Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. FARQUHAR’S Summer Bulletin 1924 LIBEARY BBORIV™D JUL 7” 1924 + Pot-Grown Strawberries Perennial Flower Seeds Greenhouse Plants Bulbs for Forcing Horticultural Requisites R. & J. FARQUHAR CO. 6 South Market Street, Boston R.-@ J: FARQUAAR COMPANY 6 South Market St., Boston June 1, 1924 General Directions to Customers PRICES AND TERMS. The prices on all mer- chandise quoted in this catalogue are based on Cash at time of purchase; the prices quoted are net. Parties who may desire to have a monthly account must furnish us with satis- factory trade references. All prices are sub- ject to fluctuation without notice. REMITTANCES. Remittances should be made either in the form of a Post-Office Money Order, Bank Draft, Registered Letter, or Express Money Order. SEEDS, AND BULBS ean now be sent by Parcel Post at the regular zone rates. Fluids and poisonous insecticides are not mailable. WE DELIVER FREE IN THE UNITED STATES to any Post-Office, Railroad Express Office, or Station, at our option, all Vegetable and Flower Seeds at the packet, ounce, }-pound, 3-pound and 1 pound prices, and also books. Purchaser pays transit charges on pints, quarts, pecks, bushels; also Farm Seeds, Bulbs and Plants, except where otherwise stated; Tools, Fer- tilizers, Insecticides, ete. If pints and quarts of Peas, Beans and Corn are wanted by Parcel Post, add postage at zone rates; mailing weight, 2 lbs. per quart. RESPONSIBILITY. No salesman nor other employee of R. & J. Farquhar Company has authority to alter or modify any of the sales conditions in our catalogues. All sales are made subject to acceptance by the Company. NON-WARRANTY. Wedo not give as to descrip- tion, quality, productiveness or any other matter, any warranty, express or implied, of any seeds, bulbs, insecticides, fungicides, or fertilizers, which we send out, and we shall not be liable for any mistake made in filling of any order. If the purchaser does not accept the goods on these terms, they are at once to be returned. R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY FARQUHAR’S SELECTED VEGETABLE SEEDS for Summer planting BEANS Improved Golden Wax. A most valuable sort. Straight, flat, tender pods. Pt., 35 cts.; qt., 65 cts.; 4 qts., $2.25. ' Wardwell’s Kidney Wax. Very long, tender flat pods; straight and very handsome. Pt., 40 cts.; qt., 75 cts.; 4 qts., $2.75. Pencil Pod Black Wax. Pods round, 6 inches long, light golden- yellow. Pt., 40 cts.; qt., 75 cts.; 4 qts., $2.75. Farqguhar’s Plentiful. (Green podded.) Long, succulent and stringless pods. Pt., 75 cts.: qt., $1.50. Masterpiece (Green-podded.) The plant is of robust growth and the long pods are straight, handsome and tender. Pt., 90 cts.; qt., $1.50. Stringless Green Pod. One of the best varieties, pods round, quite stringless, very crisp and tender. Pt., 35 cts.; qt., 65 cts.; 4 qts.. $2.25. Dwarf Horticultural. One of the best Shell Beans; pods long and heavily splashed with crimson, very productive. Pt., 40 cts.; atz,, /5.cts-.; 4 aist=o2:ib- BEETS Crosby’s Egyptian. Color deep crimson; smooth, sweet and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; + lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.50. Farquhar’s Mid-Summer. Dark crimson color, fine grained, and of delicious sweet flavor. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 cts.; % lb., $1.00; lb., $3.50. Detroit Dark Red Turnip. Deep crimson, tender and very sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; + lb., 75 cts.; lb., $2.00. CARROTS Earliest Searlet French Foreing. Small roundish roots, very early, valuable for forcing. Pkt., 15 ects.; oz.,40 cts.; $+ lb., $1.25.; Danvers Half-Long. Best main crop variety; fine form and color; half-long with small tap-root; productive and keeps well. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; 4 lb., 75 ets. ENDIVE Farquhar’s Winter Bsauty. Hardy, finely curled green leaves, soe blanched; one of the best. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 50 cts.; 4 lb.; $1.50. Broad-Leaved Batavian. (Escarolle.) Leaves long and broad, thick and succulent. One of the choicest salads. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 35 cts.; + lb., $1.00. LETTUCE Black-Seeded Tennisball. . Excellent; forms a very fine head, compact, crisp, tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; ¢ lb., 75 cts. California Cream Butter. Large, solid head; tinged brown, white inside. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 25 cts.; } lb., 75 cts. Trianon Self-Closing Cos. Leaves long, narrow, forming clcse upright heads. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 35 ets.; 4 lb., $1.00. RADISH Farquhar’s Nonpareil. An excellent strain of small round, bright redradish. The fleshis pure white, crispandtender. Pkt., 10 cts.; o0z., 30 cts.; ¢ lb., $1.00. Icicle. A long slender white radish with small top; flesh crisp and tender. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 30 cts.; 4 lb., 80 cts. SPINACH Farquhar’s All Seasons. Leaves rich, dark green, very thick and splendid quality. Pkt., 5 ets.; oz., 15 ets.; } lb., 35 ets.; lb., 91.25. Round Thick-Leaved. A standard sort; equally good for early Spring or Fall sowing; leaves are thick, succulent and tender. Pkt., 5 cts.; oz., 15 cts.; 4 lb., 30 cts.; lb., $1.00. TURNIP Purple Top, White Flat, Strap-leaf. A popular sort for early and Fall sowing; flesh white, tender and very sweet. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz., 20 cts.; 3 lb., 40 ets.; lb., $1.00. Farquhar’s Model. A very early and perfectly formed round white Turnip, solid and mild in flavor.- Pkt., 10 cts.: oz., 25 ets.: + lb., 75 ets. White Egg. Oval or egg-shaped; smooth and fine-grained, flesh erie: good for late crop. Pkt., 10 cts.; 0z., 20 cts.; 4 1b., 40 cts.;lb., 1 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY FARQUHAR’S POT-GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS These are strong pot-grown plants, which can be safely shipped to any reasonable distance. If planted early, they will produce a large crop of fruit next year. All varieties offered are perfect flowering, needing no fertilization by another variety. Cultural Directions. The Strawberry is easily cultivated: abundant crops can be obtained from a variety of soils, differing widely in character, from a light sand toa heavy clay. The best soil is a deep sandy loam, but any soil suited to the growth of ordinary field or garden crops may be trusted to suc- cessfully grow the Strawberry. The soil should be broken up and pulverized- by svade-trenching or subsoil-plowing, enriching with good stable manure to a depth of fully two feet, the quantity of manure to be determined by the con- dition of the soil. The plants may be set in beds of three rows one foot avart and one foot distant in the rows, with a space of two and a half feet between the outside rows of adjoining beds left fora pathway. They may also be planted planted in single rows three feet’ apart and one foot apart in the rows. FARQUHAR’S ‘‘SELECT”’ VARIETIES Pot-grown plants of the following ‘‘Select Varieties,’’ $1.00 per | doz.; $7.00 per 100, $60.00 per 1000 (250 or more at 1000 rate.) | Delivery July, August and September. EARLY Arabine. Extra early; very large, bright red, of high quality, heavy | cropper and vigorous grower. | Premier. A wonderfully productive-and very early new variety. | The mammoth berries are of beautiful form, rich bright red through- -| out and very delicious. An excellent keeper and fine for shipping. Excelsior. This is undoubtedly one of the finest early Strawberries; | fruit is of attractive conical form, bright red in color, and of delicious, mildly acid flavor. Glen Mary. Large conical berry, bright red in color, and finely. | flavored. ! Senator Dunlap. The fruit is large, dark red clear to the center, | of very rich flavor. Does not readily rot on the vines. STRAWBERRY, GLEN MARY 9) rs BOSTON, MASS. STRAWBERRY, WILLIAM BELT FARQUHAR’S ‘“‘SELECT VARIETIES” (Continued) MEDIUM. Brandywine. A large heart-shaped berry, perfect in form, bright red in color, firm flesh, red to the center and of rich spicy flavor. A great cropper, especially on heavy soils, holds its fruit well up from the ground and generally s succeeds ev ery where. Big Joe. A magnificent new Strawberry of robust growth and very prolific. The berries are light crimson in color, unusually large and of fine quality. Marshall. The fruit of this remarkable sort is of enormous size, of handsome glossy dark crimson color, and of delicious flavor. It is one of the best midseason berries, either for private use or market. It is a vigorous grower and requires good soil and high cultiva- tion. As it does not thrive in all soils, it should not be planted extensively until its adaptability is ascertained. New York. One of the best sorts for Private or Market Gardens. The berries are large, of conical form; dark red; fine texture and of remarkable sweet flavor. MeAlIpin. Very productive, and is considered by many growers to be one of the best of the newer introductions. The berries are scarlet in color, large and of luscious flavor. LATE. Gandy. This popular old variety is more largely grown than any other late sort. It is large, well formed, deep red and agreeably flavored; requires a fairly heavy soil. Chesapeake. Vigorous grower with fruits of dark red color and rich spicy flavor. Commonwealth. The latest of all Strawberries, bearing large conical crimson fruit, extremely sweet and of delicious flavor. It is solid, quite juicy, and productive. William Belt. An exceptionally fine berry. In quality it heads the list. The large berries are glossy, deep red; late as Gandy. Pot-grown plants of the above ‘‘Select Varieties”’ $1.00 per doz., $7.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000 (250 or over at 1000 rate.) Delivery July, August and September. ““EVERBEARING’’ STRAWBERRIES A fine late crop may be assured from this class of Strawberries by keeping the blossoms picked off the planis until July, and cutting away the runners during the summer. Superb. This variety produces an abundance of fruit, deep red in color, of good size and flavor. Progressive. One of the best of this class, the fruit being deep red, firm, and finely flavored. Pot-grown plants of the above ‘‘Everbearing”’ Varieties $1.25 per doz., $8.00 per 100. 3 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY ‘ wee 2a SN AN CYCLAMEN, FARQUHAR’S GIANT GREENHOUSE and DECORATIVE PLANTS ALAMANDA Hendersoni. A _ strong-growing greenhouse climber, producing: numerous large golden-yellow flowers; suitable for covering ai trellis or the supports of a conservatory. $2.00 each. ARDISIA | Crenulata. Ornamental plants bearing clusters of bright red! berries. Plants in 5-in. pots, $2.50 each; $27.00 per doz. | ASPARAGUS Plumosus nanus. (Climbing Lace Asparagus). Bright green) finely pinnated fern-like foliage; very lasting. Strong plants - from 3-in. pots, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 5-in. pots, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 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 ets. each; $3.50 per doz. 5-in. pots, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. BEGONIAS. (June and later delivery.) Melior. A more vigorous type of the Lorraine. Plants from 22-in. | pots, $7.50 per doz.; $55.00 per 100. 3-in. pots, $9.00 per doz.; | $65.00 per 100. Mrs. J. A. Petersen. A striking variety of the Lorraine type with | red foliage. The flowers are a brilliant deep pink in color and are produced in great profusion. Plantsfrom 22-in. pots, $7.50 per doz. $55.00 per 100. 3-in. pots, $9.00 per doz.; $65.00 per 100. Luminosa. Deep scarlet flowers; foliage crimson-bronze. $2.50 per doz., $18.00 per 100. BUDDLEIA Farquharii. 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. Strong Plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Hybrida, Eva Dudley. The flowers are of the most delicate laven- der pink with intense orange centre. Apart from its good habit and free-growing and flor:ferous character, this new plant is re- | markable for the delightful fragrance of its flowers. A single spray | delightfully scents a whole room.. Strong Plants, 75 cts. each; | $7.50 per doz. | Asiatiea. (‘‘White flowered Winter Lilac.) An elegant pot plant suitable for general decorative purposes and cut flowers. Cultural requirements same as those of Chrysanthemum. Blossoms De- cember to March; every shoot terminating in a slender tail of pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers. A notable acquisition. Plants from 3-in. pots, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 4-in. pots, $5.00 per doz. } | 4 BOSTON, MASS. CALCEOLARIA pe Stewarti. A beautiful new variety of compact growth, bearing large sprays of bright yellow flowers. It is unsurpassed 1n ae wealth of blooms, which are of long duration. A fine decorative plant, indispensable for the conservatory. Plants from 62-11. pots, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. CYCLAMEN me Farquhar’s Giant. A superior strain producing large ashes of perfect form carried well above the handsome foliage; aaa strain first gained a national reputation of highest merit at oe World’s Columbina Exposition where they were awarded a Mec Z and Diploma as the finest there, a reputation which they have since maintained, easily holding first place at the important flori- _ cultural exhibitions of the country. ’ _ Giant White, Giant Crimson, Giant Pink, Giant Salmon, Salmon Searlet, Giant Excelsior (white with scarlet base ). Plants in 33-in. pots, $6.50 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. ERICA ; ah -Wilmoreana. Beautiful sprays of long bell-shaped delicate pin __ flowers. Plants from 23-in. pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per Gees : -Melanthera. White flowers, tinged pink. Plants from 72-1. pots. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. | DRACANA eee Godseffiana. A distinct variety, forming compact graceful Rees mens; foliage dark green with irregular, creamy-white spots. (0 cts. and $1.25 each. eayenet Massangeana. Leaves green, striped yellow in centre. $3.00 eac + Sanderiana. Graceful variety with glaucous green leaves edgec with creamy-white border. $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. es Terminalis. Foliage olive-green, striped with carmine and pink. Young leaves bright crimson. $1.00 each. : lie Youngii. Foliage bright green when young, changing to metallic bronze. $1.50 each. GARDENIA Veitchii. (Cape Jessamine.) Beautiful evergreen shrubs with pure white waxy flowers; very fragrant. One of the most beautiful and decorative plants. Strong plants in 2}-in. pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. DRACAENA TERMINALIS 5 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY GREENHOUSE PLANTS (Continued) ig : POINSETTIAS Siagle-flowering. (June and later delivery.) Plants in 2}-in. pots, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 3-in. pots (July), $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 4-in. pots (August), $7.00 per doz.; $50.00 per 100. CHRISTMAS PEPPERS June and later delivery. Plants in 23-in. pots, $3.00 per doz. i ; PRIMULAS Obdconiea grandiflora. The plants are of compact growth and. bloom profusely during the Winter. White, Pink and Red. 33.00: per doz. Chinensis. (Chinese Primrose.) An improved strain producing; large trusses of bloom during the Winter. White, Pink and Red. $3.00 per doz. Malacoides. Flowers delicate lavender borne in whorls on long: graceful spikes. $3.00 per doz. : SOLANUM cipsicastrum, var. Dwarf Cleveland. (Jerusalem Cherry.) Orna-| mental plant with large bright red berries. Plants in 2}-in. pots. (June and later delivery.) $3.00 per doz. | Cipsicastrum Golden Queen. Bright orange-yellow berries. Plants in 23-in. pots. (June and later delivery.) $3.00 per doz. Capsicastrum var. pendula. A drooping form of the ‘‘Cleve- land Cherry.’ Plants in 23-in. pots. (June and later delivery.) $3.00 per doz. FERNS. Adiantum Farleyense Gloriosa. (Glory of Moordrecht). This) grand new variety is identical in appearance with the variety Far- | leyense, but has a stronger constitution, and can be grown under) the same conditions as any ordinary Maidenhair sort. 4-in. pots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. Adiantum Hybridum. A very hardy variety of Maidenhair Fern) with beautiful fronds. 34-in. pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.;. d-in. pots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. | Asplenium Nidus-Avis. (Bird’s Nest Fern.) Fronds bright green,) growing ina crown. $2.50 each. Cyrtomium Rochfordianum. (New Crested Holly Fern.) The) foliage of this beautiful new fern is of a glossy dark green, the: leaflets being waved or undulated on the edges, giving the plant a graceful appearance. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis. (Boston Sword Fern.) One cf) the best Ferns for conservatory or window cultivation. Plants) in 5-in. pots, $1.25 each; $12.00 per doz. 6-in. pots, $1.75 each}; 318.00 per doz. Larger Plants, $2.50 to $7.50 each. | Nephrolepis exaltata ‘‘Roosevelt.’’ This new variety resembles the Boston Fern in appearance, but produces more fronds, thus) forming a bushier plant. The pinne are beautifully undulated, giving the long fronds a wavy appearance. Plants in 5-in. pots, $1.25 each; $12.00 per doz. 6-in. pots, $1.75 each; $18.00 per doz.’ Larger Plants, $2.50 to $7.50 each. | Nephrolepis Macawii. Very compact, graceful fronds attractively) waved. 5-in. pots, $1.25 each; $12.00 per doz.; 6-in. pots, $1.75) each; $18.00 per doz. Specimens, $2.50 each and upwards. Nephrolepis Dwarf Boston. A beautiful compact form of the popular Boston Sword Fern. 5-in. pots, $1.25 each; $12.00 per doz. 6-in. pots, $1.75 each; $18.00 per doz. Nephrolepis Whitmani. (Ostrich Plume Fern.) A beautiful crested! fern with broad plume-like fronds. Plants in 5-in. pots, $1.24) each; $12.00 per doz.; 6-in. pots, $1.75 each; $18.00 per doz. | Miniature Ferns for Jardiniers. In variety. 23-in. pots, $1.76 per doz.; $14.00 per 100. PALMS. Cocos Weddeliana. One of the finest Palms for table decoration Plants in 23-in. pots, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100.) 3-in. pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. Kentia Belmoreana. Of the erect growing feather-leaved Palms this is the best adapted to house decoration and one of the most beautiful. The foliage is glossy dark green, the segments wide and gracefully recurved. Plants in 3-in. pots, 50 cts. each | $5.00 per doz.; 4-in. pots, $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; 5-in. pots $2.00 each; $22.00 per doz. Made up plants, $5.00 to $7.50 each || Forsteriana. This variety is similar to K. Belmoreana, but oj) stronger growth, with broader and heavier foliage. Plants ir| 3-in. pots, 50 ects. each; $5.00 per doz.; 4-in. pots, $1.00 each $10.00 per doz.; 5-in. pots, $2.00 each; $22.00 per doz. Made up plants, $5.00 to $7.50 each. 6 BOSTON, MASS. FARQUHAR’S GOLD MEDAL BULBS For Forcing EARLY WHITE ROMAN HYACINTHS EARLY ROMAN HYACINTHS. These beautiful Hyacinths are indispensable to the florist in his Autumn and Winter cut-flower work; while to the amateur they are among the most easily cultivated and most satisfactory of flowering bulbs. The white variety, if planted early in September and gently forced, will bloom in November; the others require from two or three weeks longer. When grown in pots or pans they are most effective planted in groups of six or more bulbs in each. White. Mammoth Bulbs. $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Extra Large Bulbs. $1.75 per doz.; $12.50 per 100. POLYANTHUS NARCISSUS. A very decorative class of bulbous plants for greenhouse and win- dow cultivation, but not hardy out of doors in our climate. They may be easily and quickly forced; our florists frequently have them in bloom by Thanksgiving. Early Large-Flowering Paper White. The earliest, largest and most vigorous form of the Paper White; the best of all for very early forcing; pure white. Mammoth Bulbs. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $58.00 per 1,000. Extra Large Bulbs. 75cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1,000. Soleil d’Or. Yellow, with orange cup, an excellent forcing variety. $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY NARCISSUS JONQUILLA OR JONQUILS ae delicately graceful forms, delicious fragrance and deep yellow color of their blossoms have made the Jonquils favorites. Plant six R eight bulbs in a six-inch bulb pan, covering the crowns half an inch. ugulosus. Rich yellow; very fragrant; the largest Jonquil; fine e for cutting. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. ampernelle. Large, deep yellow flowers, excellent for cutting. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. LARGE TRUMPET DAFFODILS (Narcissus Ajax.) Trumpet or crown as long as, or longer than the perianth segments. Duke of Bedford. A magnificent new bi-color of immense size and substance. White perianth and long wide-mouthed trumpet of deep yellow. 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. Emperor. Immense flower; trumpet clear golden-yellow; perianth deep primrose, often three-and-a half inches across; fine forcing sort. $9.00 per 100; $86.00 per 1000. Empress. Very large, reflexed, rich yellow trumpet, broad white perlanth of great substance; one of the finest Daffodils; forces well. $9.00 per 100; $86.00 per 1000. Glory of Noordwijk. Large pure yellow trumpet, perianth sulphur- yellow. A magnificently proportioned flower. $1.15 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. Glory of Leiden. Clear yellow; one of the largest of the Giant Trumpet varieties. A fine exhibition sort. Awarded first-class certificate, R. H.S. London. $8.50 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Golden Spur. Very large and fine flower; immense golden trumpet reflexed at the lip; perianth very broad; a splendid forcing variety. $7.50 per 100; $70.00 per 1000. Henry Irving. A noble flower of rich golden-yellow; trumpet large and wide, recurved at the lip; petals of the perianth broad and over- lapping; very handsome. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. King Alfred. The finest yellow Daffodil; enormous flowers of deep golden-yellow throughout. $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. Madame de Graaff. The largest and finest White Trumpet Daffodil. The trumpet on opening is pale primrose, but.the whole flower soon becomes pure white. It is excellent for forcing in pans. $9.00 per 100. Madame Plemp. Large pure white perianth; golden-yellow trumpet; very large, well-formed flowers. $8.00 per 100. Maximus, or Hale’s Beaten Gold. Large, fragrant flowers of pure golden-yellow. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. Olympia. Perianth light chrome-yellow; trumpet deep chrome- yellow. A very large flower of remarkable substance; fine ex- hibition sort. $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. Prineeps Maximus. A favorite forcing sort. It is very early, of good substance, and keeps well when cut. The trumpet is of large size and deep yellow; perianth pale primrose. Splendid for forcing and cutting. $7.00 per 100; $65.00 per 1000. Silver Spur. A new variety blooming as early as Golden Spur, but resembling Empress in color, form and constitution. $12.00 per 100. Spring Glory. A fine flower with broad white perianth and large trumpet of deep chrome yellow; a strong grower. $3.00 per doz.; $24.00 per 100. Spurius. One of the finest Trumpet Daffodils, self-colored; clear yellow; large wide-mouth trumpet; excellent forcing and bedding sort. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Trumpet Major. (Dutch Grown.) Trumpet and perianth deep golden-yellow; very effective. The most popular Daffodil for both forcing and bedding. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Vanilla. Large, bold, yellow trumpet and sulphur-yellow perianth; very tall. Flowers have the odor of vanilla. $11.00 per 100. Victoria. Bold, erect, clear yellow trumpet of large size, and beautifully frilled at the mouth; perianth creamy-white, broad and of good substance. $7.50 per 100; $72.00 per 1000. Van Waveren’s Giant. The largest of all trumpets; flowers of immense size. Perianth primrose and of campanulate form, trumpet bright yellow with large, open mouth. $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. Weardale Perfection. A strikingly beautiful bi-color Daffodil, with large, white perianth and soft, primrose trumpet of immense size. Blooms have been exhibited measuring 5 inches across. $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 8 BOSTON, MASS. NARCISSUS POETICUS (True Poet’s Narcissi.) These ‘‘Poet’s’’ Daffodils all have snowy-white perianth and flattened yellow crown more or less deeply colored with scarlet or crimson. Poeticus. (Pheasant’s Eye or Poet's Narcissus.) Pure white with red crown; very fragrant; excellent for forcing and cutting. For naturalizing in woodlands and wild gardens this is one of the very best sorts; it is perfectly hardy and will thrive in almost any situa- tion where not exposed to high winds. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $42.00 per 1000. King Edward. (Almira.) Broad, pure white perianth with cup canary-yellow, with orange-scarlet crown. $1.15 per doz.; $9.00 per 100. Glory of Lisse. An improved form of Poeticus ornatus; an un- usually fine flower. $1.25 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. : Ornatus. Large symmetrical flowers; broad white perianth with red crown; very early; beautiful and valuable for forcing and cutting. 60 cts. per doz.; $4.50 per 100; $42.00 per 1000. BARRII DAFFODILS (Narcissus Barrii) SHORT-CUPPED OR STAR NARCISSI. Cup or crown measuring less than one-third the length of the perianth segments. Conspiecuus. Large, broad spreading perianth, primrose-yellow; crown yellpw, conspicuously edged with orange-scarlet; unexelled for cutting and lasts long in water after being cut. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.50 per 100; $52.00 per 1000. Firebrand. Creamy-white; fiery-red cup. $1.10 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. Lady Godiva. Perianth white, cup large and heavily stained; bright orange-searlet; large, handsome flower. $1.15 per doz.; $8.50 per 100. LEEDSII DAFFODILS (Narcissus Leedsii) EUCHARIS FLOWERED OR SILVER-WHITE FRAGRANT STAR NARCISSI. Comprising all the chalice-cupped and short-cupped Narcissi having white perianth and cup or crown of white, cream or pale yellow. Minnie Hume. Large white perianth; spreading cup, passing from lemon to white. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1000. Mrs. Langtry. A lovely free-blooming Daffodil which should be largely grown out of doors. The flowers have a broad white perianth, with the cup white or pale primrose. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1000. White Lady. A charming flower with a broad white perianth of perfect form; cup very pale canary-yellow and beautifully frilled; a grand cutting variety and lasts long in water after being cut. $1.10 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. DOUBLE DAFFODILS OR NARCISSI. Von Sion. (Telamonious Plenus.) The renowned ‘‘Old Double Yellow Daffodil.’’ Flowers deep golden-yellow; large and very decorative; the most extensively grown of all Daffodils for florists’ use. They are seen to great advantage when planted in clumps in permanent borders or shrubberies, where they can be left undis- turbed for several years. Double Nosed Bulbs, extra large. $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100; $72.00 per 1000. Single Nosed Bulbs, extra large. 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100; $58.00 per 1000. Alba Plena Odorata. (Double Poet's or Gardenia-flowered Nar- cissus.). Large double pure white flowers, in sweetness and purity rivalling Gardenia blossoms; valuable for cutting. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1000. Incomparabilis Plenus. (Butter and Eggs.) Large double, yellow flowers, with orange centre; excellent for forcing, for Winter cutting and for Spring flowering in the open ground. 85 ets. per doz.; $6.00 per 100. Orange Phoenix. (Eggs and Bacon.) Large, double white flowers, with rich orange segments in the centre; very effective and de- sirable for both forcing and outdoor planting. $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 9 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY FARQUHAR’S SINGLE EARLY TULIPS. | Cottage Maid. Lovely rose-pink, shaded with white; excellent for forcing and bedding. $6.00 per 100; $58.00 per 1000. Gold Finch. A pure golden-yellow form of Yellow Prince; forces: easily and early and stands well when cut. $6.00 per 100; $58.00 | per 1000. | Goiden Queen. Pure yellow; very large flower. A grand new sort. $6.00 per 100; $58.00 per 1000. | Joost van Vondel White. (Lady Boreel.) The largest and most beautiful pure white sort, excellent for bedding and forcing, two or | three days later than other Single Early ‘lulips. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. Keizerskroon. (Grand Duc.) Crimson-scarlet bordered with clear yellow; large and very beautiful; one of the very best Tulips. $6.00 per 100; $58.00 per 1900. , La Reine. (Queen Victoria.) A charming flower, white, lightly shaded with rose; splendid for both bedding and forcing. %3.50 per 100; $32.00 per 1000. Pink Beauty. A lovely new sort, glowing rose-pink, outer petals | flushed white. $11.00 per 100. Prince of Austria. Rich orange-red; fine bedder; sweet scented. | $5.50 per 100; $52.00 per 1000. Proserpine. Brilliant carmine-rose; very large blooms, often two on stem; a gorgeous Tulip, lasting long in bloom. $8.50 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Vermilion Brilliant. Dazzling scarlet; one of the best red sorts for both forcing and bedding. $8.00 per 100; $78.00 per 1000. FARQUHAR’S GIANT DARWIN TULIPS. Bartigon. Magnificent variety with large flowers of fiery red with a | white base. $7.00 per 100; $68.00 per 1000. | Clara Butt. Exquisite shade of clear pink, flushed salmon-rose; a | large flower of remarkable beauty. The finest Darwin of its color. | $3.75 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. ; Erguste. Pale violet, flushed silvery-white, inside dark violet with white base. Excellentfor borders. $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1000. | Farneombe Sanders. Fiery rosy-scarlet, with white centre» marked blue. One of the finest red varieties. $6.00 per 100; | $58.00 per 1000. | Gretchen. (Margaret.) Delicate flesh-pink, showing deeper pink, | inside centre white, marked blue. A very attractive flower of delicate color. $3.75 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. ‘ Madame Krelage. Beautiful deep rose margined pale silvery-rose; large flower. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. | Pride of Haarlem. Oneof the largest Tulips grown and of excellent | form; color, brilliant rosy-carmine, with bright blue base. $5.00) per 100; $48.00 per 1000. | Rev. H. Ewbank. Vivid heliotrope, shaded with lilac; very large | and striking flower. $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1000. Wm. Copeland. (SweetLavender.) Bright violet; beautiful forcer. | $6.00 per 100; $58.00 per 1000. LILIES FOR FORCING. If wanted by mail, add 5 cents each. The bulbs may be potted from August onward in a compost of equal parts | turfy loam, leaf mold, rotten cow manure and sand. It is best to start them | in pots not exceeding twice their own diameter, in which they may remain until started eight inches or more. They should be transferred then to larger | pots in which to bloom, exercising great care not to disturb the roots or break away the soil from about them, and setting them considerably deeper in the larger pots. LILIUM CANDIDUM. (Ascension or Madonna Lily.) These are grown for us in France, and are the large variety, with | pure white flowers; excellent both for forcing and open garden. Mammoth Bulbs. 40 cts each; $4.25 per doz.; $32.00 per 100. | Extra Large Bulbs. 30 cts. each; $3.25 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. LILIUM HARRISSI. (The Bermuda Easter Lily). Choice, thoroughly ripened bulbs, from the finest stock in Bermuda. Extra Large Bulbs. 7 to 9 in. circ., 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz.; $48.00 per 100. | Mammoth Bulbs. 9 to 11 in. cire., $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz.; $80.0) per 100. LILIUM LONGIFLORUM. (Japan Grown.) Giganteum. The flowers of this type are of a large size, perfect in form and of superior substance; stems marked black. 9 to 10 in. | circ., $6.00 per doz.; $42.00 per 100. Formosum. An early flowering type, blooming as early as the Harrisii. 9 to 10 in. circ. $7.50 per doz.; $60.00 per 100. 10 BOSTON, MASS. MISCELLANEOUS BULBS. ANEMONES. None of the Spring flowers surpass the Anemone in brilliancy of. color and profusion of bloom. They are very lasting and popular for cut flower use and for table decoration Plant in October or Novem- ber, six roots in a six-inch pot or bulb pan covering them one inch. They may be kept in acellar or frame protected from frost until Spring when they may be placed in the greenhouse or window to bloom. St. Brigid. (Jrish Anemone.) Semi-double flowers in shades cf scarlet, blue and purple, excellent for cutting. £6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. : Single de Caen. (Giant French Poppy-flowered Anemone). Large flowers of brilliant and varied colors. $5.00 per 100; $48.00 per 1000. = CHIONODOXAS. (Glory of the Snow.) One of the most beautiful dwarf blue Spring flowers resembling those of Scilla siberica but larger, slightly taller and more handscme. The chionodoxa is very hardy, thrivingin any ordinary garden soil and in almost any situation. The bulbs continue to flower from year to year. Itis most satisfactory for wild garden and woodland planting, also excellent for forcing. Gigantea. Large blooms of soft gray-blue. $4.50 per 100; $42.06 per 1000. Lueiliz. Bright sky-blue flowers, with large white centres. $3.00 per 100; $28.00 per 1000. CALLA LILIES (Richardia.) The Godfrey. A new ever-blooming variety, producing large white and slightly fragrant flowers. The plant is of dwarf compact habit with dark green leaves. 40 cts. each; $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. White Calla. (R. ihiopica.) The Lily-of-the-Nile is too well known to require any description. In Winter it is one of the best window plants. Mammoth Roots. 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. Extra Size Roots 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $22.00 per 100. Elliottiana. (TheGolden Calla.) The flowers are of the same form and size as the White Calla, but are pure golden-yellow color. The foliage is delicately spotted white ( November delivery.) 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. FREESIAS. The gracefully branched, fragrant flowers are of long duration, and being freely produced are profitable for commercial purposes, and satisfactory to amateurs. If planted early they may be had in bloom by Christmas. Plant eight or ten bulbs in a six-inch bulb pan, covering them one inch. Purity. Mammoth Bulbs. Snowy white. 75 cts. per doz.; $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Extra Large Bulbs 50 cts. per doz.; $3.75 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Large Bulbs 35 cts. per doz.; $2.50 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. General Pershing. One of the finest of the new colored Freesias; color a clear carmine-pink with white throat. Very decorative and a strong grower, 85 cts. per doz.; $6.00 per 100: Giant Golden Yellow. Very attractive, $1.35 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. FRITILLARIAS. Exceedingly pretty, dwarf, Spring-flowering plants, with large pendant, bell-shaped flowers of white, yellow, brown and purple, usually striped or mottled. They are desirable for both house and garden cultivation. Out-of-doors the bulbs should be planted four inches deep; they are quite hardy. Meleagris Finest Mixed. (Guinea-Hen Flower.) $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Imperialis Mixed. (Crown Imperials.) Hardy border plants of stately growth, producing whorls of pendant bell-shaped blossems. They are very effective and if left undisturbed for years will flower abundantly. Plant 8 inches deep. 35 cts. each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 11 R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY GRAPE HYACINTHS. (Musceari.) Very hardy, dwarf, Spring-flowering bulbs succeeding in almost | any situation, and suitable for edgings and clumps in shrubbery and | hardy perennial beds. They also produce a splendid effect and thrive | planted in the grass in the same manner as Crocuses. ~They are also | excellent for pot culture. Blue Grape Hyacinths. $2.50 per 100; $22.00 per 1000. White Grape Hyacinths. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Heaveny Blue Grape Hyacinths. A new type with large | flowers of rich bright blue; desirable for cutting or for massing in | the garden or border. $3.50 per 100; $32.00 per 1000. OXALIS. Lovely little bulbous plants for hanging pots and baskets. The | bulbs should be planted an inch deep, six or eight in a 5-inch pot. | They need a sunny situation. Bermuda Buttereup. Flowers clear yellow; very beautiful, 50 cts. | per doz.; $3.50 per 100. | Boweli. Large rosy-crimson flowers and handsome foliage. 50 cts. per doz.; $3.50 per 100. Grand Duchess Oxalis. These Californian varieties are most de- | sirable for window culture, blooming all Winter. The plants are) of dwarf habit, producing exquisite flowers on long stems. White, Pink and Lavender. 40 cts. per doz.; $3.00 per 100. : RANUNCULUS. Gorgeous dwarf flowers, easily grown in pots for winter-blooming, | or in cold-frames for Spring; About 8 roots in a six inch bulb-pan; | should be covered one inch. The colors vary from white, yellow, | crimson, purple to almost black. | Giant Double French, Mixed. $6.00 per 100; $55.00 per 1000. || SCILLAS. Extremely hardy, early-flowering bulbs thriving in any situation | and worthy of general cultivation. The bulbs S. siberica should be | planted three inches deep; those of campanulata and nutans four or || five inches deep. | Siberica (Amena or Precox.) Flowers charming bright blue, of | compact growth five to six inches high; beautiful in combination | with snowdrops or Crocuses, also excellent for forcing in pans. If | grown in masses their flowers fairly carpet the ground. $5.00 per | 100; $45.00 per 1000. | Campanulata Blue. A beautiful Spring-flowering bulb producing || bright blue bell-shaped flowers. One of the finest bulbs for | naturalizing. Height 1ft. $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1000. | Campanulata Rose. Delicate rose-pink. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 ' per 1000. | Campanulata White. Pure White, waxy bells. $4.00 per 100; | $38.00 per 1000. Campanulata Exeelsior. Deep blue; large bells. $6.00 per 100; | $55.00 per 1000. Nutans Coerulea. (The Bluebell or Hyacinth of English Woods.) Elegant spikes of bright blue hyacinth-like flowers. Height 1 ft. | $3.50 per 100; $32.00 per 1000. Nutans alba. Pure white. $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1000. Nutans Rosea. Pink. $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1000. SNOWDROPS. (Galanthus.) These well-known favorites are among the hardiest and earliest of Spring flowers. The bulbs should be planted three inches deep; they | thrive in almost any soil and situation. Single Snowdrops. White. $4.00 per 100; $38.00 per 1000. SPRING SNOWFLAKE. (Leucojum.) Beautiful, fragrant white flowers of drooping habit, produced on long stems. Easily naturalized and quite hardy. $6.00 per 100. WINTER ACONITE. (Eranthis Hyemalis.) The earliest Spring flower; the large golden yellow Buttercup-like blossoms often expanding in the snow; height six inches. $2.50 per 100; $22.00 per: 1000. 12 BOSTON, MASS. FARQUHAR’S SUPERB PANSY SEEDS CULTURE OF PANSIES Pansies thrive best in a cool, moist, but well drained s»il, enriched with well rotted barnyard manure or fice grourd bore. The finest blooms are to be obtaiced by sowing in July or August givi-g the plarts prctection durirg Wiater, when they will bloom profusely the following Spri. g ard Summer. 3085 FARQUHAR’S FINEST SHOW STRAIN, MIXED. A superb mixture of the largest and best types in an ane apie a brilliant colors. ; $3. z $2.00; packet of about 250 seeds, .50 3090 FARQUHAR’ S FINEST SHOW STRAIN, MIXED. z Second size packet of about 100 seeds .25 3095 FARQUHAR’S FRAME GIANTS. The finest strain known, the flowers being of perfect form and rich- est colors. For frame culture this mixture is unex- celled, producing flowers of great size and perfection; equally good out of doors oz., $3.00; 3096 FARQUHAR’S ORCHID- FLOWERED MIXED: This race embraces many interesting combinations of color varying from pale primrose to orange, pale mauve, also through the various shades of rose ... } oz., $1.50; 3100 SPECIAL MIXTURE. Embracing the far te strains, all grown by specialists and including the finest colors and markings in endless variety. This mixture is ex- tensively used by florists. Oz., $6.00; 4 oz., $1.75; 3105 CASSIER’S GIANT MIXTURE. An excellent strain for outdoor or greenhouse cultivation. The plants are of sturdy growth, producing =aee round flowers, beautifully blotched 1 oz., $2.00; 3106 BUGNOT’S LARGE BLOTCHED. Finely formed flowers of rich and brilliant colors .. z OZ. $2.00; .2 3108 CHOICE MIXTURE. In splendid variety. t OZ. REY bi eee | 1.00 .25 FARQUHAR’S REGAL GIANTS. A remarkable strain of Giant Pansies producing flowers of mammoth size on long strong stems. Pkt. 3112 Prinee Henry. Dark Blue... 25 3114 Madame Perret Improved. Wine colors, edged white 25 3115 Purple. 5 ae 25 3116 Parisian Yellow. Pure y ellow 25 3118 Blaek Mastodon. Velvety-black 25 3122 Meteor. Wine-red Ss 25 3123 Bronze ssi es a 25 3124 Snowdrift. Pure white 25 3125 Regal Giant Mixed... 25 Each of the above varieties and ‘mixed. 1 Oz. $1. 25 3126 Collection of 6 Varieties ‘‘Regal Pansies’’ one packet of each, ourselection. ... ne es GIANT OR TRIMARDEAU. 3130 Cornflower. Ultramarine blue; the finest dark blue .15 3135 Queen of the Blues. Lavender oie at Ped 3140 Golden Gem. Pure yellow... 35 3145 Snow Queen. Pure white 15 3150 Golden Yellow with Dark Eye AS 3155 King of the Blacks. Coalblack ... me 3160 Lord Beaconsfield. Violet; shaded white 15 3165 White with Violet Eye : ae 3180 Trimardeau Mixed. Fine assortment of colors 415 Each of the above varieties and mixed, } 0z., $1.50; 4 0z., 85 cts. TUFTED PANSIES. (Viola cornuta.) Free-blooming plants for partially-shaded beds and borders. 3275 Admiration. Rich dark blue c= + ox., $1.50: 3280 Blue Perfection. Mauve, yellow eye . 3285 grandiflora lutea. Golden-y ellow flowers ‘ 3290 Mauve Queen. Light blue J “a 3295 Pink. Anewand pleasing shade ... 3300 Papilio. A lovely violet-lilac; very free 3305 White Perfection. Snowy w hite 2 ; 3310 Tufted Mixed. Allcolors ... Ver “¢ 13 J ’ e . . . . . . Pt lp pd ee Fe 0 ee ee ~— wi Voooroio ee tt et © © R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY FARQUHAR’S HARDY PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS FOR COMPLETE LIST SEE OUR GARDEN ANNUAL. Hardy perennials are easily raised from seeds; the simplest method is to sow them in a frame, protecting the seedlings as they appear above ground from the sun. The soil should be kept evenly moist but not saturated. Transplant the seedlings once or twice if neces- sary to prevent crowding. AQUILEGIA FARQUHAR’S LONG SPURRED HYBRIDS (For Description see next page.) . 14 BOSTON, MASS. ACHILLEA (Milfoil or Yarrow.) 5920 ageratum. A most desirable variety, with bright golden-yellow flowers, sweetly scented. June to August. 13 ft. : 4.07.5 ..00; 5925 ptarmiea, ‘The Pearl. One of the finest perennials, blooming all Summer; the flowers are borne in clusters on long stems, and are of purest white. 14 ft. ts. 0Z., $1.50; ACONITUM. (Monkshood.) Hardy perennials with showy spikes of hood-shaped flowers; valuable for planting in shady beds or borders. 5935 mapellus. Large dark blue flowers. August and September. 3ft. . 2 oz., .75; 5946 Wilsoni. Light blue flowers in large trusses; very late. 4 ft. s oe fe ih “ADONIS. 5955 vernalis. One of the best Spring flowering perennials; large at blossoms. 1 ft. 1 oz., .75; AGROSTEMMA (Mullein Pink) 5965 eoronaria atrosanguinea. An old-fashioned peren- nial with silvery-white foliage and dark crimson flowers: June to August. 2 ft. : 2 oz., .50; 5970 eoronaria alba. Similar to the preceding: with ‘white . _ flowers. i 3 0Z., .00; 5972 Flos-Jovis. (Flower of Jove.) Deep pink. 1 ft. . 2 oz., .50; 5975 hybrida Walkeri. Large bright pink flowers; June to August. 2 ft. — Eat pat 4 oz., 15; ALYSSUM. 5985 saxatile compactum. (Gold Dust.) Valuable hardy perennial of spreading growth, producing masses of bright yellow flowers in Spring. 9 in. 1.02:,..35; 5990 saxatile Silver Queen. A new variety with lovely palelemon-colored blossoms. Qin. + oz., .75; 5995 rostratum. Bright golden-yellow flowers; June. 2 oz., .50; ANCHUSA. ; 6006 italiea Dropmore Variety. A grand improvement on the type. The plants are more vigorous in growth with larger flowers of a lovely shade of gentian blue; June to September. 3 to 4 ft. 2 oz., .50; 6008 italica Opal. Large pale blue flow ers: very y beautiful June to August. 3to4ft. ... Me. , $1.00; ANTHEMIS. 6015 tinetoria Kelwayi. A greatly improved strain of this handsome perennial with bright yellow daisy-like flow- ers; June to September. 13 ft. 4 oz., .40; ANTHERICUM (