442 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. DECORATIVE PLANTS. 
GREENHOUSE and DECORATIVE PLANTS. 
AGAVE americana. Large heavy spiny leaves. Fine for lawn or piazza decorations. $1.25 
each. 
americana variegata. Broad fleshy green and white leaves. $1.25 and $2.50 each. 
AGLZONEMA ecostata. A dwarf growing aroid, suitable for the greenhouse; heart-shaped 
leaves of shining dark green with white mid-rib and scattering blotches of white. 75 cts. 
each. 
ALLAMANDA Hendersoni. A strong-growing greenhouse climber producing numerous large 
golden-yellow flowers; suitable for covering a trellis or the supports of a conservatory. 50 
cts. each. 
AMOMUM eardamomum. (Ginger Plant.) A very decorative plant for the house with 
bright green, aromatic foliage. 50 cts., 75 cts. and $1.50 each. 
ANTHERICUM Mandaianum. Beautiful dark green foliage about 6 in. long with central 
lineation of bright yellow. Very fine hanging plant. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
ARAUCARIA excelsa. The rich, feathery, deep green branches of this charming conifer are 
arranged in whorls at regular distances on the stem. It is one of the most graceful and 
beautiful foliage plants grown and very serviceable for house and conservatory decoration. 
Large Plants, $2.00 to $3.00 each. 
ARDISIA erenulata. Ornamental plants bearing clusters of bright red berries. Strong young 
plants, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. Larger Plants, $1.00 to $1.50 each. 
ASPARAGUS plumosus nanus. (Climbing Lace Asparagus.) Bright green finely pinnated Begonia Gloire de Cincinnati. 
fern-like foliage; very lasting. Strong plants. Plants from 3-in. pots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 : 
Ben doz, on: Dots 20 cle caches OU er oz, ASPIDISTRA lurida variegata. Foliage green, striped with white. 
Sprengeri. The bright green feathery sprays are often three or Blenie a ~ ae pots, $2.00. 
four feet in length, of drooping habit; excellent for hanging pots AUCUBA japonica. A showy plant with rich, glossy-green foliage; 
and baskets; plants from 3-in. pots, 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. excellent for both Summer and Winter decoration. In Summer 
5-in. pots, 50 ets. each; $5.00 per doz. it makes an attractive plant for the veranda. 13 to 2ft., $2.50 
each. 
ASPIDISTRA lurida. A very hardy, decorative plant, with long japonica variegata. Similar to the preceding, but with leaves 
greenleaves; suitable for halls or other shady places. Valuable for thickly spotted with yellow. 2% to 3 ft., $3.00 each. 
veranda decoration in Summer. $1.50 each. 
BEGONIAS. 
Gloire de Lorraine. Of all the Winter-blooming plants this vari- 
ety is the most lavish in its production of flowers. The flowers 
are of a bright, salmon-rose color, growing in large, gracefully 
drooping panicles. May and later delivery. Plants from 21-in. 
pots, $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 3-in. pots, $4.00 per doz.; 
$28.00 per 100. 4-in. pots, $5.00 per doz. . 
Glory of Cincinnati. A more vigorous type of the Lorraine. May 
and later delivery. Plants from 24-in. pots, $2.50 per doz.; 
$20.00 per 100. 3-in. pots, $4.00 per doz.; $28.00 per 100. 
4-in. pots, $5.00 per doz. 
Konkurent. A greatly improved form of G. of Cincinnati, growing 
in more compact form and very free in bloom. May and 
later delivery. Plants in 2}-in. pots, $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 
100. 3-in. pots, $4.00 per doz.; $28.00 per 100. 4-in. pots, 
$5.00 per doz. 
Mrs. J. A. Petersen. A striking variety of the Lorraine type 
with red foliage. The flowers are a brilliant deep pink in color 
and are produced in great profusion. May and later delivery. 
Plants in 23-in. pots, $3.00 per doz.; $24.00 per 100. 3-in. pots, 
$4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100; 4-in. pots, $6.00 per doz. 
Credneri. Large pointed green leaves, red below. Flowers white 
suffused with pink; immense trusses. 50 cts. each. 
Duchartrei. A useful variety for window gardens. Leaves green, 
underside red; flowers waxy white. 25 cts., 50 ets. and 75 cts. 
each. a 
President Carnot. A free-growing variety with green leaves 
beautifully spotted with silver; under side red. The beautiful 
gormace flowers are borne in long drooping panicles. 50 cts. 
each. 
Rubra. (Coral Begonia.) Very ornamental variety, with glossy 
scarlet-rosé flowers. 50 cts. and 75 cts. each. 
Saundersoni. Drooping clusters of scarlet flowers; in bloom con- 
tinually. 25 ects. and 50 ets. each. 
BOUGAINVILLEA glabra. A showy plant for the conservatory, 
in bloom for several months in the Spring. Flowers rich violet- 
red. Strong Plants, $1.00, $2.00 and $3.00 each. Specimen 
Clerodendron Balfouri. (Page 113.) Plants in 9-in. pots, $5.00 each. 
