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Check this amazing selection of the 

 newest and finest varieties from 

 HENDERSON ...the Leader 



We'll bet that even you garden hobbyists didn't 

 know about some of these varieties. Different, in- 

 triguing, colorful — they're wonderful to add glow- 

 ing color to those difficult shady spots. You can 

 start them now to get early blooms. All tubers are 

 guaranteed to be our largest and best. All prices 

 are postpaid! 



CRESTED TYPE 



45^ each 10 for $4.00 



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3 for $ 1.25 



25 for $9.00 



Semi-double flowers with the inner petals delightfully ruffled and crested with 

 contrasting colots. One of the most beautiful of the tuberous begonias. Habit 

 is low and compact, foliage dark and shiny. We believe this to be one of the 

 finest we have to offer. Colors: Mixed only. 



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PICOTEE TYPE 3 for $1.00 



35( each 10for*3.00 25 for *7.00 



Has the form and size of the familiar camellia type 

 with the margins of the petals a different color from 

 the rest of the flower. Mixed colors. 



CRISPA TYPE 3 for $1.00 



35i each 10 for $3.00 25 for $7.00 



Single, frilled, giant sized flowers with color accented 

 by a bright yellow center. Your choice or: Crimson, 

 White, Scarlet, Apricot, Yellow, Pink or Mixed. 



CARNATION TYPE ... 3 for $1.00 



35« each 10 for $3.00 25 for *7.00 



Fully double flowers, notched along the edges like a 

 carnation — often 7 to 8 inches across. Your choice of: 

 Salmon, Pink, White, Dark Red, Yellow, Orange, 

 Scarlet or Mixed. 



DAFFODIL TYPE .... 3 for $1.35 



50; each 10 for $4.50 25 for $10.00 



Inner petals form a cup; outer petals arranged around, 

 resembling the familiar daffodil. In a mixture of Yel- 

 low, Salmon, Orange and Scarlet. 



ROSEBUD TYPE .... 3 for $1.25 



45* each 10 for $4.00 25 for $9.00 



The inner petals cling together as in a beautiful rose- 

 bud. In a mixture of rose shades. Double. 



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derson, Stumpp & Walter, C-l Henderson Bldg., 1010 

 Garfield Ave., Jersey City, N. J. AH above prices include 

 postage. Be sure to specify your color selection where 

 separate colors are offered. The stock on some varieties 

 is short, so act now. Send your order today. No orders 

 accepted for less than $2.00. 



MARM0RATA TYPE ... 3 for $1.25 



45e each 10 for $4.00 25 for $9.00 



Camellia type flowets — double, red with white spots 

 and stripes. Very popular in Europe. Should be here, 

 when it becomes better known. 



HANGING BASKET TYPE 3 for $1.00 



35< each 10 for $3.00 25 for $7.00 



Wonderful for porch baskets, window boxes or in a 

 mixed planting with other begonias. Graceful pendu- 

 lous flowers all summer long. Your choice of: Pink, 

 Rose, Scarlet, Yellow, White, Salmon or Mixed. 



MARGINATA TYPE ... 3 for $1.25 



45e each 10 for $4.00 25 for $9.00 



Similar to Crispa, except that ruffled edges are in 

 deeper contrasting colors. Two color choices: White 

 with rose edges; salmon with copper edges. 



MULTIFL0RA TYPE ... 3 for $1.00 



35^ each 10 for $3.00 25 for $7.00 



A strikingly beautiful plant covered with small clusters 

 of flowers in rich colors. Mixed Colors. 



OUR COMPETITIVE TYPES, 10 for $ 1.00 



25 for $2.25 



These are the always popular camellia types so widely 

 sold. Tubers are not as large as those listed above but 

 are the usual flowering sizes offered. An excellent 

 value. Mixed colors, including Salmon, Crimson, 

 Pink, Yellow, White, Scarlet, Copper, Orange. 



This book will help you! 



"Tuberous Begonias" by Worth Brown $2.75 



A complete guide for both the amateur and the specialist 

 . . . complete instructions on how to grow tuberous 

 begonias . . . listing of varieties and types . . . many 

 illustrations! 



(Seedsmen Since 1847) 



