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FARQUHAR'S TUBEROUS- 

 ROOTED BEGONIAS 



The great value of Tuberous-Rooted Begonias for lawn 

 beds and borders is now appreciated. They bloom con- 

 tinuously from early summer until frost, producing a pro- 

 fusion of large, gorgeous flowers. Throughout Eiu-ope they 

 are used very extensively, particularly in the beautiful 

 parks of Paris. They are of easiest cultivation, rarely at- 

 tacked by insects or blight, and succeed in any good soil 

 which is kept moderately moist. The tubers we offer have 

 been specially grown for us by celebrated cultivators, and 

 we feel assured that they are not surpassed by any other 

 strain in commerce. Mailed free at dozen rates. 



Culture. Tubers may be started in February or March, 

 either singly or in small pots, or set 2 inches apart in flat 

 boxes. The soil should be light, containing plenty of leaf- 

 mould and sand. In planting, care should be taken to set the 

 crown of the tuber, which is usually somewhat depressed, 

 upward. The tubers should be covered J/^inch with light soil 

 and watered sparingly until they start, after which more water 

 may be given. Keep the temperature at 60 to 70 degrees. The 

 started plants, when intended for bedding purposes, may be 



transferred to the beds in the open ground early in June, by ^ l -r, 



which time they should be in bloom. Set the plants 10 to 12 Tuberous-rooted Begonias 



inches apart. Although there is much to be gained by starting 



the tubers early, as just described, they may be planted, unstarted, in the open-ground beds in the last week of May or later, with excellent 

 results. They will thrive, either in full sunshine or partial shade, but when 



fully exposed to the sun the beds must be kept moist. A wind-swept 



situation should be avoided. 



SINGLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES 



These are best adapted to outdoor planting. 

 Mixed. All colors. $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. 

 Separate Colors: Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, White, Salmon, or Yellow. 

 Each color, $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. 



DOUBLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES 



These should be grown in pots under glass. 

 Mixed. All colors. $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 

 Separate Colors: Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, White, Yellow, Salmon. 

 Each color, ?:?.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Fancy-leaved Caladium. bee page 'Jb 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM 



(Elephant's Ear) 



A magnificent plant for subtropical groups or single speci- 

 men on the lawn. It produces enormous, smooth green leaves, 

 often 3 to 4 feet in length and 2 to 3 feet in width. Thrives 

 best in a warm, hght soil which can be hberally watered. 



Each Doz. 100 



Dry tubers, 2 to 3 inches diameter. . . .$0 20 $2 00 $12 00 

 Dry tubers, 3 to 4 inches diameter. ... 25 2 50 15 00 



Dry tubers, mammoth 50 5 00 



For Caladiums, Fancy-leaved, see page 96 



CALLA 



Elliottlana {Zantedeschia asthiopica). The Golden CaUa. The 

 flowers are of the same form and size as the White Calla, 

 but are pure golden yellow. FoHage delicately spotted 

 white. 50c. each; $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 



Large-flowering Gloxinias. See page 90 



