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U. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE. 



AMARYLLIS. 



Amaryllis Hippeastrum. 



Belladonna Major. {Bdladotnta Lily.) Flowers 

 white, flushed and tipped with deep rose; extra large 

 bulbs. Each, .25; doz., $2.00; icx). $12.00. 



Defiance. Rich carmine, striped and suffused with 

 white. Each, .75; doz., $7.50. 



Equestris. Scarlet, with broad white stripes, extend- 

 ing from the throat to half way up the segments. 

 Each, .35; doz., $3.50; 100, $20.00. 



FoRMOSISSIMA. {Jacobean Lily.) Dark crimson. 

 Each, .15; doz., $1.50; 100, $6.00. 



H.<\LLll. Hall's .Amaryllis, now known as Lycoris squami- 

 gera. A rare bulbous plant with attractive foliage 

 and bright flowers. Rosy lilac, fragrant, 3 or 4 

 inches across, flowers in August. The foliage appears 

 in spring, disappears in June, and is followed two 

 months later by the naked flowers. Each, .50; doz., 

 $5.00. 



Hippeastrum, New Hvhrids. {Vitia/a.) The finest 

 race 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 uniform size, giving the 

 flowers a regular trumpet form. Each, .75; doz., 

 $7.50; 100, $50.00. 



Johnsoni. {Barhadoes Spice Lily). Enormous bright 

 crimson flowers with a white stripe through each seg- 

 ment; magnificent. Each, .75; doz., $7.50; 100, 

 $50.00. 



AM.\RYLLIS. — Conlinued. 



LUTEA. {Mount Etna Lily.) Bright golden yellow; 

 hardy if well covered during the winter. Each, .10; 

 doz., .75; 100, $3.50. 



Prince of Orange. Orange scarlet. Each, $2.00; 

 doz., $20.00. 



Reticulaium Striatefolium. Lilac, striped white. 

 Each, $2.50; doz., $25.00. 



\'allota PurPURKA. {Scarborough Lily.) X'ivid scar- 

 let; most effective for piazza pots and vases in summer 

 and autumn. Each, .35; doz., $3.50; 100. $20.00. 



/ephyranthes Rosea. Beautiful rose-pink flowers, 

 three to four inches across. Each, .05; doz., .40; 

 100, $2.00. 



Zephykanthes Candida. {Fairy Lily.) Pure white, 

 delicately scented. Each, .05; doz., 40; 100, $2.00. 



BESSERA ELEGAXS. {Coral Drops.) 

 An elegant l)ulbous plant with thin rush-like foliage 

 and slender flower stems 18 inches in height, e.icli bear- 

 ing several scarlet flowers suspended by thread-like 

 flower stalks. Doz., .50; 100, $2.50. 



FANCY-LEAVED CALADILWIS. 



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 decoration, lor jardi- 

 nieres, and for enlivening groups of palms or ferns, they 

 are most servicealile. They are quite as desirable lor 

 bedding purposes, and may be planted out after the 

 middle of June in the sunniest situations if well watered, 

 or in partial shade, l)Ut they should be sheltered from 

 strong wind. The tubers should be started in the green- 

 iiouse 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. Ready in May. Each, .30: do/.., 



$3.00. 



CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. {EUphanrs 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, $5.00. 

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



$2.00: 100, S 10.00. 

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

 Growinc Plants in pots; ready in May. Each, .20; 



doz., $2.00; 100, $10.00. 



CINNAMON VINE. {Chinese Yam.) 

 Splendid hardy climber of rapid ^owth, with bright 

 glossy-green heart-shaped leaves and white cinnamon- 

 scented flowers. In China it is cultivated for its edible 

 tubers. 8 ft. Each, .05; doz., .50; 100; $3.50. 



ORINU.M KIRKII. 



A magnificent bulbous plant, producing usually two 

 purplish flower spikes two feet in height, surmounted by 

 large clusters of Amaryllis-like flowers, which are pure 

 white striped with purple. Each, .30; doz., $3.00. 



CVCLOBOTHRA flava. 

 In habit of growth this plant resembles Bessera Elegaiis, 

 the flowers, however, being cup-shaped, golden yellow 

 with black spots, and of nodding habit. Doz., .40; 

 100, $2.00. 



