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THE DINGBB & OONARD OO.'S 



TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 



Tuberous-rooted Begonias are ne-w and distinctly beautiful flcwers, 

 -which can be grow^n and cared for as easily as G-eraniums. The large and 

 healthy American grcwn bulbs "we send out produce all Summer in profu- 

 sion, gorgeous and brilliant flowers, 3 to 5 inches in diameter. An entirely 

 new effect. Please read our descriptions and directions for culture below. 



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THESE splendid new Beg-onias are 

 very beautiful, and unsurpassed for 

 bedding or pot culture. As will be 

 seen by our illustration, the plants 

 present a striking appearance, being 

 covered with magnificent showy flow- 

 ers. The bulbs or tubers can be easily 

 grown, succeeding best, however, in light, 

 loamy soil and a somewhat shaded situation. 

 After blooming all Summer, the bulbs, if in 

 beds, should be taken up in November, 

 dried off hke Gladiolus or Tuberoses, and 

 packed in a box of coarse sand or saw-dust, 

 placed in a dry place, secure from cold ; they 

 will then be ready for the next season. If 

 in pots, they can be gradually dried off iii 

 November by withholding water ; when well 

 dried out, put the pots containing bulbs in a 

 dry warm place, until the next April, when 

 the roots can be shaken out and replanted 

 for Summer flowering as before. 



TUBEROUS-ROOTED 



BEGONIAS. 



SUPERB MIXED COLOKS 



MIXED COLORS Our superb collection of Tuberous-root- 



ed Begonias, Mixed, embraces the most gor- 

 geous array of colors ever seen in this magnificent new race of flowers. A bed of a dozen bulbs, costing 

 but $2, will excite admiration, and attract great attention in any locality ,»while single bulbs, planted in the 

 mixed flower-beds or pots, vases or boxes, will appear in exceedingly handsome contrast. 20 cts. each ; 

 3 for 55 cts. ; 6 for ^i ; 12 for $2 ; 25 for $4 ; 50 for $8 ; 100 for ^15. 



TUBEROUS-ROOTED BLGOMAS, 



TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS UNDER COLOR. 



Beg-onia — Superb Scarlet. — Intense flame-colored flowers, very large size. 30 cts. each. 



" Superb Rose. — The beautiful flowers are soft, shining rose color. 30 cts. each. 



" Superb "White. — Large pearly white flowers, very distinct. 30 cts. each. 



" Superb Yellow. — Brilliant and glowing yellow color. 30 cts. each, 



SPECIAL OFFER.— One bulb each of the 4 superb colors described above for $1. 

 TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS, Double Varieties Mixed, all colors. Very rare, 50 cts. each ; 12 for ^5. 



MILLA RIFLORA. 



Milla Biflora (^Floating Star). — This charming 

 novelty of recent introduction blooms pro- 

 fusely all Summer ; the flowers are full three 

 inches in diameter, and pure waxy white ; 

 they are borne in pairs on slender rush-like 

 stems, and as they are gently stirred by the 

 passing breeze, remind one of FLOATING 

 STARS. The petals are of great substance, 

 and flower stalks cut and placed in water 

 will keep blooming for a week or more. 15 

 cts. each, or 2 for 25 cts. ; ^1.25 per doz. 



Bessera Elegans. — This beautiful variety js' 

 the direct counterpart oi Milla Biflora in rich 

 and striking color, equaling it in g''aceful 

 beauty. Pendulous clusters of bell shaped 

 flowers are borne on long slend'^r stems. 

 The color is a striking shade of cori^ scarlet, 

 with pure white cup and dark-blvp anthers. 

 IS cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts ; $1.25 p?r doz. 



Cyclobothera Flavia. — This goMengem is 

 of great beauty and easily growr ; the habit 

 of plant and bloom is similar Jo Bessera ; 

 the color is clear golden yeP > v, with in- 

 tense black dots on each petal. Fine bulbs, 

 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts. ; ^ er doz. 



Set of 3 for 35 cts. x 3. each. 9 for 4i^i, 



