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R^ubra. A well known old variety always in demand. It sends up 

 erect canes with light green, oblong- pointed leaves and panicles, of many 

 large drooping clusters of handsome scarlet fuchsia-like flowers. 10c to 

 25c each. 



Pink R\ibra. The counterpart of the above, except that the flowers 

 are pink. 10c to 25c each. 



Alba Picta.. A immature edition of Rubra, with very narrow, oblong 

 pointed leaves ornamented with numerous silver dots. Flowers are green- 

 ish white, very numerous and drooping, forming a pretty cloud-like effect. 

 10c to 25c. 



Picta Rosea.. Much like Alba Picta, except that the leaves are a 

 little larger, and the flowers a beautiful rose-pink. A charming variety. 

 10c to 25c each. 



Wettstein.iL This fine plant is in the direct line of Rubra. L,eaf is 

 smaller and more ornamental, being particularly indented, and a lovely 

 shaded coloring, dark marbled green, shading lighter, with a line of scarlet 

 at the edge. The flower is quite similar to rubra, but is a brighter shade. 



Rubra. Alba.. The foliage resembles Rubra, only lighter green, and 

 the flowers are greenish white, with beautiful orange-colored pistals. 10c 

 to 25c each. 



Gloire de L\icerne. A beautiful variety that is evidently a cross 

 between Teuscherii and Rubra, both of which it resembles in foliage, 

 while the bloom is a most beautiful rosy vermillion. The leaves are of the 

 most beautiful form, broad and deeply lobed, bronze-green above and 

 purple below. The plant assumes a fine tree form with a little attention. 

 15c, 25c and 50c each. 



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

 begonias for amateurs. It sends up very strong branching stems, and beau- 

 tiful bronze-green leaves thickly spotted with silver, underneath purple. 

 Flowers are blush-white; and always in blossom. 10c to 25c. 



Tucherii. 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 va- 

 rieties. 15c, 25c to 50c. 



Begonias of Various Types. 



Semper-florens Giga,ntea. E^osea. One of the best begonias. A 

 vigorous 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 strong, thick stem. The leaves are smooth and glossy, and attached 

 closely to the main stem; both leaf and stem quite upright growing-, and 

 forming a shrubby, round plant. It flowers continually from October to 

 May, and is withal one of the most satisfactory plants in the whole family. 

 10c, 25c to 50c. 



Odorata. Alba, One of the most satisfactory begonias on the list. 



