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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. DECORATIVE PLANTS. 



GREENHOUSE and DECORATIVE PLANTS. 



BEGONIA. 



Aspidistra ]urida variegata. 



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. and SI. 00 each. 



Williamsii. A handsome free-flowering bushy variety with large 

 clear j'ollow flowers which are sweetly scented. An excellent 

 plant for the house or conservatory. 50 cts. each. 



AMOMUM. 



Cardamomum. Ginger Plant. A very decorative plant for the 

 house with bright green, aromatic foliage. 50 cts. and 75 cts. 

 each. 



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 verj' serviceable for house and conservatory decoration 

 Plants in 5-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high, $1.00 each; 6-incli 

 pots, 12 to 14 inches high, .|1.50 each; 7-inch pots, 18 to 20 

 inches high, $2.00 each. 



ARDISIA. 



Crenulata. Ornamental plants bearing clusters of bright red 

 berries. 75 cts. each; S7.50 per doz. 



ASCLEPIAS. 



Curassavica. A desirable plant for the greenhouse in winter. 

 The flowers are of a bright orange-red color and are produced 

 in abundance throughout the season. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



ASPARAGUS. 



PlumOSUS Nanus. {Climbing Lace Asparagus.) Bright green 

 finely i)innated fern-like foliage; very lasting. Strong plants, 

 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. Larger Plants. 35 cts. each; $3.50 

 per doz. 



Sprengeri. The bright green feathery sprays are often three or 

 four feet in length, of drooping habit ; excellent for hanging pots 

 and baskets; 15cts. each; $1.50pcrdoz. Larger Plants, 25 cts. 

 each: $2.75 per doz. 



ASPIDISTRA. 



Lurida. A very hardy, decorative plant, with long green leaves; 



suitable for halls or other shady places. Valualile for veranda 



decoration in summer. $1.00 and $2.00 each. 

 Lurida variegata. Foliage green, striped with wiiite. $1.00 



and $2.00 each. 



Credneri. Large pointed green leaves, red below. Flowers white sufifused 



with pink; immense trusses. 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 

 President Carnot. A free-growing variety with green leaves beautifully 



spotted with silver; under side red. The beautiful coral-red flowers are 



borne in long drooping panicles. 50 cts. and $1.00 each. 

 Rubra. Coral Begonia. Very ornamental variety, with glossy scarlet-rose 



flowers. 50 cts. each. 

 Saundersoni. Drooping clusters of scarlet flowers; in bloom continually. 



25 cts. and 50 cts. each. 



BOUGAINVILLEA. 



Glabra. A showy plant for the conservatory, in bloom for several months 

 in the spring. Flowers rich violet-red. Strong Plants, 75 cts. each. 

 Specimen Plants in 9-inch pots, S7.50 each. 



BOUVARDIA. 



Humboldtii eorymbiflora. A charming winter-flowering plant producing 

 clusters of large white flowers. (Plants ready in April). 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 per doz. 



BROWALLIA. 



Viseosa. A beautiful free-flowering variety useful as a pot plant or for cut 

 flowers; color deep blue with small white eye. 20 cts. each; $1.75 per doz. 



CALLA. 



EUiottiana. (The Golden Calla.) The flowers are of the same form and 

 size as the White Calla, but are pure golden-yeUow color. The foliage 

 is delicately spotted white. Plants only. 60 cts. each; $6.00 

 per doz. 

 The Godfrey. A new ever-blooming varietj-, producing large 

 white and shghtly fragrant flowers. The plant is of dwarf com- 

 pact habit with dark green leaves. Plants only. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 

 per doz. 



Clerodendron Balfouri. 



