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MISS ELLA V. BAINES, THE WOMAN FLORIST, SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. 
Large Leaved Rex or Painted Leaf Begonias—Concluded. 
MRS. SHEPARD—A very pretty Rex, with long four-pointed 
leaf having a smooth surface with silvery white band around 
a deep bronze center. 
which makes it one of the most attractive varieties. Theleafis 
| SILVER FLEECE—The entire leaf has a pinkish-metallic lustre 
very large with a smooth edge and the plant is a vigorous grower. 
Special Rex Begonias 
SFIRAL LEAP. 14 Countess Louise Erdody 
The leaf has a metallic luster, dark-silvery in thé center; shad- 
ing to-coppery-rose toward the margin. ._ Thestriking peculiarity 
which distinguishes it from all other Begonias consists in the 
fact that the two lobes at the base of the leaf do not grow side 
by side, but one of them winds in a spiral-like way until in a full 
grown leaf there are four of these twists lying on top of the leaf 
nearly two inches high. 25 cents; three for 60 cents. 
THE RED LEAF REX BEGONIA, 
Louise Closson 
One of the richest and most beautiful of the Rex family. The 
coloring is simply magnificent, centerof leaf deep bronze with 
broad band of silvery-rose, edged bronze, giving the whole’a pur- 
plish reddish-pink tint. The oddest color of all the Rex. 25 cents, 
three for 60 cents. 2 a 
Tender Plants 
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 Plumosus 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 decora- 
tions. It possesses the advantage of being much more grace- 
ful—its foliage being finer than that of the most delicate Fern 
—and will last for weeks after being cut, the whole plant be- 
ing of a bright, cheerful green. Excellent house plant, succeed- 
ing under almost any conditions; 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 
especially useful to grow as a pot plant for decorative purposes 
or for planting in haskets or vases. ‘he fronds are frequently 
PLANTS IN THIS LIST 
WILL NOT STAND FROST 
four feet long, of a rich shade of green, and most useful for cut- 
ting, retaining their freshness for weeks after being cut. It will 
make an excellent house plant, as it withstands dry atmosphere 
and will succeed in almost any situation. 10 cents each, 
three for 25 cents; strong plants, 25 cents. 
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