OderaLta. ILosea or Nitida.. Similar to the above, but with thicker 

 and more g-lossy leaves. The beautiful clusters of flowers stand out 

 above the foliage. Buds are brig-ht pink; and the flowers are, when 

 opened, blush inside and pink outside; always in bloom. 75c doz. 



Gilsonii. I^arg-e leaved, uprig-ht growing- The leaf is sharp pointed and 

 regularly toothed; long, triangular form, very elegant. The staminate 

 flowers are like a partially opened little shell, with the most exquisite 

 dainty crinkled rosette in its center, forming a charming double 

 flower. Color a delicate hlush. 15c each; !|^1.50 doz. 



Pa\iJ Brua-Rt. A very handsome and easily grown plant, always in 

 bloom. The foliage is oblong-pointed, with eight pointed lobes, and 

 beautifully toothed, edges red. The flowers are upright or half pen- 

 dant. The color is soft pink, shaded green. $1 doz. 



Jessie. This begonia has very beautiful large foliage of richest green, 

 and is beautifully ruffled at the edges. It bears numbers of small pink 

 flowers, so numerous at times as to give the whole plant a cloud-like 

 appearauce. $1 doz. 



Conmpta. A very distinct variety of tall growth, long light green leaves 

 and soft silvery grey lines, with ribs and veins like silver. The flow- 

 ers are very small and grow above the foliage; and are fine snow- 

 white, giving an exquisitely dainty appearance. 10c each; 75c doz. 



R-Osea. Picta. Much like Alba Picta, except that the leaves are a little 

 larger and the flowers a baautiful rose-pink. A charming variety. 

 50c doz. 



Werttstsinii. This fine plant is in the direct line of Rubra. I^eaf is 

 smaller and more ornamental. The flower is quite similar to Rubra, 

 but is a brighter shade; profuse bloomer. 75c doz. 

 Argentea Guttata.. One of the most easily grown and satisfactory be- 

 gonias for amateurs. It sends up very strong branching stems and 

 beautiful bronze-green leaves thickly spotted with silver, underneath 

 purple. Flowers are blush-white; always in blossom, 50c to $1.00 doz. 

 Tucherli, A very charming begonia with very satiny dark bronze-green 

 leaves; and bears fine clusters of beautiful large white flowers, tinged 

 with pink. It makes a fine contrast growing with the scarlet varie- 

 ties. 10c each; $1 doz. 

 EdmorvdsoniJ. An old, but very handsome low-growing plant with 

 thick, round, shining olive green leaves; dark red underneath. Its 

 flowers, which are soft light pink, grow 12 inches above the foliage; 

 blooms in the fall and winter. Very easily gro\Yn. 75c doz. 

 Evansiana or "Beefsteak" Begonia. Beautiful sort with light green 

 foliage, veined bright red underneath. It bears clusters of beautiful 

 drooping pink flowers. It has a tuberous root and dies down every 

 year, and multiplies by little bulbules that form at the axils of the 

 leaves. 25c to 50c doz. 



Begonias are from iVz inch pots. L^arger sizes up to fine specimen 

 plants. Prices given on application. Begonias are our big spec- 

 ialty and we are prepared to take contract orders for them in large 

 quantities and all sizes. Special prices on large quantities. 



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