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



Farquhar's Summer-Flowering Bulbs 



AMARYLLIS 



Culture. The cultivation of Amaryllis is very simple. They' 

 prefer a strong loam, free from decayed vegetable matter, and a sea- 

 son of rapid growth, followed by a period of perfect rest until started 

 again. While rest is necessary, they must not be allowed to become 

 quite dry; water just sufficiently to keep the leaves from drooping. 

 The bulbs should remain in the pots when at rest; too frequent 

 shifting and too much pot-room is injurious. Because the pot is full 

 of roots, it is no indication that the bulb needs repotting; on the 

 contrary it is a sure indication of bloom. The pots can never be too 

 full of roots as the bulbs flower all the better for being cramped; it 

 is astonishing how little soil they require. The bulbs should be placed 

 where they will be always slightly moist and warm, under the benches 

 of a greenhouse, for example; do not pot up the bulbs before the 

 flower-buds appear; when first potted give very little water and pro- 

 mote growth by giving moderate bottom heat. 



vittata, New Hybrids ( Hippeastruin vittatum). The finest race 

 of Amaryllis in cultivation, exceeding all former hybrids in the 

 size and fine form of their flowers as well as in the diversity of 

 colors and markings. The segments are of nearly uniform size, 

 giving the flowers a regular trumpet form. $1.00 each; $10.00 

 per doz. 



equesiris {Hippeastrum equestre). Scarlet, with broad white 

 stripes extending from the throat to half way up the segments. 

 40c. each; $4.00 per doz. 



formosissima (Sprekelia formosissima) . Jacobean Lily. Dark 

 crimson. 35c. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Belladonna. Belladonna Lily. Magnificent flowers of pure white, 

 flushed and tipped with deep rose. Very beautiful. 50c. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Halli (Lycoris squamigera) . Fragrant, bright rosy lilac flowers, 3 

 to 4 inches across, in August. The foliage appears in spring, 

 disappears in June, and is followed two months later by the 

 naked flowers. Hardy if protected. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



rosea (Zephyranthes rosea). Beautiftil dwarf bvdbous plants that 

 are very effective for planting in masses in May and flowering 

 with great profusion during the summer. The bulbs should 

 be taken up before cold weather and stored in a dry, warm 

 place; plant out again the following May. Beautiful rose-pink 

 flowers, 3 to 4 inches across. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Candida (Z. candid^.). Fairy Lily. Pure white, delicately scented 

 blooms. 10c. each; $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



ACHIMENES 



Delivery in January and February only 



CuLTURK. Profuse blooming tender perennials for greenhouse or 

 conservatory decoration during summer. The scaly tubers should be 

 potted in the early spring in a compost of turfy loam, leaf mould, 

 and sand. They should be grown in a moist, warm temperature, shad- 

 ed from the sun until they begin to bloom, when they should be kept 

 cooler to prolong the duration of the flowers. 



These grand new seedlings were raised in New England by a 

 noted hybridizer and far surpass the older varieties in size and 

 beauty of bloom. The plants are very vigorous in growth and ex- 

 ceedingly free-flowering. 



magnifica. Magnificent flowers of sky-blue, ^^^th white throat. 

 Purity. Pure white; very large. 



Swansoni. Mauve, mottled blue with a white throat. 

 Dainty Queen. Pure white -with lavender eye. 

 Supreme. Mammoth light blue flowers with white eye. 

 Margherita. Large, pure white flowers. 

 Ambroise Verscliaffelt. "\\Tiite, veined with Iflac. 

 Galathea, Improved. Large ^^olet flowers. 



Each of the above, $4 per doz.; $30 per 100 



ACIDANTHERA 



bicolor. A valuable bulbous plant for greenhouse or open 

 ground. Each flower-stalk produces from four to eight widely 

 expanded fragrant flowers, of creamy white color with broad 

 violet-maroon blotches. The flowers are very lasting and, 

 being borne on long stems, are excellent for bouquets and table 

 decorations. The bulbs should be treated hke gladiolus. 25c. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



ACAPANTHUS 



African Lily 

 umbellatus. A handsome summer and autumn-flowering plant 

 which throws up large flower-stalks 2 to 3 feet in height, bear- 

 ing numerous bright blue flowers in clusters, and continuing in 

 bloom over a long period. They should be grown in pots or 

 tubs, in sandy soil well enriched. The plants should be divided 

 before they become overcrowded in the pot or tub. They are 

 particularly suitable for piazza or terrace decoration, and may 

 also be forced in the greenhouse. 75c. each; $7.50 per doz. 

 Large plants in tubs, $4.00 and $5.00 each. 



Acbimenes 



