4b Mrs. Thkobosia B. Shk-pkkko's Annual Catalogue 



A strong- rapid, grower with handsome oblong, blunt pointed, gloss}' green 

 leaves, surmounted at all times by .very large, airy panicles of lovely white 

 flowers, delicately scented, like wild flowers. 10c, 25c to 50c. 



Odera.ta. R.osea. or Nitidac. 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 in bloom. 10c, 25c to 50c. 



Gilsonii. Large leaved, 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 ex- 

 quisite dainty crinkled rosette in its center; forming a charming double 

 flower. They are in clusters above the foliage; color, a delicate blush. 

 15c, 25c to 50c. 



ManicaLtaL Avirea. Large, glossy leaves beautifully blotched with 

 crearm^ white, with carmine etching on the. mature leaves. Flowers deli- 

 cate blush white on long stems. It is easily grown and is one of the finest 

 ornamental foliage plants for the house imaginable. Always scarce. 25c 

 each. 



Paul Br\iarvt. A very handsome and easily grown plant, always in 

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

 tifully toothed; edges red. The flowers are upright or half pendant. The 

 color is soft pink, shaded green. 10c, 25c to 50c each. 



Jessie. This begonia has vers" beautiful 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 appearance. 

 10c, 25c to 50c each. 



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

 leaves, and soft silvery gray lines, with ribs and veins like silver. The 

 flowers are very small and grow above the foliage; and are fine snow white 

 giving an exquisitely daintj' appearance. 10c to 25c each. 



Sceptra. Beautiful foliage, deeply lobed, light green, crinkled, and 

 spotted silver. Evidently a seedling from Diadema. 20c each. 



Miraburvda, Strikingly handsome plant with large, rich green leaves 

 deeply lobed and pointed, and covered with large silver spots; red under- 

 neath. The two above are not very good bloomers, but are desirable for 

 their handsome foliage. 20c each. 



Washingtoniarva Rosea* Dark green foliage, covered with a 

 felt-like substance; large panicles of deep rose flowers; free winter bloomer. 

 10c each. 



WashingtoniaLnaL Alba.. Immense panicles of pure white flowers, 

 with fine gloss}' leaves; good winter bloomer. 10c each. 



Edmondsonii. An old, but very handsome low growing plant with 

 thick, round, shining olive green leaves; dark red underneath. It sends its 

 flowers 12 inches or more above the foliage; which are soft light pink. It 

 blooms in the fall and winter. Very easily grown. 15c to 25c each. 



