k. & J. FARQUHAR & CO’S SEED CATALOGUE. 83 
LEMOINE’S HYBRID OR SPOTTED GLADIOLUS. 
This brilliant and remarkable class of Gladioli was originated by Mr. Lemoine, of France. They aré 
quite distinct, with large, open flowers of vivid, rich, Orchid-like coloring. In the blotch, which is a 
striking feature of the flower, the coloring is exceptionally attractive. These are much hardier than the 
Gandavensis hybrids. Our mixture contains a great number of fine varieties. 
_ Superfine [Mixed. Each, .05; doz., .40; 100, 3.00. 
GLOXINIA. 
The bulbs we offer are in excellent condition, well matured and all of the best type of foliage. The 
strain is excellent, the colors and size of flowers being all that can be desired. The Gloxinia is excellent 
for either greenhouse or window culture. 
Large Flowering, Splendid Mixed Varieties. In many beautiful colors, 
Each, .15; doz., 1.75. Extra selected, each, .25; doz., 2.50. 
By mail, remit 3 cents each for postage. 
IRIS GERIMANICA. Each. Doz. 
Mixed (Zhe True Fleur-de-Lis), large, fragrant, 
Orchid-like flowers embracing many shades of 
blue, lavender, yellow, white and purple; many 
of them beautifully mottled; they are excellent 
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IRIS KAEMPFERI. Japanese Iris. 
In these we find combinations of form and beauty far ex- 
celling any other type. The stately flowers are often 8 or 10 
inches in diameter, and of wonderfully varied and beautiful 
colors. They include pure white lightly veined with pale 
yellow, delicate shades of lilac, lavender and light blue, bright 
_ Shades of rose and crimson, rich coppery red, claret, purple, 
violet and dark blue; in most of them the throat is blotched 
with deep yellow, and in some a veination of the same color 
over the entire flower, contrasting beautifully with the ground 
color. 
This class particularly requires a rich, moist soil which 
should be kept saturated while the flower spikes are being de- 
veloped and while the plants are in bloom. 
Each. Per Doz, 
Finest Mixed Varieties ...... . .I5 1.50 
Finest Named Varieties... ... . .25 2.50 
By mail, add 5 cents each for postage. 
GLOXINIA LARGE-FLOWERING. BULBS. 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 
Perfectly hardy; produces strong flower-stalks three feet high, termin- 
ating in fine spikes of bell-shaped, pure white blossoms. 
Bulbs. Each, .10; doz., .75; by mail, each, .15. 
MADEIRA VINE. 
A favorite tftiberous-rooted climbing plant with dense and beautiful shining 
foliage and of very rapid growth, twining on strings to a great height or 
forming garlands in many fanciful forms. It will grow anywhere, but does 
best in a warm, sheltered, sunny location. It is also a very pretty plant for 
training around the windows in the house. 
Tubers. Each, .05; doz., .so. 
MILLA BIFLORA. 
One of the lovliest flowers of recent introduction; most desirable on ac- 
count of its immense pure waxy-white flowers, which are borne in clusters of 
two to three, on a flower-stalk twelve to eighteen inches high. The petals 
are very thick and firm and the flowers will keep for a week after cutting. 
A single bulb will produce as many as six flower-stalks. 
Bulbs. Each, 05; doz.., .5o. 
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Sirs, — Please send l grow largely for market, and used your seeds last year. I never had better 
success, and could not have been better satisfied. C— W— B—, Wayland, Mass., May 19. 
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