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MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 



Rex or Painted Leaf Begonias— Concluded 



DUCHESS DE BRABANT — A dark bronze with striking 

 silvery-white markings and margins; very effective. 



HIS MAJESTY — Extra large leaf of silvery-white, dark 

 center of starry effect, edged with same dark shade. 



KING OF REX (Magnifica) — Center and edge of leaf vel- 

 vety emerald-green with a broad silver zone. The foli- 

 age is massive and very striking. Everybody succeeds 

 with it. Nothing handsomer. 



LESOUDSH — This is the finest and largest of any of the 

 Rex family. It is impossible to describe in words the 

 beautiful markings of this magnificent Begonia. Has a 

 long pointed leaf, smooth surface, a deep bronze center 

 surrounded with broad, delicate silver markings. 



LORD PALMERSTON — Center and out»r edge a desp olive- 

 green divided by a band of bright pea-green with a de- 

 cided metallic luster. 



LOUISE CLOSSON — This is the most brilliant colored of 

 all the Rex Begonias; center of leaf a rich metallic- 

 bronze with a luster all its own. This center is sur- 

 rounded with a broad band of pink overlaid with a sil- 

 very sheen. Shines like satin. 25 cents. 



MRS."S. H. MOON — One of the finest of the Rex family, 

 a splendid grower and easy for the amateur to cultivate. 

 The leaves are a combination of silvery-white, metallic- 

 bronze and emerald-green. A beauty. None prettier. 



QUEEN OF HANOVER — This is a great Begonia, produc- 

 ing leaves that are distinct from the other Rex in shape. 

 Color, texture, etc., a silvery metallic-green, distinctly 

 marked. Simply grand. 25 cents. 



QUEEN VICTORIA — A very beautiful Rex, the habit and 

 growth is exceptionally free, making it an easy one to 

 grow. Large, handsome leaves, strikingly marked with 

 broad bands of alternate green, bronze and silvery- 

 white. 



RUTH FKIEDLEY — The greater part of the leaf of this 

 variety is a silvery-white spotted and streaked with 

 dark green on the margin of the leaves, overlaid with a 

 metallic luster through which is distinctly seen the rich 

 coral-red effect when the light shines through the leaves. 

 Elegant, . 



Rex Begonia, Duchess de Brabant. 



SILVER FLEECE — The entire leaf has a pinkish-metallic 

 luster which makes it one of the most attractive varie- 

 ties. The leaf is very large with a smooth edge, and 

 the plant Is a vigorous grower. 



Special Offer No. 24 ™ e n •£&&*& 



gonias, costing $2.95, for $2.00. 



Tender Plants 



Plants in This List 

 Will Not Stand Frost 



Asparagus Plumosus Hatcheri 



The New Lace Fern. 



It would hardly be possible to praise this new type too 

 much, and it has already made a name for itself among 

 the most critical growers. It is of very rapid growth, the 

 fronds set closer on the stems than the very best type of 

 Flumosus Nanus, making a fuller, heavier string, and 

 when cut lasts longer in good condition than any other, 

 and is just as good for bunching as the old sort. We will 

 not be surprised if it quickly becomes the leading variety. 

 15 cents ; strong plants, 40 cents. 



Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 



The Lace Fern. 



- This graceful climber has to a great extent taken the 

 place of the once popular Smilax in all fine decoration. It 

 possesses the advantage of being much more graceful — its 

 foliage being finer than that of the 

 most delicate Fern — and it will last i 



for weeks after being cut, the whole 

 plant being of a bright, cheerful 

 green. Excellent house plants, suc- 

 ceeding under almost any condi- 

 tions; by pinching back may be 

 grown as a plant. 10 cents each for 

 fine plants; large, strong plants, 35 

 cents each. 



Asparagus Sprengeri 



The Emerald Feather Fern. 



A most desirable species, especial- 

 ly useful to grow as a pot plant for 

 decorative purposes or for planting 

 in baskets or vases. The fronds are 

 frequently four feet long, of a rich 

 shade of green, and most useful for 

 cutting, retaining their freshness for 

 weeks after being cut. It will make 

 an excellent. house plant, as it with- 

 stands dry atmosphere and will suc- 

 ceed in almost any situation. 10 

 cents each, three for 35 cents; strong 

 plants, 25 cents. 



SPECIAL OFFER NO. 12. 



The three Asparagus for 30 cents. 

 The three in strong plants for 85 cts. 



Asparagus Flumosns — Asparagus Fern. 



Brugmansia, or Angel's Trumpet 



Here is a plant for the masses. It grows easily, blooms 

 freely, and the flower is something to be proud of. The 

 Brugmansia blooms indoors in winter and in the garden 

 in summer. The plant has large, tropical leaves, with 

 blooms eight inches long by six inches wide at the mouth, 

 resembling a trumpet, hence the name, "Angels' Trumpet." 

 Pure white in color and as fragrant as a Jasmine. Fine 

 plants, 25 cents. 



New Giant Coleus, Christmas Gem 



(Brilliancy, or Dr. Ross). 

 Leaves immense, eight to twelve inches long, looks like 

 a Rex Begonia, and is just as beautiful. Cannot be ex- 

 celled as a pot plant. The name aptly describes the ap- 

 pearance of this variety, which belongs to the giant-leaved 

 section; of strong, vigorous habit, growing from two to 

 three feet high, with leaves often 

 nine to ten inches long, which are 

 of bright carmine, shading off to a 

 deep maroon, the margin being yel- 

 low and green, the whole leaf hav- 

 ing a rich velvety luster. 20 cents; 

 three for 50 cents. 



The Wonderful New Coleus 

 Trailing Sensation 



This Coleus is an entirely new 

 break, as no one ever before heard 

 of a Coleus that trailed. It is the 

 first and only one with this habit. 

 The foliage is most glorious, having 

 a large, distinct center of bright 

 pink or red, with a broad border of 

 emerald-green. No plant is more 

 suitable or showy for hanging bas- 

 kets, window boxes, vases or for pot 

 culture than this one. as its graceful 

 branches hang in lovely festoons two 

 to three feet in length. Coleus Trail- 

 ing Sensation is in a class by itself. 

 20 cents each. Put several plants in 

 a basket and see how lovely a plant 

 may become. 



