Begonia Rex. 



Beautiful foliage, justly celebrated as the finest of ornamental pot 

 plants, superb large leaves, of exquisite and rich coloring. 

 Pkt., 50 seeds, 15 cts. 



Begonia. — Tuberous rooted, single mixed. Seed saved from 

 finest colors. Pkt., 100 seeds, 10 cts. 



Begronia,— Tuberous rooted, double mixed, from the finest and 

 best colors. Pkt., 100 seeds, 13 cts. 



Begonia Vernon. 



Bird of Paradise, Poinciana Gillesi. 



The color of the flower is a golden yellow, measuring two and a 

 half inches across, with shape as shown in illustration, and it is pro- 

 duced in very large trusses. The most beautiful part of the flower is 

 the large pistils which are spread out in fan-like form, and are of 

 bright crimson color. The foliage is also highly decorative, reminding 

 one of a very delicate Acacia. If the seed is started early, it will pro- 

 duce blooms in great profusion the first year. Pkt., 15 seeds, 8 cts. 



One of the most satisfactory pot plants for the house, and a popu- 

 lar bedding plant for the garden or lawn. It blooms with the greatest 

 profusion throughout the summer. Flowers a brilliant orange-car- 

 mine with bright yellow centers, and the foliage waxy and glossy. It 

 is easily raised from seed, and comes absolutely true. Valuable for 

 bedding and general culture. Pkt., 300 seeds, 5 cts. 



Balsam Apple. 



A beautiful climbing plant with apple-shaped fruit, which, if pre- 

 served in alcohol, make a most useful liniment. 

 Pkt.. 25 seeds. 5 cts. 



