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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.'S AUTUMN CATALOGUE. 



JAPANESE FERN BALLS. 



In southern Japan the long rhizomes of the 

 beautiful fern Davallia Bullata are collected by 

 the country people and wound about balls of 

 sphagnum moss. These may be started into 

 growth by immersing them in water until satu- 

 rated, then hanging them in a moderately warm 

 temperature. They should be immersed every 

 two or three days. They may be dried off and 

 allowed to rest during summer and started 

 again in autumn. Davallia Bullata is hardy in 

 New England. 



Dormant Balls, each, $0.50; by mail, $0.60; 



per doz.. $5.00; per 100, $35.00. 

 Started Balls, by express only, each, $0.75; 



per doz , $7.50. 



Japanese Fern Bail, Started. 



ENGLISH MILLTRACK MUSHROOM SPAWN. 



The constantly increasing demand for mushrooms taxes to a greater degree the skill and 

 perseverance of the grower. Fresh, live spawn must be obtained, without which success 

 would be impossible. We are fully alive to the importance of quality in spawn to the mush- 

 room-raiser and we get the best produced. It is prepared from virgin mycelium, in a com- 

 post most favorable to its development and preservation. It is germinated and developed 

 under special scientific methods, the conditions of air, light, heat, and humidity of the spawn- 

 ing-houses being carefully regulated. Our mushroom spawn then is not the uncertain 

 material of the past, but is of uniform quality, prepared by the most successful and progress- 

 ive mushroom specialist in England. Under proper treatment it has never been known to 

 fail. We import every two or three months to ensure freshness. Per lb., 15c; 8 lbs., $1.00; 

 25 lbs., $2.50; 50 lbs., $4.50; 100 lbs., $9.00; by mail, per lb., 25c. 



BOOKS ON MUSHROOM CULTURE. The following are excellent : 



Mushroom Culture, by Robinson, $0.50. How to Grow Mushrooms, by William Falconer, $1.00 



HOT-BED SASHES. 



I — _ I These are well made from thoroughly seasoned lumber, and glazed with double 



thick glass, 8 X 10 inches. Frame, i 1 ? inch, 3X6 feet, $3.00: 1% inch, 3X6 

 feet, $3.25. 



SINGAPORE FIBRE HOT-BED MAT. 



Mouse proof; rot proof, almost indestructible. It is very firmly put together, 

 and weighs about thirty-two pounds. It is much more durable than anything that 

 has yet been introduced for this purpose, and it is effective as a frost resister in the 

 highest degree. Price, 6 feet 2 inches long by 6 feet wide, each $2.00; 6 feet 

 2 inches long by 3 feet wide, each, $1.20. 



STRAW MATS FOR HOT-BEDS. 



Made by hand from fresh rye straw; thick, and well put together, being tied 

 with the finest quality of twisted, tarred marline. Excellent protection from frost. 

 Special price given for large lots. Odd sizes made to order at very reasonable 

 prices. Regular size, 6X6 feet. Each, $1.50. Extra heavy, to order, $2.00. 

 3X6 feet, $1.00. Extra heavy, $1.25. 



PALMER'S HOT-BED MATS. 



Wool filled. Frost proof. Indestructible, cheap, and warm. Will not harbor 



mice or vermin. Easily handled. Dry out quickly after rain. Have now been in 



practical use for years. No. I, made of jute, stitched through; hemmed with canvas 



and thickly padded: size, 76 X 76 inches; one mat covers two sashes. $1.25 each. 



Duck cloth outside, filled and quilted same as No. 1; size, 76 X 76 inches. $ 1 .75 each. 



POTTING SOIL, LEAF MOULD, PEAT, ETC., FOR BULBS AND PLANTS. 



POTTING Soil for Bulbs. Specially prepared with loam, leaf mould, sand, and fertilizer in right proportions. 

 Per peck, $0.30; bushel, $1.00; barrel, $2.00. 



Orchii> Peat, or Fern Root. Of superior quality. Per bushel, $1.50; barrel, $2.75. 



Rotted Fibrous Peat. Per peck, $0.30; bushel, $i.co; barrel, $2.00. 



Sphagnum Moss. Of excellent quality. At most seasons we can furnish it both freshly gathered and dried, 

 reck, $0.30; bushel, $1.00; barrel or bag, $1.50. 



