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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. DECORATIVE PLANTS. 



GREENHOUSE and DECORATIVE PLANTS. 



AGAVE atnericana. Large heavy spiny leaves. Fine for lawn or piazza decorations. SI. 25 



and S2.50 each. 



americana variegata. Broad fleshy green and white leaves. SI. 25 and S2.50 each. 



AGL^ONEMA eostata. A dwarf growing aroid, suitable for the greenhouse; heart-shaped 

 leaves of shining dark green with white mid-rib and scattering blotches of white. 75 cts. 

 each. 



ALLAMANDA Hendersoni. A strong-growing greenhouse climber producing numerous large 

 golden-yellow flowers; suitable for covering a trellis or the supports of a conservatory. 

 Sl.OO each. 



AMOMUM cardamomum. (Ginger Plant.) A very decorative plant for the house with 

 bright green, aromatic foliage. 50 cts., 75 cts. and SI. 50 each. 



ANTHERICUM Mandaianum. Beautiful dark green foliage about 6 in. long with central 

 Uneation of bright yellow. Very fine hanging plant. 50 cts. each; S5.00 per doz. 



ARAUCARIA excelsa. The rich, feathery, deep green branches of this charming conifer are 

 arranged in whorls at regular distances on the stem. It is one of the most graceful and 

 beautiful foliage plants grown and very serviceable for house and conservatory decoration. 

 Large Plants, $2.00 to $3.00 each. 



ARDISIA crenulata. Ornamental plants bearing clusters of bright red berries, 

 plants, Sl.OO each; $10.00 per doz. Larger Plants, S1.50 to S2. 50 each. 



Strong young 



ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus. 



fern-like foliage; very lasting. 



(Climbing Lace Asparagiis.) Bright green finely pinnated 

 Strong plants. Plants from 3-in. pots, 15 cts. each; SI. 50 



Begonia Gloire de Cincinnati. 



per doz. 5-in. pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Sprengeri. The bright green feathery sprays are often three or 

 four feet in length, of drooping habit; excellent for hanging pots 

 and baskets; plants from 3-in. pots, 25 cts. each; S2.50 per doz. 

 5-in. pots, 60 cts. each; §6.00 per doz. 



ASPIDISTRA lurida. A very hardy, decorative plant, with long 

 greenteaves; suitable for halls or other shady places. Valuable for 

 veranda decoration in Summer. $1.50 each. 



ASPIDISTRA lurida variegata. Foliage green, striped with white. 

 Plants in 5-in. pots, S2.00. 



AUCUBA japonica. A showy plant with rich, glossy-green foliage; 

 excellent for both Summer and Winter decoration. In Summer 

 it makes an attractive plant for the veranda. IJ to 2ft., S2.50 

 each. 



japonica variegata. Similar to the preceding, but with leaves 

 thickly spotted with yellow. 2\ to 3 ft., S3.00 each. 



BEGONIAS. 



Gloire de Lorraine. Of all the Winter-blooming plants this vari- 

 ety is the rnost lavish in its production of flowers. The flowers 

 are of a bright, salmon-rose color, growing in large, gracefully 

 drooping panicles. May and later delivery. Plants from 2J-in. 

 pots, S2.. 50 per doz.; S20.00 per 100. 3-in. pots, $4.00 per doz.; 

 $28.00 per 100. 4-in. pots, $5.00 per doz. 



Glory of Cincinnati. A more vigorous type of the Lorraine. May 

 and later delivery. Plants from 2i-in. pots, $2.50 per doz.; 

 $20.00 per 100. 3-in. pots, $4.00 per doz.; $28.00 per 100. 

 4-in. pots, $5.00 per doz. 



Konkurent. A greatly Improved form of G. of Cincinnati, growing 

 in more compact form and very free in bloom. May and 

 later delivery. Plants in 2j-in. pots, $2.50 per doz.; S20.00 per 

 100. 3-in. pots, $4.00 per doz.; $28.00 per 100. 4-in. pots, 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Mrs. J. A. Petersen. A striking variety of the Lorraine type 

 with red foliage. The flowers are a brilliant deep pink in color 

 and are produced in great profusion. May and later delivery. 

 Plants in 2 J-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. ; S24.00 per 100. 3-in. pots, 

 $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $6.00 per doz. 



Credneri. Large pointed green leaves, red below. Flowers white 

 suffused with pink; immense trusses. 50 cts. each. 



Duchartrei. A useful variety for window gardens. Leaves green, 

 underside red ; flowers waxy white. 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. 



President Carnot. A free-growing variety with green leaves^ 

 beautifuDv spotted with silvf; under side red. The beautiful 

 coral-red flowers are borne in long drooping panicles. 75 cts. 

 each. 



Rubra. (Coral Begonia.) Very ornamental variety, with glossy 

 scarlet-rose flowers. 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. 



Saundersoni. Drooping clusters of scarlet flowers; 

 tinually. 50 cts. each. 



in bloom con- 



Clerodendron Balfouri. (PnKell.3.) 



BOUGAINVILLEA glabra. A showy plant for the conser\'atory, 

 in bloom tor .several months in the Spring. Flowers rich violet- 

 red. Strong Plants, Sl.OO, S2.00 and $3.00 each. Specimen^ 

 Plants in i)-in. pots, S5.00 each. 



