Farquhar's garden annual : 1918 . Amaryllis zephyranthes rosea. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS. 99. Bed of Farquhars Tuberous-Rooted Begonias. FARQUHARS TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. The great value of Tuberous-Rooted Begonias for Lawn beds and borders is now appreciated. They bloom continuously from early Summer until frostproducing a profusion of large and gorgeous flowers. Throughout Europe they are used very extensively, particularly in the beautiful parks of Paris. They are of easiest cultivation, rarely attacked by insects or blight, and succeed in any good soil which
Farquhar's garden annual : 1918 . Amaryllis zephyranthes rosea. R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON. SUMMER-FLOWERING BULBS. 99. Bed of Farquhars Tuberous-Rooted Begonias. FARQUHARS TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. The great value of Tuberous-Rooted Begonias for Lawn beds and borders is now appreciated. They bloom continuously from early Summer until frostproducing a profusion of large and gorgeous flowers. Throughout Europe they are used very extensively, particularly in the beautiful parks of Paris. They are of easiest cultivation, rarely attacked by insects or blight, and succeed in any good soil which is kept moderately moist. 1 he tubers we offer have been specially grown for us by celebrated European cultivators, and we feel assured that they are not surpassed by any strain incommerce. Mailed free at dozen rates. DlFGCtiOnS. The tubers may be started in February or March, either singly or in small pots, or set two inches apart in flat boxes. Thesoil should be Ught, containing plenty of leaf mould and sand. In planting, care should be taken to set the crown of the tuber, which is usually somewhat depres
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