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



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CHRYSANTHEMUMS 



We offer a choice selection of outstanding Chrysanthemums 

 which we highly recommend for greenhouse cutting and exhibi- 

 tion. A complete list of named varieties will be mailed upon re- 

 quest. 



CROTONS 



The Croton, with its highly colored foUage, is indispensable 

 for conservatory decoration. Strong plants in five named varie- 

 ties, in 3-in. pots, $1.00 each, $9.00 for 10; 4-in. pots, $1.50 each. 



CYCLAMEN 



Farquhar's Giant. A superior strain producing large flowers of 



perfect form carried well above the handsome foliage. 



Giant Wliite Giant Pinit Giant Crimson Giant Salmon 



Giant Excelsior (white wdth scarlet base). Salmon-Scarlet 



Plants in 2V^-in. pots, for delivery during March and April, 



$3.50 for 10; $25 per 100. 



DRACAENA 



Godseffiana. A distinct variety, forming compact, graceful 



specimens. Fohage dark green with irregular, creamy white 



spots. Plants in 33>i-in. pots, 50c. each. 

 indivisa. Graceful centre plant for vases. Narrow green leaves. 



Plants in 5-in. pots, 75c. each; 6-in. pots, $1.25 each. 

 Lord Wolseley. A handsome variety with graceful, red leaves. 



Plants in 4-in. pots, $1.00 each; 5-in. pots, $2.00 each. 

 Mme. Margaret Storey. A fine dark green variety; top leaves 



pink when in good color. Plants in 5-in. pots, $2.50; 6-in. pots, 



$3.50. 

 Messangeana. A beautiful variegated variety. Leaves green, 



striped yellow in centre. Plants in 3H-in- Pots, 75c. each; 



5-in. ^ots, .$2.00 each. 

 terminalis. Foliage olive-green, striped with carmine and pink; 



yoimg leaves bright crimson. Plants in 4-in. pots, $1.00 each. 



EUCHARIS 



amazonica [E. grandiflora). A handsome plant for a warm con- 

 servatory, blooming at various seasons. The pure white, star- 

 shaped flowers are borne on long stalks and are delightfully 

 fragrant. 50c. each. 



EUPHORBIA 



Jacquiniseflora. A beautiful winter-flowering plant with bright 

 >" orange-red flowers borne on graceful, arching branches. Jiily 

 ^ and later delivery. 23/2-in. pots, 30c. each; $2.75 for 10; $25.00 

 "'**]per 100. 



FERNS 



Adiantum cuneatum croweanum. Maidenhair Fern. This is 

 the Fern so extensively used by florists for cutting and decora- 

 tive purposes. It produces long, graceful fronds, with hand- 

 some, delicate green, highly ornamental foliage. Plants in 3-in. 

 pots, 65c. each; $5.50 for 10. 



Adiantum Wrighti. A strong-growing Maidenhair Fern with 

 large, dark green fronds. Unexcelled for cutting, and highly 

 prized as a pot-plant. Plants in 3-in. pots, 66c. each; $5.50 

 for 10. 



Asplenium Nidus-avis. Bird's-Nest Fern. Broad, beautifully 

 waved fronds, growing from the base in the form of a crown, 

 and in color bright green of a satiny olive shade. In watering 

 this plant care should be exercised to apply the water to the 

 .soil at the base of the plant, so as not to have it come in con- 

 tact with the foliage. Plants in 3-in. pots, 75c. each; 4-in. pots, 

 $1.50 each; 5-in. pots, $2.50 each. 



Cibotium Schiedei. A very desirable Fern with long, graceful 

 fronds of a light green color. Plants in 7-in. pots, $7.50 each. 



Cyrtomium Rochfordianum compactum. Crested Holly 

 Fern. Of dwarf, compact habit with rich, glossy green foliage. 

 One of the best house Ferns. Plants in 2J^-in. pots, $1.75 for 

 10; 33^-in. pots, .|3.50 for 10. 



Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis. Boston Su-ord Fern. One 

 of the best Ferns for conservatory or window cultivation. 

 Plants in 4-in. pots, 75c. each, $6.50 for 10; 5-in. pots, $1.25 

 each, $10.00 for 10; 6-in. pots, $1.75 each, $15.00 for 10; larger 

 plants, $2.50 to $6.00 each. 



Nephrolepis Macawi. Very compact, graceful fronds attrac- 

 tively waved. Plants in 3}2-in. pots, 60c. each, $5.00 for 10; 

 5-in. pots, $1.25 each, $10.00 for 10. 



Miniature Ferns for Jardinieres. In variety. From 2J^-in. 

 pots, $1.75 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 



FICUS 



elastica. Rubber Plant. A very useful and ornamental plant for 

 hou.se decoration. Plants in 5-in. pots, $1.00 each. 



repens. A small-leaved climbing variety, useful for baskets or 

 covering greenhou.se walls. 50c. each; .$4.50 for 10. 



FUCHSIA 



A popular ornamental plant of easy culture, with beautiful 

 flowers, the corolla and sepal having showy, contrasting colors. 

 Free-blooming. 

 Single and Double. In variety. Plants in 5-in. pots, 50c. each; 



6-in. pots, 75c. each. 



Farquhar's Giant Cyclamen 



