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CURRIE BROS., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 



BEGONIAS. 



A Select List of the Newest and Best in Cultivation, 



Considering the general usef nlnees of this class of 

 plants, the numerous varieties of the so-called flow- 

 ering kinds, the blossoms of which rival in beauty even 

 the gorgeous or delicately tinted orchids, and the 

 highly ornamental character of the Rex varieties, 

 whose marvelously beautiful foliage defies description, 

 it is little wonder that Begonias, of all classes, are ex- 

 ceedingly popular and in great demand. Every year 

 we test a few of the latest introductions, and from 

 among the long list of new and old varieties select a 

 limited number of the most desirable. The follow- 

 ing may be accepted confidently as the very best: 



B. ARGENTEA GUTTATA. 



B. Arg-entea Guttata. 



One of the best and most beautiful for conserva- 

 tory or parlor decoration. The leaves are oblong, a 

 beautiful purple bronze, mottled with clear, silvery 

 markings. Flowers white, borne on the extremities 

 of the branches. 



Price, each, 15c to 25c. 



B. Sutton's Snownake. 



Among all the flowering Begonias this one takes 

 rank close to first place. It is a robust and rapid 

 grower and produces an abundance of large pure 

 white blossoms on long stout stems, which are excel- 

 lent for eut-flower decorations. As a house plant no 

 plant surpasses this Begonia. 

 rice, i ach, 15c to 25c. 



B. Semperflorens Gigantea Rosea. 



A strong, upright grower, having smooth and 

 glossy leaves. Flowers a beautiful cardinal red, 

 borne on long, strong stems. Few plants equal this 

 one for decorative purposes. An excellent house 

 plant. 



Price, each, 15c to 75c. 



B. Diadema. 



One feature particularly worthy of mention in this 

 Begonia is its thorough adaptability for house cul- 

 ture. It will, therefore, be hailed with delight by all 

 who cultivate plants in their homes. 



Price, each 15c to 25c. 



B. Albo-Picta. 



Few plants are more attractive and more decora- 

 tive than this Begonia. The habit of the plant is 

 bushy; branches upright and graceful; leaves slen- 

 der and pointed, glossy green and thickly spotted 

 with silvery white specks. Flowers pink and pro- 

 duced abundantly. 



Price, each, 15c to 25c. 



B. Rubella. • 



A very beautiful species of this very popular family 

 of plants, and should be in every collection. It suc- 

 ceeds admirably in the house, and is for that purpose 

 an exceedingly handsome object. The leaves are 

 large, blotched with red on a pale green ground, the 

 under surface being a bright r£d. 



Price, each, 15c to 25c. 



B. Paul Bruant. 



A very handsome variety of vigorous habit, up- 

 right and bushy in growth, and a very free bloomer. 

 The flowers are large, rose and white in color, and 

 borne on long, graceful stems. Flowers from Novem- 

 ber to May. 



Price, each, 15c to 25c. 



B. 3Iargaritse. 



A very great improvement on that favorite, Metal- 

 ica, which it resembles somewhat in the rich bronzy- 

 green of its foliage, but in form it is more bushy, 

 and is a strong, sure grower. Flowers rose-colored, 

 produced very abundantly in large, full trusses. 



Price, each, 15c to 25c. 



B. Olbia. 



A recent introduction of rare merit. Leaves very 

 large and deeply cut Into sharp-pointed segments. 

 The young leaves are very beautifully colored, the 

 older ones being prettily shaded with brown and red. 

 Flowers lemon white, large. A very desirable variety. 



Price, each, 25c. 



