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26 DREER’S WHOLESALE LIST. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. 
The Tuberous-Rooted Begonias are among the handsomest Of our summer-flowering bulbs. They are 
not grown to 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 im- 
portant 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. 
SEPARATE COLORS. Crimson, Pink, Orange, Scarlet, Yellow, White. 
Per dozen, $1.50; Per 100, $12.00; Per 1000, $100.00. 
Per dozen, $1.25; Per 100, $10.00; Per 1000, $90.00. 
Per dozen, $4.00. Per 100, $30.00. 
BEGONIAS. 
ALBA PICTA. A pretty species, from Brazil, 
distinct in character. lt is shrubby in habit and of 
compact growth. The leaves are glossy green, 
freely spotted with bright silvery white. A useful 
basket plant. 
- $1.00 per doz.; $8.00 per 100. 
COMTA. A very ornamental species. Its 
leaves have palish pink footstalks, which are five to 
six inches long, and remarkable for unequal develop- 
ment. The color is satiny green with a silvery 
tinge along the mid-rib; this coloration with the 
satiny surface being very pleasing. 
$1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 
SEMPERFLORENS GIGANTEA CARMI- 
NATA. 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 unusually large 
and brilliant, and stand well above the foliage. 
$1.50 per doz. ; $10.00 per 100. 
Single Mixed in all colors. 
Double Mixed in all colors. 
Countess Louise Erdody. 
One of the best of the Rex Begonias. The colors 
are elegantly blended and the leaves curl, as shown, 
thereby making a charming effect. 
30 cts. each ; $3.00 per doz. 
RUBELLA. A very ornamental Indian species 
belonging to the Ricinifolia section. Leaves blotched 
red, with purplish blue ribs on upper surface, under 
side red. 
$1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 
