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The Rex or Painted Leaf Begonias 



THE BEAUTIFUL TRAILING BEGONIA 



(Cissus Discolor) — Has as handsome, richly-colored 

 foliage as the finest Rex Begonia. Grows over the 

 edge of the pot and hangs down 2 or 3 feet. 15c. each. 



These are among the most beautiful foliage plants there 

 are for house and conservatory culture ; they like rich soil 

 and plenty of heat and moisture. They are strong bushy 

 growers, and their grand ornamental leaves are exceedingly 

 beautiful and always greatly admired. 



President Carnot— A strong healthy grower, with soft velvety 



bronze green foliage with silver blotches and nicely veined. 



15c. each. 

 The Mystery— Each leaf has a double corkscrew base— very 



interesting. The leaf is a satiny green with plush effect and 



bordered with a broad silver band. 15c. each. 

 Modesty — Huge leaves of rich dark green, spotted and 



broadly splashed with silver, the back garnet crimson. 



15c. each. 

 King of Rex— A grand variety, leaves very large, soft rich 



velvety green splashed all over with silver markings, 



shaded and veined with rose and pink. 15c. each. (See cut.) 

 Surprise— Smooth shiny leaf of Indian red, bordered with 



emerald green— strong contrast and very striking. 15c. 



each. 



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OFFER No. 27 



The above 5 Rex Begonias for 70c., or, include 

 ing the Trailing Begonia, the 6 for 80c., ppd. 



7 CHOICE FLOWERING BEGONIAS 



These plants will produce a continuous 



show of cheerful bloom throughout the 



Winter months. 



Alba Picta— Long, pointed, slender leaves thickly 

 spotted with silver white; white flowers in clus- 

 ters. 10c. each. 



Compta— Delicate green foliage veined with silvery 

 lines; under side of leaves red; small white 

 flowers in large clusters. 10c. each. 



Elegantissima— Beautiful pale pink flowers borne in 

 large clusters. 10c. each. 



Fuchsoides Coccinea — Resembles Hybrid a Multi- 

 flora, but with small leaves, and bright, scarlet, 

 drooping fuchsia-like flowers. 15c. each. 



Ramosa Picta— Long narrow heart-shaped leaves, 

 fine olive green, rich and velvety and spotted all 

 over with shining silvery spots ; under side of 

 leaves rich carmine red. 15c. each. 



Robusta— A very graceful plant with glossy foliage 

 and large clusters of deep pink flowers. 10c. each. 



Sandersonii— A beautiful variety. Fine coral-red 

 heart-shaped flowers. For constant bloom we 

 recommend this excellent begonia. 10c. each. 



OFFER No. 27a 

 The set of 7 for 70c., or any 3 10c. 

 varieties for 25c., postpaid. 



FLOWERING MAPLES 



(Abutilons) 



3 choice varieties. 



Eclipse— Flowers scarlet. Foliage beau- 

 tifully mottled. Drooping habit which 

 makes it suitable for hanging baskets. 

 lOc each. 



Souv. de Bonn — Leaves deep green, 

 edged creamy white. Flowers buff 

 yellow, veined rose. 15c. each. 



Mottled Gem-Leaves mottled white and 

 yellow. Flowers white with yellow 

 center. 10c. each. 



OFFER No. 27b 

 Above 3 for 30c., postpaid 



FLOSS FLOWER 



(Ageratum) 2 varieties 

 These plants are very free-flowering 



and are fine for window gardens. 



Stella Gurney- The finest Ageratum yet 

 produced. Lovely fluffy sky-blue flow- 

 ers. 10c. each. 



White Cap— Flowers pure white, A fine 

 companion for the blue. 10c. each. 



COMET PLANT 



(Acalypha Sanderii) 



An abundant bloomer. The fine crim- 

 son flowers grow in tassels as long as 

 the plant is high. Easy to grow. 15c. 

 each ; larger size, 25c., postpaid. 



OFFER No. 27c 

 Above 3 for 25c., postpaid 



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BROWALLIA— Violet Blue 



Giant Flowering. (See cut above.) 

 This is one of the most cheerful ever-blooming Winter 

 plants we offer. The large, deep violet blue flowers are 

 borne continually all over the plants which are nice and 

 bushy and no trouble to keep bloomin? as they are healthy 

 Vigorous growers. 15c. each ; 2 for 25c., postpaid. 



Royal Purple BOUQAINVILLEA 



A beautiful flowering shrub, suitable for house culture 

 and hardy in the South. Bears masses of curious reddish- 

 purple flowers for months at a time. In great demand by 

 florists for Easter decorations. 15c. each ; larger size, 

 20c., postpaid. Two-year size, 35c.; three-year size, 50r., 

 by express. 



