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MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 
Flowering Begonias 
Begonias are fine for pot culture indoors and to plant on the north side of the house 
or other building, or in front of porch where they get shade. The foliage, as well as the { 
flowers, are extremely ornamental, some being spotted and veined to gve a parti-col- 
ored effect that is quite striking. Begonias planted with Crotons give a 
wonderful foliage effect, and this is heightened with their lovely showy 
flowers. Except where noted, 10 cents each, Six for 50 cents; the 
set of Seventeen costing $2.25, sent for only $1.75, net. 
ALBA PICTA—Long, pointed, slender leaves, thickly spotted with silvery- 
white. Foliage small and elegant. z 
ALBA PERFECTA GRANDIFLORA—We doubt if there is a white- 
flowered variety that equals it. The foliage re- 
sembles Rubra in shape, but it is lighter green, while 
the flower panicles are much handsomer. It is a 
pure white flowering Begonia of much merit. j 
ARGENTEA GUTTATA—It has purple-bronze 
leaves, oblong in shape, with silvery markings, and 
is in every way a most beautiful Begonia. Produces 
white flowers in bunches on ends of growth stems. 
Good for house culture. 
The Wonderful New Flowering Begonia CORAL= 
LINE LUCERNE—This new Begonia has simply 
taken everybody who has seen it by storm. There 
was not a single lady or florist who visited our green- yj 
houses the past spring that did not purchase this Yy Y) 
Begonia after they had seen it in flower.It certainly Sg 
is awonder. The blooms last from a month to six 
weeks, and are borne in immense clusters almost 
hiding the plant. The color is bright coral-red, 
changing to a delicate pink. It is past the power of speech to describe 
it. A wonder. Fine plants, 25 cents; strong plants, 40 cents; extra 
strong plants, 60 cents each. 
DECORUS—This is the white-flowering Rubra. Very similar to it, but with 
white flowers. 
FUCHSOIDES COCCINNEA—This beautiful plant makes handsome speci- 
mens, with its graceful branches and pendulous flowers of bright scarlet. 
Very floriferous. 
GRACILIS LUMINOSA—A magnificent new specimen of the Semper- 
florens type, exceptionally sturdy and vigorous, and unquestionably one of 
the choicest bedding sorts in existence. Its flowers are large, perfect and 
plentiful,and never out of bloom. Color, the brightest scarlet. 15 cents. 
MRS. TOWNSEND—Here we have a grand new Begonia with 
broad metallic leaves; under side bronze-red. Flowers in large 
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panicles of a beautiful pink color. A grand Begonia. 15 cents. 
MARGUERITE—Leaves a bronzy-green, somewhat resembling 
Metallica, but growing in more bushy form, and easier to handle 
when grown in pots. Large trusses of light rose-colored flowers 
freely produced. 
New Trailing Begonia, MARJORIE DAW—This Begonia is 
distinct from all other Begonias, for instead of growing upright 
it droops. It bears great clusters of large, shining pink flowers 
that droop from long stems, making a beautiful sight. For 
single specimen pot plants or for baskets and vases “‘Marjorie 
Daw” is proving one of the best plant introductions in years. 
20 cents. 
PICTA ROSEA—A wonderfully free growing Begonia of sterling 
worth and great beauty. The plant is very compact in growth, 
forming a dense, well proportioned bush with rich green foliage, 
spotted with silver. The flower is a rosy-flesh color, shaded 
with a silvery-pink and enlivened with dense clusters of yellow 
anthers. One of the most wonderful flowering Begonias within 
our knowledge. It blooms continually. 15 cents. 
PRESIDENT CARNOT—The leaf is of silky texture, and is 
beautifully spotted with silver; under side plush-red. Very 
strong, free-growing variety, that will succeed with any ordi- 
nary care, growing rapidly and sending out quantities of beau- 
tiful coral-red flowers in large pendent panicles. 15 cents. 
RUBRA—Has strong, slender branches, gracefully drooping under 
heavy waxen leaves and pendent panicles of coral-colored flowers 
as large as a hand. Medium-sized plants are frequently seen 
with more than twenty such panicles at a time. 15 cents. 
ROBUSTA—This is one of the most peculiar Begonias grown. 
The stalk, stem and under side of the leaf are Indian-red. The 
upper side of the leaf glossy olive-green. The flower is com- 
posed of two wide and two narrow petals, the wide ones being 
broadcast at the base and terminating in a round point, of a 
beautiful bright rose. 
SANDERSONII—Bushy growing variety; glossy deep green 
Jeeves flowers in clusters of drooping scarlet, heart-shaped 
uds, 
THURSTONI—The under side of the leaves is a rich purplish- 
red, the veinings very prominent, while the face or upper side 
is a bronzy-green, shaded with crimson and olive, with a peculiar 
glossy metallic luster over all. Flowers rosy-white, in large 
clusters well above the foliage. The plant has a fine habit. 
cents. 
VERNON—A deep rose flowering Begonia. 
ture or for bedding out. Always in bloom. 
Suitable for pot cul- 
Large Leaved Rex or Painted Leaf 
e Rex Begonias are grown exclusively for the great beauty of their foliage, which is large and beauti- 
e onias fully variegated a peculiar silvery-metallic gloss. They make excellent pot plants, and are also 
effective for budding in shady corners. We make a specialty of this marvelous family of plants. 
; They require light soil compound of rich loam, loose woods earth and sharp sand. They like a 
moist, warm atmosphere, and should be kept shaded during the summer. Do not allow the sun to strike the leaves when wet, 
and do not overwater the plants. Except where noted, 20 cents each, three for 50 cents, the set of Six for 90 cents. 
BEAUTY OF RICHMOND—Dark green crows feet center with | LESOUDSII—This is the finest and largest of any of the Rex 
broad band of silver, edged darker with silver dot. family. It is impossible to describe in words the beautiful 
markings of this magnificent Begonia. It is a cross between 
KING OF REX—One of the most effective of its class, though the Begonia Diadema and a Rex variety, but retains in a marked 
oldest variety. Of a beautiful metallic luster, center and edge degree the Rex character. We consider this the finest of all 
a soft velvety green with a broad silver zone terminating at the the Rex family, both in size of leaf and rich coloring. 
point. The foliage of this Begonia on well-grown specimens is 
so massive and the growth so majestic as to awe the beholder. 
Indeed, we doubt if we have a handsomer plant than this. It 
is of the very easiest culture. Anyone can succeed with it. 
MAGNIFICA—One of the finest of the Rex family; a splendid 
grower and easy for the amateur to cultivate. The leaves are 
the darkest of all the Rex, and is a most distinct variety. 
