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



FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS 



Wherever high-class decorations are required during summer, these plants 

 are indispensable. When grown in pots, they may be used in the conservatory 

 or the house with equal satisfaction. For table decorations, for jardinieres, and 

 for enUvening groups of palms or ferns, they are most serviceable. They are 

 quite as desirable for bedding purposes, and may be planted out after the 

 middle of June in the sunniest situations if well watered, or in partial shade, 

 but they should be sheltered from strong winds. The tubers should be started 

 in the greenhouse in February or March, and if intended for outdoor beds 

 gradually hardened off before being transferred to the open ground. 



New and Rare Named Varieties. 60c. each; $6.00 per doz. 

 Choice Standard Varieties. 40c. each; $4.00 per doz. 



CRINUM 



Kirki. A magnificent bulbous plant usually producing two purphsh flower- 

 spikes 2 feet in height, surmounted by large clusters of amarjdlis-hke flowers, 

 which are pure white striped with purple. 75c. each; $8.00 per doz. 



CINNAMON VINE (Dioscorea Batatas) 



Splendid hardy climber of rapid growth, ■nnth glossy green, heart-shaped 

 leaves and piu-e white cinnamon-scented flowers. 8 ft. Strong tubers, 20c. 

 each; $2.00 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. 



GLOXINIAS 



These are desirable summer-flowering plants for both greenhouse and win- 

 dow. For cutting purposes they may be very successfully grown during 

 summer in coldframes, with the glass shaded with whitewash or slats to mod- 

 erate the heat of the sun. 



Large-flowering White, Purple, and Red. 50c. each; $5.00 per doz.; 



$38.00 per 100. 

 Large-flowering, Mixed. 50c. each; $5.00 per doz.; $38.00 per 100. 



Hyacinthus candicans 



HYACINTHUS 



candicans. A hardy summer-flowering Hyacinth, producing erect spikes, 3 feet 

 high, of pure white, bell-shaped flowers. It is very effective when planted in 

 clumps among shrubs. $1.50 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. If by mail, add 8c. per 

 doz. for postage. 



ISMENE 



calathina { HymerwcalUs calathina). Peruidan Daffodil. A handsome, summer- 

 flowering bulb producing in great abundance its amarylhs-hke, pure white, fra- 

 grant flowers. During winter the bulbs should be kept in a warm place and 

 planted out the following June. The bulbs can also be potted and flowered in 

 the house during winter. 30c. each; $3.00 per doz. 



NEW GIANT- FLOWERING MONTBRETIAS 



The Montbretias are among the brightest of our summer-flowering bulbs, 'B'ith 

 gracefully branched, gladiolus-hke flowers which are highly prized for summer 

 cutting. The bulbs should be planted during April or May, 4 to 5 inches apart and 

 4 inches deep. Protect during winter with a hberal mulch, or they can be taken up 

 and treated in the same manner as gladiolus. j, 



California. Deep golden yellow $1 15 



crocosmiaeflora. Dazzling orange-scarlet 1 00 



Fire King. Large, glowing scarlet flowers 1 75 



George Davison. Pure golden yellow 1 25 



Hereward. Large yellow blooms, shaded orange on the outside 1 50 



King Edmund. The flowers are large, rich golden yellow, with brown 



markings in the throat ^ ^0 



Lady Hamilton. A lovely large yellow, shading to apricot at the 



centre 



Star of Fire. Inside of blooms is rich vermilion with a yellow centre; 



outside deep blood-red ^ ' ^ 



Choice Mixed. In great variety • • • • ' ^ 



100 



$8 00 

 7 00 

 14 00 

 10 00 

 12 00 



12 00 



3 50 25 00 



14 

 5 



Giant-flowering Montbretias 



TUBEROSES 



Before potting the bulbs, remove the small offsets. Use good rich loam, and 

 start in a hotbed. They should not be planted in the garden until June. 

 Excelsior, Double Pearl. Large-flowering bulbs producing spikes 2^ to 3 feet 

 high, -^sath large, very double flowers. A favorite sort. $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 

 per 100; by mail, SI. 35 per doz. 



Six bulbs of one variety are sold at the dozen rate; 25 at 100 rate 



