MISS EMMA V. WHITE -18- Madison, Wis.. 



seed was nine lee 



BEGONIA 



Tuberous - rooted. This cbarming 



class produces really phenomenal flowers, 

 frequently from 4 to 6 inches across, with 

 colors ranging from pure white and delicate 

 tints of pink, yellow and orange to gor- 

 geous scarlet and crimson shades. They 

 bloom only in summer, and are fine for bed- 

 ding, or for the window when most house 

 plants are resting. Mixed double and single. 

 Pkt., 300 seeds, 10c. 



Prize Besronia. Saved from 100 of the 

 newest and best varieties, Including Vernon, 

 the bronzy-leaved bedding sort. Gracilis, a 

 new variety considered in Europe the finest 

 for groups, and many other choice named 

 varieties. They grow easily from seed, bloom 

 early and continuously, and are the most 

 brilliant plants for potting or bedding. Ptk 



Besonia Special Mixed. This includes all 

 Borts that go into my Tuberous-rooted and Prize 

 tures. Pkt., 300 seeds, 7c. 



COLUMBINE (Aquiiegia) 



Long: - spurred Hybrids. Splendid large flowers, with 

 exceedingly long spurs, in great variety of color, includin 

 double and single forms of Chrysantha, the beautiful golden 

 yellow, and Coerulea, the famous Rocky Mountain variety— 

 the Colorado state flower. If not allowed to seod these sorts 

 will bloom a good part of the summer. Pkt., 200 seeds, 7e. 



Columbine, Special IVIIxed. Including the above and many other 

 beautiful new hybrids. Double and single mixed. Pkt., 200 seeds, 5c. 



— "Castor Bean raised Irom your 



high, and leaves over two leet." 



---Mrs, L. M. Newbury. 



BIRD OF PARADISE (Poinciana Gillesi) 



An attractive plant, producing yellowish flowers in large 

 compact trusses; the foliage also is very beautiful and highly 

 decorative, similar to the Acacia. A lady from the south says: 

 "Mine grew 12 feet high, forming a well-rounded tree. Every 

 branch was covered with orange-red flowers, with long red 

 stamens." Greenhouse perennial except in the south, where it 

 Is hardy. Pkt., 10 seeds, 6c. 



CACTUS 



Many like to experiment 

 with Cacti, and raising seed- 

 lings, says Bailey's Enc. of 

 Hort., "is better than Im- 

 porting plants from their na- 

 tive habitat if one desires to 

 get a fine collection." All 

 Cacti are easy to grow, en- 

 during the heat and dryness 

 of the living-room better 

 than other plants. Mixed, 

 from a splendid collection. 

 Pkt., 50 seeds, 6c. 



CASTOR BEAN ( RIcinus) 

 Cambodgensls. Stem and 

 leaf stalks are shining ebony, 

 leaves large and richly col- 

 ored, shading differently as 

 the plant grows. 6 feet. 

 Pkt., 15 seeds, 5c; oz., 15c. 



Giant Zanzibar. Surpass- 

 es all other varieties in size 

 and beauty of foliage; the 

 gigantic loaves vary from 

 light to dark green and cop- 

 pery bronze with reddish ribs. 

 10 feet. Pkt., 12 seeds, 6c; 

 oz., 15c. , 



