R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS. 



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Bed of Farquhar's Tuberous-Rooted Begonias. 



FARQUHAR' S TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 



The great value of Tuberous-Rooted Begonias for Lawn beds and borders is now appreciated. They bloom continuously from early summer until frost, 

 producing a profusion of large and gorgeous flowers. Throughout Europe they are used very extensively, particularly in the beautiful parks of Paris. 



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. 



CultUFSl Directions. The tubers may be started in February or March, either singly or 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 tubers should be covered half an inch with light soil and watered sparingly until they start, after which more water may be 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 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. A wind-swept situation should be 

 avoided. 



BEGONIA, SINGLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES. 



These are best adapted to outdoor planting. 



Mixed, aU colors. .60 per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. 



Separate Colors, Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, White, Orange, 



Yellow. .60 per doz.; $5.00 per 100; .$45.00 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, Scarlet, 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, Scarlet, Pink, White, Yellow, 

 also Mixture. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



BEGONIA, DOUBLE-FLOWERING VARIETIES. 



These .should be grown in pots under glass. 



Mixed, aU colors, $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Separate Colors: Crimson, Scarlet, Pink, White, Yellow, 



Orange. $1.00 per doz ; $8 00 per 100. 



BESSERA ELEGANS. {Coral Drops.) 



An elegant bulbous plant with thin rush-hke foUage 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. 



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. .20 each; $2.00 per doz; $10.00 



per 100. 

 Dry Tubers, Mammoth. .35 each; $3.50 per doz. 

 Growing Plants in pots; ready in May. .25 each; $2.50 per doz.; 



$18.00 per 100. 



Fancy-leaved Caladiums, see page 100. 



CRINUM KIRKIL 

 A magnificent bulbous plant, producing usually two purplish 

 flower spikes two feet in height, surmounted by largo clusters of 

 Amaryllis-hke flowers, which are pure white .^^triped with purple. 

 .50 each; $4.00 per doz. 



CYCLOBOTHRA FLAVA. 

 In habit of growth this plant resembles Bessera Elegans,\,he 

 flowers however, being cup-shaped, golden yeUow with black 

 spots, and of nodding habit. .40 por doz. : $2.00 oer 100. 



