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SPECIMEN PLANT TUBEROUS BEGONIA. 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. aussie sus, 
These are now among the most popular plants for beds of sum- 
mer flowers. Nothing can exceed the brilliancy and richness of 
their flowers. From the time the first blossom appears until all 
growth is stopped by frost they are never out of bloom. (See cut.) 
q * Separate colors. SCARLET, 
single Tuberous Begonias. YELLOW, CRIMSON, WHITE, 
Pink and Saumon. Price, dry bulbs, up to May 15th, 10c. each, 
set of 6 for 50c., $6.00 per 100. Growing plants, ready May Ist, 
20c. each, set of 6 for $1.00. Dry bulbs mailed free at prices quoted. 
; Separate colors. SCARLET, 
Double Tuberous Begonias. CRIMSON, WHITE, YELLOW, 
Pink, Saumon. Price, free by mail, 30c. each, set of 4 sorts, $1.00, 
for dry bulbs, upto May 15th. Growing plants, ready May Ist, 40c. 
each, set of 4 for $1.50. Dry bulbs mailed free at prices quoted. 
. Valuable for the grand and varied markings of the leaves. A fine 
Begonia Rex. collection of named sorts. 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 
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BEGONIAS, Flowering Sorts. torcctoditme in the house. ‘They are never 
out of bloom and have graceful, waxy flowers. 
Alba Picta. Dark green leaves, lance- 
Nancy. Double, tender rose, stamens 
AGALYPHA SANDERIL. “renc* 
Recent experience has proven that this is remarkably 
well fitted as a bedding plant. It grows easily in the 
open ground, and blooms luxuriantly. The plant when 
in bloom produces a long, cylindrical chenille-like inflor- 
escence from the axil of every leaf. They are brilliant 
searlet-crimson and highly ornamental. Price, 15c. each, 
$1.50 per doz. 
ABUTILONS. (FLowerRING MAPLES.) 
GENERAL COLLECTION OF STANDARD SORTS. 
Boule de Neige. Pure white, the best in its color. 
Eclipse. Golden spotted leaves, semi-drooping. 
Erecta. Bright pink, orange veins, flowers erect. 
Golden Bells. Deep rich yellow, very free. 
John Hopkins. Deep yellow flowers, very pretty. 
Mary Miller. Deep rose, pretty pendulous flowers. 
Megapotamicum. (Syn. Vexillarium.) A running vari- 
ety; bright red, yellow and brown centre. 
Megapotamicum, var. Leaves spotted yellow. 
Prince of Heilbron. Large variegated leaves, yellow 
and green, flowers orange, veined red. 
Savitzii. Variegated foliage, very ornamental. 
Snow Storm. Pure white, semi-dwarf in growth. 
Santana. Deep red, fine flowers. 
Thompsonii. Single orange flowers, variegated foliage. 
Thompsonii plena. Golden spotted leaves, double orange 
flowers. One of the most distinct. 
Souvenir de Bonn. Beautifully variegated leaves of 
good size, regularly and evenly marked with white and 
green; orange-colored flowers. 
Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. 
DWARF ABUTILONS. 
Distinct from the others, growing only about 18 inches high and 
covered with flowers the entire season. Calypso, white; Sanglant, 
dark crimson; Infanta Hulalie, beautiful light bluish pink. Price 
for the above, 15c. each, 3 for 40c. SPECIAL OFFER.—Set of 17 
Abutilons for $1.50. 
FARAUGARIA EXGELSA. (Norfolk Island Pine.) 
Sometimes called the ‘“‘ Christmas Tree Palm” and ‘‘ Star Palm.” 
It has deep green, feathery foliage arranged in whorls, rising one 
above the other at regular distances. It is easily grown in the 
house and is highly ornamental. (See cut.) Extra fine plants from 
cuttings, 214 to 3 ft., $3.50 each; 24 to 28 inches high, $2.50 each; 20 
to 24 inches high, $2.00 each; 12 to 15 inches high, $1.50 each. 
shaped, silvery spots. White flowers. 
Argentea Guttata. Rich bronzy green 
leaves, silver-spotted. White flowers. 
B. de Chateau Rocher. Rich waxy red, 
very free blooming. 
Bijou. Intense scarlet-crimson flowers, 
grows about 9 inches high. 
Margarite. Bronze and dark green 
leaves, rich salmon-pink flowers. 
Marjorie Daw. Flowers salmon-pink, a 
tall-growing variety. 
Metallica. Crimson and maroon foliage, 
pink and white flowers. 
Witida. Large, smooth ‘‘ Elephant’s Ear” 
leaves. Grand panicles of rosy pink, 
waxy flowers. 
chrome yellow. 
Otto Hacker. Strong, upright habit, 
large shining green leaves, immense 
pendant clusters of bright red flowers. 
Purity. Dwarf, compact habit, shining 
green leaves and a wealth of waxy white 
flowers, both summer and winter. 
Rubra. Dark coral color. Large clusters. 
Saundersonii. Bright waxy red. 
Thurstonii. Flowers rosy white, foliage 
bronzy green, reverse purplish red. 
Vernon. A splendid bedding variety, 
waxy white and pink. 
Vesuvius. A charming variety, with 
brilliant scarlet-crimson flowers. 
Price, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz.; set of 16 Begonias for $1.50. 
AGAPANTHUS UMBELLATUS. (the Bue atrican Lily.) 
Foliage luxuriant and graceful; flowers bright blue, borne in clusters of 20 to 30, and 
measure fully a foot across. The flowers stalks frequently attain a height of 3 feet, the 
flowers opening in succession for a long period during the summer and autumn. 
Price, 25c. each, $2.25 per doz. 
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