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The Rex or Painted Leaf Begonias 
+) ERE are among the most beautiful foliage 
plants there are for house and conservatory 
culture; they like rich soil and plenty of heat, 
and moisture, but they are strong bushy growers and 
their grand ornamental leaves are exceedingly beauti- 
ful and always greatly admired. 
New Rex Begonia Magnifica—A strong healthy grower, with 
soft velvety bronze green foliage with silver blotches and 
handsome stripes. 15 cts. each, 
Bertha McGregor—Long pointed leaf with deep blotches in 
the centre, the body of leaf being solid silver outlined with 
bronze. 15 cts, each. 
King of Rex—A grand variety leaves very large, soft rich velvety, 
green splashed all over with silver markings, shaded and veined 
with roseand pink. 1dcts. 
Silver Queen—Leaves have such a rich metallic lustre; they 
almost look as if made of silver. 15 cts. 
Louis Closson—Rich velvety leaves covered with red plush effect, 
edged with bronze green, and lined with silvery white. 15 cts. 
Special Offer No. 205 ihctcrgocts. postpaid. 
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NEW FLOWERING BEGONIAS 
THE Flowering Begonias are among our most beautiful and satisfactory flowers for house culture and 
~ bedding. They grow nicely, makeneat, handsome plants, bloom constantly, and their pretty, wax- 
like flowers and glossy bright-colored leaves and stems are always greatly admired. 
CO) exem Elegantissima— New and beautiful flowers, pale 
: pink, borne in large clusters, on long stems covering 
, the plant with a cloud of bloom, an elegant and very _ 
CX pretty variety. 10cts. 
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Su) WW) “ON WAKG Sa : Fuchsoides Coccinea—Resembles Hybrida Multi- 
: AY S flora, but with large leaves, and bright scarlet, 
drooping fuchsia-like flowers, a perpetual bloomer, 
highly valued and very beautiful. 10cts. each. 
Gracilis—A very lovely variety, makes handsome, 
graceful plants, covered all over with beautiful waxy 
rose-tinted flowers, constant bloomer. 10 cts. 
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Lobata Variegata—Long pointed leaves prettily 
blotched with silver spots ; rosy-white flowers, very 
handsome. Extra fine for bedding and pot culture. 
10 cts. each. 
Marguerite—Fine bronzy green foliage, curiously 
veined; neat, bushy form, large trusses of lovely 
flesh-colored flowers. A variety that is sure to 
please and is really one of the very best. 10cts. 
Metallica Velutina—Very distinct and different from 
all others; foliage very dark, rich and velvety 
bronze; green above, under side reddish brown; a 
beautifulpot plant and equally desirable for the 
flower bed. 10 cts. each. 
Multiflora Rosea—Makes beautiful plants for pots 
or bedding, graceful drooping branches, covered 
with bright rosy-pink flowers. 10 cts. 
Prest. Gaulin—Leaves, bronze green, shaded red on 
under side, pretty pinkish white flowers, in large 
clusters ; constant bloomer. 10 cts. each. 
TN 2 GZZ a Ramosa Picta—A most charming house Begonia of 
seNLZ NS neat compact growth ; long, areca heart-shaped 
leaves, fine olive green, rich and velvety and spotted 
all over with shining silvery spots ; under side of 
leaves rich carmine red. 10 cts. each. 
Hardy Ever-Blooming Begonia Robusta—A very graceful spreading plant, with 
New Begonia Evansiana 
glossy foliage and bearing large clusters of deep 
pink flowers the whole season. 10 cts. 
Evansiana Sandersonii—A_ beautiful variety ; fine coral red ; 
heart-shaped buds, grand for bedding out ; constant 
ut BEE 2 8 : bloomer. 10cts. each. 
beautiful sort with light green foliage veined bright red A oe ; 
underneath and bearing clusters of pretty pink flowers, parti- Wellingtoniensis Alba—Beautiful fern-like foliage 
cularly valuable because entirely hardy and blooms the whole growing and lovely white flowers, borne constantly the whole 
Season. 20 cts. each. P |  seasonin great profusion. 10 cts. 
1 Any 5 varieties of the above Flowering Begonias for 40 cts., or the complete set 
Special Offer No. 206: of ee neni Evansiana, only $1.00, postpaid. his 
Send for our Booklet on ‘‘How to grow Roses’’ 10 cts. each or Free with a $1.00 order. 
