1.50. Zanzibarensis Azurea. Beautiful large blue flowers. Each, $1.50. LOTUS. (Nelumbium.) Nelumbium Speciosum. The Egyptian or Sacred Lotus. Very large white fragrant flowers, tipped with deep pink. Each, $1.75. Me ont ene pLctoum. American yellow Lotus, flowers sulphur yellow. ach, $1.20. These are both magnificent Aquatics, the leaves being large and very ornamental. Both foliage and flower-stalks grow from three to five feet high, and the flowers from four to eight inches across. WATER HYACINTH, OR WATER ORCHID. The beautiful Pontideria floats on the water. Flowers lilac spotted, in clusters. Each, 20 cents. WATER POPPY. (Limnocharis.) This pretty Aquatic has beautiful lemon-colored flowers with black stamens. Each, 25 cents. CYPERUS PAPYRUS. (Egyptian Paper Plant.) Throws up a number of slender stems each surmounted by a dark green shining plume, Each, 25 cts. 64 h. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. Sundry Bulbs and Roots. MAILED FREE AT SINGLE PRICES. AGAPANTHUS. (African Lily) Summer-blooming plants ; excellent for growing in tubs or planting in rockeries among aquatics. Umbellatus. (Blue Lily of the Nile.) Blooms in large umbels; flowers, a lovely shade of light blue. . Each, 40 cents; by mail, 50 cents. Umbellatus Albus. Flowers pure white. Each, $1.00; by mail, $1.10. BESSERA ELEGANS, CORAL DROPS. An elegant bulbous plant, with bright, coral-scarlet flowers. The flower stems are from one to two feet high,—the foliage thin and rush-like. Will bloom shortly after being planted, and keep on blooming till frost. Bulbs, each, 8 cents; 80 cents per dozen, by mail. CINNAMON VINES. (Dioscorea Batatus.) A beautiful climber, which if planted deep, is quite hardy. Foliage shining green, dense and lovely. Flowers Cinnamon scented. Per dozen, 60 cents, postpaid. CYCLOBOTHRA FLAVA. A gem in the way of bulbous flowers. The habit of growth is similar to Bessera Llegans, but the cup-shaped flowers are golden yellow with black dots in the petals. 8 cents each; 80 cents per dozen, by mail. DICENTRA SPECTABILIS. (Bleeding Heart.) One of the most ornamental spring flowering plants, with handsome, pzony-like foliage, and long, drooping racemes of bright pink and white, heart-shaped flowers. 15 cents each, $1.50 per dozen. Mailed free. DODECATHEON MEDIA. Perfectly hardy; of rather dwarf, neat habit; produces an immense head of large, cyclamen-like flow ers of rare beauty and delicious fragrance; color, white, shading to amber tipped with carmine. Each, 10 cents; $1.00 per dozen, by mail. HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. Perfectly hardy; produces strong flower stalks three feet high, terminating in fine spikes of bell-shaped, pure white blossoms. Each, 10 cents; dozen, 75 cents; by mail, 15 cents each. MADERIA VINE. A beautiful rapid-growing climber, bearing graceful racemes of very fragrant, white flowers. The vine is very pretty and useful. 6 cents each, 50 cents dozen. Mailed free. MILLA BIFLORA. (frost Work.) The flowers have the oddest and most beautiful appearance imaginable. They appear like beautiful wax work. The centre is lovely; the anthers are a delicate lemon yellow; the pistil is curiously carved, and usually covered with honey-dew. The fragrance is delightful. Place a stalk in water and the flowers will all open. 10 cents each, $1.00 per dozen. Mailed free. SMILAX. Well known as one of the most beautiful climbing plants and extensively used for decoration. 15 cents each, $1.25 per dozen. TRITOMA UVARIA GRANDIFLORA. _ (Red Hot Poker.) A splendid summer and autumn flowering plant, with stately flower scapes and mag- nificent terminal dense spikes of rich orange-red, tubular flowers; effective among shrub- bery. 25 cents each, $3.00 per dozen. Strong Plants, 50 cents; by mail, 60 cents each. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston, 65 Plants of Special Merit. MP OLEMATIS PANICULATA. COREOPSIS GRANDIFLORA. (The Perennial Golden Coreopsis.) We have discarded C. lanceolata for this new and much improved variety. The flowers are very large, of adeep golden yellow and produced all the season in great profusion. It is one of the easiest cultivated, hardiest and most beauti- ful of our garden perennials, and we are satisfied that all who grow it will be delighted whether grown as a garden ornament or for bouquets. It is so desirable that it will always be popular. Plants, 20 cents each; per dozen, $2.00. Plants by mail, each, 25 cents. RHODODENDRONS. We havea fine lot of these beautiful evergreen -4« y, — @ Best colors in variety, : named; varieties best suited for New England. Price according to size, from $1.00 to 2.50 each. shrubs full of bloom buds. Correspondence solicited. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. (Boston Ivy.) The Japanese Woodbine is beyond doubt the best plant for covering walls, fences, etc. It is exceedingly hardy, easy of cultivation, and free from the attacks of insects. The soil should be well dug and loosened around the plant before setting. Extra strong plants, $4.00 per dozen. Good plants of our growing, 20 cents each; $2.25 per dozen; postpaid by mail, 25 cents each. CLEMATIS PANICULATA. This lovely white variety, with its thousands of fleecy, small, star-like flowers, is one of the finest climbing plants known. dt bears so profusely and in such dense but airy clusters that the whole plant appears as one mass of bloom with dark shining foliage enough only to give effect to its beauty. Itis deliciously flagrant,—is a very rapid climber, flowers freely the first year andis perfectly hardy. Extra large plants, each, 50 cents; flowering plants, 25- cents each; per dozen, $3.00; by mail, 30 cents each. 4 all na : OCOREOPSIS GRANDIFLORA, 66 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. CARNATIONS. Plants for Summer Flowering. These will be sent out in April and May, and are specially grown to bloom during summer and fall. Toolarge to mail. Each, 20 cents. Hector. The finest scarlet; extra. Mrs. Fisher. White, very free bloomer. Nobscot. Scarlet, splendid flower. ’ Per dozen, $2.00. Grace Wilder. Pink, Very fine satiny shade. Florence. Red, very fine, free-flowering. | eae NEW MARGARET Re A es CARNATION S. ECR GOD) cxeoniinaly cany ant useful for cutie Ng het O10 1 Rr ee = q aes Sa y a) “Bit good substance, and great beauty. Plants QNQGASEZ YS Ue < 7a cag, 15 cents; by mail, 20 cents. Per Sa NYS “4 ozen, $1.50; by mail, $2.00. ey ees} $1.50; by mail, § ik S \\ j *s ~ DS a HARDY GARDEN <= CARNATIONS. CK + These popular favorites are much GSAS S grown on account of their fine clove ARNIS . scent. They are perfectly hardy — grow- ASSASNE ing in mounds orclumps. Each, 20 cents; AAD’ per dozen, $2.00. CARNATION PINE. POPPY, PARKMAN’S ORIENTAL. We have a fine stock of plants of the true Parkman Poppy, the most gorgeous of all summer flowers. It is absolutely hardy, bearing very large flowers of richest vermilion scarlet color, each petal wedged at the base with shining black. Plants each, 40 cents; per dozen, $4.50; by mail, each, 50 cents. PHLOXES, HARDY. On these very beautiful plants, we offer a splendid named collection, containing many of the newest and best sorts. They are perfectly hardy, and are very attractive from midsummer till frost. Price, 20 cents each; $2.00 per dozen. By mail, 25 cents each. ARUNDO DONAX VARIEGATA. A perfectly hardy ornamental grass of most stately and beautiful appearance. It attains a height of eight feet with long and wide green leaves deeply lined with white. Each, 25 cents; per dozen, $2.50. By mail, 5 cents each extra. MOONFLOWER, OR EVENING GLORY, IPOM AA. The flowers of this most lovely climber are from four to five inches in diameter, pure white and yery numerous. If started early, the plants can be set out early in June and continue to bloom from midsummer till frost. Each, 15 cents; by mail, 20 cents. MONARDA DIDY MA. Erect stems three feet high surmounted with whorls of very brilliant scarlet flowers; perfectly hardy; one of the best herbaceous plants. Each 20 cents; by mail, 25 cents. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 67 HARDY JAPANESE ANEMONES; PLANTS. These beautiful and stately fall blooming plants cannot be too highly commended. The plants attain a height of two to three feet, and their lovely, large, cup-shaped flowers are exceedingly attractive and numerous, remaining beautiful till frost. They should be in every garden. Anemone Japonica Alba. Honorine Jobert. Large, pure white, with yellow centre. Each, 20 cents; dozen, $2.00, by mail. Anemone Japonica Rosea. Flowers pink, very fine. Each, 20 cents; dozen, $2.00, by mail. ¢ y AE WD WS a YY |i S oe iin Me Wy Des \IRN LPB: Vn VY) as os ) iS D / INS NY HELIANTHUS MULTIFLORUS FL.-PUL. HELIANTHUS MULTIFLORUS FL. PL.: Plants. Grows in bush form to the height of four feet, and is completely covered during fall with: large, Zolden-yellow, double flowers. It is one of the most ornamental garden plants, . Plants, 10. cepts eachs $1.00 per doz.; postage paid. 3 d= 68 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. Plants for Flower Beds. Per doz. Per 100. Abutilon, in variety,...... $1.50 $10.00 Achyranthes, in variety, ... 100 8.00 Ageratum,blue,......... 1.00 6.00 ternanthera, sorts, ....- By (3) 6.00 Alyssum, Double,....... 15 6.00 Alyssum, Variegated, .... <15 6.00 Asters, Double White,..... .50 400 Asters, Assorted Colors,. . . -50 4.00 - Begonias, sorts,......... 1.50 10.00 Bouvardias, sorts,.......- 1.50 10 00 Caladium Esculentum,.... 2.50 17.50 Cannas) tee 2c sea eee 1.50 10.00 Cannas; New Dwarf,...... 2.50 17.50 Centaurea Candidissima,.. . 1.00 8 00 Centaurea Gymnocarpa,.. - 15 6.00 Cobea Scandens,....... ; 1.50 10.00 Coleus, Sorts, ..... 5 OC 15 5.00 Coleus, New Sorts, ...... 1.00 8.00 Feverfew, Golden,........ .60 4.00 Feverfew, Double White, .. . -75 6.00 Fuchsias, small plants,..... 75 6.00 Geranium; Double; sorts,... 1.50 9 00 Geranium; Single; sorts,... 1.00 8.00 PANSY PLANTS: Per doz. Per 100. Geranium, Variegated WHCAV.CGG infers ol eilererienes 1,00 8,00 Heliotrope, sorts,........ 1.00 8.00 Holly hockKs)s -20 2.00 ° e . e This class of plants requires less care than any other, and affords a variety of beautiful flowers of every color, from early spring till frost. We can furnish a large and fine assortment of species and varieties. Price, per doz., $2.00 to $3.00; per 100, $15.00 to $22.50, PARKMAN’S ORIENTAL POPPY: Plants. This hardy perennial is one of the most gorgeous of summer flowers. The plant is of strong growth, with very large flowers, of richest vermilion scarlet color, each petal wedged with black. Beyond ques- tion the most brilliant of all Poppies. PYRETHRUM, SNOW-WHITE: Plants, each, 40 cents; per dozen, $4.50. New Hardy Perennial: Plants. When better known the new class of Pyrethrums, of which the Snow- White is perhaps the finest, will find a place in the gardens of all lovers of fine flowers. This variety is perfectly hardy; flowers ve double, pure white, and as large and perfect as the finest white Aster. Blooms during late summer an fall, till frost. Is a perfect gem for any garden, large or small. Plants each, 25 cents; per dozen, $3.00; CLEMATIS. The most beautiful class of hardy, flowering climbers. The plants offered are imported by us, and are by mail, 30 cents each. fine and strong. Gipsy Queen. Dark velvet purple. Grand Duchess. Blush-white. Henryi. Pure white; extremely large flowers, with eight petals. Jackmanni. One of the best; fine, rich purple. Jackmanni Superba. Remarkably large flow- ers; beautiful color; similar to the above. Jackmanni Alba. One of the finest whites. Madame Van Houtte. White; extra fine. Miss Bateman. Pure white; creamy band down each petal; fine substance, Mrs. Quilter. Large; pure white. Viticella. Pale crimson; very free. The above large-flowering varieties 50 cents each. Extra strong plants, 75 cents each. Clematis Davidiana. A stout, upright perenni- al, three feet high, with numerous, porcelain blue blossoms; fragrant; hardy; very desira- ble. Each, 40 cents. By mail, 50 cents. Clematis Coccinea. Distinct variety, with brilliant-scarlet flowers, small, thick and very numerous. Splendid acquisition. Each, 25 cents. By mail, 30 cents. Clematis Crispa. Delicate shade of blue; small, very numerous, Beautiful. Each, 25 centa By mail, 30 cents. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston, 69 HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. Each, 50 Cents except where noted. Ampelopsis Veitchii Japanese Woodbine. naw as Boston Ivy; the beautiful hardy climber, so conspicuously attractive on our finest streets and buildings. Each, 20 cents. By mail, each, 25 cents; strongest plants, each, 50 cents. Ampelopsis Quinqueefolia. ach, 25 cents. Akebia Quinata. Rapid growing, with dark, fragrant flowers. Aristolochia Sipho. Very large foliage and curious shaped flowers. Virginia creeper. Bignonia, or Trumpet-Flower. Handsome, large, scarlet flowers. Euonymus Radicans. Green. Euonymus Radicans Variegata. The best evergreen vine for the northern States. For walls, rough fences, etc., it is admirably adapted. Honeysuckle, Japan Variegated. yellow and green. Leaves, _ Periploca Greca. Honeysuckle, Halliana. white, fragrant and fine, Honeysuckle, Trumpet. searlet flowers. Honeysuckle, Variegated Monthly. Fragrant, yellowish-white flowers. Honeysuckle, J es ee Foliage nearly evergreen; flowers yellowish. Hop Vine. Suitable for covering walls, arbors, ete.; hardy, 25 cents each; $2.50 per dozen. Menispermum Canadense. A rapid growing and pretty vine. From Japan; new» Monthly blooming; : I A handsome and vigorous growing vine. Roxbury Wax Work. Celastrus. Very hand- some; orange berries. Wistaria, Chinese Purple. The finest of climb- ing plants; purple flowers. Extra size, $1.00. Wistaria, Chinese White. Similar, but with white flowers, each, $1.00. Extra large plants at correspondingly increased prices. HARDY ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS. Each, 50 Cents except where noted. Altheas. Double; variegated and purple. Handsome shrubs. Althea, variegated leaved. fully edged with white. Almond, Double-Flowering. flowers. May. Almond, Double White. Elegant shrub. Andromeda Mariana. Large, white flowers. May. aone. Ghent Azaleas. Various colors, en- tirely hardy. June. 75 cents to $3.00 each. Azalea Mollis. Japan. Large; orange or yellow. June. 75 cents to $3.00 each. Berberis Purpurea. Violet-purple foliage. June to November. Calycanthus Floridus. Spice Bush. Chocolate- red, fragrant. June and July. Catalpa Aurea. Golden foliage, beautiful; very rapid growing. Cornus Siberica Variegata. Rugose foliage strongly marked; silver and rose. ad Americanus. White, in clusters. uly. Chionanthus Virginicus. White Fringe. One of the best. Clethra Alnifolia. White,in racemes. Crategus Oxycantha. - Beautiful. Double. Foliage beauti- Beautiful rose August. English Hawthorn. June, July. Each, $1.50. Cydonia Japonica. Japan Quince. Brilliant erimson. May. tes ee Cneorum. Evergreen. Pink; fragrant. une. Deutzia Crenata Alba Plena. upright. June. Double, white, Duetzia Crenata Rosea Plena Rose. Beauti- ~ ful. June. ig‘ day pee Gracilis. White,in panicles. May and une, Euonymus Americana. Burning Bush. Bril- liant foliage. Euonymus Europzus. Hand- some red berries. Exochorda Grandiflora. Beautiful, large, white flowers, Drooping Golden Bell. ais (ios Suspensa. HEDGE ay. Arbor Vitz, American. 9 to 12 inches, $8.00 per 100; 12 to 18 inches, $10.00 per 100. Spindle Tree. Buck te Very hardy; 2 years old, $8.00 per | Cydonia, or Pyrus Japonica. Japan Quince. Glossy foliage; brilliant, scarlet flowers. Per 100, $8.00. Honey Locust. One year old, $4.00 per 100; 2 years, $6.00. ‘ Forsythe Fortunei. Bright, yellow; upright. ay. Hawthorn, Scarlet. June, July. Each, $1.50. Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. Im- mense panicles of large, white, ray flowers; one of the best shrubs, September, October. Lonicera Tartarica. Tartarian Honeysuckle. Pink flowers; red berries. May. Magnolia Glauca. Dwarf; white, fragrant,$1.00. Magnolia Lenne. Large, purple flowers, $1.00 to $3.00. Magnolia Soulangeana. April, $1.00 to $2.00. eee eae Magnificent, large flowers, $1.00 to $2.00. Philadelphus Coronarius. Mock Orange. grant, white flowers. June. Philadelphus Grandiflorus. white. July. Rhododendrons. Among the most beautiful of all shrubs; large variety of colors. Rhododendrons. Large plants inbud. $1.00 to $5.00, according to size. Rhus Cotinus. Smoke Bush, or Purple Fringe. “Very effective. Large, blush flowers. Fra- Large flowers; Ribes Aureum Missouri Currant. Yellow; in racemes. May. Rubus Odoratus. JDark rose; large, handsome foliage. Spirea Callosa. Rose-colored; handsome. Spirea Reevesii Flore Pleno. Double; white, in clusters. Purple; Syringa Vulgaris. Common Lilac. White Lilac. fragrant. Syringa Vulgaris Alba. grant. May. Symphoricarpus Racemosus. Snowberry. Pink, with large, white berries. May. famarem Gallica. Pink; very pretty. Foliage ne. Viburnum Plicatum. Snowball. Globular heads of white flowers. Weigelia Rosea. Rose-colored. Elegant shrubs. Fra-e ay. Weigelia Candida. White; beautiful. May. Weigelia Variegata. Pink, foliage variegated. May. PLANTS. Privet, Californian. Keepsgreen till Christmas; excellent; per 100, $10.00 ERY et, English. Very early; $4.00 to $6.00 pe 00. Spruce, Norway. 9 to 12 inches, per 100, $12.00; 12 to 18 inches, $20.00 per 100. . Spruce, Hemlock. Very fine hedge plant. 6 to 9 inches, $9.00 per 100; 12 to 18 inches, $30.00 per 100, 70 fh. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. SELECT LIST OF + Hardy Perpetual Roses. * We import our Roses from the most extensive Rose Grower in England. The best plants only are ordered; they will compare most favorably with plants listed at much higher prices, As to hardiness, our Roses are unequalled. They are grown in close proximity to the sea, in a very eee situation, thus rendering them the most suitable of any for enduring our severe winters suc- cessfully. The Hybrid Perpetuals are among the most beautiful, popular and invaluable roses. In the size of the flowers, form, fragrance, and remarkable depth and richness of the colors of many varieties, and the delicacy of others, they surpass all other roses. They are generally of easy culture in any good, rich soil. Our collection includes the following and other choice sorts. Price, 30 Cents Each; $3.00 per Dozen. Abel Carriere. Rich velvety maroon, large, im- | Madame Gabriel Luizet. Fine satin rose, very bricated, and good. Alfred Colomb. Bright carmine red, clear in color, large, fine, deeply built form; a superb rose, always good. Anna de Diesbach. Beautiful deep rose, very large, cupped, and showy; distinct. Baroness Rothschilds. Very large, rosy-pink, changing almost to white, fine circular shape, very free, and good up to autumn. Barthelemy Joubert. Bright cherry red, large and full. Charles Lefebvre. Fine bright red, centre pur- ple shaded, large and globular, one of the best yet introduced. Duke of Connaught. Bright velvety crimson, with an intense fiery flush. Duke of Edinburgh. Rich and fine vermilion, good form and habit, free and hardy, a superb Tose, ex tra. Barl of Dufferin. Velvety crimson, shaded with maroon; large, full, and finely formed; a con- tinuous bloomer. Btienne Levet. Light carmine red, perfectly folded, beautiful globular form, of fine habit, always good. Ferdinand de Lesseps. Rich crimson, finely shaped, large fine upright form; as a crimson rose one of the best. Fisher Holmes. Bright shaded scarlet, flowers beautifully imbricated. Francois Michelon. Beautiful silvery rose, large, fine petalled, deep form, a grand flower. General Jacqueminot. Brilliant red, velvety, large and double, so well known as hardly to need description. Gloire Lyonnaise. Chrome eeliow. edges of petals silvery white, large and fine form; a de- cided novelty. Geinrich Schultheis. Very delicate pinkish rose, a great improvement in this shade, very sweet scented; a grand rose. John Hopper. Fine brilliant rosy crimson, large, full, good form, abundant bloomer. LaFrance. Beautiful bright lilac-rose, centre silvery white, very large and full, superb; this is one of the sweetest of roses, and no one should be without it. Louis Van Houtte. Rich maroon-crimson, sometimes very bright withal, medium size, almost large, unique in color. large and full. Madame Lacharme. White, faintly touched eet rose, changing to pure white, large and u e Madame Victor Verdier. Vivid carmine, large, full, and magnificent shape, intense in color, very fine. Mdlle. Eugenie Verdier. Bright flesh-colored rose, the reverse of the petals silvery white, very large and full, fine form and habit. Mabel Morrison. Pure and white, with rosy shading, globular in bud, charming in all stages. Magna Charta. Bright pink. large globe-like ower, fine habit, good. Marguerite de St. Amand. Bright pink self, large, full, and imbricated form. Merveille de Lyon. Fine, pure, exquisite white, slightly rosy, finely cupped, and open- ing freely, very large. Monsieur Boucenne. Very deep crimson, dou- ble, a good rose. Mrs. John Laing. Soft pink in color; flowers large, finely shaped, exceedingly fragrant. It commences to flower very early, and continues to bloom till late. Paul Neron. Deep rose, enormous size both of ' flower and petals. Pierre Notting. Blackish red, with a light violet tint, large and full. Pride of Waltham. Very delicate flesh color, richly shaded with bright rose, large and full, one of the very best. Princess Ma of Cambridge. Pale rose, edged with lighter rose, full, very free. Prince Camille de Rohan. Very dark crimson- maroon, richly shaded, full, large, and superb. Queen of Queens. Pink, with blush edges; large, full; of perfect form. Rosieriste Jacobs. Bright velvety-red, shaded blackish-crimson, fine. Thomas Mills. Very brightest crimson, large, particularly showy, fine bold flower, double only, but charming. Ulrich: Brunner. Cherry crimson, very large flower and grand petal, of good habit, first- class. White Baroness. A pure white sport from Baroness Rothschild, similar in all respects, except color. A FEW EXTRA STRONG PLANTS MAY BE HAD; PRICE, EACH, 50 CENTS. MOSS ROSES. A favorite class of beautiful Roses, which should be generally grown on account of their charming buds, Price, each, 50 Cents. Crested, or Cristata. Flowers beautiful rose color; large and full. Baronne de Wassenair. Deep rose; extra fine. Ganei. Rich crimson; beautiful. Luxembourg. Purple crimson. Little Gem. Deep crimson. Old Moss. Rose; lovely in bud. White Bath. Pure white. HARDY, CLIMBING ROSES. Price, each, 50 Cents. Baltimore Belle. White; large and double. Seven Sisters. This variety produces clusters of small white flowers. Very beautiful. Gem of the Prairies. and fragrant. Queen of the Prairies. Rosy-red and pink, Crimson; large, double R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. ea HARDY PERPETUAL ROSES, (Continued.) SUMMER ROSES. Each, 50 Cents. These roses are very hardy, and bloom in June. Madame Hardy. Pure white, large, fine sub- stance, very full. } ; Madame Plantier. Pure white; blooms in abun- dant clusters; very handsome, and one of the very best; very hardy and vigorous. Persian Yellow. Bright golden yellow; small, but very beautiful. Harrisoni. Fine, golden yellow, very free. Rugosa Alba. A species from Japan. Single, pure white flowers of five petals; highly scent- ed; a splendid shrub. Rugosa Rubra. Another Japan variety. Flowers single, of a most beautiful bright rosy-crimson, succeeded by large berries of a rich rosy-red color, and are a great addition to the ornamen- tal character of the plant. Ornamental ahd Shade Trees. Ash, American White. 5 to 7 ft., 50c.; 10 ft., $1.00. Ash, Weeping. $2.00 each. : Ash, Mountain. With beautiful red berries; 4 to 6 ft., 50c.; 7 to 9 ft., $1.00 each. Ash, Weeping, Mountain. Very fine; $1.50. esse cie American. 3 to 4 ft., 50c.; 5 to 7 ft., 1.00. Beech, Purple. Dark purple leaves; 4 ft., $1.00; Tto8ft., $290; 12 ft., $5.00. Beech, Cut-leaved. Distinct and fine; $1.00. Birch, Canoe. Snow-white bark; large; 50c. to $1.00. Birch, Cut-leaved, Weeping. One of the most graceful of lawn trees; $1.00 to $2.00. Birch, Red. Foliage brown and purple; $1.00. Birch, Yellow. Fine variety; 50c. to $1.00. Catalpa, Japanese Hybrid. Foliage dense; very rapid growing; a regal tree; 75c. Cherry, Double Flowering. Beautiful flower- ing tree; $1.00. Chestnut, Horse. Beautiful shade tree; $1.00. Chestnut, Horse, Red Flowering. Splendid; $1.00 to $1.50. Elm, American. 8 to 9ft., 50c.; 9to 12 ft., $1.00. Elm, English. 6to8ft., 50c.; 8to10ft., $1.00. Elm, Weeping. Very beautiful; $1.50 to $2.00. Juniper, Common. Evergreen; 50c. to $1.00. Juniper, Virginian. Jed Cedar; 50c. to $1.00. Laburnum, Golden. Very beautiful; $1.00. Larch, American. 50c. to $1.00 each. Larch, European. 50c. to $1.00 each. Linden, American. Very fine; 50c. to $1.00. Linden, European. Beautiful; 50c. to $1.00. Locust, Honey. Each, 50c. Magnclia Acuminata. Large, broad leaves; § 1.00 to $2.00. Magnolia Soulangeana. owers; $1.00 to $2.00. Maple, Silver-leaf. 6 to 8 ft., 50c.; larger sizes, 75c. to $1.50. Mapt a Norway. Dark; large foliage; 50c. to $1.50. Maple, Sugar, or Rock Maple. 6 to 9 ft., 50c.; 10 to 12 ft., $1.00. Ma eee or Red. 5 to8 ft., 75c.; 10 to 21 t., $1.25. Maple, Japan. Acer Polymorphium Atropur- pureum. Most beautiful hardy tree in exist- ence; foliage red, purple, pink, etc. Should be in every collection; $1.50 to $3.00, according to size. Maple, Weir's Cut-leaf. Weeping; beautifully cut foliage; $1.00 to $1.50. Oak, White. 3to4ft., 50c.; larger, $1.00. Oak, Royal. 3to4ft., 50c.; larger, $1.00. Oak, Chestnut. 3to4 ft., 50c.; larger, $1.00. Oak, Red. 3to 4 ft., 50c.; larger, $1.00. Pine, Austrian. 2ft., 50c.; larger, 75c. to $1.50. Pine, Norway. 2 ft., 50c.; larger, 75c, to $1.50. Pine, Red. 2 ft.,50c.; larger, 75c. to $1.50. Pine, White. 2ft., 50c.; larger, 75c. to $1.50. Pine, Scotch. 2ft., 50c.; larger, 75c. to $1.50. Poplar, Balsam. 50c. to $1.00. Poplar, Silver Leaf. 50c. to $1.00. Poplar, Lombardy. 50c. to $1.00. Spruce, White. 2ft., 50c.; larger, 75c. to $1.50. Spruce, Blue. 2ft., 50c.; larger, 75c. to $1.50. Spruce, Balsam. 2ft., 50c.; larger, 75c. to $1.50. Spruce Hemlock. 2ft., 50c.; larger, 75c. to $1.50. Spruce, Norway. 2ft., 50c.; larger, 75c. to $1.50. Spruce, Colorado Blue. Plicea Pungens. One of the most beautiful and graceful hardy trees in cultivation. Plants, four years old, $3.00 each; larger, $4.00 to $6.00. White and purple Extra large trees of the above varieties can frequently be supplied at proportionally higher prices. Duteh Flowering Bulbs. Our illustrated Bulb Catalogue will be issued in September and mailed free to all who write for it. every summer and select our Bulbs personally, and are thus able to offer our customers the finest Bulbs grown. ment is very extensive and includes the newest and best Hya- cinths, Tulips, Lilies, Narcissus, Crocuses, etc. We visit Holland early Our assort- 12 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. RUIT TREES. APPLES. Price, 50 Cents Each. Large Sizes, 75 Cents and $1.00. __ Our list includes such varieties as are best suited for the New England States. Fine, healthy trees will be furnished. SUMMER APPLES. WINTER APPLES. Early Harvest. Yellow. August. Baldwin. Red. Unsurpassed quality. Primate. Large, yellow. August. Fameuse. Red. Flesh white. Red Astrachan. Red. August. Golden Russet. High flavor. Nov.—Apr. Sweet Bough. Yellow. August. Hubbardston Nonsuch. Nov.—Jan. William’s Favorite. Deepred. August. King. Very large. Ga eee red. Ladies’ Sweet. Redand yellow. AUTUMN APPLES. Mother. Large, striped. Alexander. Striped. October—November. Northern Spy. Large, delicious. Fall Pippin. Yellow. October—December. Rhode Island Greening. Excellent. Gravenstein. Striped. September—October. Roxbury Russet. Medium size, Maiden’s Blush. Pale. October. Talman Sweet. Yellowish. Nov.—Apr. Porter. Yellow. September. PEARS. Price, Good, Strong Trees, $1.00 Each. Extra-Large, $1.50 to $2.00. SUMMER PEARS. AUTUMN PEARS—(Continued. ) Bartlett. Delicious. September. Flemish Beauty. Excellent. September. Belle Lucrative. Large. September. Louise Bonne de Jersey. Fine. October. Clapp’s Favorite. Large. August. Seckel. Small. Delicious. October. Doyenne Boussock. Splendid. Sept. Swan's Orange. Large andfine. October. Doyenne d’Ete. Delicious. August. Sheldon. High flavor. October. See ee CO mBaar as eros Sept. Urbaniste. Large, fine pear. October. Tyson. Melting flavor. September. WINTER PEARS. AUTUMN PEARS. Buerre d@’Anjou. Large; fine. November. Beurre Bosc. Large; fine. October. Beurre Clairgeau. andsome. November, Beurre Diel. Veryrich. November. Dana’s Hovey. Finestof all. December. Beurre Hardy. Russet. November. Duchesse. Verylargeand fine. November, Beurre Superfine. Melting. October. Lawrence. Excellent. December. Buffum, Productive. September. Vicar. Good for cooking. Keeps well. Doyenne du Comice. Delicious. October. Winter Nelis. High flavor. December. CHERRIES. Price, 50 Cents. 75 Cents.and $1 00 Each, for Extra Large Trees. Black Tartarian. Largeandfine. June. Early Richmond. Dark-red; good. June. Black Eagle. Large; high flavor. July. Governor Wood. Yellow; one of the best. Black Heart. Juicy and sweet. July. Knight’s Early Black. Large; sweet. June, Coe’s Transparent. Amber; very fine. June. May Duke. Large,red; very fine. June. Downer’s Late. Red; excellent. July. Rockport Bigarreau. Amber; rich. Jung Elton. Yellow and red; tender. July. Yellow Spanish. Large; firm. July. PLUMS. Price, 75 Cents to $1.00 Each. Very Large Trees, $1.50 to $2.00 Each. Bradshaw. Purple; excellent. August. Lawrence’s Favorite. Green. August. Coe’s Golden Drop. Yellow. September. Lombard. Violet-red; good. August. Early Orleans. Purple-red. September. Peach. Round; dullred. September. General Hand. Yellow. September. Smith’s Orleans. Reddish. September. Imperial Gage. Pale Green. September. Washington Bolmar, Yellow; large; extra. Jefferson. Oval; yellow; large. PEACHES. Price, 25 Cents to 75 Cents Each, According to Size. $2.50 to $5.00 per Dozen. Alexander. Red. Early July. — GeorgeIv. Large, juicy, sweet. September. Amsden’s. Red and white. July. Gross Mignonne. Excellent. September. Coolidge’s Favorite. White and red. Hale’s Early. Medium size. July. Crawford’s Early. Unsurpassed. August. Old Mixon, Free. Pale yellow. September, Crawford's Late. Splendid. September. Red Rare-Ripe. Yellow and red; fine. Early York. White and blush. August. Stump-the-World. White andred. Sept Foster. Red; excellent. August. QUINCES. Price, 50 Cents to $1.00 Each, According to Size. Champion. Very large and tender. | Orange. Large; golden-yellow. Mammoth. Extra fine and large. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 73 SMALL FRUITS. BLACKBERRIES. Dorchester. Large, glossy black. Doz., $1.00; per 100, $6.00. Early Harvest. Long shape, hardy, very pro- ductive. Doz., $1.00; per 100, $6.00. Kittatinny. Large; excellent. Doz., $1.00; per 100, $6.00. Snyder. Fine quality, very productive. Doz., $1.00; per 100, $6.00. Wilson’s Early. Large and sweet. Doz., $1.00; per 100, $6.00, Wachusset. Hardy, fine; nearly thornless. Doz., $1.00; per 100, $5.00. CURRANTS. Cherry. Red; large size; prolific. Doz., $1.50; per 100, $6.00. La Versailles. Red; one of the best. $1.50; per 100, $6.00. Fay’s Prolific. New, with very large bunches and berries; color, rich red. ‘The finest of this section. Doz., $2.00. Doz., White Grape. The best white. Doz., $1.50; per 100, $6.00. pgs dake ie Very sweet. Doz., $1.50; per 100, Black Naples. Excellent for preserves. Doz., $1.50; per 100, $7.00. GRAPE VINES; HARDY. Price: One Year Old, 30 Cents. Two Years Old, 50 Cents Each, Except Where Noted. Brighton. Red. Early, large and sweet. Concord. Black. The most popular grape. Catawba. Purple. Fine; sheltered location. Delaware. Lightred. Small; one of the sweet- est. Eaton. Splendid; new, black grape. $1.00. F. B. Hayes. White. Large clusters; sweet. Isabella. Black. Large cluster; good. Lady. White. Very early; hardy and good. Moore’s Diamond. White. Excellent; 50 cents to $1.00. Moore’s Early. Black. Sweeter and earlier than Concord. Niagara. White. New; very best of this sec- tion. 75 cents each. Pocklington. Golden-white. New; hardy, large and very superior quality. Potter’s Sweet. The best flavored black grape ever introduced. 1 year, $1.00; 2 years, $2.00. Prentiss. Yellowish green. New; tender, sweet and juicy. RASPBERRIES. Brinkle’s Orange. Vellow. Doz., $1.50. Cuthbert. Rich crimson; berries very large; conical, Doz., $1.00; per 100, $6.00. Marlboro. Red; popular variety. Doz., $1.00; per 100, $6.00. ae Black-cap; large. Doz., $1.00; per 100, 5.00. Hansell. Red; earliest of all. Doz., $1.00; per 100, $7.00. Souhegan. Black-cap; very large and fine. Doz., $1.00; per 100, $6.00. Turner. Red; hardy, very prolific. Doz., $1.00; per 100, $5.00. STRAWBERRIES. Belmont. New. This is, perhaps, all things con- sidered, the finest variety yet introduced. It is hardy, very heavy cropper, large, deep crim- son, and of unsurpassed quality; late. Per 100, $1.00. Bidwell. Large; very fine; early. $1.00. Bubach No. 5. Vigorous; productive, of most excellent flavor. Per 100, $1.00. Charles Downing. Large; superior quality; late. Per 100,$1.00. . Crescent Seedling. Medium size; sweet; early. Per 100, $1.00. Jessie. Seedling from Sharpless; very prolific. Per 100, $1.00. James Vick. Good size; very prolific; late. Per 100, $1.00. Kentucky. Excellent; very sweet; late. Per 100, $1.00. Manchester. Large, scarlet; very fine; late. Per 100, $1.00. Monarch of the West. Large and juicy; me- dium. Per 100, $1.00. Parry. Bright crimson; of uniform size; good quality. Per 100, $i,00. Banta sg Large; very fine;: late. 1.00. Wilson. Very reliable, old sort; somewhat tart. Per 100, $1.00. Per 100, VEGETABLE ROOTS AND PLANTS. ASPARAGUS ROOTS. Per doz. Per 100. Conover’s Colossal, 2 years Ole did lalaivins 06 & ss $1.00 Moore’s Giant Cross Bred, 2 VEALS OG gals te a eee c lsc mC 1.25 Palmetto, 2 yearsold,..... 1,25 CABBAGE PLANTS. Early Jersey Wakefield,.. 1.00 Henderson’s Summer, ... 1.00 Fottler’s Brunswick,..... 1.00 Stone Mason,........ : 1.00 CAULIFLOWER PLANTS. Earliest Dwarf Erfurt, ... 1.50 Early Snowball, ....... 1,50 CELERY PLANTS. Boston Market,....... 1.00 PRYELIS TON ia sie) cr tee sae tac! s 1.00 Golden Self Blanching,.. 1.25 CHIVES. The best flavored of the Onion family. The tops are used in soups, etc. Per box of six clumps, 50 cents, HORSE RADISH. Sets,.... 25 -60 EGG PLANTS. Per doz. Per 100. Black Pekin,......... $1.00 $6.00 TS WC OL en cena vente te enien ots 1.00 6.00 TARRAGON PLANTS. Freuch Estragon, Plants of our own growing of the genu- ine French Tarragon. ‘The leaves impart a delicious fla- vor to salads, soups, pickles, etc. Plants, well established, 25 cents each; by mail, 5 cents OX UL Asis gk clssiictvicg ») Unmka ks = ae 2.50 LETTUCE PLANTS....... 25 -75 PEPPER PLANTS........ 75 5.00 RHUBARB ROOTS. PIaACn ZU COMUS).fe tess cte ste se 2.00 SWEET POTATO SLIPS. Ready in May,........ 275 TOMATO PLANTS. LE GING titdiarc: aitismowint hier te Wes ieve 30) 2.50 SELODDLY, gree) feo «has a Louth) apiorts. ° 30 2.50 MOSrreOvlon, ct akel ee 2 ots te .30 2.50 Boston Market,........ .30 2.50 Dwarf Champion,....... 30 2.75 74. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. Plants, Sundry, 1894. MONARCH RHUBARB. True plants of this wonderful variety are offered by no other firm. We imported and sold a large quantity of roots five years ago,—the last we were able to get. We have had a limited number of roots raised, and are again able to offer them. The variety is FAR SUPERIOR TO ANY OTHER IN QUALITY AND SIZE. The stalks do not grow more than about fifteen inches long but are enormously thick, succulent and juicy. It should have a very rich position and be given plenty of room. Plants, each, 50 cents; $5.00 per dozen. By mail, 60 cents each. THE MARSHALL STRAWBERRY. THE BEST AND MOST PRODUCTIVE VARIETY. G- THE GREAT PRIZE-TAKER OF 1893. We offer to customers plants from the original stock. Three thousand baskets of berries picked on one-third acre last year. The berries are very large in size—fourteen filling abasket. Color, very dark crimson throughout; fine flavor, fine grain and a good keeper, which com- mends it for garden or market purposes. Plants very yigorous; stands from twenty to twenty- two inches high; _ blos- soms perfect; foliage sufficient to protect the blossoms from frost. Fine Plants, per dozen, $2.75. HUB ASPARAGUS. The best type of this delicious vegetable. Given very rich ground and careful planting,—the crops of large, melting Asparagus come in great abundance very early in the season and continuously for many years. Very highly recommended for family use. Fine 2-years’ old roots per 100, $1.50. WHINHAM’S INDUSTRY GOOSEBERRY. A grand variety which should be in every fruit garden whether large or small. The berries grow to the size of a small plum, are dark cherry-red colored, sweet, cooling and delicious. Fine plants, each, 25 cents; per dozen, $2.50. TARRAGON, GENUINE FRENCH. This delicious flavoring plant is largely used in French cooking. We offer the genuine variety from stock imported from Paris. Each, 25 cents; per dozen, $2.50. CHIVES. The fine tops are largely used for flavoring. The best flavored of the onion family. Clumps, each, 10 cents; per dozen, 75 cents. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. (> FERTILIZERS. Prices Variable. ‘ Complete Animal Fertilizer. The best fertilizer in the market for garden and farm crops. Itis as dry and fine as meal; made of very dry, finely pulverized blood, bone, potash and refuse meat. For Gardens and Lawns it is most excellent, being not a stimulant merely, but a plant food of lasting, enriching properties. Price, in bags, 24 cents per pound. Per ton, $38.00. Price, in neat boxes, 10 lb. box, 50 cents; 25 lb. box, $1.00; 50 lb. box, $1.50; 100 lb., $2.75. Pure, Fine Ground Bone. This is being more generally used every year, and is one of the best fertilizers to use for most crops. In purity this manufacture is always fully up to the standard, the analysis being marked on each package. Price, in bags or barrels, 2 cents per pound; Per ton, $35.00. Price, in neat boxes, 10 lb. box, 50 cents; 25 lb. box, $1.00; 50 lb. box, $1.50; 100 lb. box, $2.50; barrel, $4.50. Grape, or Inch Bone. The very best fertilizer for grape vines, fruit trees, shrubs, and trees of all kinds. The pieces of bone vary from one-fourth inch to one inch in size. Should be used at setting out, mixed with the soil to the depth of a foot or more. Price, in bags or barrels, 24 cents per pound; per ton, $34.00. Stockbridge Manures. These famous special fertilizers are well and favorably known throughout the country. We list the leading kinds, viz., Indian Corn, Potato, Tcp- Dressing Grass, Seeding Down, Forage Crops, Cabbage, Strawberry, Root Crops. Price, in bags, 2} cents per pound; per ton, $40.00. Bowker’s Hill and Drill Phosphate. A general fertilizer for all crops; a complete fer- tilizer, and one of the richest phosphates made. It contains potash, and may be used on any soil. Price, in bags, 2 cents per pound; per ton, $36.00. Bradley’s X. lL. Superphosphate. Never fails to give satisfaction when intelligently used. Insuresa quick start, vigorous growth, and early maturity, as well as a largely increased return. Price, one hundred pound bag, $2.00; ix barrels of about two hun- dred and fifty pounds, 2cents per pound; per ton, $36.00. Kitchen-Garden Fertilizer. Cheaper and more easily applied than stable manure; may be used on all garden crops, and in the flower-garden. Clean to handle and easily applied. Price, twenty-five pounds, $1.00, for 600 square feet; fifty pounds, $1.75, for 1,200 square feet; one hundred pounds, $3.00, for 2,500 square feet; two hundred pounds, $5.00, for one-eighth acre. Lawn Dressing. So prepared that it acts gradually through the season, producing a growth of grass of a rich, green color. Far superior to lumpy, straw manure, which disfigures the lawn and is full of weed seeds. Odorless and clean to handle. Direc- tions with each package. Price, trial bags for 1,000 square feet, 50 cents; bag for 2,500 square feet, $1.00; fifty pounds, for 5,000 square feet, $1.75; one hundred pounds, for one-fourth acre, $3.00. Sheep Manure, Pulverized. As a lawn top dressing it is unequalled, being free from weeds and exceedingly stimulating. For lawns it should be used at the rate of 500 pounds peracre. As a fertilizing agent for plants indoors, and in the open garden, it has long been acknowledged as one of the very best. Prices, 100 lbs., $5.00; 50 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., 50 cents ; 4 lbs., 25 cents; 2 lbs., 15 cents; by mail, 25 cents per lb. Sulphate of Ammonia. Best quality. Price per 100 lbs., $4.75 ; 10 lbs., 60 cents. Muriate of Potash. Very high grade. Price per 100 lbs., $2.70; per ton, $43.50. FERTILIZERS FOR POT PLANTS. Bowker’s Ammoniated Flower Food. Gives off no unhealthy odor; made expressly for flowers grown in the house or garden, supplying a want long felt by ladies and florists. Put up in neat boxes, large size, 25 cents; small size, 15 cents. Darling’s Flower Grower. Excellent fertilizer, quickly producing healthy, luxuriant plants, and blossoms of rich color. Per box, 25 cents. Pure Guano. When properly used, there is nothing which will give better results than Peruvian Guano for pot plants. Per pound package, 10 cents, CANADIAN UNLEACHED WOOD-ASHES. As afertilizer for lawns, gardens and fruits, hardwood ashes are unequalled. They are not a mere stimulant, but supply natural plant-food, and permanently enrich the soil. Price, per barrel, $2.50. Price per ton, $18.00, 76 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston: Inseet Destroyers. Tobacco Stems. For fumigating. Invaluable as a mulch for Rose beds, Lettuce beds, etc., where insects frequently do much injury to roots or foliage. The best quality of stems supplied. Per barrel, $1.00; small crate, $3.00; medium sized crate, $4.00; large crate, $5.00. All packages hard packed. Tobacco Soap, Rose’s Perfected. The most effective soap made for plants and trees infested with green fly, red spider, lice, and eggs of insects. In tin boxes, with directions, sufficient for five gallons of water, 25 cents; by mail, 38 cents. Tobacco Fiour and Sulphur. Very finely pulverized and mixed. Prevents and cures mildew on plants; destroys the green and black flies, and other insects which attack plants. Should be dusted on with a powder bellows, or by hand. Per pound, 10 cents; ten pounds, 75 cents; 100 pounds, $6.00. Tobacco Dust. Cheaper than snuff, and quite as effectual.“ A sure remedy for green fly. 5 lb. package, 20 cents; 100 lbs., $2.25. Pure Powdered Hellebore. For rose slugs, currant worms, green fly, etc. Dust on with gun or bellows while the foliage is moist. Per pound, 30 cents; by mail, 45 cents. Paris Green. Genuine. Unexcelled for potato bugs and other insects that eat foliage. Per pound, 25 cents. Gondon Purple. One of the best destroyers of insects. It is cheaper and less dan- gerous than Paris Green. The proper proportions for using are at the rate of one pound to 150 gallons of water. The best article for spraying apple trees. Per pound, 25 cents. Persian Insect Powder. One of the best and safest insecticides for all insects. When blown on with a bellows or gun, it penetrates hidden crevices, and is invaluable to the housekeeper for flies, cockroaches, etc. Per pound, 50 cents; by mail, 75 cents. Pure Flour of Sulphur. Prevents and cures mildew on roses, grape-vines, etc. Apply with gun or bellows. Per pound, 8 cents. J. L. Virgin Sulphur. Most effective for mildew; very finely powdered, and highly recommended for greenhouse use. Per pound, 10 cents; 25 pounds, $2.00. Gishurst’s Compound. A famous English preparation for destroying red spider, mealy bug, thrip, etc. In boxes. Price, 60 cents; by mail, 80 cents. Whale-Oil Soap. Pure, fresh, and of finest quality; makes an excellent wash for trees and plants; kills insects and their eggs. In boxes, with full directions for use; one pound, 15 cents; two pounds, 25 cents; five pounds, 50 cents; ten pounds, 90 cents; fifty pounds, $4.50. Soluble Fir-Tree Oil. For destroying all insects that infest plants and animals, such as mealy bugs, scale, red spider, green fiy, thrip, lice, fleas, etc. Harmless to the hands of the user. Directions with each package. Price, one-half pint, 50 cents; one pint, 75 cents; one quart, $1.25. Large quantities at special price. Hammond's Slug Shot. One of the cheapest and best powders for destroying the cut worm, potato bug, rose bug, rose slug, curculio, worms or caterpillars upon vines, tobacco, cotton or egg plants, currants and fruit trees. It is an excellent fertilizer, contains nothing injurious to domestic animals, and does not deteriorate by age. On low growing plants it should be dusted on with a very fine sifter. On tall shrubs and trees it should be applied with a bellows. Five pounds, 25 cents; ten pounds, 50 cents; bags, 100 pounds, $4.50. Grape Dust. A preparation for destroying mildew on grape vines. Can also be used on plants or trees affected with mould, mildew or rust mites, either in greenhouses or the open air. Its diffusibility is great, one part of Grape Dust will spread itself over a greater surface than sulphur. To be thoroughly effectual, it must be applied fre- quently by dusting, as atoms of fungi are always spreading or floating. Apply at the first appearance of trouble. Dust om a warm, dry day. Five pound package, 35 cents. MORRILL’S TREE INK. Canker Worm Exterminator (Morrill's Tree Ink.) A sure protection to trees from the ravages of grub and canker worm. Directions with each can. 2-Ib. Cans, .« q $0.30 | 20-lb. Cans, . : $2.00 | TaRRED PapeR for using 5-lb. ‘* t d .60 | 28-lb. Air ye : 2.80 with the ink, in rolls about $0-Tbi\' ** ¥ : 1.10 | 125-ib. Kegs, per lb., .09 50 lbs. each, per lb., 4c. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. (ic IMPLEMENTS For Applying Insecticides, Ete. Fumigators. For burning tobacco stems. Our manufacture, made of strong galvanized sheet iron; very strong and durable. These fumigators are the best quality made. 16 inches high, with cover ; for small greenhouse, $2.00; 24 inches, $4.00; 28 inches, $4.50. French Sulphur and Powder Bellows. New, substantial and excel- lent patterns, for effectually and economically applying Sulphur, ¢ Hellebore, Persian Powder, etc., on plants. The best bellows manufactured for the purpose. Two patterns,—No. 1, $1.50; No. 2, with the holder at side, $2.00. Powder Bellows. Excellent for applying hellebore, sulphur, slug shot, etc. Small, 75 cents; medium, $1.00; large, $1.25. Star Powder Guns. For applying insect powders of all kinds; neat, much impreved pattern. Each, 15 cents. Tin Dusters. For applying Paris Green Mixture, slug shot, etc., on potato vines and other plants; bottoms finely perforated. Each, FRENCH SULPHUR BELLOWS. 15 cents. Price, - $2.00. Farmers’ Potato Bug Exterminator. The best machines for applying Paris Green and Plaster mixture, Slug Shot, and other powdered insecticides. By means of this machine and any common approved insecticide, the potato crop can be saved cheaply, quickly and effectually. Each, $1.40. Arlington Plant Protector. The great value of this simple and cheap article for the protection of young plants from frost and the ravages of all kind of insects has been proved by years of use. They promote the growth of the plants, admitting light and air freely. When notin use they can be stored very compactly, and with care, will last for years. Price, $1.50 per dozen. ARLINGTON PLANT PROTECTOR. strong twisted wire handle. When attached to a — ee pole, an excellent means of removing tent cater- iL : : 51% : 2 i FARMERS’ POTATO BUG EXTERMINATOB pillar nests from trees. Each, 20 cents. Price, $1.40, Brushes, Caterpillar. Made of stout bristles, on eaais™ 78 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. LABELS FOR PLANTS, TREES, ETC. Wood Labels. The neatest and smoothest in the market; uniformly satisfactory. Plain. Plain. Painted. Plain. Plain. Painted. Per 100. Per 1000. Per 1000. Per 100. Per 1000. Per 1000. 4-in. Pot Label, . 15 $0.60 $0.75 | 34-in. Tree-Label, .15 $0.60 $0.80 44-in. “ a : 15 .65 .75 | 34-in. “ Iron wired, .15 1.00 1.25 5-in. “ 2 15 a(t .8d 34-in. ‘“ Copper ‘ .20 1.50 4.75 6-in. ‘ “ AS .So 1.00 12-in, Garden Label,’ .50 4.50 5.50 Sun iG@arden Label. «4055250. nO LARGE, WOOD LABEL, FOR OUT-OF-DOORS. Made from planed wood. Length, 16 inches; width, 13 inches; from 2 inch clear stock. If given a light application of white lead, before writing with a hard, lead pencil, the name will be almost imper- ishable. Per 100, $1.50; Per 1000, $14.00. ZINC LABELS, FOR POTS, GARDEN, TREES, ETC. These are unsurpassed, being neat, durable, and indelible... The ink marks a jet black, which remains distinct indefinitely, Use aclean quill pen or pointed stick. No., a | 2 3 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 Per 100. Peri00. Peri00. Peri00. Peri00. Peri00. Peri00. Peri00. Peri00. Per 100. Price, $2.00 $1.30 $1.70 $1.70 $1.00 $0.90 $1.30 $1.00 $0.75 $1.00 Indelible Ink. Small, per bottle, 20 cents; large, per bottle, 35 cents. NEW OUT-OF-DOORS ZINC PLANT LABEL. Neat, Imperishable, Indestructible. We recommend this label as by far the best for permanency. It is a neat rod of galvanized iron, eighteen inches long, to which is attached a strong zinc label by copper wire passed through a drilled eye at the top of the rod. For trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants, and in fact all purposes for which a lasting label is wanted, it is indispensable. Price, Rods, per 100, $2.50; Zinc Labels, per 100, $1.00; Attach- ing wires, per 100, 25 cents. PLANT STAKES. The Round Stakes are light, very neatly turned, tasty, and suitable for plants in pots, also for Carna- tions, Gladiolus, and various other plants, in the open ground. The Square Stakes are rather stronger and very durable; suitable for tying up Roses, Dahlias,* Climbers, etc. GREEN PAINTED ROUND STAKES, LIGHT. Per doz. Per 100. thn ER od ieee aes te too) bis Gh iS iaoaht haves 5 feet. : Piet it $5.50 4 fe. + ys inns ie = at : = s00 4,50 a7 fe x 916 a>. » 34°" £31 °€-$860 38.75 3 fe 4 1/2 in. : se : - 45 3.00 seas Ee Men EE se 24 « i yeReREBE 2.25 2 fe + 5 ern. ie iene : aetb. 15. 1.75 pn EF oad a3 4 Seed 1.00 GREEN PAINTED ROUND STAKES, HEAVY. Per doz, Per 100. | Per doz. Per 100. 3 feet, . : A : . .60 $4.50 5 feet, . 2 ms : $1.00 $7.00 Re - f - : ae ts) 600? "3G 2 - : - : 1.25 10.00 GREEN PAINTED SQUARE STAKES. Per doz. Per 100. Per doz. Per 100 14 feet, . : s ed $1.00 4 feet, . : : A ey $4.00 a a aes 5 - : eae 1.20 Sages ‘ : é ° anne 5.00 + in ‘ F » 20 tap: 1 ee : ‘ . . ae et 6.50 oo Ss . - at) 2.75 6 “ Extraheavy, . . 1.25 10.00 CANE STAKES FOR PLANTS. These resemble the bamboo, and arestrong and durable; much used by florists for tying plants re- quiring strong but light stakes. They vary in length from four to ten feet, and can be cut to the desired length. Per bundle of about 250, $2.00. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 79 FLORISTS SUPPLIES. Tinfoil. For bouquets. Price variable. Per lb., 16 cents. Bouquet Wire. Nos. 23 and 24. Price variable. Per stone, $1.30. Cotton Batting. For packing; large sheets. Each, 6 cents. Paper, White. For cutflowers. Per lb., 10 cents. Paper, Parcelling. Per lb., 8 cents to 15 cents. Wolf's Indelitble Garden Pencils. For writing on wood labels, in red, black, or blue colors; each, 20 cents; per dozen, $2.00. TYING MATERIALS. Roffea. The best material for tying plants; exceedingly strong, soft, and pliable. Per lb., 30 cents. Archangel Mats. For tying asparagus, budding trees, etc. Each, 80 cents. Twine. Allsizes. Per ball, 10 cents to 25 cents. Twine, Soft. For tying vines, etc.; very strong. Large balls, 25 cents. Tarred Yarn. Excellent; low priced material for raspberries, shrubs, etc. Per lb., 12c. Tarred Marline. Of better quality than the above; twisted in strands. In 5 lb. and 10 lb. balls. Per lb., 18 cents. VERBENA BASKETS. Per i100. Per 1000. Marston’s Pattern. Adjustable wooden handles with tin fastenings on the ends. 10 in. long; 5 in. wide; 3 in. deep, . : : . - $2.00 $18.00 Marston's Pattern. Large size. 12 in. long; 7 in. wide; 4in. deep,. 3.00 25.00 SCOLLAY’S PATENT RUBBER SPRINKLER. Very useful for sprinkling plants, cut flowers, seedlings, clothes, etc., and for other purposes where a fine spray is required. 4 sizes, 50 cts., 60 cts., 75 cts., and $1.00 each. By mail, 10 cts. each, addi- tional. SCOLLAY’S PUTTYING BULB. A simple and useful device for applying putty to sashes. The putty in a semi-liquid state is ejected by pressing the bulb, enabling one to do the work very rapidly. Price, $1.00; by mail, $1.10. WIRE SIEVES. _For sifting loam, gravel, etc. Strong and well made. Any size of mesh can be furnished. From 16 to 20 inches diameter; 75 cents to $1.50 each. GARDEN TRELLISES. VERANDA TRELLISES. This is by far the most ornamental and substantial Trellis made, being especially adapted to out-door use, for high climbing shrubs and vines. Height. Per Doz. Each. Height. Per Doz. Fach. 2teet . . - $3.00 $0.30 8 feet, 18 in. wide, $13.00 $1.10 Sc er a oct . . 4.00 40 2) Ay ff 15.00 1.25 4 ‘* : - , 5.00 -50 TOMA 20 es 18.00 1.50 5 “ 18in, wide, 8.00 70 DBs 24 os 21.00 1.75 G6 eis at 9.50 -80 ay * | Zane es 24.00 2.00 7 odbeaeese 11.50 .95 FAN TRELLISES. Height. Per Doz, Each. Height. Per Doz. Each. 1 1-2 feet, $1.00 $0.10 4 feet, . } $6.00 $.50 2 A ° 1.50 15 aah . ° 8.00 75 21-2 “. : 2.00 .20 Gis ; . 9.00 -75 | 3 sca ° 4.00 -40 1 fey ° . 11.00 1.00 31-2 eae 5.00 50 Sass ‘ - 12.00 1.00 VERANDA FAN TRELLIS, TRELLIS, 80 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. GARDEN IMPLEMENTS, ETC. IMPROVED BRASS GARDEN SYRINGES. B Length of Barrel, 1334 in. ; diam., 17° Of various sizes and patterns, suited to all horticultural purposes, either in the greenhouse, forcing house, or the out-door garden. AA. Parlor Syringe. Fine Spray Rose, for House Plants, ... : : . $1.25 No. O. Garden Syringe. For applying liquids, solutions, ete., . : : : 2. No. C. Garden Syringe. One stream and one pray Rose, . ‘ : : 5 oe No. E. Garden and Greenhouse. One Stream and two Plate Valve Roses, : 5. No. 2. Garden and Greenhouse. One stream and two Spray Roses, . : “ - No. 5, Garden and Greenhouse. Stream and two Spray Roses. . : : : 7 No. 7. Greenhouse. Stream and two Spray Roses, and Knuckle Joint turning in all directions; for applying water or other liquids to the under surface of the leaves to destroy insects, etc., : j ; : ; : ‘ : 7.50 Tin Syringe. For garden purposes; strongly made, each, . 3 5 ; : 75 THE ECLIPSE SYRINGE. The latest and best Syringe yet made. It makes a continuous stream, and the water can be forced equally as far as with the old patterns. Decidedly the best Syringe. N. B. — Keep the piston well oiled. Price, with 4 feet of hose, complete, with fixed elbow joint, $6.50. JOHNSON’S CHAMPION FORCE PUMP. It is made in a very durable manner, and cannot easily get out of order. The Pump has a Sprinkler, Straight-stream Nozzle, and Rubber Hose attached. The many uses to which it can be readily applied, commends it to every householder, to every gardener and to every farmer. Has been adopted as a fire extinguisher by the War Department, Harvard College, and several towns. It is recommended by the Boston Fire Commissioners, Board of Trade, and Board of Underwriters. For washing windows, carriages, pumping water from boats, forcing passages in clogged water pipes, watering gardens, sprinkling side- walks, house plants, lawn shrubs, sprinkling liquids On trees and plants, for destroying insects, etc., it has no equal. oONonn CO StS Or or THE AQUAPULT HAND FORCE PUMP. Strong and durable, not liable to get out of order. Ic has an adjustable step attached to middle of pump by which it is held firmly when worked. Price, $4.50, FOUNTAIN HAND PUMP. Used for the same purpose as other Hand Force Pumps. The barrel is held in the hand and the water is ejected from the jet at endof piston. Price, $6.50. NICKLE-PLATED LAWN SPRINKLERS Prices Reduced. Any one having a good head of water can have a foun tain at slight cost. Regular 4 arms, . : : : ; - $3.00 « 4s with Ball Top, Sk = 3.25 Ss Gy eee = . : : : 3.50 SOE! Sam Nae a'r! Oo : : : . 3.75 WATERING POTS. Made of extra strong, double thick tin, braced and stayed; very substantial; 2-qt., 60. ; 4-qt., $0.75; 8-qt., $1.00; 10-qt., $1.25; 12-qt., $1.50; 16-qt., $2.00. Common sprink- lers at lower prices. FRUIT PICKERS. Neatly and strongly made; several styles; tin and wire. Each, 35 cents to $1.00. - R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 81 NEW, ALL-IRON HOSE REEL. A substantial hose reel for garden and lawn use at a low price has long been wanted. This new reel, which is of excellent design and superior work- manship, will be found much better and cheaper than any reel hitherto offered, and has only to be seen to be appreciated. The reels are light rl in weight with high wheels ; are constructed entirely of wrought iron pipe and malleable iron, and are almost indestructible. They are entirely frictionless, and have none Ba ek of the objectionable features so Z pumerous in the ordinary wood reels. The small cut represents posi- tion of reel when rolling up hose. Height of : : No. Wheel. Weight. Capacity. Price 10. 2lin. 18lbs. 100ft. $3.00 20. 24 *§ 22 ‘s 150: ** 3.50 Our SOLS a 500 ‘* 5.50 REYPER’S PERFECT & Vea > GLAZIERS’ POINTS. | \ IL SSa——\ i These points are made of steel | \ ; and galvanized. They are used on either side of the bar. A perfect preventative of glass from sliding. Price, per box of 1,000, 60 cents. Pincers for driving points, 40 cents; by mail, 50 cents. ANGLE RUBBER HAND SPRINKLER. By means of this new device, liquids can be applied \\ to the wnder side of the leaves. As is well known, ZN almost all plant insects pursue their destructive work on the under surface of the leaf, and this Sprinkler is designed especially for the use of plant growers in applying water or liquid insecticides, It is very useful also for sprinkling cut flowers, seedlings, clothes, etc. Price, each, $1.00; by maii, $1.10. NEW INSECT=POWDER BLOWER. A new device for applying insect powder of any kind to plants, etc. It will be found very useful for housekeepers, and those who keep animal pets. It is well and strongly made. Price, each $1.00; by mail, $1.10. PLANET Jr. Combined Seed Sower, Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plow, This is the most popular combined garden tool known; works simply and perfectly, and with it the whole garden can be plowed and the crops cared for. The furrows can be taken out, seeds sown, covered and rolled, and by interchange of the parts supplied, the hoeing, culti vating, etc., can be done. Price, com- plete, $11.00. Planet Jr., No. 2 Seed Drill, without cultivating attachment, $8.10. Planet Jr., Double Wheel Hoe, tee Cultivator, Rake and Plow Com- =—==—bined, $7.20. PLANET JR,. COMBINED SEED SOWER, WHEEL HOE, CULTIVATOR, RAKE AND PLOW. Other PLANET JR. IMPLEMENTS will be furnished at LOWEST PRICES 82 fh. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. RUBBER HOSE, HOSE NOZZLES, ETC. Per Foot. Extra Quality Hose. 4-inch, 3-ply, adapted to heavy pressure, . : : - $0.16 Standard Rubber Hose. 3- inch, 3-ply, adapted to ordinary DEESEBEE: : “ 12 Standard Rubber Hose. 3- inch, 3-ply, . R : “13 Second quality Hose for temporary use, can be ‘furnished at a lower price. Armored Rubber Hose. The finest quality of Rubber Hose, armored by heavy gal- vanized wire. Very durable; stands an enormous pressure. Size, 3-inch. Price, No. 1, per foot, 16 cents; No. 2, per foot, 18 cents. Hose Menders. Metal; for’ $ and #-inch hose Per doz., : - . 1.00 Hudson’s Hose Menders. Whoever uses a hose will require Hudson’ 5 Mender, as, with the Plyers and Wires, it is the cheapest, simplest and best. It is a metallic tube, made to fitsnugly into the end of the hose, where it is held firmly by the soft brass ‘wires, which fit closely around the hose and grooved tube. It is equally valuable for fasten- ing on loose couplings. For 4-inch hose, 30 cts. dozen; by mail, 10 cts. extra. For 3-inch hose, 40 cts. dozen; by mail, 10 cts. extra. For 1-inch hose, 50 cts. dozen; by mail, 25 cts. extra. Plyers, 38 cts. each; by mail, 45 cts. We put the ? and } inch sizes in boxes containing 1 Plyer, 6 menders, and 12 wires at $o .75 per box; $1.00 by mail. In ordering, please state size desired. Magic Hose Nozzle. This Nozzle will throw either a single jet or shower of spray, with- out any change of tip, by merely reversing the thumb-piece of the stop-cock ; its oper- ation is truly marvelous. j-inch size, long, 90 cents; short, 75 cents. 1-inch size, $1.35. Improved Globe Lawn Sprinkler. With revolving top ;—the best small Lawn Sprinkler. Price, $1.25. HOSE REELS. os A large amount of good hose is rendered useless every season by not having proper care taken of it ter use. A Hose Reel will be found a pr reat saving, as hose, if properly reeled up and the water run out of it, will last much longer than hose that is dragged around and left full of water. Our reels are made of the best Rock Elm, well finished and are very durable. No. 1. INOD 2: INOwes No. 4. 100 ft. Hose. 200 ft. 100 ft. 200 ft. Price, P : ; : ; E $2.50 $3.50 $3.50 $4.50 ADJUSTABLE WATER BARREL TRUCK. This truck is a great improvement upon all trucks hitherto offered. By means of a simple arrangement of the Axle, the Barrel can be detached at pleasure, whether full or empty. Any desired number of Barrels can be used with the same truck. This contrivance is very useful for carrying water to the garden or lawn during dry weather ; for emptying Sesacearet and for innumerable other purposes. Water Barrel and Truck, complete; Price, . : : : A : : : $8.00 Extra Barrels, with axle for truck use; Each, . : , : . ‘ : 2.25 GARDEN TOOLS FOR LADIES. Our set consists of strong, well-made tools for practical use among flower beds, etc. Contains steel spade, hoe, shovel, and rake. Price, $1.50. Floral Tools. In paper boxes, for Ladies and Children; neat and strong, 4 pieces, 2 sizes, 50 and 60 cents per box. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 83 REVERE RUBBER Patented Sept, 1, 1885. ’ ARMORED RUBBER HOSE. The finest quality of Rubber Hose, ar- mored by heavy, galvanized wire. Very dur- able; stands an enormous pressure. Size, ~ inch. Price, No. 1, per foot, 16 cents; No. 2, per foot, 18 cents. NO 1 HOSE REEL. : HOSE NOZZELS. For 100 feet of Hose. Price, $2.50. All sizes, 50 Cents to $2.00. IMPORTED GRASS HOOKS, OR SICKLES, Three sizes. 40 cents to 75 cents. SCUFFLE HOES. Each, handled, 45c. to 70c, ENGLISH SCYTHE STONBS. Price, 25 cents. =— —— GRASS, OR HEDGE SHEARS. Several sizes. Each, $1.50 to $2.50 ENGLISH DAISY RAKE, Each, $3.50. : SWEDGED STEEL GRASS SHEARS, Each, $1.20 to $2.25. LONG, GRASS Seyas EDGING — fi SS SHEARS, GRASS EDGING el ne bot GARDEN REE Each, 3.00 to tetas great THE AQUAPULT, American SAAaeHAn, Pat $3.50. Price,70c. to $1.50, Price, $4.50. terns. Each, 50c. to $1.50. 84 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. PRUNING TOOLS. Knives, Scissors, a ae etc., for Horticultural Purposes. WATER’S IMPROVED TREE PRUNER. The blade is thin, thus offering very slight resistance to the wood in cut- ting. The Water’s Pruner never fails to cut the slightest twig. The thin blade of the Pruner passes through phe limb so easily that the grain is unin- jured, and the bark left smooth. Length of pole, 4 feet; weight, 21 pounds, . . Each, $1.00 7 = 66 6 a3 ‘c 2% “é 4 6c 1.10 ' yy 66 6“ (2 GG c“ 33 é “ fs 6c 1.25 EY “c a LQ tc 44 6c aa 3 Shelf Stand (See cut), . . $4.00 (WAYAYAAYYYS aaa NAAN Naa 2 Shelf Stand, : : 4 3.00 WES a8 on IV WW) These are made of wire, neatly painted green and bronzed, and have strong casters. When not in a we use the parts can be folded together, so that the crane can be hung on a hook in a small closet if de- sire COMMON WIRE PLANT STANDS. Neatly and strongly made, mounted en casters, and painted beautifully. Elegant for conservatory or parlor. No. 1.— Oblong Stand, 24 in. high, 30 in. long, 94 in. wide, $2.50. No. 2.— Square Stand, with 2 shelves; 33 in. high, 18 in. deep, 33 in. long, $3.25. No. 3.—Square Stand, 3 shelves; 36 in. high, 24 in. deep, 33 in. long, $4.00. No. 4.—Semi-Circular Stand, 3 shelves; 36 in. high, 26 in. deep, $4.75. WOOD PLANT STANDS: Made of ash and pine, of various sizes and pat- FS terns; prices from $1.00 to $3.00 each. sleep NEW FOLDING WIRE PLANT STAND. ee wt ws es = R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 89 NEW **BOSTON” SPRAYING HOSE NOZZLE. For Rose-bed, Hot-bed, Lawn or Garden, this Sprinkler issuperior toany. The water falls in a gentle, rain-like spray without drowning or uprooting the young plants or washing out the earth. One or more should be in the possession of every one who uses a hose. We have them specially made to order of heavy brass. Price, each, 70 cents. By Mail. 80 cents. CLEVES’ ANGLE TROWEL. This little tool, made of solid steel, commends itself to every one, andsells at sight. Itis admirably adapted for digging weeds from lawns, etc., transplanting flowers, cultivating and other purposes. The blade and shank are of one solid piece of steel. Itis a very neat and handy garden tool for ladies’ use. Price, each, 20 cents. By Mail, 25 cents. THE GIBBS LAWN RAKE. CANTON LAWN RAKE. Tne Gibbs Lawn Rake is the best rake for Teeth bent, of very strong wire so fixed that cleaning lawns. It is strongly made, light, dur- they cannot turn or split the rake head; new able, and easily operated. Each, 65 cents. pattern highly recommended. Each, 45 cents, THE MARKET GARDENERS’ AND FARMERS’ HARROW CULTIVATOR. This is the most complete and perfect tool of the kind on the market, compining as it does the Field Cu tivator and superb Garden Harrow and Pulverizer, It has fourteen §x 3 steel diamond teeth drawn to a cutting edge on one end. By a very simple device the slant of the teeth can be changed so that the tool can be made a perfect smvuothing Harrow. s es e . e * ° $6.50 Price, with wheel and frames, . - - Price, without wheel and frames, . F ° ° ‘ . . - ° ° 5.90 THE GENUINE MATTHEWS’ SEED DRILL. Medals and testimonials confirming its superiority over all other drills have been repeatedly bestowed upon it from all quarters; and as it has been improved from time to time, it is now the MOST PERFECT DRILL MADE. The Matthews’ Drill is designed to be used in field or garden. It sows with an evenness and rapidity impossible for the most skillful hand to do, all the different varieties of Beet, Carrot, Onion, Turnip, Parsnip, Sage, Spinach, Sorghum, Peas, Beans, Broom Corn, Fodder Corn, etc. Price, boxed, $7.50. MATTHEWS’ SEED DRILL. 90 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. —_—_——_— STANDARD FLOWER POTS, SEED OR BULB PANS, SAUCERS, ETC. Sizes and shapes as adopted and rec. ommended by the Society of American Florists. These pots are all full inside measurement, height and width, which makes them at least one size larger than by the old way of measuring. They are of perfect shape, with a very much needed improvement in the drainage, by being made with a convex bottom; or, we should say, with the rim or body of the Pot projecting below the bottom, so that when it is set on any smooth surface, there is some space between the bottom of the Pot and what it stands upon. The Wo drainage is perfect. Breakage is not one- half as great as in other pots, the deep STANDARD FLOWER por. Tim protecting them from any ordinary SEED OR BULB PAN. hard usage. ; STANDARD POTS, SAUCERS, Measurement from inside to inside, For following size Pots: BULB OR SEED PANS width and depth equal, ROUND. Inches. Each. PerDozen. Peri100. Each. PerDozen. Per 100,\Inches. Each. Per Dozen. 13 2 10 65 6 $ .7 $ .7 se 2 2 . 12 : 15 8 -10 95 2% 2 14 “80 4 ae A a Qu io .16 .90 $ .2 $ .15 $110} + 3. 2 ‘20 1.15 "2 16 1.20 | 14 40 4.00 3% 3 24 1.40 oe 18 1.25 a ao 4 30 2.00 3 ‘24 1.50 SQUARE, ee 4 a ae) 2 ee 1.75 |Inches. Each. Per Dozen. as “ : : oe 2.00 5% 6 60 3.75 4 36 ised Mae Meese #220 8x8 325) 2.50 6 cif -20 4.50 5 42 2.50 10x10 .30 3.00 6% 8 85 6.00 6 48 3.00 12x12 40 4.00 7 9 95 7.00 ail 205 3.25 i 8 ote 1.35 9.00 8 -60 4.25 HYACINTH POTS. 9 015 1.65 13.50 10 75 5.25 10 25 2.40 17.50 11 05 6.50 |Imches. Each. Per Dozen. 11 35 3.50 23.00 14 1.20 8.00 | 314x6 $.08 $ .80 12 50 4.75 31.50 15 7D 12.00 | 5 x7 -10 95 Not less than fifty of a size supplied at hundred rate. Packing, Crates and Boxes used for shipping Flower Pots charged at cost. POTTING SOIL, PEAT, MOSS, ETC. Per Peck. Per Bushel. Per Bbl. Prepared Potting Soil. (In ordering please specify what kind of plants are to be grown) : : : ‘ ; eoepe oO $1.00 $2.00 Leaf Mould : : : 4 ‘ : a 2 : ‘ .30 1.00 2.00 Rotted Fibrous Peat. on ee : . - F 4 .30 1.00 2.00 Moss (Sphagnum) for Orchids, ete. : ‘ : : ‘ .30 .80 1.75 Silver Sand ; ; 5 ; ; d é _ 4 4 .50 1.40 2.50 RUSTIC HANGING BAS- KETS FOR PLANTS. Very strongly and artistically made of natural roots and knots, cleaned, trimmed, and varnished. Diameter, 8 inches, 75 cts; 9 inches, 85 cents; 10 inches, $1.00; 11 inches, $1.20; 12 inches, $1.25. RUSTIC PLANT STANDS. Of various sizes and designs. Prices from $1.60 to $5.00. RUSTIO BASKET. RUSTIC STAND. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 91 HITCHINGS’ PATENT HOT WATER BOILERS. Yy YY. YY z V7 LY) Yj tj YyYyy, YYYyyvy WY GH: yyy; yyy MHYyyyppy fi VM” CYyyyy Yip CML LL tyyjypyyy"70 yy ig jy GZ; : a iii yy - e oS ass iF Le v = aM | in | shila lant a hy | | ay iil : = ara HITCHINGS’ CONICAL BOILER. HITCHINGS’ CORRUGATED BOILER. Patent Corrugated Fire-box Boilers, Conical Boilers, Saddle Boilers, Base Burning Water Heaters, Heating Pipes, Pipe Fittings, Stop Valves, Expansion Tanks, Evaporating Pans, Etc. Estimates cheer. full given for heating and ventilating ereenhouses. These are undoubte lly the best greenhouse heaters in the market. Economical of fuel, powerful, very durable, and moderate in price. We have sold a large number of these boilers. Several sizes kept in stock. Telegraphic orders sent to Messrs. Hitchings free of expense, GENERAL CATALOGUE, WITH PRICES, ON APPLICATION. Customers requiring Boilers, or contemplating changes in their heating apparatus, are invited to get our prices before placing orders with other manufacturers than Messrs. Hitchings. NEW TOMATO TRELLIS. The best and cheapest device for supporting To- ' Mato Plants. Tomatoes ripen freely, fully and per- fectly clean. Should be used by every amateur and gardener. These very useful and inexpensive Trellises are made of neatly finished hard wood. They come complete, with nails. Height, two and one-half feet. One and one-half feet square at top, one foot at bottom, Weight, five pounds each. Price, per doz., $1.75. GARDEN OR POULTRY NETTING. oe ee alvanized in the piece, this netting is thoroughly protected from the action of the weather. Sold in bales of 50 yards each; regular widths, 12, 18, 24, 36, 42, 48, 60 and 72 inches. No. 19, wire, 14 cents per square foot. GARDEN AND FARM BASKETS. Strong arid neatly made, useful for carrying fruit, flowers, vegetables, etc, 4-bushel, fall bail, each, 25 cents; 4-bushel, do., 35 cents; }-bushel, stiff bail, each, 25 cents; }-bushel, do., 45 cents; i-bushel basket, 2 handles, ‘60 cents. CEDAR PLANT-TUBS. Prices Reduced. For ferns, palms, and other large plants. Made of : : : Se 2 oll RE? Wii thick cedar, nicely painted green. Drop handles on a it ett EE A Se aL sides. The best made. No. Diameter across Height. Price. Top. Outside. i 1 a) WO ean’ Die nee in. ; $5.75 N 2 aie 20 . 5.00 Au 3 ay 184 « - 4.50 il a 4 Qn « iz «4 4.00, ul 5 ei ane 16.. §§ fs 3.00 6 epee 15 « £28250 7 . 164 14 « at oO 8 See a? 1G ee Us - 2.00 92 R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. NEW FIBRE HOT-BED MAT. Mouse Proof; Rot Proof; Almost Indestructible. The new Singapore Fibre Mat for Hot-beds will be hailed with pleasure by all gardeners and florists. It is very firmly put together, and weighs about thirty-two pounds. It is very much more durable than anything that has yet been introduced for this purpose, and its effectiveness as a frost resister is of the highest order. Mice and rot make short work of ordinary straw mats unless great care is taken in their preser- vation ; the Singapore fibre mat is not subject to these defects, and being made of an air-holding, flexible, cane fibre — exceedingly strong and durable — commends itself at once to everyone who has hot beds. It is without question the best and most economical mat made, and as the cost is only a trifle more than that of the common straw mat, its general use is assured. ‘ Price, each, 6 feet 2 inches long by 6 feet wide, $2.00 “sé sé 6 “6 2. 4é ‘é 46 3 4é a6 1.20 -R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Sole Agents for New England. HA) ee A) |: uit aa EW ; ZA : I = — nine . spank 1 Ae WN DL \y Wit ANY of ERC wy NAY \\ \ NYY \\ ee HS Weiaat TA Wt ny Ny \ 2 wy \\ Ne AN NY w \ STRAW MATS FOR HOT-BEDS. Made by hand from fresh rye straw; thick, and well put together. Excellent protection from frost. All our Mats are very carefully and firmly made,being tied with the finest quality of twisted, tarred mar- line. Special price given for large lots. Odd sizes made to order at very reasonable prices. Regular size, 6x6 feet. Each, $1.50. Extra Heavy, $2.00. SASHES FOR HOT-BEDS. _ These are well made from thoroughly seasoned lumber, and glazed. Frame, 1}-inch, 3 x 6 feet, $2.25; 1}-inch, 3 x 6 feet, $2.40. Unglazed and unpainted sashes, each, $1.15 to $1.35. PATENT PROTECTING CLOTH FOR HOT-BEDS. Largely Used in Place of Glass for Protecting Plants in Barly Spring. The material used in its preparation renders it very tough and durable; prevents it from shrinking, and causes it also to be partially water-proof. It is an excellent substitute for glass, and being light, and easily and safely shipped, can be sent to sections of the country where it would be quite impossible to send sash. It is furnished in pieces containing about forty yards, one yard wide. Prices, medium grade, per yard, 10 cents; by the piece, 9 cents per yard. Heavy grade, per yard, 12 cents; by the piece, 10 cents per yard, The medium grade is most suitable for general purposes. GRAFTING WAX. Trowbridge’s. The best made. Put up in neat packages, with plain directions for use.. Per 4 lb., 10 cents; 4 1b., 15 cents; 1 lb., 30 cents. SNOW SHOVELS. Strong, well made; several different sizes and patterns, Price, 25 cents to 50 cents each. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. 93 NEPONSET FLOWER POTS. i UNBREAKABLE, VERY HANDSOME, INSECT-PROOF, LIGHT, CLEAN, CHEAP. R. & J. Farquhar & Co., Sole Agents for New England. Manufactured from specially prepared fabric which gives them all the necessary rigidity and is absolutely unbreakable. They are made so as to give ample drainage; are very light in weight, and nest closely for shipment. Growers who have been in the habit of shipping in clay pots will appreciate the immense saving insured by using ‘‘NEPONSET,” and those whe have hitherto wrapped plants in paper will find that the - loss of time and labor in so doing will more than pay for ‘“‘ NEPONSET”’ Pots, to say nothing of the clean, neat and handsome appearance which their use insures. The smaller sizes are especially adapted for growing slips, cuttings and young plants. We make them of handsome terra cotta color, in the standard sizes of the Association of American Florists. REDUCED PRICES. Size. Per Dozen. Per 100. Per 1000. Size. Per Dozen.- Per 100. Per 1000. 2t inches $.05 $0.25 $2.00 4 inches $0.10 $0.60 $5.00 7 oe .07 .30 2.30 5 te L5 -90 8.30 3 Hy -08 35 2.80 6 rf 25 1.50 13.35 ae § .09 50 4.00 Not less than 500 at 1000 rate. We furnish samples, by mail postpaid, on receipt of: 10 cts. 11 cts. 14 cts. 17 cts. 22 cts. 40 cts. 60 cts. For 1 doz. 2t}in. 2} in. 3 in. i in. 4 in. 5 in. 6 inch pots. New Galvanized Iron Watering Pots. Made from best quality iron and heavily galvanized after being made. The handles, etc., are riveted on and a heavy iron band on the bottom makes it well nigh indestructi- ble. Two copper-faced roses go with each pot for fine and coarse watering. Prices, 6 quarts, spout 21 inches long, $1.75 each; 8 quarts, spout 23 inches long, $2.00 each; 10 quarts, spout 25 inches long, $2.25 each; 12 quarts, spout 25 inches long, $2.75 each. Pearce’s Improved Cahoon’s Seed Sower. For sowing grass seed, wheat, oats, barley, rye, etc.. Sows at acommon walking gait four to eight acres per hour; a saving of labor and one-third of the seed is effected by this machine. Price, $4.50. Improved Planter’s Dibble This tool designed for setting out cabbage, celery, tobacco, tomato and similar plants, and for small nursery stock, will commend itself to every gardener, florist and planter. Itis made in avery substantial manner with hardened point and metal handle, and is by far the best pistol-handled dibble made. It will be found indispensable by everyone who sets out young plants at all extensively. Price, each, 35 cts.; by mail, 50 cts. Garden Wheelbarrows. Made of carefully selected stock and heavily braced: 6-spoke, painted and var- oished. No. 2, $3.00; No. 4, $3.50; No. 6, $4.75. Extra strong, 8-spoke, No. 3, $4.00; No. 4, $4.25; No 5, $5.00. Custom made, Canal, and other makes of wheelbarrows can be furnished. Little's Antipest. A cheap, harmless and effective insecticide. It is sure death to green fly, thr‘p, mealy bug, red spider, ants, wire worms, slugs, etc. It is recommended by leading florists all over the country, and as it is harmless to ve etation when diluted according to directions, and mixes instantly with cold water, we believe it is the best insecticide. Pint, 60 cents; quart, $1.00; two quarts, $1.50; gallon, $2.50. 94 hk. & J. Farquhar & Co., Seed Merchants, Boston. BOOKS ON GARDENING, ETC. At a Large Discount From Publisher's Price, Sent free by mail on receipt of price. Mushrooms: Howto Growthem, . : - ¢ Falconer, . ‘ : c > . - $1.40 Success in Market Gardening, % 4 Rawson, a < 5 : A 3 ‘ - -90 The Rose: Its Cultivation and Varieties, : E Ellwanger, . - : : 4 : : 1.25 The Garden Story, : - : 4 2 Ellwanger, : : 5 5 ‘ - . : 1.50 Designs for Flower Beds, . 5 Mollys, oes : : - 5 . 5 . : 3.00 How to Plant: What to do with the Crops, ° Johnson, . : : : E $ . 5 00 Play and Profit in my Garden, . - : : Roe, A : : : . 5 - : ;: 1.38 Barry’s Fruit Garden, : ‘ ‘ : P. Barry, . : : : 5 5 2.25 Book of Birds, . : : ; : Z : Holden, . é : : . 4 2 ~ .25 Cabbages, How to Grow, : - - : ; Gregory, > : ° - . 5 c 30 Cranberry Culture, . - : 5 ee ARK s 3 Aagaaeees A ; etl (he 1.10 Elements of Scientific Agriculture, sett. -) MNOLtON 7s ei = is ae oss a. | Liver sapias 15 Gardening for Pleasure, . : : : Henderson, A : be 180 Fruit Culture, .. < 3 . : W.C. Strong, 5 . 4 ; 5 .90 Fruits and Fruit Trees of America, : : - Downing, - : - : - : oy oe 4.50 Gardening for Profit, . Obese A cat yyelenderson; Seo SF bis whe ae OO Grape Culturist @ ardy grapes), : ‘ : Ruler ian. pa - : . ; 5 : so yp lkop Grape-Grower’s Guide (hot-house grapes), : 3 Chorlton, ; . : : . ; ° .68 Handbook of Plants (new seo oe : 5 5 Henderson. . ‘ : . . é ° ; 3.80 Money in the Garden, A ; , t Quinn, . = d : . : ‘ = A 1.35 Mushroom Culture, . 5 3 - i C é Robinson, “ A - i : 3 - “ -68 Onion Raising, . - : “ ; . < F Gregory, Sata : . : : : 30 Parsons on the Rose, . 4 5 . ‘ 5 5 S. B. Parsons, A : : é ; : : 1.35 Practical Floriculture, : . ; . 5 4 Henderson, . ; : j 5 ‘ 5 1hg3255 Pear Culture, S : 5 A , : ; . Quinn, . : : ‘ 5 : - : - -90 Peach Culture, . 5 : ‘ : ; : ; Fulton, ; i : £ ; ‘ ‘ : 1.35 Silos and Ensilage, . . : : t : : Dr. Thurbur, . ; : ; 3 { 3 4 45 Small Fruit Culturist, é : ; : : ‘ Fuller, . ; : . : ‘ , ; - 1.35 Tobacco Culture, 4 : 5 : : a Judd, Pub., . : ‘ A j ‘ : : .2D THE FOLLOWING CATALOGUES R. & J. Farquhar & Co. IN JANUARY, Illustrated Cataloque of Seeds, Plants, Ete. Containing a complete list of select Vegetable, Flower and Farm Seeds; Plants, Tools, etc. IN JULY, LIST OF STRAWBERRY PLANTS, Lilium Candidum, Lilium Harrisii, and Roman Hyacinth Bulbs. IN SEPTEMBER, Illustrated Catalogue of Flowering Bulbs and Roots, Including all the New, Rare, and Best Standard Varieties from Holland, Italy, China and Japan. The Hyacinths, Tulips, Narcissus, Crocus, Lilies, etc., are annually selected by us personally in Holland, and although remarkably reasonable in price, are the finest in quality grown, and give unqualified satis- faction. The above Catalogues are SENT FREBS to all customers, and to all others on receipt of ONE. 3-CENT STAMP, for postage. Please note the Low Prices of our Books on Garden- ing, Farming, etc. © = \ ect ut SAS ete BB 323 “23> in >< ‘ i- jj ZY si AN 4 An al ny YS = SEMPLE’S ASTER. Largest, tallest and finest variety. See page xviii. No. 1273. YY Moin, Mi) (Nh ie Pa ] i q ; ES A charming Novelty of easy culture. Per packet, 10 cents. See page xxiv. No. 1359. ” E a . aa Lawns and Lawn Grass Seeds. “TI don’t know, I have never tried,” was the ready reply of the wit, when asked if he could play the violin. We would hesitate to recommend such an important item as Lawn Grass Seed to customers unless we fe HAD TRIED AND DID KNOW something about both Lawn Making and Lawn Grass Seeds. Our Mr. James Farquhar has successfully prepared many acres of ground for lawns and knows the work thoroughly from start to finish, His experience as Superintending Gardener at Forest Hills Cemetery and other important positions of a like nature has given him a practical knowledge which is not without value to customers who favor us with their orders. His advice is at all times cheerfully and freely given, and his valuable formulas are followed in our Grass Seed Department. We take care to furnish Lawn Grass Seed in which there are no weeds of any kind. Weeds may appear in carefully seeded grounds as the wind carries their seeds everywhere, but they should not be sown. None of our seeds are more carefully tested and selected than our various grasses, and we carry a large stock of all useful varieties. Inquiry amongst leading Landscape Gardeners and other competent authorities throughout New England will satisfy enquirers as to the character of our Grass Seeds, etc. We respectfully invite inspection of samples. SEE PAGES 24, 25 AND 26 FOR FULL PARTICULARS AND PRICES.