R. & J, FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS. 
AMARYLLIS. | 
Belladonna Major. (Belladonna 
Lily.) A tree-flowering fragrant 
variety. The flowers which are 
white flushed and tipped with 
deep rose are borne on stems 2 to 
24 feet high. Extra large bulbs. 
Each .15; doz., $1.50; 100, $10.00. 
Equestris. Scarlet, with broad 
white stripes, extending from the 
throat to half way up the seg- 
ments. Each, .15; doz., $1.50; 
100, $12.00. 
Formosissima. (Jacobean Lily.) 
Dark crimson. Each, .15; doz., 
$1.25; 100, $8.00. 
Hallii. Hall’s Amaryllis, now 
known as Iycoris squamigera. 
A rare bulbous plant with at- 
tractive foliage and bright flow- 
ers. Rosy lilac, fragrant, 3 or 4 
inches across, flowers in August. 
The foliage appears in spring, 
disappears in June, and is fol- 
lowed two months later by the 
naked flowers. Each, .50; doz., 
Amaryllis 
Hippeastrum. 
$5.00. 
AMARYLLIS Hippeastrum, New Hybrids. ( Vittata.) 
aa ’ y The finest race of 
Amaryllis in cultivation; exceeding in the size and fine form of their flowers, as 
well as in the diversity of colors and markings, all former hybrids. 
are of nearly uniform size, giving the flowers a regular trumpet form. Each, .75; 
doz., $7.50; 100, $50.00. 
CULTURE. The bulbs should be placed where they will be always slightly moist 
and warm, under the benches of a greenhouse, for example; do not pot up the bulbs 
before the flowerbuds appear; when first potted give very little water, and promote 
growth by givmg moderate bottom heat. 
Johnsoni. (Barbadoes Spice Lily.) Enormous bright crimson 
flowers with a white stripe through each segment; magnificent. 
Each, .50; doz., $5.00; 100, $35.00. 
Lutea. (Mount Etna Lily.) Bright golden yellow; hardy if well 
covered during the winter. Each, .05; doz.. .50; 100, $3.00. 
Vallota Purpurea. (Scarborough Lily.) Vivid scarlet; most 
effective for piazza pots and vases in summer and autumn. 
Each, .25; doz., $2.50; 100, $20.00. 
Zephyranthes Rosea. Beautiful rose-pink flowers, three to 
four inches across. Each, 10 ; doz., .65; 100, $5.00. 
Zephyranthes Candida. (Fairy Lily.) Pure white, delicately 
scented. Each, .05; doz., .25; 100, $1.75. 
ACHIMENES. 
Profuse blooming tender perennials for greenhouse or conserva- 
tory decoration during summer. The scaly tubers should be potted 
in the early spring in a compost of turfy loam, leaf mould, and 
sand. They should be com in a moist, warm temperature, 
shaded from the sun until they begin to bloom, when they should 
be kept cooler to prolong the duration of the flowers. 
comprise white, shades of lilac, mauve, and crimson. 
Named Varieties. The finest sorts. Doz., $1.00; 100, $6.00. 
Mixed Varieties. All colors. Doz., .75; 100, $5.00. 
ACIDANTHERA BICOLOR. 
A valuable bulbous plant for greenhouse or open ground. 
Each flower stalk produces from four to eight widely expanded 
fragrant flowers, of creamy white color with broad violet-maroon 
blotches. The flowers are very lasting, and being borne on long 
stems are excellent for bouquets and table decorations. The bulbs 
should be treated like Gladioli. Each, .15 ; doz., $1.50. 
AGAPANTHUS. (4frican Lily.) 
Handsome summer and autumn flowering plants, throwing up 
large umbels of twenty to thirty blossoms. They should be grown 
in pots or tubs. They are particularly suitable for piazza or terrace 
decoration, and may also be forced in the greenhouse. 
Umbellatus. Fine blue. Each, .25 ; doz., $2.00. 
Umbellatus Albus. White. Each, .25; doz., $2.00. 
BESSERA ELEGANS. (Coral Drops.) 
An elegant bulbous plant with thin rush-like foliage and 
slender flower stems eighteen inches in height, each bearing several 
scarlet flowers suspended by thread-like flower stalks. Doz., .50; 
100, $2.50. 
The colors 
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Hyacinthus Candicans. 
The segments 
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUMS. 
Wherever high-class decorations are required during summer, 
these plants are indispensable. When grown in pots they may be 
used in tle conservatory or the house with equal satisfaction. For 
table decorations, for jardinieres, and for enlivening groups of 
palms or ferns, they are most serviceable. They are quite as de- 
sirable lor bedding purposes, and may be planted out after the 
middle of June in the sunniest situations if well watered, or in 
partial shade, but they should be sheltered from strong winds. The 
tubers should be started in the greenhouse in February or March, 
and if intended for out-door beds gradually hardened off before 
being transferred to the open ground. 
Dormant Tubers. Each, .20; doz., $2.00. 
Growing Plants. Ready in May. Each, .30; doz., $3.00. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. (E£lephani’s Ear.) 
A magnificent plant for sub-tropical groups or single specimen 
on the lawn, producing enormous smooth green leaves, often three 
to four feet in length and two to three feet in width. It thrives 
best in a warm, light soil which can be liberally watered. 
Dry Tubers, 2 to 3 inches diameter. Each, .10 ; doz., $1.00 ; 100, 
$5.0 
Dry Tubers, 3 to 4inches diameter. Each, .20; doz., $2.00 ; 100, 
$10.00. 
Dry Tubers, Mammoth. Each, .35; doz., $3.50. 
Growing Plants in pots; ready in May. Each, .20; doz. $2.00; 
100, $15.00. 
CINNAMON VINE. (Chinese Yam.) 
Splendid hardy climber of rapid growth, with bright glossy- 
green heart-shaped leaves and white cinnamon-scented flowers. In 
China it is cultivated for its edible tubers. 8 ft. Each, .10; doz., 
.75; 100, $5.00. 
CRINUM KIRKII. 
A magnificent bulbous plant, producing usually two purplish 
flower spikes two feet in height, surmounted by large clusters of 
Amaryllis-like flowers, which are pure white striped with purple. 
Each, .50; doz., $4.00. 
CYCLOBOTHRA FLAVA. 
In habit of growth this plant resembles Bessera Elegans, the 
flowers, however, being cup-shaped, golden yellow with black 
spots, and of nodding habit. Doz., .40; 100, $2.00. 
HYACINTHUS CANDICANS. 
A hardy summer-flowering Hyacinth Producing erect spikes of 
pure white, bell-shaped flowers, 3 feet in height. It is very 
effective when planted in clumps among shrubs. Doz., .30; 100. 
$2.00; 1,000, $18.00. 
