R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS. 
Bed of Farquhar’s Tuberous-Rooted Begonias. 
FARQUHAR’S TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 
The great value of Tuberous-Rooted Begonias for Lawn Beds and Borders is now appreciated. They bloom continuously from early summer until frost, 
producing a profusion of large and gorgeous flowers. Throughout Europe they are used very extensively, particularly in the beautiful parks of Paris. 
hey are of easiest cultivation, rarely attacked 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 European cultivators, and we feel assured that they are not surpassed by any strain in 
commerce. Mailed free at dozen rates. 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS. The tubers may be started in February or March, either singly in small pots, or set two 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, 
upwards. The tubers should be covered half an inch with light soil and watered sparingly until they start, after which more water may be given. The temperature 
should be 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 which time 
they should bein bloom. The plants should be set ten or twelve 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. i i 
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. FARQUHAR’S NEW FRILLED TYPE. 
These are best adapted to outdoor planting. In this new race the flowers are very large and massive, borne 
Mixed, all colors. Doz., .50; per 100, $3.50; per 1,000, $30.00. on erect, stout stems and charmingly frilled. 
Separate Colors. Crimson, Searlet, Pink, White, Orange, Separate Colors: Crimson, Searlet, Pink, White, Yellow, 
Yellow. Doz..,.60; per 100, $4.00; per 1,000, $35.00. also Mixture. 
FARQUHAR’S NEW CRESTED TYPE. 7 
In this new form the flowers are beautifully ruffled or fringed 
like a giant Petunia, and the petals are interestingly bearded. An 
exhibit of these before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society 
attracted great interest. 
Separate Colors: Crimson, Searlet, Pink, White, Yellow, 
also Mixture. Doz., $1.50; per 100, $10.00. 
DOUBLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES. 
These should be grown in pots under glass. 
Mixed, all colors. Doz., .80; per 100, $6.00; per 1,000, $50.00. 
Separate Colors: Crimson, Searlet, Pink, White, Yellow, 
Orange. Doz., $1.00; per 100, $7.00; per 1,000, $55.00. 
GLOXINIAS. 
These are desirable summer-flowering piants for both green- 
house and window. For cutting purposes they may be very suc- 
cessfully grown during summer in cold frames, with the glass 
shaded with whitewash or slats to moderate the heat of the sun. 
Large-Flowering, in separate shades, namely, Red with white 
border, Spotted, Blue, Red, Blue with white border, White, 
White with blue border. Each, .15; doz., $1.25; per 100, $9.00. 
Large-Flowering Varieties, Mixed. Each, .10; doz., $1.00; 
per 100, $7.00. 
Six of a kind sold at dozenrates; 25at 100 rates; 250 at 1000 rates. 
MRS. C. E. CHAPMAN, Freeville, N.Y., Mar. 9, writes: ‘‘The 
Tuberous Begonias purchased from you last year were the wonder 
and admiration of all who saw them. They are especially fine for 
growing in window boxesin partialshade. Also they are economical, * y 
as they may be dried off at the approach of frost and carried over in sO a 4 j 
awarm,dry cupboard. Mine are already starting. 
Doz., .80; per 100, $6.00, 
a 
Large-Flowering Gloxinia. 
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