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R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON. DECORATIVE PLANTS 



Erlangea tomentosa 



Euphorbia jacquiniasflora 



CROTONS 



The Croton, with its highly colored f oHage, is indispensable for conservatory deco- 

 ration. Strong plants in five named varieties, from 4-in. pots, $1.25 each, $11.00 for 

 10; 5-in. pots, $2.00 each. 



CYCLAMEN 



Farquhar's Giant. A superior strain producing large flowers of perfect form 



carried well above the handsome fohage. 

 Giant White Giant Pink Giant Crimson Giant Salmon 



Giant Excelsior (white with scarlet base). Salmon-Scarlet 



Plants in 2 Vi-in. pots, for delivery during March and April, $3.50 for 10; $25.00 per 100 



DRACAENA 



Bertha Andre. Decorative, broad, bronze fohage. $1.50 ea. 



Fragrans. Desirable house or conservatory plant with 

 broad, deep green foliage. $1.50 each. 



Lindeni. Recurved green leaves striped creamy yellow to- 

 ward edges. $1.50 each. 



Godseffiana. A distinct variety, forming compact, graceful 



specimens. Foliage dark green with irregular, creamy white 



spots. Plants from 4-in. pots, 75c. each. 

 indivisa. Graceful centre plant for vases. Narrow green 



leaves. Plants in 5-in. pots, 75c. each; 6-in. pots, $1.25 each. 

 Messangeana. A beautiful variegated variety. Leaves 



green, striped yellow in centre. $2.50 each. 

 terminalis. Foliage olive-green, striped with carmine and 



pink; young leaves bright crimson. $1.00 each. 



ERICA 



melanthera. A splendid winter-flowering plant with beauti- 

 ful long sprays of white flowers tinged with pink. Afril 

 and May delivery. Plants from 2H-in. pots, 50c. each; 

 ' 1.50 for 10. 



Bird's-Nest Fern 



EUPHORBIA 



jacquiniaeflora. A beautiful winter-flowering plant with bright 

 orange-red flowers borne on graceful, arching branches. July and 

 later delivery. 2J^-in. pots, 50c. each; $4.50 for 10; $35.00 per 100. 



ERLANGEA 



tomentosa. A beautiful winter-flowering plant producing large 

 clusters of mauve flowers resembling the eupatoriimi. The plants 

 require the same treatment as members of that genus. Fohage 

 scented. May delivery. 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



EUCHARIS 



amazonica {E. grandiflora). A handsome plant for a warm con- 

 servatory, blooming at various seasons. The pure white, star- 

 shaped flowers are borne on long stalks and are delightfully 

 fragrant. 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



FERNS 



Adiantum cuneatum. Maidenhair Fern. One of the hardiest 

 varieties for general cultivation. This is the Fern so extensively 

 used by florists for cutting and decorative purposes. It produces 

 long, graceful fronds, with handsome, delicate green, highly orna- 

 mental fohage. It is one of the most satisfactory plants for the 

 conservatory, as it dehghts in a warm, moist atmosphere. Plants in 

 3-in. pots, 35c. each, $3.00 for 10; 4-in. pots, $1.00 each, $8.50 for 10. . 



Asplenium Nidus-avis Bird's-Nest Fern. Broad, beautifully 

 waved fronds, growing from the base in the form of a crown, and 

 in color bright green of a satiny olive shade. In watering this 

 plant care should be exercised to apply the water to the soil at the 

 base of the plant, so as not to have it come irt contact with the 

 foliage. Plants in 4-in. pots, 75c. each; $7.00 for 10. 



Cyrtomium Rochfordianum compactum. Crested Holly Fern. 

 Of dwarf, compact habit with rich, glossy green fohage. One of the 

 best house Ferns. $1.50 each; $12.50 for 10. 



Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis. Boston Sword Fern. One of 

 the best Ferns for conservatory or window cultivation. Plants 

 in 5-in. pots, $1.25 each, $10.00 for 10; 6-in. pots, $1.75 each, $15.00 

 for 10; larger plants, $2.50 to $7.50 each. 



Nephrolepis Macawi. Very compact, graceful fronds attractively 

 waved. Plants from 5-in. pots, $1.25 each, $10.00 for 10; 6-in. pots, 

 $1.75 each, $15.00 for 10; specimens, $2.50 each upwards. 



Nephrolepis, Dwarf Boston. A beautiful, compact form of the 

 popular Boston Sword Fern. Plants from 5-in. pots, $1.25 each, 

 $10.00 for 10; 6-in. pots, $1.75 each, $15.00 for 10. 



Miniature Ferns for Jardinieres. In variety. From 2J^-in. pots, 

 $1.50 for 10; $14.00 per 100. 



