February, 1917 
THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
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The Hardy, Scarlet Japanese Azalea 
Azalea Kaempferi 
(. Rhododendron Kaempferi ) 
One of the best Hardy Azaleas 
Awarded a Gold Medal, National 
Flower Show, Philadelphia, 1916. 
When in bloom, this Azalea is a 
blaze of color, as the scarlet blossoms 
literally cover the plant. 
For landscape masses, it is unri- 
valled for its gorgeous effects, among 
June-flowering shrubs. 
It is perfectly hardy and thrives in 
full sun as well as in partial shade. 
Flowering Plants, $10.00 per dozen; 
$75.00 per 100. 
Larger Plants, $20.00 per dozen; 
$150.00 per roo. 
Write for our 1917 Garden Annual 
R. & J. Farquhar & Co. 
9 So. Market St. Boston, Mass. 
Scheepers’ Gold Medal BEGONIAS 
Flowering 
The Sensation of the New York Flower Show 
W HEN the Horticultural Society of New York held its annual Chrysanthemum Show last November, the event of the 
day proved to be a magnificent display of Begonias! A new race, of hitherto unknown flowering qualities, size and 
color of flowers beyond compare, proved to be an unexpected surprise. A constant throng of admirers besieged the exhibit 
displaying an intense interest on the part of the flower-loving public for these wonderful plants. 
The Gold Medal awarded the exhibit expressed the appreciation of the Society for what was the largest and most 
comprehensive show of the different kinds ever made in this country. Thirty years ago, the race was considered an im- 
possibility. To-day, it bids fair to eclipse anything the horticultural world has ever known in Begonias. The tubers of 
this new race of Begonias should be planted in March or April and will then produce blooms continuously from early 
Fall until well into the following Spring. 
Scarce Sorts — Suitable for YOUR Indoor Garden 
With a reasonable amount of care, these wonderful new hybrid Begonias will grow for anybody. 
Cultivated much like the “Lorraine” type, they fairly dazzle with larger flowers borne in greater 
abundance, on long sprays in gorgeous colors together with magnificent foliage. 
Descriptive Leaflet Free 
In language easy to under- 
stand, it tells all about these 
new Winter Flowering Hy- 
brid Begonias which have at- 
tracted so much attention 
wherever shown. Describes 
the best of the probably forty 
kinds in cultivation to-day 
and tells how to grow them 
successfully. Write at once 
for a copy. 
Beauty of Hale — A magnificent salmon, Bowdon Beauty — A double, bright rose 
suffused rose. An exquisite double aver- pink, flowers of l\" diameter, being borne 
aging 2 ¥' to 3" across. Strong Tubers, in elegant, many-flowered sprays. Strong 
75c each. Tubers, 75c each. 
Winter Cheer — A truly cheerful, rose- 
carmine,with semi-double flowers, 3" across. 
Strong Tubers, 75c each. 
SPECIAL OFFER 
To introduce and popularize this magnificent new race we will mail 
One StrongTuberof each above, three dependable kinds, postpaid, 
Please order promptly, since supply is limited. They may be planted immediately. 
$2.oo 
Flower Bulb 
Specialists 
John Scheepers & Co., Inc. 
2 Stone Street 
New York 
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