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



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FARQUHAR'S SUPERB LARGE-FLOWERING TUBEROUS- 

 ROOTED BEGONIAS. 



The Finest Produced in Europe at Minimum Prices. 



The great value of Tuberous- Rooted Begonias for 

 Lawn Beds and Borders is now being appreciated. They 

 bloom continuously from early summer until frost, pro- 

 ducing a profusion of large and gorgeous flowers. 

 Throughout Europe they are used very extensively, par- 

 ticularly in the beautiful parks of Paris. 



They are of easiest cultivation, rarely attacked by in- 

 sects 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 as- 

 sured that they are not surpassed by any strain in com- 

 merce. Mailed free at dozen rates. 



SINGLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES. 



These are best adapted to outdoor planting. 



Per Doz. Per loo. Per i.ooou 



Mixed, all colors 50 $3.50 $30.00 



Separate Colors. Crimson, 



scarlet, pink, white, orange, 



yellow 60 4.00 35 -oo 



DOUBLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES. 

 These should be grown in pots under glass. 



Per Doz. Per loo. Per 1,000 



Mixed, all colors . . '. . $1.00 $7.00 $60.00 

 Separate Colors. Crimson, 



scarlet, pink, white, yellow. 



orange 1.25 9.00 80.00 



Six of a kind at dozen rate, 50 at hundred rate, 250 

 at 1,000 rate. 



Tuberous-Rooted Begonia. 



Cultural Directions. ^The tubers maybe 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 tuber?: 

 should be covered half an inch with light soil and watered sparingly until they start, after which more water may he 

 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 be in bloom. The plants 

 should be set ten or twelve inches apart. 



Although there is much to be gained by starting the tubers as early as just described, they may be planted un- 

 started in the open ground beds in the last week of May or later, with excellent results. 



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. 



Allen Winden Farm, Lenox, Mass, 



Dear Sirs : It gives me pleasiire to tell you that the Tuberous Begonia Bulbs we bought of you have given us 

 every satisfaction. I can particularly recommend your strain for fine bold flowers of good Jorm and color, white 

 the vigor of the bulbs cannot be surpassed. Very truly yours, A. H. WINGE TT, Supt, 



" The Begonias you sent me last spring are the finest I have ever gro7vn, remarkable for their free floiuering 

 and for the size of their blooms. Many of the FJowers have measured six and a quarter inches in 

 diameter." CHARLES S/MPKIXS, Oak Hill, FeaOody, Mass. 



CALL A LILIES. {Richardia.) 



Golden Yellow Calla. Elliottiana. This is a true golden yellow Calla, having the same habit of growth, form, 

 and size of flower as the common white Calla, and is vastly superior to previous yellow varieties. The flowers are 

 exquisitely beautiful and rich in effect, ttieir color pure golden yellow; foliage' dark green, lightly spotted with 

 white; a handsome and charming plant. Large bulbs, each, .75; per doz., $7.50. 



White Calla. JEthiopica. Will bloom continually summer and winter, if kept in growing condition. Each, .25; 

 per doz., S2.50. 



Little Gem. Miniature White Calla; grows only about a foot high, and bears many white flowers half the size of 

 those of the common White Calla. Each, .20; per doz., |>2 00. 



Hardy Spotted-Leaf Calla. Alba maculata. Flowers white; leaves rich green, spotted with white; hardy with 

 flight mulching during winter. Each, .10; per doz., .75. 



