FOR GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE. 99 

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| BEGONIAS. 
GENERAL COLLECTION OF THE BEST OLD 
AND NEW VARIETIES. 
Alba Picta. A pretty species from Brazil, distinct in 
character. It is shrubby in habit and of compact 
growth. The leaves are glossy green, freely spotted 
with bright silvery white. Will make a really useful 
and pretty plant for decorative purposes. 25 ets. each. 
Argentea Guttata. A cross between Begonia Olbia 
and Alba Picta; with foliage of large size, of a rich 
green spotted with silver; a beautiful variety. 25 cts. 
Diadema. <A new upright-growing species with deeply 
cut foliage of a rich green, spotted with silvery white; 
a most distinct and pretty variety. 25 cts. 
Metallica. <A fine erect-growing variety, with dark, 
rough leaves; the surface is a lustrous bronze green, 
veins depressed and dark red. 15 cts. 
Mirabunda. One of the most distinct and pretty vari- 
eties, with large peculiar shaped leaves, of rich, clear 
green, with silvery spots and splashes. 25 cts. 
M. Hardy. A pretty variety, with deep green foliage; 
spotted with silvery pink aud covered with red down 
or hair: 25.ets' 4" 
Rubra. Dark green leaves, flowers scarlet rose, glossy 
and wax-like. 15 ets. 
Saundersoni. Scarlet flowers, dwarf habit; in bloom 
continually. 15 cts. 
Semperflorens Gigantea. The flowers of this new 
sort are brilliant carmine red, and are borne in large 
panicles. It is one of the best of the new Begonias, 
and possesses vigorous habit. The flowers are un- 
usually large and brilliant, and stand well above the 
foliage. 25 cis. 
Set of 10 varieties for $2.00. 



eB aWOUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 
The Tuberous-Rooted Begonias are among the handsomest of our summer-flowering buibs. They are not grown te 
the extent they should be, as they require no more care than Geraniums, have as fine a range of color, and will bloom 
continuously throughout the summer, even when Geraniums droop through lack of moisture and fail to unfold their 
flowers. Planted either in the rockery or flower border, they rival the Geraniums with their rich and varied colors, 
ranging from the most delicate shade of yellow and salmon to the most striking crimson and scarlet. We have made 
a specialty of these charming plants for several years, have tried them thoroughly, and have no hesitation in saying 
they are destined to play a very important part in the bedding of the near future. With us they have bloomed 
profusely when planted out on rock-work or in the open ground, and have been a decided attraction. 
Bright Scarlet, Orange Scarlet, Crimson Scarlet, Pink, White, Yellow, 30 ets. each ; $3.00 per dozen. 
Mixed Single, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per dozen. Mixed Double, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per dozen. 
