Novelties and Specialties, 1892, 



CLEMATIS PANICULATA. 



This lovely white flowering Clematis is one of the finest climbing plants grown, 

 shaped tlowers are deliciousy fragrant. Plants, each, 50 cents; by mail, 60 cents. 



Its innumerable small, star 



WATER PLANTS. 



Nymphea Odorata Rosea. Hardy Pink Pond Lily of Cape Cod, Each, $1.00 ; by mail, $1.15. 

 Nymphea Alba. White, fragrant Pond Lily. Each, 25 cents; by mail, 30 cents. 

 Nymphea Alba Candidissima. Hardy; very fine. Each, $2.50. 

 Nymphea Coeruleo. Blue; fine. Each, $2.25. 

 Nymphea Marliacea Chromatella. Each, $3.50. 

 Nymphea Devoniensis. Red ; very large. Each, $3.00. 

 Nymphea Rubea. Brilliant red. Each, $3.00. 

 Nymphea Dentata. White; star-shaped. Each, $2.50. 

 Nymphea Zanzibariensis. True dark purple. Each, $7.50. 

 Nymphea Gigantea. Magnificent; true. Each, $7.50. 



"Water Hyacinth. Beautiful soft lilac flowers of large size. Excellent for growing in tubs, etc., and of very 

 easy culture. Each, 25 cents; by mail, 30 cents. 



AWARD OF PRIZE TO CHILDREN. 



Our prize of $20 for the best specimens of dried and pressed flowers was given in accordance with t!ie 

 following 



COMMITTEE'S REPORT. 

 " After a careful examination of the specimens of dried flowers received by Messrs. R. &"J. Farquhar & Co., 

 in competition for the $20 gold prize, we find that the collections sent by Gracie G. Pettingell, Salisbury, Mass., 

 and Helen Bird, Belfast, Me., are equally good, and superior to any others sent in. We therefore recommend 

 that the prize be equally divided between these two exhibitors. 



(Signed), Wm. J. Stewart, ) CommUfee 



Boston, Dec. 19, 1891. David Allan, \ ^ommiute. 



SUNDRIES. 



PULVERIZED SHEEP MANURE. 



Invaluable for Lawns, Gardens, Potting, Etc. 



For scores of years, Sheep Manure has been used by the most successful cultivators in preference to all 

 natural manures. As a lawn top dressing it is unequalled, being free Irom weeds and exceedingly stimulating. 

 For lawns it should be used at the rate of 500 lbs. per acre. As a fertilizing agent for plants indoors, and in 

 the open garden, it is needless to speak, as it has long been acknowledged as one of the very best. Prices, 100 

 lbs., $3.50; 50 lbs., $2.00; 10 lbs., 50 cents; 4 lbs., 25 cents; 2 lbs., 15 cents; by mail, 25 cents per lb. 



ANGLE RUBBER HAND 

 SPRINKLER. 



By means of this new devise, liquids can be applied to 

 the under side of the leaves. As is well known, almost 

 all plant insects pursue their destructive work on the 

 under surface of the leaf, and this Sprinkler is designed 

 specially for the use of plant growers in applying water, 

 or liquid insecticides. It is very u«eful also lor sprinkling 

 cut flowers, seedlings, clothes, etc. Price, each, $1.00. 

 By mail, $1.10. 



NEW INSECT-POWDER BLOWER. 



A new devise frr applying insect powder of any 

 kind to plants, etc. It wilf be found \v\y useful lor 

 housekeepers, and those who keep animal pets. It is well 

 and strongly made. Price, each, $1.00; by mail, $1.10. 



BORDEAU)^IVIIXTURE. FUNGICIDE. 



Prepared Sulphate Copper and prepared Lime mixed. This is very adhesive, and is used in the proportion 

 one pound powder to two gallons of hot water (making the mixture standard strength), which alter standing 

 three hours is ready for use without straining. It will keep indefinitely. For Grape Vines, etc., this is the best 

 application known IVr lb., 10 cents; 5-lb. package, 40 cents. 



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