126 nn -HHIRTADREER ■PnilAKIiPI1|A''RA'^ NEW-»RARE PLANTS- 



BEGONIA CORAI^I^INA LUCERNA. 



A superb new shrubby Begonia of the same type a> the popular Coral 

 Begonia, growing into shapely specioiens 2 feet or more in height, and 

 producing gigantic trusses of very large flowers of a bronzy-red color con- 

 tinuously from April to November. In the autumn the seed vessels as- 

 sume a yellowish tint, which contrasts pleasantly with the red of the 

 flowers. The foliage is very ornamental, being dotted with silvery-white, 

 . and with prettily serrated edges. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



ISBW DOUBLE-FRINGED BEGONIAS. 



(Begonia Hybrida Parreii.) 



These new double-fringed Begonias originated with our grower of these 

 indispensable summer-flowering bulbs. The individual flowers are of 

 large size, full, double form and brilliant colors, the edges of the petals 

 deeply cut, or fringed, adding a most desirable character of lightness to 

 the flowers. We offer three distinct colors. White, Rose and Scarlet. 35 

 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. One of each color for $1.00. 



BEGONIA, cot. EAUSSEDAE. 



In this charming new variety we h.ive a counterpart of the popular scar- 

 let Begonias Duke Zeppelin and Lafayette, described on page 133, ex- 

 cept in color, which is a pleasing shade of light yelloiv. 

 The plants grow 8 to 10 inches high, and are a 

 mass of bloom from early in July till frost. 35 

 cts. each; $3 50 per doz. 



NeiJV Marguerite or 

 Paris Daisy, Blusli 

 Queen Alexandra. 



The white-flowering Queen Alexandra, 

 introduced three years ago, met with so 

 much favor that we take pleasure in in- 

 troducing this new variety, which is iden- 

 tical to its parent, except in color, being 

 a soft rosy-white. A distinct and valuable 

 addition both as a cut flower and as a pot 

 plant. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



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New F.\ncy CALADUfMS. 



Begonia Cukallina Llxekna. 



NEIV OR RARE FANCY 

 CAEADIUMS. 



A selection of twelve extra choice varie- 

 ties, showinj; a delicacy of coloring and 

 tracery not found in any others. 

 Diamantina. Ground color trans- 

 parent, delicate rose, with broad green 

 margin and claret-red ribs, maculated 

 white. 



Dona Carmen de Hacedo. Ground 

 color rich, rosy-carmine, deep green ribs 

 and veins; brilliant and distinct. 

 Dr. Neubronner. Medium-sized foliage 

 of bright green, densely covered with bright 

 ood-red spots of varied size. 

 Fascination. Transparent salmon centre, with 

 pink zone and deep green margin ; unique. 



Bi.E-FKiNGED ^KjCO. Huster. Centre red, with broad creamy-white 

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edge and conspicuous large moss-green spots. 



Halevy. Rich deep green, with red spots and yellow pointed veins. 

 ildegard Nehrling. Leaves large, ground color creamy-white, 

 ribs Indian-lake color, entire leaf marbled green,' centre suffused 

 with delicate mauve-rose. 



ord Derby. Delicate mauve, intensifyirg as the leaf matures ; 

 densely veined, reiiculated and edged with rich, deep green. 



Mme. Groult. Ground Color bronzy-red, with white markings and 

 brilliant deep crimson riljs and veins ; beautiful. 



Putomayo. Ground color on the young leaves white, heavily 

 veined and ribbed with deep green ; as the leaves mature the 

 white changes to a carmine-red. With the foliage in different 

 stages of development the plant presents a most beaulil'ul varie- 

 gated appear.ince. 



Sliver Cloud. Entirely distinct and peculiar m its variegntion, 

 which consists of a marbling of silvery-white and deep green, with 

 old-rose m.irkings. 



Tabatinga. Ground color ivory-white, suffused with tender rose 

 and delicate green tracing. 



Price, 35 cts. each. The set of 12 varieties for $3.5©. 



DRAC^NA PERE CHARON. 



For richness and brilliancy of color this new variety of Belgian 

 origin surpasses all others. It is a broad-leaved form, with stout, 

 bronzy foliage about 3 inches wide ; this, when at its best, which 

 is during the fall and winter months, is of a brilliant luminous car- 

 mine-red color not found in any other foliage plant. Strong young 

 plants. $2.50 each. 



