R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS. 99 
Bed of Farquhar’s Tuberous-Rooted Begonias. 
FARQUHAR’S TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 
The great value of Tuberous-Rooted Begonias for Lawn beds and borders is now appreciated. They 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 Directions. 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 light, 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 start, 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 best adapted to outdoor planting. 
Mixed, all colors. $3.75 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 
Separate Colors: Crimson, Searlet, Pink, White, Salmon, Yellow. $3.75 
per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 
DOUBLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES. 
These should be grown in pots under glass. 
Mixed, all colors. $4.00 per doz.; $32.00 per 100. _ 
Separate Colors: Crimson, Searlet, Pink, White, Yellow, Salmon. $4.25 
per doz.; $34.00 per 100. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. (£lephant’s 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; $2.00 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. 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz. 
Growing Piants in pots, ready in May. (See page 109.) 
Caladiums Fancy-leaved, see page 100. 
CRINUM. 
Kirkii. A magnificent bulbous plant, producing usually two purplish flower 
spikes two feet in height, surmounted by large clusters of Amaryllis-like flowers, 
which are pure white striped with purple. 75 cts. each; $8.00 per doz. 
CALLA 
Alba maculata. (Spotted Leaf.) Ornamental deep green leaves, spotted white. 
The beautiful flowers are white with black centres. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Elliottiana. (The Golden Calla.) The flowers are of the same form and size as 
the White Calla, but are pure golden-yellow in color. The foliage is delicately 
spotted white. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Six Bulbs of ome variety sold at dozen rates; 25 at 100 rates, Amaryllis zephyranthes rosea. 
