R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. PLANT NOVELTIES. 



FARQUHAR'S NEW AND RARE CHINESE PLANTS. 



-Continued. 



Deutzia discolor. 



Hypericum patulum var. Henryi. 



Lonicera Maackii var. poaocarpu. 



COTONEASTER salieifolia. ("Willow-leaf Cotoneaster.") A hand- 

 some evergreen growing 6 to 10 ft. tall with neat lance-shaped shining 

 green leaves, white flowers and scarlet fruit. Each, Sl-OO; doz., 

 «10.00. 



COTONEASTER salieifolia var. floccosa. A very distinct plant, 

 leaves more narrow and habit more spreading than in the type. Fruit 

 scarlet, very freely produced. Each, 75 cts. ; doz., $7.50. 



DEUTZIA discolor. A vigorous growing shrub several feet high, 

 with arching branches bearing dense clusters of pure white flowers 

 nearly one inch across. The leaves are white on the underside. 

 Each, Sl.OO; doz., SIO.OO. 



DEUTZIA Schneidneriana var. laxiflora. This new, hardy Deutzia 

 from central China grows 3 to 5 ft. high and has large pyramidate 

 trusses of pure white flowers. Valuable for the border or for forcing. 

 Each, Sl.OO; doz., SIO.OO. 



EUCOMMIA ulmoides. ("The Hardy Rubber Tree.") An interest- 

 ing new tree from Central China growing 40 to 60 ft. tall with elm- 

 like leaves. The leaves and bark are rich in a substance akin to 

 caoutchouc. A fine addition to our list of hardy trees. Each Sl-OO; 

 doz. SIO.OO. 



EXOCHORDA Giraldii Wilsonii. This new Pearl Bush is the 

 handsomest of the family. It forms a large bush or small tree and 

 in Spring is covered with racemes of pure white flowers which are 

 larger than those of the well-known type. This new plant is abso- 

 lutely hardy and is one of the most notable acquisitions from China 

 in recent years. Each Sl.OO; doz. SIO.OO. 



FORSYTHIA suspensa var. atrocaulis. A new variety differ- 

 ing chiefly in the purple color of the young growth, and in the dark 

 purple or nearly black stems. Each Sl.OO; doz., SIO.OO. 



HYPERICUM patulum var. Henryi. A new hardy St. John's 

 Wort, growing 2\ to 4 ft., with masses of clear yellow flowers pro- 

 duced in great profusion during July and August. The leaves are 

 elliptic-ovate, about 1 V in. long and are retained late into the Fall. 

 A very desirable yellow-flowered shrub. Each, 35 cts.; doe., S3. 50. 



Extra strong plants. Each, 50 cts.; doz., S5.00. 



HYPERICUM Arnoldianum. 

 Kalmianum. 

 lobocarpum. 



These valuable midseason flowering shrubs with clear yellow flowers 

 in masses, grow 4 to 6 ft. tall and as much in diameter; they are verj- 

 densely branched and perfectly hardy. Each, 35 cts.; doz., $3.50. 



ILEX corallina. A very pretty evergreen HoUy, growing 10 to 12 

 ft. tall and bearing almost sessile clusters of coral-red fruit. The 

 leaves are ovate, shining green and though spiny in the juvenile .state 

 arc nearly smooth in adult specimens. It is probably quite as hardy 

 as the European Holly. Each, Sl.OO; doz., SIO.OO. 



LIGUSTRUM amurense. A strong growing shrub, with upright, 

 twiggy branches and good foliage, absolutely hardy in eastern Massa- 

 chusetts. On account of its habit and hardiness it is especially 

 well adapted for hedges, for which purpose it is not equalled bv anv 

 of its relatives. Each, SI. 25; doz., $12.00. 



LILIUM regale (.myriophylluin.) See page 106. 



LONICERA Henryi. This new Honeysuckle is the only really ever- 

 green twining vine hardy in eastern Massachusetts. It is a free-grow- 

 ing plant, with handsome dark green leaves and makes a delightful 

 tangle on rocks or tree stumps. Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. 



LONICERA Koehneana. A strong growing hardy shrub, 8 to 10 

 ft. high and as much through, with yellow flowers and crimson fruit, 

 ripening in August. A valuable addition from central China. Each, 

 Sl.OO; doz., SIO.OO. 



LONICERA Korolkowii, var. floribunda. This Bush Honey- 

 suckle is one of the gems of a lovely group of hardy shrubs. It is 

 vigorous growing, with twiggy branchlets, bluish gray-green leaves 

 and pink blossoms, produced in great quantity. The habit is graceful 

 and when in flower the effect from a short distance is of pink floating on ^ 

 thin mists. No shrub is more hardy in New England and none is 

 more beautiful. Each, Sl.OO; doz., SIO.OO. 



LONICERA Maackii var. podoearpa. This magnificent and abso- 

 lutely hardy, quick growing shrub grows 10 to 15 feet high and as 

 much in diameter, has long sprays of white flowers and scarlet fruits 

 which ripen in September and remain on the plant far into the Winter. 

 The leaves are retained very late and the contrast between green leaves 

 and scarlet berries is extraordinarily beautiful. Admitted to be one 

 of the finest of WUson's introductions from China. Each, $1.00; doz., 

 $10.00. 



LONICERA muscaviensis. A hybrid Bush Honeysuckle growing 

 12 feet high and more in diameter, has arching and spreading branches; 

 flowers in abundance and masses of crimson fruit ripening early in 

 July. Hardv as far north as Ottawa and one of the best of its class. 

 Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. 



LONICERA thibetica. Very compact hardy shrub, 4 to 5 feet tall 

 with spreading, drooping branches; gray-green leaves, white on the 

 underside; pink, fragrant flowers and bright scarlet berries. An 

 invaluable addition. Each, $1.00; doz., SIO.OO. 



PHILADELPHUS incanus. Bush growing 6 to 10 ft. tall, much 

 branched, twiggy in habit and exceedingly floriferous. The flow- 

 ers are pure white, 1} in. or more across and produced in early July. 

 The leaves are woolly, ovate and retained well into the late Fall. A 

 very desirable and useful shrub. Strong plants. Each, Sl.OO; doz., 

 SIO.OO. 



PHILADELPHUS Magdalense. One of the prettiest and neatest 

 of all the .\siatio species of Mock-Orange. It forms a much branched 

 bush 6 to 8 ft. high and flowers as freely as any of its family. It is 

 perfectly hardy around Boston and never fails to produce a wealth 

 of blossoms about mid-.June. Each, $1.00; doz., SIO.OO. 



PHILADELPHUS sericanthus var. Rehderianus. A fine Mock- 

 Orange growing 10 to 12 ft. tall with large, handsome flowers freely 

 produced in July. It is very distinct from the type and a valuable 

 addition to the shrubbery. A great acquisition. Each Sl.OO; doz., 

 SIO.OO. 



