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R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. 



BULBS FOR EARLY FORCING. 



Prices Subject to Change Without Notice. 



^J Freesia, Purity 



CALLA LILIES. 



EARLY ROMAN HYACINTHS. 



These beautiful Hyacinths are indispensable to the florist in his Autumn 

 and Winter cut-flower work; while to the amateur they are among the most 

 easily cultivated and most satisfactorj- of flowering bulbs. The white variety, 

 if planted early in September and gently forced, will bloom in November; the 

 others require from two to three weeks longer. 



When grown in pots or pans they are most effective planted in groups of 

 six or more bulbs in each. 

 White. Mammoth. S1.35 per doz.; S12.00 per 100. 



POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS. 



A very decorative class of bulbous plants for greenhouse and window cul- 

 tivation, but not hardy out of doors in our climate. They may be easily 

 and quicklj' forced; our florists frequently have them in bloom by Thanks- 

 gi-iang. 

 Early Large-Flowering Paper White. The earliest, largest and most 



vigorous form of the Paper White; the best of all for very early forcing: 

 pure white. 



Mammoth Bulbs. 75 cts. per doz.; S5.00 per 100; S4S.00 per 1,000. 



Extra Large Bulbs. 60 cts. per doz.; S4.25 per 100; S40.00 per 1,000. 

 Early Double Roman. White, with deep yellow cup; large flower trusses; 



excellent for early forcing. 45 cts. per doz.; S3. 25 per 100; S30.00 per 1,000. 

 Soleil d'Or. Yellow, with orange cup, an excellent forcing varietv. SI. 50 



per doz.; S12.00 per 100. 



NARCISSUS JONQUILLA OR JONQUILS. 



The delicately graceful forms, delicious fragrance and deep yellow color of 

 their blossoms have made the Jonquils favorites. Plant six or eight bulbs 

 in a six-inch bulb pan, covering the crowns half an inch. 

 Rugulosus. Rich yellow; verj' fragrant; the largest Jonquil; fine for cutting. 



S4.50 per 100; S42.00 per 1,000. 

 Campernelle. Large, deep yellow flowers, excellent for cutting. S4.60 per 



100; S42.00per 1,000. 



White Calla. Mammoth Roots. S4.00 per doz. ; S30.00 per 100. 

 White Calla. Extra Size Roots. S2.50 per doz. ; $20.00 per 100. 

 The Godfrey. Large, pure white flowers; slightly fragrant. 35 cts. each; 

 S3. 50 per doz. 



FREESIAS. 



The gracefully branched, fragrant flowers are of long duration, and being 

 freely produced are profitable for commercial purposes, and satisfactory to 

 amateurs. If planted early they majf be had in bloom by Christmas. Plant 

 eight or ten bulbs in a six-inch bulb pan, covering them one inch. 

 Purity, Mammoth Bulbs. 75 cts. per doz.; S5.50 per 100; S50.00 per 1,000. 



Extra Large Bulbs. 50 cts. per doz. ; S3.7o per 100; S35.00 per 1,000. 

 Fardel's Colored Freesias. In separate shades. Lavender, Yellow, 



Pink, Orange. S1.25 per doz.; S9.00 per 100. 



Mixed Colors. Sl.OO per doz.; S7.00 per 100. 



LILIES FOR FORCING. 



The bulbs may be potted from August onward in a compost of equal parts 

 turfy loam, leaf mold, rotted cow manure, and sand. It is best to start them 

 in pots not exceeding twice their own diameter, in which they may remain 

 until started eight inches or more. They should be transferred then to larger 

 pots in which to bloom, exercising great care not to disturb the roots or break 

 the soil from about them, and setting them considerably deeper in the larger 

 pots. This method prevents the soil from becoming sour, and enables the roots 

 forming at the base of the stem to become feeders, greatly increasing the number 

 and size of the blossoms. 



LILIUM HARRISII. {The Bermuda Easter Lily.) 



Verv choice, thoroughlv ripened bulbs from the finest stock in Bermuda. 

 Mammoth Size. 9 to 11 in. circ. SIO.OO per doz.; S80.00 per 100. 

 Extra Large Bulbs. 7 to 9 in. circ. S6.00 per doz.; S48.00 per 100. 



LILIUM LONGIFLORUM.— Japan GFOwn. 



Giganteum. The flowers of this type are of a large size, perfect in form 

 and of superior substance; stems marked black. 



Formosum. An early flowering tjT)e blooming as early as the Harrisii. 

 On accounl of unsettled conditions we are unable to quote fixed prices on Jap- 

 anese Lilies at the time of printing this catalogue. Prevailing prices will be 

 charged at time of shipment. 



LILIUM CANDIDUM. 



(The Ascension or Old-Fashioned English Lent Lily.) 

 These are grown for us in France, and are the large, thick petalled variety. 

 Pure white bell-shaped flowers, borne in erect spikes, excellent both for forc- 

 ing and open garden cultivation. Mammoth Bulbs. S3. 00 per doz.; S22.00 

 per 100. 



Polyanthus Narcissus, Paper White. 



