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



AMARYLLIS. 



Belladonna Major. (Belladonna 

 Lily.) A free-flowering fragraut 

 variety. Tiie flowers wliicli are 

 white flushed aud tipped with 

 deep rose ai'e borue on stems 2 to 

 2-J feet high. Extra large bulbs. 

 Each .15;'doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 



EquestFis. Scarlet, with broad 

 white stripes, extending from the 

 throat to half waj' up tlie seg- 

 ments. Each, .15"; doz., $1.50; 

 100, $12.00. 



Fopmosissima. CJacobean Lily.) 

 Dark crimson. Each, .15; doz., 

 •SI. 25; : 00, §8.00. 



Amaryllis 

 Hippeastrum 



Hallli. Hall's Amaryllis, now 

 known as Lycoris squamigera. 

 A rare bulbous plant with at- 

 tractive foliage and bright flow- 

 ers. Rosy lilac, fragrant, 3 or 4 

 inches across, flowers in August. 

 The foliage appears in spring, 

 disappears in June, and is fol- 

 lowed two months later by the 

 naked flowers. Each, .50; doz., 

 $5.00. 

 AMARYLLIS Hippeastrum, New Hybrids. (Vimta.) The finest nice of 

 Amaryllis in cultivation ; exceeding in the size and fine form of their flowers, as 

 well as in the diversity of colors and markings, all former hybrids. The segments 

 are of nearly miiform size, giving the flowers a regular trumpet form. Each. . 75 ; 

 doz., §7.50; 100. $50.00. 



CULTURE. The bulus should be placed where they will be always slightly moist 

 and warm, under the benches of a greenhouse, for exiiniple ; do not pot up the bulbs 

 before the flowerbuds appear; when first potted give very little water, aud promote 

 growth by giving moderate bottom heat. 



Johnsoni. (Barhadoes Spice Lily.) Enormous bright crimson 



flowers witli a white stripe through each segment; magnificent 



Each, .50; doz., $5.00; lUO, $35.00. 

 Lutea. (31ount Etna Lily.) Bright golden yellow; liardy if well 



covered during the winter. Each, 05; doz.. ..50; 100, $3.00. 

 Vallota Purpurea. (Scarborotujh Lily.) Vivid scarlet; most 



effective for piazza pots and vases in summer aud autumn. 



Each, .25; doz., $2..50; 100, $20.00. 

 Zephyranthes Rosea. Beautiful rose-pink flowers, three to 



four inches across. Each, 10 : doz.. .65; 100, $5.00. 

 Zephyranthes Candida. (Fairy Libi.) Pure white, delicatelv 



scented. Each, .05; doz., .40; I'oo, .is.OO. 



Hyacinthus Candicans. 



FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS. 



"\VTierever high-cla-ss decorations are required during summer, 

 these plants are indispensable. When ^rown in pots they may be 

 used in the conservatory or the house with equal satisfaction. For 

 table decorations, for jardinieres, and for enlivening groups ol 

 palms or ferns, they are most ser\'iceable. They are quite as de- 

 sirable 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 out-door beds gradually hardened off before 

 being transferred to the open ground. 

 Dormant Tubers. Each, .20 ; doz., $2.00. 

 Growing Plants. Ixeady in May. Each, .30 ; doz., $3.00. 



ACHIMENES. 



Profuse blooming tender perennials for greenhouse or conserva- 

 tory decoration during summer. The scaly tubers should be potted 

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

 Band. They should be grown in a moist, warm temperature, 

 shaded from the sun until they begin to bloom, when they should 

 be kept cooler to prolong the duration of the flowers. The colors 

 comprise white, shades of lilac, mauve, and crimson. 

 Named Varieties. The finest sorts. Doz., $1.00; 100, J^^.OO. 

 Mixed Varieties. All colors. Doz., .75 ; 100, $5.00. 



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 \'iolet-maroon 

 blotches. The flowers are very lastin", and being borne on long 

 stems are excellent for bouquets and table decorations. The bulbs 

 should be treated like Gladioli. Each, .IC ; doz., $1.50. 



AGAPANTHUS. (African Lily.) 

 Handsome summer and autiunn flowering plants, throwing up 

 large imibels of twenty to thirty blossoms. They should be grown 

 in pots or tubs. They are particularly svutable for piazza or terrace 

 decoration, and may also be forced in the greenhouse. 

 Umbellatus. Fine blue. Each, .25 ; doz., $2.00. 

 Umbellatus Albus. White. Each, .25; doz., $2.00. 



BESSERA ELEGANS. (Coral Drops.) 

 An elegant bulbous plant with thin rush-like foUage and 

 elender flower stems eighteen inches in height, each bearing several 

 scarlet flowers suspended by thread-like flower stalks. Doz., .50; 

 100, $2.50. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. (Elephant's Ear.) 

 A magnificent plant for sub-tropical groups or single specimen 

 on the lawn, producing enormous smooth green leaves, often three 

 to four feet in length and two to three feet in width. It thrives 

 best in a warm, light soil which can be liberally watered. 

 Dry Tubers, 2 to 3 inches diameter. Each, .10 ; doz., $1.00 ; 100, 



So. 00. 

 Dry Tubers, 3 to 4 inches diameter. Each, .20; doz., $2.00 ; 100, 



§10.00. 

 Dry Tubers, Mammoth. Each, .35 ; doz., $3.50. 

 Growing Plants in pots ; ready in May. Each, .20; doz. $2.00; 

 100, $15.00. 



CINNAMON VINE. (ChineseYam.) 



Splendid hardy climber of rapid growth, with bright glossy- 

 green heart-shaped leaves and white cinnamon-scented flowers. In 

 China it is cultivated for its edible tubers. 8 ft. Each, .10 ; doz., 

 .75; 100, $5.00. 



CRINUM KIRKII. 



A magnificent bulbous plant, producing iLSually two purplish 

 flower spikes two feet in height, surmomited by large clusters oi 

 Amaryllis-hke flowers, which are pure white striped ^\ith purple. 

 Each, .50; doz., $4.00. 



CYCLOBOTHRA FLAVA. 



In habit of gro\\'th this plant resembles Bessera Elegam, the 

 flowers, however, being cup-shaped, golden yellow with black 

 spots, and of nodding habit. Doz., .40; 100, $2.00. 



HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 



A hardy summer-flowering Hyacinth producing erect spikes ol 

 pure white, bell-shaped flowers, 3 feet in height. It is very 

 eflfective when planted in clumps among slirubs. Doz., .30; 100. 

 $2.00; 1,000, $18 00. 



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