Midsummer catalogue, 1928. 



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FARQUHAR'S FOLIAGE and FLOWERING PLANTS 



FOK GREENHOUSE and CONSERVATORY DECORATION. 



ASPARAGUS 

 Plumosus nanus. (Climbing Lace Asparagus). Bright green finely 



pinnated fern-like foliage; very lasting. Strong plants from 3-in. pots, 



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

 Sprengeri. The bright green feathery sprays are often three or four 



feet in length, of drooping habit; excellent for hanging pots and baskets; 



plants from 3-in. pots, 35 cts. each; $3.00 for 10. 5-in. pots, 75 cts. 



each; $6.50 for 10. 



BEGONIAS. 



(June and later delivery.) 

 Melior. A more vigorous type of the Lorraine. Plants from 2j-in. pots. 

 $6.50 for 10; $55-00 per 100. 3i-in. pots, $8.50 for 10; $75.00 per 100. 



Luminosa. Deep scarlet flowers; foliage crimson-bronze. $2.50 for 

 10, $18.00 per 100. 



CYCLAMEN. 

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

 form carried well above the handsome foliage. Giant White, Giant 

 Crimson, Giant Pink, Giant Salmon, Salmon Scarlet, Giant 

 Excelsior (white with scarlet base). Plants in 3|-in. pots, $5.50 for 

 10; $45.00 per 100; 5-in. pots, $8.50 for 10. 



POINSETTIAS. 



Single-flowering. (June and later delivery.) Plants in 2j-in. pots, $1.75 

 for 10; $15.00 per 100. 3-in. pots (July), $3.50 for 10; $30.00 per 100. 

 4-in. pots (August), $6.50 for 10; $50.00 per 100. 



CHRISTMAS PEPPERS. 



June and later delivery. Plants in 2j-in. pots, 



.75 for 10. 



PRIMULAS. 

 Obconica grandiflora. The plants are of compact growth and bloom 

 profusely during the Winter. White, Pink and Red. $2.75 for 10. 



Malacoides. Flowers delicate lavender borne in whorls on long graceful 

 spikes. $2.75 for 10. 



SOLANUM. 

 capsicastrum, var. Dwarf Cleveland. (Jerusalem Cherry.) Ornamental 

 plant with large bright red berrries. Plants in 2|-in. pots. (June and 

 later delivery.) $2.75 for 10. 



STEVIA 

 serrata. Elegant greenhouse perennial, furnishing graceful sprays of 



fragrant, tiny white flowers, exceedingly valuable for cutting. May 



delivery. Plants in 2|-in. pots, $1.75 for 10. 

 serrata, Dwarf. Similar to the type but dwarf. Makes an excellent pot 

 k plant. May delivery. Plants in 2^-in. pots, $1.75 for 10. 



Begonia Melior. 



FERNS. 



Adiantum hybridum. Maidenhair Fern. One of the hardiest varieties 

 for general cultivation. This is the Fern so extensively used by florists 

 for cutting and decorative purposes. It produces long, graceful fronds, 

 with handsome, delicate green, highly ornamental foliage. It is one of 

 the most satisfactory plants for the conservatory, as it delights in a warm 

 moist atmosphere. Plants from 4-in. pots, $1.00 each, $8.50 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 aa »ot 

 to have it come in contact with the foliage. $2.50 each. 



Cyrtomium Rochfordianum eompaetum. Crested Holly Fern. Of 

 dwarf, compact habit with rich, glossy green foliage. One of the best 

 house Ferns. $1.50 each, $12.50 for 10. 



Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis. Boston Sword Fern. One of 

 the best Ferns for conservatory or window cultivation. Plants in 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 $7.50 each. 



Nephrolepis Macawi. Very compact, graceful fronds attraotively 

 waved. Plants from 5-in. pots, $1.25 each, $10.00 for 10; 6-in. pots, 

 $1.75 each, $15.00 for 10; specimens. $2.50 each upwards. 



Nephrolepis, Dwarf Boston. A beautiful, compact form of the popular 

 Boston Sword Fern. Plants from 5-in. pots, $1.25 each, $10.00 for 10; 

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



Cyclamen, Farquhar's Giant. 



Miniature Ferns for Jardinieres, 

 or 10, $14.00 per 100. 



In variety. From 2j-in. pots, $1.50 



