R. & J. FARQUHAR CO., BOSTON, DECORATIVE PLANTS 



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Greenhouse and Decorative Plants 



ALLAMANDA 



Henderson!. A strong-growing greenhouse climber, producing 

 numerous large golden yellow flowers. Suitable for covering a 

 trellis or the supports of a conservatory. $1.50 each. 



ANTHERICUM 



Mandaeanum. A splendid variety for window-boxes or for 

 growing as a single specimen in pots. Leaves green on the 

 edges with creamy white centre. $1.00 each. 



ASPARAGUS 



plumosus nanus. Climbing Lace Asparagus. Bright green, 

 finely pinnated, fern-hke foliage; very lasting. Strong plants 

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

 $6.50 for 10. 



Sprengeri. Emerald Feather. The bright green feathery sprays 

 are often 3 to 4 feet in length, of drooping habit. Excellent for 

 hanging-pots and baskets. Plants from 3-in. pots, 35c. each, 

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



ASPIDISTRA 



lurida. A very hardy, decorative plant, with long green leaves, 

 suitable for halls or other shady places. Valuable for veranda 

 decoration in summer. Plants from 6-in. pots, $1.50 and $2.00 

 each. 



BEGONIA 



May and later delivery 



Chatelaine Supreme. A distinct improvement over its parent, 

 the well-known Chatelaine, with the same general habit, but 

 much more vigorous, with beautiful silvery pink flowers. $2.50 

 for 10, $18.00 per 100. 



Melior. A more vigorous type of the Lorraine. Plants from 2J4- 

 in. pots, $6.50 for 10, $55.00 per 100; 3-in. pots, $7.00 for 10, 

 $65.00 per 100. 



Luminosa. Deep scarlet flowers. Foliage crimson-bronze. 

 $2.50 for 10, $18.00 per 100. 



BOUGAINVILLEA 



glabra. A showy plant for the conservatory, in bloom for several 



months in the spring. Flowers rich violet-red. Strong plants, 



$1.50 and $2.50 each. 

 Crimson Lake. A beautiful rich crimson-flowered form of the 



above. Plants from 2J/^-in. pots, 60c. each; 33^-in. pots, $1.00 



each; 5-in. pots, $1.50 each. 



BUDDLEIA 



asiatica. While-flowered Winter Lilac. An elegant pot plant 

 suitable for general decorative purposes and cut-flowers. Cul- 

 tural requirements same as those of chrysanthemum. Blooms 

 December to March, every shoot terminating in a slender tail 

 of pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers. A notable acquisi- 

 tion. May and later delivery. Plants from 334-in. pots, 50c. 

 each, $4.50 for 10. 



Farquhari. This new hybrid of our own introduction is a most 

 valuable acquisition for the greenhouse or conservatory. The 

 fragrant flowers are pale pink and are borne in cylindrical, tail- 

 like clusters during December and January. May and later 

 delivery. Plants from 33 2-in. pots, 50c. each, .$4.50 for 10. 



iiybrida, Eva Dudley. Mr. E. H. Wilson of the Arnold Arbor- 

 etum, writes of this new plant as follows: "This charming new 

 plant is of hybrid origin, the result of crossing the well-known 

 Buddleia Davidi magnifica and B. asiatiqa. A free-growing and 

 extremely floriferous plant, it combines the good qualities of 

 both its parents. Every shoot and lateral branch terminates 

 in a cylindrical tail from 6 to 20 inches in length, which is com- 

 posed of hundreds of fragrant flowers. The flowers are of the 

 most delicate lavender-pink, with intense orange centre. 

 Apart from its good habit and free-growing and floriferous 

 character, this new plant is remarkable for the delightful 

 fragrance of its flowers. A single spray delightfully scents a 

 whole room." May and later delivery. Plants from 3H-in. 

 pots, 50c. each, $4.50 for 10. 



CALCEOLARIA 



Stewarti. A beautiful new variety of compact growth, bearing 

 large sprays of bright yellow flowers. It is unsurpassed in its 

 wealth of blooms, which are of long duration. A fine decorative 

 plant, indispensable for the conservatory. September and 

 October delivery. Plants from 3H-in. pots, 75c. each, $6.50 

 for 10. 



Lymani. A handsome new hybrid with showy velvety red 

 blooms. It forms a fine low bushy plant which produces flowers 

 continuously for many weeks. Ideal for a great variety of 

 decorative purposes. September and October delivery. Plants 

 from 3}^-in. pots, 75c. each, $6.50 for 10. 



CALLA 



Elliottiana. The Golden Calla. The flowers are of the same form 

 and size as the White Calla, but pure golden yellow in color. 

 The foliage is delicately spotted white. Plants only. 50c. 

 each, $4.50 for 10. Bulbs of Calla Elhottiana are ofi'ered in our 

 Autumn Bulb Catalogue. 



Buddleia asiatica 



Dracaena terminalis 



Begonia, Melior 



