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Pictavense. A superb variety of easy cul- 
ture; always in bloom. ‘Leaves oblong 
pointed, resembling plush; shining dark 
green above, dark red underneath. Bears 
enormous clusters of long stemmed large 
white flowers, drooping in the most graceful 
manner. The buds and the outside of the 
flowers are covered with bright red hairs; 
very choice. 25c, 35c and 50c. 
Marguerite. 
smaller than any of the above; very dainty 
chenile-like buds; white when fully opened. 
10e and 25c each. 
Begonias of Rubra Type 
This class of begonias has strong, bam- 
boo-like canes, oblong pointed, light green 
leaves and fine panicles of large drooping 
fuchsia-like flowers on long stems. 
Rubra. A well known variety always in 
demand. Erect canes with light green, ob- 
long pointed leaves and panicles, of many 
large drooping clusters of handsome scarlet 
fuchsia-like flowers. 25c each. 
Pink Rubra. The counterpart of the above 
except that the flowers are pink. 25c. 
Alba Picta. A miniature edition of Rubra, 
with very narrow, oblong pointed leaves or- 
namented with numerous silver dots. Flow- 
ers are greenish white. very numerous and 
drooping, giving a pretty cloud-like effect. 
10e and 25c each. 
Rosea Picta. Much like Alba Picta, except 
that the flowers are a little larger, and the 
flowers a beautiful rose-pink. A charming 
variety. 10c and 25c each. 
Wettsteinii. Leaf smaller and more orna- 
mental than Rubra, with lovely shaded col- 
oring. The flowers are quite similar to 
Rubra, but a brighter shade and much more 
numerous. The plant more dwarf; beauti- 
ful. 15e¢ and 25c each. 
Gloire de Lucerne. A rare variety that is 
evidently a cross between Teucheri and 
Rubra, while the bloom is a most rosy ver- 
million in large clusters. The leaves are of 
beautiful form, broad and deeply lobed, 
bronze-green above and red below. The 
plant assumes a fine tree form. 15c, 25e and 
\0ce each. 
Rubra Alba. The foliage resembles Ru- 
bra, only lighter green, and the flowers are 
greenish white, with beautiful orange-color- 
ed pistils 25c each. 
Argentea Guttata. One of the most easily 
grown and satisfactory begonias for ama- 
teurs. Strong. and branching stems, and 
beautiful bronze-green leaves thickly spot- 
ted silver, underneath purple. Flowers are 
blush-white, and always in blossom. 10c, 
25¢@, 50c. 
Teucheri. A very charming begonia with 
very dark satiny, bronze-green leaves; and 
bears fine clusters of beautiful large white 
flowers, tinged with pink. The only fine 
white of this class; contrasts well with the 
tree begonias. 25c and 50e. 
Leaves narrower and much . 
Tuberous Rooted Hybrids 
Evansiana or “Beefsteak’” Begonia. Beau- 
tiful 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 fall, and 
multiplies by little bulbils that form at the 
axils of the leaves. Dormant from November 
till April. 10c and 25c each; $1 and $2.50 doz. 
Weltoniensis. A fine old variety with pret- 
ty satiny foliage and very abundant pretty 
pink flowers. 10c and 25c each. 
Weltoniensis Alba. Resembles the above, 
but with light green leaves and stems; 
white flowers. 10c and 25c each. 
McBethii. A very pretty variety, always 
in bloom, with finely cut leaves and snow- 
white flowers. 10c, 25c, 50c each. 
Begonias of Various Types 
Semperflorens Gigantea Rosea. A _ vigor- 
ous and erect grower. It has a very large 
flower, of a clear, cardinal red, the bud only 
exceeded in beauty by the open flower, 
which is borne on a long thick stem. The 
leaves are thick and glossy ,and attached 
closely to the main stem; both leaf and 
stem quite upright growing, and forming a 
shrubby, round plant. It flowers continuously 
from October to May, and is withal one of 
the most satisfactory plants in the whole 
family. 25c and 50c each. 
Odorata Alba. One of the most satisfac- 
tory begonias on the list. A strong, rapid 
grower with handsome oblong blunt pointed, 
glossy leaves, surmounted at all times by 
very large, airy panicles of lovely white 
flowers, delicately scented, like wild flowers. 
10c and 25c. 
Odorata Rosea or Nitida. Similar to the 
above, but with thicker and more glossy 
leaves. The beautiful clusters of flowers 
stand out above the foliage. Buds are bright 
pink; and the flowers are, when opened, 
white inside, and pink outside; always 
blooming. 10c and 25c. 
Gilsoni. Large, smooth, upright 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, form- 
ing charming double flowers. They are in 
clusters above the foliage; color, a delicate 
blush. 15c, 25c and 50c. 
Manicata Aurea. Large glossy leaves 
beautifully blotched with yellow, with car- 
mine etching on the mature leaves. Flow- 
ers delicate blush white, on long stems. It 
is easily grown and is one of the finest orna- 
mental foliage plants for the house imagin- 
able; scarce. 25c and 50c. 
Paul Bruant. A very handsome and easi- 
ly grown plant, always in bloom. The foli- 
age is oblong, pointed, with eight pointed 
lobes, and beautifully toothed, edged red. 
The color is soft pink, shaded green. 10c 
25ec and 50c each. 
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