R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY. BOSTON. SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS. 



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Bed of Farquhar's Tuberous-Rooted Begonias. 



FARQUHAR' S TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 



The great value of Tuberous-Rooted Begonias for Laum beds and borders is now appreciated. Tliey bloom continuously from early Summer until frost, 

 producing a profusion of large and gorgeous flowers. Throughout Europe they are used very extensively, particularly in the beautiful parks of Paris. 



They are of easiest cultivation, rarely attacked by insects or blight, and succeed in any good soil which is kept moderately moist. 



The tubers we offer have been specially grown for us by celebrated cultivators, and we feel assured that they are not surpassed by any strain in commerce. 

 Mailed free at dozen rates. 



Cultural DirGCtiOnS. The tubers may be started in February or March, either singly or in small pots, or set two inches apart in flat boxes. The 

 soil should be Ught, containing plenty of leaf mould and sand. In planting, care should be taken to set the crown of the tuber, which is usually somewhat depressed, 

 upwards. The tubers should be covered half an inch with light soil and watered sparingly until they stirt. after which more water may be given. The temperature 

 should be 60 to 70 degrees. The started plants, when intended for bedding purposes, may be transferred to the beds in the open ground early in June, by which time 

 they should be in bloom. The plants should be set ten or twelve inches apart. 



Although there is much to be gained by starting the tubers early as just described they may be planted unstarted in the open ground beds in the last week 

 of May, or later, with excellent results. 



They will thrive either in full sunshine or partial shade, but when fully exposed to the sun the beds must be kept moist. A wind-swept situation should be 

 avoided. 



BEGONIA, SINGLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES. 



These are be.st adapted to outdoor planting. 

 Mixed, all colors. $3.50 per doz. ; $28.00 per IOC. 



Separate Colors: Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, White, Orange. Yellow. $3.50 

 per doz.; $28.00 per 100. 



CALLA. {Richardia alha-maculata.) 

 Spotted Leaf. A very ornamental plant with deep green leaves spotted with 

 white. Flowers white with black centre. June and Julv. 2 ft. $1.50 per doz.; 

 SIO.OO per 100. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. (Elephanfs Ear.) 



A magnificent plant for sub-tropical groups or single specimen on the lawn, 

 producing enormous smooth green leaves, often three to four feet in length and 

 two to three feet in width. It thrives best in a warm, light soil which can be 

 liberally watered. 



Dry Tubers, 2 to 3 inches diameter. 20 cts. each; $1.75 per doz. ; $12.00 per 100. 

 Dry Tubers. 3 to 4 inches diameter. 25 cts. each; $2.75 per doz.; $20.00 per 



100. 

 Dry Tubers, Mammoth. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 

 Growing Plants in pots, ready in May. {See page 109.) 

 Caladiiim.'i Fancy-leaved, bee page 100. 



CRINUM. 

 Kirkii. A magnificent bulbous plant, producing usually two purplish flower 



spikes two feet in height, surmounted by large clusters of Amarjdhs-like flowers. 



which are pure white striped with purple. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 

 Powelli. Elegant bulbous plant with trumpet-shaped rosy-pink flowers. The 



l>ulbs should be protected or taken up during Winter. 2 ft. 75 cts. each; 



S7.50 per doz. 

 Powelli alba. White. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 

 Powelli rosea. Beautiful pink. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 



CYCLOBOTHRA. 



Flava. In habit of growth this plant resembles Bessera Elegans, the flower 

 however, being'cup-shaped, golden-yellow with black spots, and of nodding habit. 

 85 cts. per doz. ; S6.0(J per .100. 



Six Bulbs of one variety sold at doien rates; 23 at 100 rates. 



Amaryllis zephyranthes rosea. 



