R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON. GLADIOLUS 



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PRIMULINUS HYBRIDS 



The New Race of Gladiolus ' i 



Originally introduced from South Africa, this type has been greatly improved by crossing with our large-flowered garden Gladi» 

 olus. The beautiful flowers are placed gracefully on slender, yet sturdy stems, and the color-range embraces many shades of yellow, 

 apricot, salmon, orange, crimson, including intermediate pastel tones. Invaluable for garden-group planting and unexcelled for 

 ' cut-flower decoration. 



Ada De Poy. A very beautiful new hybrid of clear apricot color, 

 with bronze shadings. Very long spikes of well-placed florets sHghtly 

 rufl!led. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Aflame. Truly enormous flowers on tall, erect spikes. One of the 



outstanding large-flowering Primulinus varieties. Color, flaming 



red. 75c. each; .$8.00 per doz. • •. 



"Alice Tiplady. One of the most popular of the Primulinus varieties. 



Color, a beautiful saffron-orange. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Apricot Glow. Very tall and sturdy Primulinus of a warm buff shade, 

 edged soft apricot. A very lovely cut-flower. 60c. each;$6.50per doz. 



Ethelyn. Tail, large flowering; color, glowing deep orange-yellow, 

 petals tipped bronzy red; wide-open blooms. 20c. each; $2.00 per 

 doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Golden Frills. Deep rich daffodil-yellow with distinct red blotches 

 on lower petals. Heavily frilled and ruffled and beautiful as a cut- 

 flower. 20c. each; $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Maiden's Blush. Beautifully formed, delicate blush-pink flowers on 

 strong stems. Very early flowering. .|1. 00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 



Ming Toy. Large, showy blooms on strong, upright stems; deep 

 buff with yellow throat. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. ■ i 



Orange Queen. Large, wide-open flowers of a warm tint of purest > 

 apricot. 20c. each; $1.75 per doz.; $12.00 per 100. 



Priscilla Alden. Orange, with pale blotch. $1.50 per' doz.;' $12.00 

 per 100. 



Rose Mist. An unusual variety. Color old-rose, edged with pale 



gray. Large flowers. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 '^'Salmon Beauty. Large, deep salmon flowers, %vith rich salmon- 

 yellow throat. A superb variety. $1.25 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. 



Scarlet Bedder. A clear scarlet-red self. Blooms very large, wide 

 open, and of magnificent color. The best red Primulinus yet intro- 

 duced. .35c. each; .$.3. .50 per doz.; $24.00 per 100. 



Shell-Pink. Very large flowers of a beautiful shell-pink, almost a 

 self color. Spikes tall and graceful. 25c. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Souvenir. Large, hooded, deep yeflow flowers. $1.50 per doz.; 

 $12.00 per 100. 



White Butterfly, a strong grower producing medium-sized 

 florets of decided butterfly form. Color white, shading to creamy 

 white in the throat. The finest white variety. $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



Primulinus Hybrids, Mixed. A superb Mixture in a great variety 

 of beautiful self colors and lovely color-combinations in shades of 

 yellow, apricot, salmon, orange, and crimson. Unexcelled for vase 

 decoration. 75c. per doz.; .$5.00 per 100; .$48.00 per 1,000. 



Gladiolus, Ada De Poy 



Border of "Farquhar's Rainbow Mixture" Gladiolus 



MIXTURES IN GLADIOLUS 



Farquhar's Rainbow Mixture, a magnificent 



strain, producing flower-spikes of fine form and substance, 

 i and of most charming colors. Many of the fiowers are self- 

 .'3 colored or dehcately marked, while others have white or hght 

 W grounds, beautifully blotched or striped with bright colors. 

 ■ $1.00 per doz.; $7..50 per 100; .$70.00 per 1,000. 

 Special Mixture. This Mixture is composed of choice, large- 

 flowering varieties and includes a complete range of colors. 

 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; .148.00 per 1,000. 

 Extra-Fine Mixed. Including all colors in great variety. 50c. 



per doz.; $3.00 per 100; .$28.00 per 1,000. 

 Primulinus Hybrids, Mixed. Shades of yellow, apricot, 

 salmon, orange, and crimson. 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; 

 $48.00 per 1,000. 



