5 gEfiONlA. 



No class of plants are more beautiful for window! 

 Culture, culture or decorative purposes than the Begoniae. 



The foliage alone is so varied and beautiful to 

 make them great favorites; add to this the exquisite delicate 

 iiowers borne in profusion the entire season, and you have a plant 

 that will delight you the whole year. There is the greatest divers- 

 ity in the size and coloring of the leaves, some varieties having 

 five pointed leaves of large size, while others have the most deli- 

 cate foliage imaginable. Give them a light soil, woods earth, soma, 

 sharp sand and rich loam. A small amount of cow yard man]>i*e 

 may be used if thoroughly decomposed, and will heighten thq^ch 

 coloring of the leaves, but in too large quantities, or if fr^sh, is 

 very harmful. Give good drainage, and not too much water'. By 

 keeping leaves free from dust and following above directions you 

 can not fail in being a success in the culture of these beautiful 

 lants. 



Saundersonii — 1. — Delicate waxy foliage, beautiful clusters of 



brightest red flowers. A great favorite. 

 Argentea Guttata — 2. — A beautiful new variety, leaves purple 

 bronze, oblong in shape, with beautiful silvery markings ; beau- 

 tiful white flowers on the tips of the stems, very valuable. 

 Metallica — 3. — Fine, erect growing sort ; dark, rough leaves, 

 overspread with a metallic bronze-green with dark red veins, 

 giving it a beautiful appearance ; beautiful waxy-white flowers 

 produced abundantly. 

 Angel Wings — i. — Wing-shaped leaves, beautiful pink droop- 

 ing flowers ; should be in every collection. 10c each. 

 Dew Drop — 5. — A dwarf variety, constantly loaded with pure 

 white flowers. It can be planted out in spring, and will be one 

 mass of bloom all summer. The best flowering Begonia ever 

 introduced. It will grow and flourish anywhere, requiring no 

 more care than a geranium. Foliage of a bright glossy green 

 color and shell-shaped leaves. 

 Rubra Alba^-6.— A very handsome variety with beautiful droop- 

 ing waxy leaves, loaded with waxy white flowers. 

 Manicata Aurea — 7. — A beautifully formed leaf mottled emer- 

 ald green and creamy white. An elegant variety with large 

 panicles of blush white flowers borne high above the foliage. 

 Perpetual Rubra — 8. — Can you have but one Begonia let it be a 

 Rubra, for it proves a constant delight ; rapid grower, and ris- 

 ing beside the stalks will grow strong, slender branches, grace- 

 fully drooping under heavy waxen leaves and pendant panicles 

 of coral-colored flowers as large as one's hand ; wonderful and 

 valuable. 



Agrostema Picta — 9. — Beautiful bright green leaves long and 

 slender. Flowers white. A strong grower. 



Vernon— 10.— New novelty; of unusual value for bedding, as it 

 stands the sun ; flowers intensely brilliant deep red color, foliage 

 abundant, stiff and glossy, and of a very fine green color, spot- 

 ted and margined with bronze purple. Its bright foliage and 

 brilliant flowers are equally as beautiful in the shade as in sun. 

 Don't fail to order it. 



Pres. Carnot>-ll.— Elegant waxy leaves of a beautiful green, 

 overspread with coral red. A remarkably strong grower of up- 

 right habit. Foliage very large. Flowers beautiful coral red in 

 large pendant panicles. A fine variety. 



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 EVER MADE ... 



each, or 12 Varieties for $1; or 

 the 13 Varieties for $1.25. 



Semperflorens Gigantea Rosea — 12,— This fine new variety 

 attains to a large size, and is a compact mass of glossy, olive- 

 green leaves. It is so free in bloom as to present the appearance 

 of a fine bouquet. The flower is while in the center, shading to 

 a delicate shell-pink, distinctly margined with bright rose, and 

 enlivened with dense clusters of yellow anthers, producing a 

 . charming effect. It blooms continually, but is fi'eest in winter. 



NEW BEGONIA. 



Cmerald-One of the handsomest Begonias yet introduced; the 

 wonder and aamiration 

 of every one. Plant is 

 of symmetrical growth 

 and cannot be surpassed 

 for decorative purposes. 

 The leaves are of 

 large size, beauti- 

 ful form and a 

 marvel in color- 

 Under side of leaf 

 beautiful change- 

 able coral, while the up- 

 per side is a delicate 

 green, shading darker 

 and richer toward the 

 center, the whole suf- 

 fused with a delicate , 

 pinkish cast. Flowers 

 are borne in abundance, 

 and are a lovely pink in 

 color. Stock is necessar- 

 ily limited, as this is the 

 first time this magnifi- 

 cent plant was ever of- 

 fered in this country. 

 Price, 35c each, ' 



Expressions 

 From 



Customers. 



NEW BEGONIA. 



H. W. Buckbee: Montevallo, Mo,, March 17, 1894, 



Dear Sir— Have bought seeds and plants from you for the last 

 six years. My plants have secured you many orders. They are 

 grand, especially the Begonias. Wishing you success, I remain, 

 An old patron, ' Mrs. W, Scott, 



jL«isF Mr, H, W, Buckbee: Chicago, III,, May 13, 1894, 



Dear Sir — The beautiful flowers received. They 

 are exquisite. Very respectfully, J. T. Harahan, 



V,-Pres. Ill, Cent.-R, R. 



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