AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1917. 
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FARQUHAR’S GOLD-MEDAL P/AEONIES. 
The Gold Medal of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society was awarded to R. & J. Farquhar & Co. 
Display of Ponies, June, 1913. 
SEPTEMBER is the best month in which to plant Pzonies, 
as they then make a root growth before winter and bloom next 
spring, thereby gaining a whole year, as spring plantings will not 
flower until a year later. 
They require a good rich, deep soil and an abundant supply 
of water during the growing season. When enriching the ground 
the use of too much fresh manure near the roots should be avoided, 
An important point to observe is not to plant too deep. The 
roots should be planted so that the eyes will be 2 to 3 inches 
below the surface. Too deep planting is a frequent cause for 
shy flowering. i 
Of many sorts we offer 4-year clumps, which are likely to 
yield from six to ten blooms the first season. 
The figure following the name indicates the relative time of 
flowering. 
Walter Faxon. We are now in a position to 
offer a limited quantity of this handsome variety 
which is considered by many Peony experts to be 
one of the finest of the Richardson seedlings. The 
large blooms are of globular semi-rose type, color a 
uniform bright rose deepening towards the centre; 
fragrant and a free-bloomer. $5.00 each. 
Agnes Mary Kelway. 2. Guards and crown deep violet- 
tose with a creamy-white collar sometimes tipped with pink; 
free bloomer; fragrant. 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Arthemise. 2. Pale violet-rose guards and crown; collar 
light pink; fragrant. 75c. each; $7.50 perdoz. 4-year clumps, 
$3.50 each; $35.00 per doz. 
Asa Gray. A very distinct variety of medium height and 
habit. Pale lilac dotted with deeper lilac; large semi-rose type; 
fragrant. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
Avalanche. 3. Large compact ivory-white flowers with creamy- 
yellow collar; centre petals flaked with carmine; strong grower; 
fragrant. $2.00 each; $20.00 per doz. 
Baron Rothschild. 1. Outside petals rose, centre salmon; large 
and fragrant flower; free bloomer. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Baroness Schroeder. 2. Very large double globular 
blush-pink shading to white. Very vigorous, free bloomer. 
of the best. $2.00 each. 
Boule de Neige. 1. Large compact flowers of semi-rose type. 
_ Creamy-white, centre flecked crimson. 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Boule Blanche. 2. Very double; pure white. 75c. each; $7.50 
per doz. 
Couronne d’or. 3. Pure white globular flowers with amber-yellow 
stamens; centre petals tipped carmine. Strong grower; fragrant. 
$1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 4-year clumps, $4.00 each. 
Delicatissima. Large rose type of pale lilac-rose with very hairy, 
greenish-yellow carpels and creamy-white stigmas. A tall, free 
flowering, fragrant variety of fine habit. Good keeper: 50c. each; 
$5.00 per doz. 
Dorchester. 3. Rose type; large and compact. 
pink. A free bloomer and fragrant. $1.50 each. 
Dr. Brettonneau. (Verdier.) 2. Medium to large, pale lilac-rose, 
bomb shave; sometimes flecked crimson. Vigorous grower, frag- 
rant. 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Duchess de Nemours. (Calo!.) 2. Medium sized pure white 
bloom. Strong, free bloomer. A fine cutting variety. 75c¢. each; 
$7.50 per doz. 4-year clumps, $3.50 each; $35.09 per doz. 
flowers, 
One 
Pale hydrangea- 
for a 
Peony, Walter Faxon. 
Duke of Wellington. 2. Large, bomb type. Guards white; centre 
creamy-yellow. 50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Eugene Verdier. 2. Large rose-type; light pink, guard petals sil- 
very-white. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 
Faust. 2. Globular bloom of medium size. Guards 
hydrangea-pink; narrow collar petals creamy yellow. 
$3.50 per doz. 
Felix Crousse. 2. Large globular bloom. 
bloomer. 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 
Festiva Maxima. 1. Very large, full rose type, pure white centre, 
petals tipped with bright crimson. The most popular white variety 
for cut flowers. 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 4-year clumps, $3.50 
each; $35.00 per doz. 
Fragrantissima. 2. 
red; fragrant. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz. 
each; $16.00 per doz. . 
Francois Ortegat. 2. Large semi-rose type. Dark amaranth-red. 
Medium height, compact bush. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 
and crown 
35c. each; 
Brilliant red and a free 
Medium-sized globular crown. Bright cherry- 
4-year clumps, $1.50 
Light 
bloomer. 
Large, globular semi-rose type. 
General Cavaignac. 2. 
Tall, erect; free 
violet-rose; centre splashed crimson. 
50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Humei. 3. Largecompact bloom, rose type. Cherry-pink; fragrant. 
50c. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Humei carnea. 2. Large guard petals of deep pink; centre salmon- 
pink. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz. 4-year clumps, $1.50 each; $16.co 
per doz. 
Six plants of one variety sold at the dozen rate. 
