AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1931 



15 



Farquhar's Polyanthus 



Narcissi (Ready in November) 



If to be sent by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates 

 Weight per doz., 2 lbs.; per 100, 12 lbs. 



A very decorative class of bulbous plants for greenhouse and 

 window cultivation, but not hardy out-of-doors in our climate. 

 They produce enornious trusses of delicately fragrant flowers. 



Early Large-flowering Paper-White. The 



largest and most vigorous form of the Paper-White and the 

 best of all for very early forcing; pure white. They can be 

 grown in water with pebbles in a shallow bowl and may be 

 planted at intervals throughout the season for a succession of 

 bloom. Extra-Large bulbs. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 

 Grand Soleil d'Or. Yellow with orange cup. May be grown 

 with treatment suggested for Paper- Whites. $2.00 per doz.; 

 $16.00 per 100. 



Crocuses 



If to be sent by Parcel Post, add postage at 

 zone rates. Weight per 100, 3 lbs. 



The bulbs should be set 3 inches deep and should be planted in 

 October or early in November to insure success. They are very 

 effective when combined with Daffodils and other spring flowers. 

 For a natural effect they can be scattered in handfuls and planted 

 where they lie. If they are planted in grass, take care not to cut 

 it until after the Crocus foliage has withered away. Crocuses 

 may also be grown indoors either in pots or bulb-pans in loam or 

 in dishes filled with wet moss in which the bulbs are set closely, 

 half an inch below the surface. 



Farquhar's Large-flowering 

 Named Crocuses 



WHITE 



Farquhar's Giant White. Pure white; large orange anthers; 



fine substance. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. 

 Queen of Whites. Very large, pure white; fine for forcing. 60c. 



per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. 



BLUE AND PURPLE 



Farquhar's Giant Blue. Beautiful deep purple; very large. 



75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1,000. 

 King of the Blues. Deep purple-blue; very large; forces well. 



70c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. 

 Purpurea Grandifiora. Rich, deep purple; very large. 70c. 



per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. 



STRIPED 



Farquhar's Giant Striped. White ground, striped light hiac; 

 very large. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. 



Sir Waiter Scott. White, striped with lilac; large and free- 

 blooming. 60c. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. 



YELLOW 



Golden Yellow. Very large bulbs, producing many blossoms; 

 fine for pot culture. Mammoth Bulbs. 75c. per doz.; 

 $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1,000. 



Mixed Crocuses 



These will be found very useful for extensive planting in 

 borders, lawns, terraces or in masses among trees and shrubs. 

 Large White. Various shades. 35c. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; 



$20.00 per 1,000. 

 Large Blue and Purple. Various shades. 35c. per doz.; $2.50 



per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. 

 Large Striped and Variegated. Various shades. 35c. per doz.; 



$2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. 

 Golden Yellow. 40c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1,000. 



Farquhar's Superb Mixture. Mammoth Bulbs. 



60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. 

 Mixed. All colors. 35c. per doz.; .$2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. 



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AUTUMN-BLOOMING CROCUS SPECIES 



The following varieties make a welcome addition to the few 

 late-flowering plants available for the border or rock-garden. 

 The brightly colored blooms appear in October, followed in the 

 spring by the foliage. It is well to plant these bulbs as soon as 

 possible after arrival from Holland. Set bulbs about 3 inches 

 deep. 



Sativus (Saffron Crocus). Showy blooms of purplish lilac, with 

 a deep penciling of violet, ornamented by the rich orange 

 stigmas. Will make a brilliant showing after a season or two 

 in which to become established. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 



Speciosus. Bright violet-blue, handsomely feathered; orange 

 anthers and pure yellow throat. Decidedly attractive in the 

 rockery or border. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 

 1,000. 



Zonatus. Rosy lilac, with bright yellow centre and orange 

 zone — a color combination of unrivaled beauty. Plant bulbs 

 in groups in a favored spot of the garden and the flowers will 

 appear in a surprisingly short time. 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 

 100; $45.00 per 1,000. 



SPRING-BLOOMING CROCUS SPECIES 



These have flowers a trifle smaller than the Dutch varieties, 

 but are desirable for naturalizing in rock-gardens and borders. 

 If given a good sunny place, they will bloom before the snow is 

 gone. Plant the bulbs about 3 inches deep. 



Susianus (Cloth of Gold Crocus). Deep golden yellow, with rich 

 brown markings on outer petals. Given a suitable sunny situ- 

 ation, this bulb will bloom for years with little or no care. 

 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 



Thommasinianus. A charming, distinct species with a slender, 

 deep throat. The color varies from delicate mauve to deep 

 purple in charming variety. The bulbs should be planted in 

 a warm exposure where they will increase rapidly. 50c. per 

 doz.; $3.50 per 100. 



Not less than 6 bulbs of one variety sold at the dozen rate; 25 at 100 rate; 250 at 1,000 rate 



