MIDSUMMER CATALOGUE, 1931 
Farquhar’s Polyanthus 
Narcissi (Ready in November) 
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Weight per doz., 2 lbs.; per 100, 12 lbs. 
A very decorative class of bulbous plants for greenhouse and 
window cultivation, but not hardy out-of-doors in our climate. 
They produce enormous trusses of delicately fragrant flowers. 
Early Large-flowering Paper-White. The 
largest and most vigorous form of the Paper-White and the 
best of all for very early forcing; pure white. They can be 
grown in water with pebbles in a shallow bowl and may be 
planted at intervals throughout the season for a succession of 
bloom. Extra-Large bulbs. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
Grand Soleil d’Or. Yellow with orange cup. May be grown 
with treatment suggested for Paper-Whites. $2.00 per doz.; 
$16.00 per 100. 
Crocuses 
If to be sent by Parcel Post, add postage at 
zone rates. Weight per 100, 3 lbs. 
The bulbs should be set 3 inches deep and should be planted in 
October or early in November to insure success. They are very 
effective when combined with Daffodils and other spring flowers. 
For a natural effect they can be scattered in handfuls and planted 
where they lie. If they are planted in grass, take care not to cut 
it until after the Crocus foliage has withered away. Crocuses 
may also be grown indoors either in pots or bulb-pans in loam or 
in dishes filled with wet moss in which the bulbs are set closely, 
half an inch below the surface. 
Farquhar’s Large-flowering 
Named Crocuses 
WHITE 
Farquhar’s Giant White. Pure white; large orange anthers; 
fine substance. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. 
Queen of Whites. Very large, pure white; fine for forcing. 60c. 
per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. 
BLUE AND PURPLE 
Farquhar’s Giant Blue. Beautiful deep purple; very large. 
75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1,000. 
King of the Blues. Deep purple-blue; very large; forces well. 
70c. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. 
Purpurea Grandiflora. Rich, deep purple; very large. 70c. 
per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1,000. 
STRIPED 
Farquhar’s Giant Striped. White ground, striped light lilac; 
very large. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. 
Sir Walter Scott. White, striped with lilac; large and free- 
blooming. 60c. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $35.00 per 1,000. 
YELLOW 
Golden Yellow. Very large bulbs, producing many blossoms; 
fine for pot culture. Mammoth Bulbs. 75c. per doz.; 
$5.00 pet 100; $48.00 per 1,000. 
Mixed Crocuses 
These will be found very useful for extensive planting in 
borders, lawns, terraces or in masses among trees and shrubs. 
Large White. Various shades. 35c. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; 
$20.00 per 1,000. 
Large Biue and Purple. Various shades. 35c. per doz.; $2.50 
per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. 
Large Striped and Variegated. Various shades. 35c. per doz.; 
$2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. 
Golden Yellow. 40c. per doz.; $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1,000. 
Farquhar’s Superb Mixture. Mammoth Bulbs. 
60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1,000. 
Mixed. All colors. 35c. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000. 
A natural effect of Farquhar’s Large-flowering Crocus 
AUTUMN-BLOOMING CROCUS SPECIES 
The following varieties make a welcome addition to the few 
late-flowering plants available for the border or rock-garden. 
The brightly colored blooms appear in October, followed in the 
spring by the foliage. It is well to plant these bulbs as soon as 
Bossible after arrival from Holland. Set bulbs about 3 inches 
eep. 
Sativus (Saffron Crocus). Showy blooms of purplish lilac, with 
a deep penciling of violet, ornamented by the rich orange 
stigmas. Will make a brilliant showing after a season or two 
in which to become established. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Speciosus. Bright violet-blue, handsomely feathered; orange 
anthers and pure yellow throat. Decidedly attractive in the 
rockery or border. 60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 
1,000. 
Zonatus. Rosy lilac, with bright yellow centre and orange 
zone—a color combination of unrivaled beauty. Plant bulbs 
in groups in a favored spot of the garden and the flowers will 
appear in a surprisingly short time. 75c. per doz.; $5.00 per 
100; $45.00 per 1,000. 
SPRING-BLOOMING CROCUS SPECIES 
These have flowers a trifle smaller than the Dutch varieties, 
but are desirable for naturalizing in rock-gardens and borders. 
If given a good sunny place, they will bloom before the snow is 
gone. Plant the bulbs about 3 inches deep. 
Susianus (Cloth of Gold Crocus). Deep golden yellow, with rich 
brown markings on outer petals. Given a suitable sunny situ- 
ation, this bulb will bloom for years with little or no care. 
60c. per doz.; $4.00 per 100. 
Thommasinianus. A charming, distinct species with a slender, 
deep throat. The color varies from delicate mauve to deep 
purple in charming variety. The bulbs should be planted in 
a warm exposure where they will increase rapidly. 50c. per 
doz.; $3.50 per 100. 
Not less than 6 bulbs of one variety sold at the dozen rate; 25 at 100 rate; 250 at 1,000 rate 
