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



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Greenhouse and Decorative Plants 



AGAPANTHUS 



umbellatus. African Lily. A handsome summer- and autumn- 

 blooming plant which is particularly desirable for piazza or 

 terrace decoration and also valuable for greenhouse use. The 

 tall, stately fiower-stalks bear large umbels of bright blue 

 blooms. Large plants in tubs, $5.00 and $6.00 each. For 

 bulbs, see page 94. 



ALLAMANDA 



Henderson!. A strong-growing gieenhouse climber, producing 

 numerous large golden yellow flowers. Suitable for covering a 

 trellis or the supports of a conservatory. Strong plants in 

 6-in. pots, $2.50 each. 



ANTHERICUM 



Mandaeanum. A splendid variety for window-boxes or for 

 growing as a single specimen in pots. Leaves green on the 

 edges with creamy white centre. Plants in 33^-in. pots, 50c. 

 each. 



ASPARAGUS 



plumosus nanus. Climbing Lace Asparagus. Bright green, 

 finely pinnated, fern-like foliage; very lasting. Strong plants 

 in 2^-in. pots, 25c. each, $2.00 for 10; 33^-in. pots, 35c. each, 

 $3.00 for 10; 5-in. pots, 75c. each, $6.50 for 10. 



Sprengeri. Emerald Feather. The bright green feathery sprays 

 are often 3 to 4 feet in length, of drooping habit. Excellent for 

 hanging-pots and baskets. Plants in 2j5-in. pots, 25c. each, 

 $2.00 for 10; 3K-in. pots, 35c. each, $3.00 for 10. 



ASPIDISTRA 



iurida. A very hardy, decorative plant, with long green leaves, 

 suitable for halls or other shady places. Valuable for veranda 

 decoration in summer. Plants in 6-in. pots, 8 to 10 leaves, 

 $1.50 each. 



BEGONIAS for Growing On 

 May and later delivery 



Chatelaine Supreme. A distinct improvement over its parent, 

 the well-known Chatelaine, with the same general habit, but 

 much more vigorous, with beautiful silvery pink flowers. 

 Plants in 3-in. pots, for growing on, $3.00 for 10. 



Meiior. A vigorous variety with handsome, glossy, deep green 

 foliage and beautiful, large, bright pink flowers. Plants in 

 2Ji-in. pots, $5.00 for 10; $45.00 per 100. 



Luminosa. Deep scarlet flowers. Fohage crimson-bronze. 

 Plants in 3H-in. pots, $2.50 for 10; $20.00 per 100. 



BOUGAINVILLEA 



Crimson Lal(e. A beautiful rich crimson-flowered form invalu- 

 able for spring bloom in the conservatory. Plants in 5-in. pots, 

 $1.50 each. 



BUDDLEIA 



asiatica. White-flowered Winter Lilac. An elegant pot-plant 

 suitable for general doLorative purposes and cut-flowers. Cul^ 

 tural requirements same as those of chry.'anthemum. Blooms 

 December to March, every shoot tern inatirig in a slender tail 

 of pure white, dehciously fragrant flowers. May and later 

 delivery. Plants in 3}^-in. pots, 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



Farquhari. Long, cylindrical, tail-like clusters of fragrant, 

 delicate pink flowers. May and later delivery. Plants in 3J4-in. 

 pots, 50c. each; $4..50 for 10. 



hybrida, Eva Dudley. A beautiful hybrid with delightfully fra- 

 grant flowers of a soft, delicate pink color, with intense orange 

 centres. A single spray scents a whole room. May and later 

 delivery. Plants in 3)^-in. pots, 75c. each; $6.50 for 10. 



CALCEOLARIA 



hybrida, Farquhar's Perfection. A grand strain of the large- 

 flowered type, of rich and varied colors, including self-colors, 

 spotted and blotched. Plants in 5-in. pots, $1.00 each. 



CARNATIONS, Rooted Cuttings 



We offer the following varieties for delivery January, February, 

 and later, rooted cuttings: 



Per 100 

 Aviator Red, bright red.«15 00 

 Betty Lou, dark pink. . . 15 00 



Del Ray, deep pink 2.5 00 



Early Dawn, yellow 20 00 



Eldora, variegated 15 00 



Enchantress Supreme, 



bright pink 15 00 



Laddie, salmon-pink, Per 100 



true stock $25 00 



Maine Sunshine, yellow 25 00 



Matchless, white 15 00 



Spectrum, deep red .... 15 00 

 Ward, bright dark pink . 15 00 



White Ivory, white 15 00 



Woburn, crimson 20 00 



Most of above varieties can also be supplied from 2V4-in. pots for 

 March and April delivery, at market prices, quotation on request 



CHRYSANTHEMUM 



Mary Gage. (New.) A beautiful new anemone-flowered Chry- 

 santhemum, notable for its free-blooming habit and the glorious 

 bronzy salmon color of its large, semi-double, golden-crested 

 flowers. A valuable acquisition for greenhouse culture either 

 for cutting or as a pot-plant. Plants in 2M-inch pots, $1.00 

 each, $9.00 for 10. 



BARRIE'S PLANT FOOD 



is invaluable for house plants. 

 50c. per can; postpaid for 60c. 



Buddleia asiatica 



Dracaena terminalis. See p. lOS 



Begonia, Meiior 



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