. Farquhar's autumn catalogue : 1921. va Dudley, Mr. E. H. Wflson of the ArnoldArboretum writes of this new plant as follows:— This charming new plant is of hybrid origin, the result of cross-ing the well-known Buddleia Davidii magnifica and B. asiatica. A free-groTsnng and extremely floriferous plant, it combines the good qualitiesof both its parents. Every shoot and lateral branch terminates in acylindrical tail from 6 to 20 inches in length, which is composed of hun-dreds of fragrant flowers. The flowers are of the most delicate lavenderpink with intense orange centre. Apart from its good h
. Farquhar's autumn catalogue : 1921. va Dudley, Mr. E. H. Wflson of the ArnoldArboretum writes of this new plant as follows:— This charming new plant is of hybrid origin, the result of cross-ing the well-known Buddleia Davidii magnifica and B. asiatica. A free-groTsnng and extremely floriferous plant, it combines the good qualitiesof both its parents. Every shoot and lateral branch terminates in acylindrical tail from 6 to 20 inches in length, which is composed of hun-dreds of fragrant flowers. The flowers are of the most delicate lavenderpink with intense orange centre. Apart from its good habit and free-growing and floriferous character, this new plant is remarkable for thedelightful fragrance of its flowers. A single spray deUghtfuUy scents awhole room. It would appear to me that there is a bright future for tlrisplant, not only for decorative pot purposes, but also as a cut flower. Messrs. Farquhar are to be congratulated on the production ofsuch a valuable novelty. Plants in 5 in. pots, $ each; $ per Croton. AUTUMN CATALOGUE, 1921. 47 FARQUHARS FOLIAGE AND FLOWERING PLANTS.—Continued. FERNS. Adlantum Farleyense Gloriosa. (Glory of Moordrechl.) This grand newvariety is identical in appearance with the variety Farleyense, but hasa stronger constitution, and can be grown under the same conditions asany ordinary Maidenhair sort. and $ Croweanum. One of the hardiest varieties for general cul-tivation. $ and $ nidus-avis. (Birds Nest Fern.) Fronds bright green, growing in a crown. 5-in. pots, $ Rochfordianum. (New Crested Holly Fern.) The foliageof this beautiful new fern is of a glossy dark green, the leaflets beingwaved or undulated on the edges, giving the plant a graceful pots, $ Sciiiedei. A very desirable variety. $ and $ exalta Bostoniensis. (Boston Sword Fem.) One of the bestFerns for conservatory cultivation. Plan
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