R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS. 



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Bed of Farquliar'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 European cultivators, and we feel assured that they are not surpassed by any strain in 

 commerce. Mailed free at dozen rates. 



CUltUFa.1 Directions. The tubers may be started in February or March, either singly or in small pots, or set two inches apart in fiat 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. 75 cts. per doz. ; 15.00 per 100; S48.00 per 1,000. 

 Separate Colors: Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, White, Orange, 

 Yellow. 85 cts. per doz.; . 16.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000. 



BEGONIA, FARQUHAR'S NEW CRESTED. 



In this new form the flowers are beautifully ruffled or fringed 

 like a giant Petunia, and the petals are interestingly bearded. An 

 e.xhibit of these before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society 

 attracted great interest. 



Separate Colors: Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, White, Yellow, 



also Mixture. SI. 75 per doz.; §12.00 per 100. 



BEGONIA, FARQUHAR'S NEW FRILLED. 



In this new race the flowers are very large and massive, borne 

 on erect, stout stems and charmingly frilled. 

 Separate Colors: Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, White. Yellow, 



also Mixture. $1.25 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 



BEGONIA, DOUBLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES. 



These should be grown in pots under glass. 



Separate Colors: Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, White, Yellow, 



Orange. $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Mixed, all colors, $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



BESSERA. {Coral Drops.) 



Elegans. An elegant bulbous plant with thin rush-hke fohage 

 and slender flower stems eighteen inches in height, each bearing 

 several scarlet flowers suspended by thread-like flower stalks. 

 50 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100. 



CALLA. {Richardia alba-maculata.) 



Spotted Leaf. A very ornamental plant with deep green leaves 

 spotted with white. Flowers white with black centre. June 

 and July. 2 ft. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. {Ekphant'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. 10 cts. each; $1.00 per doz.; 



.$5.00 per 100. 

 Dry Tubers, 3 to 4 inches diameter. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz.; 



.SIO.OO per 100. 

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

 Growing Plants 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 AmarjdUs-hke flowers, which ar.e pure white striped 

 with purple. 50 cts. each; $4.00 per doz. 



Powelli. Elegant bulbous plant with trumpet-shaped rosy- 

 pink flowers. The bulbs should be protected or taken up during 

 \^^nter; July and August. 2 ft. 40 cts. each; .$4.00 per doz. 



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



Powelli rosea. Beautiful pink. $1.00 each; SIO.OO per doz. 



CYCLOBOTHRA. 



Flava. In habit of growth this plant resembles Be.-isera Elegans, 

 the flowers, however, being cup-shaped, golden-yellow with black 

 spots, and of nodding habit. 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. 



Six Bulbs of one variety sold at dozen rates; 2.S at 100 rates. 



