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Summer Bulletin
DOES YOUR GARDEN PLEASE YOU>?
If not
Consulf Our Landscape Department
R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.
6 and 7 South Market Street w—~ __ Boston, Mass.
2 R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON.
NON-WARRANTY. We do not give as to description, quality, productiveness or any other matter, any warranty, ex-
press or implied, of any seeds, bulbs, plants, insecticides, fungicides, or fertilizers, which we send out. If the purchaser does
not accept the goods on these terms they are at once to be returned.
Strawberry
Barrymore.
R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO.
FARQUHAR’S
POT-GROWN
STRAWBERRY
PLANTS.
All the varieties offered are perfect-flowering (bi-sexual) except where marked P. The latter are pistillate and require a row of a perfect-flowering
sort planted every 8 or 10 feet to pollenize their blossoms.
These, if planted in July and August, produce a large crop the next Summer. Being grown in pots they may be shipped to a distance and
planted with almost no interruption to their growth. The plants may be set in beds of three rows, one foot apart and one foot distant
in the rows, with a space of two and one-half feet between the outside rows of adjoining beds left for a pathway.
They may also be
planted in single rows three feet apart and one foot apart in the rows.
FARQUHAR’S ‘‘SELECT’’ VARIETIES
FIRST EARLY.
Alpha. A new, very early variety, producing strong, vigorous plants
which are very productive. The fruit is of large size, attractive
color and fine quality.
Excelsior. This is decidedly the best early Strawberry and the
earliest good Strawberry. The fruit is of round conical form,
glossy, dark-red color, and of mildly acid flavor.
PA
“
William Belt.
SECOND EARLY.
Glen Mary. Large conical, bright red berries; fine flavor.
Senator Dunlap. Mr. Crawford, at the time of its introduction by
him, said that he doubted if he had ever sent out a better berry
than Senator Dunlap. It will keep in fair condition for several
days on the vines after being ripe enough to pick. The fruit is
large, and dark red clear to the centre, with a very rich flavor.
MEDIUM.
Barrymore. This fine strawberry was awarded a Silver Medal by
the Mass. Hort. Society in 1908, for its excellence. The plants
are of strong growth and very productive. The conical shaped
berries are of medium size and of a dark, glossy, crimson color;
the flesh is a rich red and very juicy.
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 mar-
ket. Itis a vigorous grower and requires good soil and high eulti-
vation. As it does not thrive in all soils, it should not be planted
extensively until its adaptability is ascertained.
McAlIpin. This new variety was originated in New Jersey and is
considered by many growers to be one of the best of the newer
introductions. The berries are a beautiful scarlet in color, very
large and of rich, luscious flavor. Very productive.
Nick Ohmer. Dark, glossy red globular berries of superior flavor;
fine for forcing.
LATE TO VERY LATE.
Chesapeake. The plants of the Chesapeake are large and vigorous
with rich dark green foliage. The fruit is of large size, deep red
in color and of a rich aromatic flavor.
Commonwealth. Thisis the latest of all Strawberries; bearing large
conical, deep crimson fruit, sweet and of quality equal to the well-
known Bubach. Not only an extra large berry, but also very
productive; solid and quite juicy.
William Belt. An exceptionally fine berry. In quality it heads the
list. The berries are as large, with some specimens larger than
the Bubach. Its color is a glossy, deep red; late as Gandy.
POT-GROWN PLANTS of the above “‘Select’”’ Varieties, from 2}-in. pots, well rooted, delivery in July and August. $5.00 per
100; $45.00 per 1000.
SUMMER BULLETIN, 1918.
POT-GROWN STRAWBERRY PLANTS—
Continued.
STANDARD VARIETIES
FIRST EARLY.
One of the most productive early varieties, produc-
ing large dark-red berries of rather acid flavor but very
delicious. The plants are of vigorous growth with fine dark-
ereen foliage.
Early Ozark.
SECOND EARLY.
Climax. This is an extremely popular new variety, immensely pro-
ductive, the berries being slightly over medium size. Plant vig-
orous, healthy grower, of a peculiar shade of green that can be
_ distinguished from other varieties.
Sample P. Excellent for either market or home use; prolific, large,
firm and delicious.
MEDIUM.
Abington. A strong native variety of recent introduction.
is of large size, bright red in color, very solid;
The fruit
excellent flavor.
Brandywine. A large heart-shaped berry, perfect in form, bright
red in color, firm flesh, red to the centre and of rich spicy flavor.
A great cropper, especially on heavy soils, holds its fruit well
up from the ground and generally succeeds everywhere.
MEDIUM.
Longfellow. The plants of this fine new variety are
growth and very productive. Fruit highly colored,
shape and inclined to be long.
New York. One of the best sorts for private or market gardens.
The berries are large, of conical form, dark red color, firm tex-
ture, and of remarkably sweet flavor.
of vigorous
conical in
LATE TO VERY LATE.
Gandy. This popular old variety is probably known by most berry
growers. It is more largely grown than any other late variety.
On sandy soils it is unproductive.
Orem. A very late fruiting variety of excellent quality, producing
an abundance of large, bright red berries of delicious flavor.
Excellent variety for marketing.
Rewastico. A very productive new variety. The plants are of
vigorous growth with an abundance of dark green foliage and
producing uniformly large berries. Color a rich c: ardinal red,
penetrating to the centre.
POT-GROWN PLANTS of the above Standard BOS from 21-in. pots, well-rooted, delivery in July and August. $4.00 per
100; $38.00 per 1,000.
FALL-BEARING STRAWBERRIES.
The fall-bearing varieties produce fruit at the same season as the ordinary Strawberries, but keep bearing until frost.
for alate crop, the blossoms must be carefully kept off until July, or the plants will completely exhaust themselves before Fall.
kept cut during the Summer it will give additional vigor to the late crop.
Progressive. This variety was introduced by Mr. Harlow Rockhill,
and is considered by many growers to be one of the best per-
petual bearing Strawberries. The fruit is rich and sweet, a deep
red inside and out; of good medium size and quite firm.
To get the best results
If the runners are
Superb. The fruit of this variety is medium to large and very at-
tractive. The berries are a glossy dark red, aromatic and of
excellent quality.
Pot Grown Plants of the above two varieties, $7.00 per 100.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
Farquhar’s Matchless. $0.30 per doz.,
CABBAGE
Danish Ballhead Improved American Savoy
Warren’s Stone-Mason
Each of the above varieties $0.25 per doz.. $
$1.75 per 100. | Farquhar’s Earliest Dwarf Erfurt
1.25 per 100.
VEGETABLE PLANTS.
CAULIFLOWER.
a.) 2 7 z.. $1.75 per
Early Snowball | $0.30 per doz., $1.75 per 100
CELERY.
Boston Market Giant Pascal
Paris Golden Self-Blanching White Plume
Each of the above varieties, $0.20 per doz., $1.25 per 100.
| PANSIES.
3085 Farquhar’s Finest Show Strain, Mixed. Ae On Oa Geo iat ; YZ oz., .25;
Roseus. Large pink flowers. Oz., 75; V4 o2., .25;
HOLLYHOCKS.
Hollyhocks succeed best in rich, well-drained soil.
It is advisable to mulch them with
10
10
They
should be lightly protected during Winter with pine boughs, coarse
straw or other mulch not liable to rot.
produce fine plants for blooming the following Summer.
biennials.
6980 Double Special Mixture. A greatly improved strain
6985
6995
7005
7020
7025
7040
7060
7065
of this popular plant.
Double Crimson 6990 Double Pink.
Double Salmon. 7000 Double Purple.
Double White. 7010 Double Yellow.
Each of the above colors and Special EO
Oz., $2.50; Pathos
Collection of 6 Varieties, Separate ; ra Ra
SINGLE VARIETIES.
Pink. 7030 Salmon. 7035 White
Crimson. 7045 Scarlet. 7050 Yellow
Each of the above colors. (4 O25, 30D"
“Oz. : igik 00; 4, O%., .80;
Single and. semi- ene nae
., 1.50; 14 02.,
Single Mixed. .
Allegheny Mixed.
flowers. :
Seeds sown in June or July
Hardy
.10
10
crimson pea-shaped flowers in clusters. E
covering old stumps and fences as they bloom all Summer.
7090
7095
7100
7105
7110
7145
7480
7485
7495
LATHYRUS Latifolius. (Perennial Pea.)
Magnificent hardy perennial climbers with white, pink and
White. Charming as a cut flower. Oz., .75; 14 02., .25;
Giant White. A giant form of the preceding with flow-
ers of the purest white. : 14 oz., $1.00;
Pink Beauty. Bright rosy-pink, Oz., .75; 14 02., .25;
Splendens. Rosy-carmine in large clusters, Oz., .75;
Mixed. Oz275;
LOBELIA Cardinalis: (Cardinal Flower.) A native
species, succeeding best in rather moist situations;
flowers intense scarlet; August to October. 2 ft.
te 0Z., $1.00;
LUPINS. (Lupinus. ) Beautiful Spring-blooming
plants with long spikes of pea-shaped flowers. 2 to
3 ft.
Polyphyllus, Blue Oz., .60;
White. Sie: Oz., .60
Rose. Trnmnense spies ee sore Dar flowers. 14 02., .50;
Moerheimi. An exceedingly handsome variety pro-
- ducing long spikes of pink and white flowers, which are
invaluable for table decoration.
Mixed ..
LYCHNIS. Chalcedonica.
scarlet flower heads. June and July. 2 ft. 14 oz., .25
Chalcedonica Alba. Flowers white . 1% oz., .25;
Haageana Hybrida, Mixed. Very large-flowered
sort; colors varying from white to pink and deep red.
DSi ip Ss Seeere Oa neha % o2., .380;
Viscaria splendens. Searlet. 11% ft. IR 0%., «293
LYTHRUM Roseum Superbum. (Loose Strife.) A
strong growing plant, thriving in any good soil. Erect
spikes of bright rose-colored flowers. July to Sept.
Ait ies pines ett or aye) XK oz., .380;
MYOSOTIS. (Forget-me-not.) “If sown in July or
August in shaded frames fine plants will be obtained
for Spring blooming. They are beautiful planted in
combination with Spring Bulbs, Daisies, Arabis, or
Golden Alyssum.
Alpestris Victoria. The plants are of dwarf compact
growth with long sprays of bright blue flowers, pro-
duced in dense umbels. 6 inches. Oz., $2.50; 4 OZ RDS
White. Large white flowers l4 02., .60;
Pink. Fine bedding variety . . . . Yyooz., 75;
Farquhar’s Indigo Blue. Oz $2. 00; 14 02z., .60;
Farquhar’s Royal Blue. Flowers deep blue, borne
on long sprays; fine for cutting . . 4 02., .75;
Palustris grandiflora. pare deep blue flowers borne
onlongstems .
Palustris Semperflorens. (The Tre ue W ater For get-n me-
not.) Large bright blue flowers, blooms from early Spring
until Autumn .
OENOTHERA Fraseri. (Evening Primrose.) “Attrac-
tive perennial with large yellow flowers. 1% ft.
4 OZ., $1. 50;
Flowers golden-yellow; very showy.
“Oe 503
(Jerusalem Cross.) Large
Fruticosa Major.
14 O%., .39;
Lamarckiana. Enormous yellow flowers, three to
four inches in diameter; 3 ft. 14 02., .35;
Missouriensis. A prostrate growing variety with
large flowers of a bright yellow color,
large herbaceous borders .
Youngi. A very showy variety producing large bright
yellow flowers the entire Summer. 3 ft. . .
PLATYCODON Grandiflora. (Japanese Balloon
Flower.) A most desirable perennial of erect bushy
growth and bearing a profusion of large | bell- shaped
flowers of deep blue; May to Oct. 2ft. . 14 oz., $1.00
Grandiflora Alba. White form of the preceding.
Y4 o4., .75;
suitable for
ICELAND POPPY.
(Papaver nudicaule.)
Farquhar’s superb, Mixed. Shades of yellow, scarlet
and white. om VAROZe OS
Bright Yellow. 7 7490 Pure White
Orange-scarlet. 7501 Mixed.
Each of the above colors and mixed. . . . 4 oz., .60;
6 ft.
They are excellent vines for
Pkt.
10
.25
.10
.10
10
bo
or
10
7800
7915
7920
7925
7926
7935
R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON.
ORIENTAL POPPY. (Papaver Orientale.)
The most gorgeous of all the Poppies. 3 ft.
Orientale. Brillant orange-scarlet with pigele eros,
very early; May to July. 3ft. Oz., $1.50; 00;
Hybrids. Immense flow ers, many of them eae ‘than
Orientale, the colors varying from blush white to
orange and deep red. 3 ft.. . 5 eA Ova, Cte
Mrs. Perry. An attractive sh ade of salmon- -rose .
Parkmani. Rich dark scarlet 8 0Z., .50;
PRIMULA. (Primrose.)
Acaulis. Farquhar’s Hybrids Mixed. A_ greatly
improved strain with flowers of large size containing
many bright and beautiful colors. . . . \% oz., $1.25;
Yellow. (Yellow English Primrose.) The best sort for
forcing and bunching for corsage bouquets 14 oz., .75;
POLYANTHUS. (Primula elatior)
Farquhar’s Giant Fancy Mixed. The colors range
from white to deep maroon; the yellow, rose and
crimson shades being particularly fine. These larger
forms are desirable for Winter flowering in the con-
servatory as well as for bedding-out in Spring. 9 in.
§ oz., $1.50;
PYRETHRUM. Very
handsome herbaceous
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perennials.
The flowers are of brilliant colors and very lasting; June.
ZAG:
Atrosanguineum. Crimson with yellow centre, single
VY oz., $1.00;
Roseum. Double Hybrids Mixed. Beactinals aster-
like flowers ranging in color from white to brilliant
roseandcrimson . . » 2 ozs os 005
Roseum. Single Hybrids Mixed. Daisy-like flowers
of brilliant colors with yellow centres. . 14 0z., $1.25;
Uliginosum. Tall late-flowering sort, with large,
single white flowers. 3 ft. . . . . Koz., $1.00;
RUDBECKIA Newmani. Magnificent soldent yellow
flowers with maroon centre. 3ft.. .
Purpurea. (Hchinacea.) (Giant Purple Cone Flowe er. )
A striking plant with very large Secs flowers;
July to October. 3 ft...
SALVIA Argentea. White sily ery foliage lyi ing flat on
the ground; flowers yellow. . . eae ye oz., .20
Pratensis. (Meadow Sage.) Large spikes or rich, blue
flowers; July and August. 1% ft. . . . 4 0z., .50;
SAPONARIA Ocymoides Splendens. Trailing hardy
perennial with small deep red flowers . -Y o2., 80
SCABIOSA Caucasica. Magnificent perennial with
beautiful large, light blue flowers; June to August. 2 ft.
Caucasica Alba. A pure white form of the preceding
Japonica.