"GARDEN MANUAL PDR TttE SOUTHER^ STATES. 



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BEGONIAS. 



The Begonia is to-day the most popular 

 house-plant, and deservedly so, for there is 

 swathing that gives such a magnificent dis- 

 play of bloom all through the year, or grows 

 as well in the average dwelling house. 



FLOWERING VARIETIES. 

 Generai, Collection. 



Paul BrtjanT — Leaf fine pointed, laige 

 and smooth; flowers in large panicles, so 

 freely produced as to nearly cover the plant; 

 light rose. 15c each. 



President Carnot — A strongs growing 

 variety, of stiff, upright habit; foliage large, 

 somewhat in style of B. Rubra, but more 

 than twice as large; upper side deep green, 

 under side purplish red; flowers beautiful 

 coral red in large pendant panicles. 



Richard^onii— A very dainty and at- 

 tractive plant in fact there isno Bogania more 

 worthy of a space in your window garden or 

 conservatory. Very finely cut foliage and 

 free flowering. Color pure white. 



CUPREA— A seedling of B. Metallica, with 

 beautiful dark green velvety leaves. A 

 strong, healthy grower. Flowers rosy white. 



Erfordia — We can recommend this 

 variety as being one of the very best. It 

 grows in symmetrical, compact form, with 

 shining green foliage. 



Rubra — This Begonia is still a great 

 favorite. The flowers are a rich coral red, 

 hanging in large pendant clusters; these 

 combined with the rich green foliage, makes 

 it one of the best plants for house. 



Glaucophylla Scandens — (Trailing Be- 

 gonia.) A vigoious growing variety, pro- 

 ducing its beautiful clusters of rich salmon- 

 colored flowers from the axil of each leaf. 

 Its drooping habit makes it a ver}' desirable 

 plant for hanging baskets. 15c each. 



OTTO Hacker — This variety has increased 

 in popularity every year until now the supply 

 never equals the demand, although we grow 

 twice as many of this as we do of any other 

 variety. It is a strong, vigorous grower of 

 fine upright habit, with large shining deep 

 green leaves 8 to 10 inches long. Flowers 



bright coral red, borne in immense clusters 

 8 to 10 inches across. 15c each. 



Gilsoni — A strong upright grower with 

 large smooth leaves that are sharply pointed 

 and regularly toothed. Large racemes of 

 double, rosy white flowers. 15c each. 



WettsTEInii— A beautiful upright grow- 

 ing sort, flower bright coral red in pendant 

 panicles; very free flowering. 



Begonia Viandii— A charming new Be- 

 gonia, a cross between Duchertrei and Pic- 

 tavensis. Leaves large and beautiful; dark 

 green on the upper side and purplish 

 beneath. Flowers delicate rose, set off with 

 reddish hairs forming a large flower cluster, 



Argentea Guttata— A handsome foli- 

 age variety, purple bronze leaves, oblong in 

 shape, with silvery markings, white flowers. 

 An excellent pot plant. 



Alba Picta — Leaves glossy green, thicks 

 ly spotted with silvery white; flower white. 



Bijou— (Branching Vulcan.) Of the Vulcan 

 and Vernon type but more branching in 

 growth. Flowers bright scarlet, produced 

 with great freedom. Plant should be cut 

 back occasionally to promote more bushy 

 and shapely growth. Will prove valuable 

 as an edge to beds of taller growing Be- 

 gonias or general bedding plants. 15c each. 



Semperflorens Elegantissima Alba 

 — Rarely exceeds 15 inches high. Excel- 

 lent for pot culture. Color pure white. 

 15c each. 



THURSTONl— A beautiful stately plant 

 with remarkably handsome glossy foliage. 

 The under side of the leaves is a rich, pur- 

 plish red, the veining very prominent, while 

 the face, or upper side, is a bronzy green, 

 shaded with crimson and olive with a pe- 

 culiar glossy metallic luster over all. Flow- 

 ers rosy white in large clusters, well above 

 the foliage. 



Price ioc. each; $1.00 per doz. ; larger 

 plants 20c. each; $2.00 per doz. Except 

 where noted. 



BEGONIA GI/OIRE DE LOR- 

 RAINE. (New) 



The very finest begonia in existence. 

 There is no doubt of its superiority over all 

 others, of quite recent introduction and has 

 created a sensation wherever seen. Destined 

 to become the most popular of its entire 

 family beginning to bloom in very small- 

 sized plants, and continuing a perfect 

 mass of beauty its entire life. Plants 10 to 

 12 inches high are perfectly grand and can- 

 not be too highly praised, its flowers are a 

 most distinct clear rose color, nothing 

 washy or faded in any stage of development. 

 The foliage is of a bright olive color, its 

 habit of growth is branching and sturdy, 

 and is highly recommended by the most 

 eminent expert horticulturists who have 

 thus far had the opportunity of seeing it. 

 It is now offered at retail for the first time. 



