R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON. NEW AND RARE PLANTS 



Spray of Berberis vernae in autumn 



FARQUHAR'S NEW AND RARE PLANTS, continued 



Azalea (Rhododendron) japonica. One of the 



handsomest of all hardy Azaleas, wdth relatively stout, erect 

 shoots, terminating in a large, globose cluster of orange-red 

 to flame-red funnel-shaped flowers, each about 2J^ inches 

 across. $4.50 each. 



Azalea (Rhododendron) Schlippenbachi. 



Royal Azalea. One of the earliest and most charming of the 

 spring-flowering shrubs. Flowers large and showy, bright 

 pink in color, of a shade hardly to be expected in an outdoor 

 shrub. Extremely hardy. Field-grown plants, $5.00 each. 



Berberis emarginata. A hybrid between the 



Common and Amur Barberries which combines the good 

 qualities of both parents. It is a strong-growing shrub of 

 upright habit, with long racemes of bright red fruits. 12- 

 to 15-in. plants, $1.00 each. 



Berberis Sieboldi. A charming little Barberry 

 with upright, twiggy stems and relatively thick leaves 

 which take on a wonderful color in the autumn. The fruit 

 is scarlet, round and pea-like, qmte distinct from that of 

 most Barberries. It is an excellent rock-garden plant, or may 

 be used wherever a low-growing shrub is desirable. 12- to 

 15-in. plants, $1.00 each. 



Berberis vernae. One of the handsomest and har- 

 diest of the Barberries, and among the most beautiful of all 

 berried shrubs. It grows about 6 feet tall and has densely 

 arranged, arching branches, forming a dome-shaped bush 

 often 10 feet through. In summer it bears in profusion 

 bright yellow flowers followed in the autumn by a wealth of 

 pleasing salmon-red, almost translucent fruits. The 

 autumn foliage varies from shades of orange to crimson. 

 Strong, field-grown plants, $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Berberis Thunbergi atropurpurea. New Red-leaved 



Japanese Barberry. A new variety similar in all respects to the green- 

 leaved Japanese Barberry except that the fohage is bright red and main- 

 tains this color throughout the season. 90c. each; $8.00 for 10. 



BUXUS microphylla koreana. Kbrean Box. Seldom exceed- 

 ing 2 feet in height, the Korean Box is an upright shrub of twiggy habit, 

 with small, more or less wedge-shaped leaves. Native of Central Korea, 

 where the rivers freeze sohd, it has proved hardy in Massachusetts. A 

 hardy Box suitable for low edgings, etc., has long been a desideratum in 

 Massachusetts gardens. The Korean Box will meet this need. Plants 

 from 33^2-in- pots, $1.00 each. 



BuXUS microphylla japonica. Japanese Box. A very hardy 

 species of bushy, compact habit. The leaves are roundish and of a bright ^ 

 glossy hght green color. Fine for formal planting. Plants from 33^-in. 

 pots, $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



BuXUS Sempervirens angustifolia. This narrow-leaved 

 form of the Common Box is very hardy. It. is upright in habit, with^ ' 

 handsome, deep green foliage, $1.25 each; $11.00 for 10. 



CotoneaSter aCUtifolia villOSUla. Peking Cotoneaster. 

 A graceful shrub growing to about 10 feet in height, with small re 1 

 flowers, followed by red berries which eventually turn black. In the 

 autumn the foliage turns a very bright red. Plants from SJ^in. pots, 

 $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Cotoneaster Dielsiana. Diels Cotoneaster. Grows about 6 

 tall, with ascending, arching stems and horizontally spreading branches, 

 clothed with dark green leaves which are retained late into the fall. 

 The showy fruit is crimson. One of finest of Mr. Wilson's Chinese ** 

 introductions. Plants from 3J^-in. pots, $1.00 each. 



Cotoneaster divaricata. Spreading Cotoneaster. A handsome, 

 erect, spreading shrub, much branched in habit, with leaves turning 

 crimson in the autumn and bearing in profusion ornamental scarlet fruits 

 which are retained through the winter. Plants from 33^-in. pots, $1.00 

 each; $9.00 for 10. 



Cotoneaster luClda (C. sinensis). A shrub seldom exceeding 

 5 feet in height, remarkable for its drooping clusters of large, lustrous black 

 fruits. This is one of the hardiest of all Cotoneasters. Plants from 3J^-in 

 pots, $1.50 each. 



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