R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS. 99 
i Bed of Farquhar’s Tuberous-Rooted Besoniis: 
FARQUHAR’S TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 
The great value of Tuberous-Rooted Begonias for Lawn beds and borders is now appreciated. 
Throughout Europe they are used very extensively, particularly in the beautiful parks of Paris. 
producing a profusion of large and gorgeous flowers. 
They bloom continuously from early summer until frost, 
They 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. 
soil should be light, containing plenty of leaf mould and sand. 
upwards. 
should be 60 to 70 degrees. 
they should bein bloom. The plants should be set ten or twelve inches apart. 
The tubers may be started in February or March, either singly or in small pots, or set two inches apart in flat boxes. 
In planting, care should be taken to set the crown of the tuber, which is usually somewhat depressed, 
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 started plants, when intended for bedding purposes, may be transferred to the beds in the open ground early in June, by which time 
The 
The temperature 
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. 
They will thrive either in full sunshine or partial shade, but when fully exposed to the sun the beds must be kept moist. 
avoided. 
BEGONIA, SINGLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES. 
These are best adapted to outdoor planting. 
Mixed, all colors. .50 per doz.; $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1,000. 
Separate Colors. Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, White, Orange, 
Yellow. .60 per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. 
BEGONIA, FARQUHAR’S NEW CRESTED. 
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. $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
BEGONIA, FARQUHAR’S NEW FRILLED. 
In this new race the flowers are very large and massive, borne 
on erect, stout stems and charmingly frilled. 
Separate Colors: Crimson, Searlet, Pink, White, Yellow, 
also Mixture. .80 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 
BEGONIA, DOUBLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES. 
These should be grown in pots under glass. 
Mixed, all colors. .80 per doz; $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1,000. 
Separate Colors: Crimson, Searlet, Pink, White, Yellow, 
Orange. $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1,000. 
BESSERA ELEGANS. (Coral Drops.) 
An elegant bulbous plant with thin rush-like foliage and slender 
flower stems eighteen inches in height, each bearing several scarlet 
flowers suspended by thread-like flower stalks. .50 per doz.; 
$2.50 per 100. 
A wind-swept situation should be 
CALLA. 
Spotted Leaf. A very ornamental plant with deep green leaves 
spotted with white. Flowers white with black centre. June 
and July. 2 feet. $1.00 per doz; $8.00 per 100. 
CINNAMON VINE. (Chinese Yam.) 
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. .10 each; .75 
per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
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. .10 each; $1.00 per doz.; 
$5.00 per 100. 
Dry Tubers, 3 to 4 inches diameter. 
per 100. 
Dry Tubers, Mammoth. 
Growing Plants in pots; ready in May. 
$18.00 per 100. 
Fancy-leaved Caladiums, see page 100. 
CRINUM 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. 
.50 each; $4.00 per doz. 
CYCLOBOTHRA FLAVA. 
In habit of growth this plant resembles Bessera Hlegans, the 
flowers, however, being cup-shaped, golden yellow with black 
spots, and of nodding habit. .40 per doz.; $2.00 per 100. 
.20 each; $2.00 per doz; $10.00 
.35 each; $3.50 per doz. 
.25 each; $2.50 per doz.; 
