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Beauty. This variety has very large, dark green leaves, having 
four points; the texture is exquisite, like changeable silk, and waved at 
the edges. Young foliage is old pink, veined green, changing to darker 
colors. ‘The handsomest begonia of all. 
Kathleen. A very tropical looking begonia, of the same type as 
others of this class, but having larger foliage. Leaves immense, dark 
red underneath, dark shining green above and closely covered with large 
silver dots. The large clusters of flowers are a rich, dark shining red. 
Daphne. More dwarf in habit than the others, and grows ina bushy 
form. ‘The leaves are red underneath, and a light satin green above; 
oblong, with one long point and lightly pointed above the lobe. The 
young foliage is a golden-copper color, veined with green. Itis a splen- 
did bloomer, being completely covered with panicles of lovely shaded pink 
flowers. A charming variety. 
Enchantress. This charming variety has very large, shining, 
dark green leaves with dark red edge, very delicately waved; underneath 
they are rich shining wine color. "The young foliage isa coppery green, 
shaded with terra cotta. Foliage when old is also brilliant; it bears im- 
mense clusters of very large flowers of a beautiful, rich rose color, shaded 
red. 
Ernani. A tall stately plant, of magnificent habit; with splendid 
foliage. An old, well-established plant will throw up canes to the height 
of 8 feet, and form an imposing sight, with its splendid leaves and grand 
panicles of elegant flowers hanging from long stems. The foliage is 
beautiful at all times; the young growth being very bright, in striking 
contrast with the older growth. 
Flammarion, A very rich looking plant, with the darkest foliage 
of all. ‘The leaves are adeep green; mulberry red underneath; the leaf 
stem also very dark. The dark crimson flowers are in large panicles, and 
the plant is never without flowers. 
Heart’s Delight. This lovely begonia will delight the heart of any 
lover of these flowers. It does not grow as tall as the others; but has 
satiny changeable green leaves, with three points, edges delicately fluted 
and edged with dark red, underneath with changeable reddish-green, 
veined red. The flowers are pure coral-red, the pistillate flowers are 2 
inches long, and 2 inches from tip to tip across the petals. 
Ianthe. Of very strong habit; with handsome, large foliage; the 
leaves with four points, rich olive-green; surface of leaves like change- 
able silk; underside flushed and veined dark red. Very rich, shining, 
waxen, deep red flowers. Alwaysin bloom and very striking. 
Yosemite. A grand plant of very stately habit; leaves large, slight- 
ly drooping, with a lustre like changeable silk. Flowers in very large 
clusters, a lovely light pink; a very vigorous grower. 
