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



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Greenhouse and Decorative Plants 



ACAPANTHUS 



umbellatus. African Lily. A handsome summer- and autumn- 

 blooming plant which is particularly desirable for piazza or 

 terrace decoration and also valuable for greenhouse use. The 

 tall, stately flower-stalks bear large umbels of bright blue 

 blooms. Large plants in tubs, $5.00 and $6.00 each. For 

 bulbs, see page 94. 



ALLAMANDA 



Hendersoni. A strong-growing greenhouse climber, producing 

 numerous large golden yellow flowers. Suitable for covering a 

 trellis or the supports of a conservatory. Strong plants in 

 6-in. pots, $2.50 each. 



ANTHERICUM 



Mandaeanum. A splendid variety for window-boxes or for 

 growing as a single specimen in pots. Leaves green on the 

 edges with creamy white centre. Plants in 3J^-in. pots, 50c. 

 each; 5-in. pots, 75c. each. 



ASPARAGUS 



plumosus nanus. Climbing Lace Asparagus. Bright green, 

 finely pinnated, fern-hke foliage; very lasting. Strong plants 

 in 3J/^-in. pots, 35c. each, $3.00 for 10; 5-in. pots, 75c. each, 

 $6.50 for 10. 



Sprengeri. Emerald Feather. The bright green feathery sprays 

 are often 3 to 4 feet in length, of drooping habit. Excellent for 

 hanging-pots and baskets. Plants in 3-in. pots, 35c. each, 

 $3.00 for 10; 5-in. pots, 75c. each, $6.50 for 10. 



ASPIDISTRA 



lurida. A very hardy, decorative plant, with long green leaves, 

 suitable for halls or other shady places. Valuable for veranda 

 decoration in summer. Plants in 6-in. pots, 8 to 10 leaves, 

 $1.50 each. 



BEGONIA 



May and later delivery 



Chatelaine Supreme. A distinct improvement over its parent, 

 the well-known Chatelaine, with the same general habit, but 

 much more vigorous, with beautiful silvery pink flowers. $2.50 

 for 10; $20.00 per 100. 



Melior. A more vigorous type of the Lorraine. Plants in 2}4- 

 in. pots, $6.50 for 10, $55.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $7.00 for 10, 

 .$65.00 per 100. 



Luminosa. Deep scarlet flowers. Foliage crimson-bronze. 

 $2.00 for ID: $18.00 per 100. 



[BOOKS ON FLORICULTURE UNDER GLASS 

 '•GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT," by L. R. Taft, ppd. for $2.35 

 "PRACTICAL PLANT PROPAGATION." by A. C. Hottes, ppd. for $2.15 



BOUGAINVILLEA 



Crimson Laite. A beautiful rich crimson-flowered form invalu- 

 able for spring bloom in the conservatory. Plants in 5-in. pots, 

 $1.50 each. 



BUDDLEIA 



asiatica. White-flowered Winter Lilac. An elegant pot-plant 

 suitable for general decorative purposes and cut-flowers. Cul- 

 tural requirements same as those of chrysanthemum. Blooms 

 December to March, every shoot terminating in a slender tail 

 of pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers. A notable acquisi- 

 tion. May and later delivery. Plants in 33^-in. pots, 50c. 

 each; $4.50 for 10. 



Farquiiari. This new hybrid of our own introduction is a most 

 valuable acquisition for the greenhouse or conservatory. The 

 fragrant flowers are pale pink and are borne in cylindrical, tail- 

 like clusters during December and January. May and later 

 delivery. Plants in S^-in. pots, 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



Fiybrida, Eva Dudley. A beautiful hybrid with delightfully fra- 

 grant flowers of a soft, delicate pink color, with intense orange 

 centres. A single spray scents a whole room. May and later 

 delivery. Plants in 33^-in. pots, 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 



CALCEOLARIA 



liybrida, Farquiiar's Perfection. A grand strain of the large- 

 flowered type, of rich and varied colors, including self-colors, 

 spotted and blotched. November delivery. 60c. each; $5.00 

 for 10. 



Stewarti. A beautiful new variety of compact growth, bearing 

 large sprays of bright yellow flowers. It is unsurpassed in its 

 wealth of blooms, which are of long duration. A fine decorative 

 plant, indispensable for the conservatory. November delivery. 

 Plants in 33^-in. pots, 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 



Lymani. A handsome new hybrid with showy velvety red 

 blooms. It forms a fine low bushy plant which produces flowers 

 continuously for many weeks. Ideal for a great variety of 

 decorative purposes. November delivery. Plants in 3 J^-in. pots, 

 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 



Pinit Beauty. A free-blooming pot-plant with large sprays of 

 flowers of a delightful shade of pink. November delivery. 

 Plants in 3M-in. pots, 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 



BARRIE'S PLANT FOOD 



is invaluable for house plants. 

 50c. per can; postpaid for 60c. 



Buddleia asiatica 



Dracaena terminalis 



Begonia, Melior 



