NAEGELIA. Bulb in Bloom. 



The illusti'ation shown represents a specimen plant in 

 bloom. They are of much the same nature as Gloxinias, 

 and should betreated in the same way. The colors in- 

 clude exquisite tints of rose, carmine and red, lavender 

 and purple, pure white, nankeen, yellow, etc. Bulbs, 

 15c. each ; 4 for 50c, 



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Single-flower ACHIMENES, Tigered and Spotted 



KT^cTji Arhiryte^-noQ ^^^ °^ ^ sudden these have be- 



r^env ^cntmenes* come exceedingly popular, and no 

 wonder. The grand photos published in several 

 journals prove plainly what wonderful specimens they 

 form in a few months from a few small plants started in 

 pots or baskets. The shades of colors are innumerable in 

 their combinations, and the markings and spottings be- 

 wildering. Really they are so grand and so easy to grow 

 that we recommend them. Late in fall when done bloom- 

 ing you will find lots of little bulblets. Keep these in sand 

 or soil overwinter to start again in early spring. The 

 colors comprise white, blue, scarlet, sky-blue and spotted. 



Pure white, 4c. each ; 4 for 12c.; 10 for 25c. 



Bright scarlet, .... " " " 



Sky blue " " 



Tigered and spotted (see cut), " " " 



Mixed varieties, all colors, each 3c. ; 5 for 12c. ; 10 for 20c. 



Two each of the 4 named kinds and 2 mixed, 10 bulbs in 

 all, for 25c. 



A plant of Achimenes grown in a 5-inch pot has few 

 superiors as a summer bloomer. The treatment is very 

 simple. In early Spring plant two or three of the corms, 

 which are scaly , insignificant looking little things, but pos- 

 sessed of much vitality. Use a 4 or 5-inch pot, in light, por- 

 ous soil, well enriched , being careful to give good drainage. 

 Fill the pots with suitable soil, lay the bulb on top the soil, 

 and press it down with thumb and finger until it will be just 

 covered ; place the potted corms in an ordinarily warm 

 window or greenhouse; give a moderate supply of water 

 until active growth begins, after which they will demand 

 a liberal supply. — Naegelias. Treat same as Achimenes. 



Qre of Tuberous BegonUs. t/aSSl'nTa^Sa'SS 



in diameter are the most desirable to obtain. They 

 thrive in a rich, fibrous soil made up of rotted sods, well 

 decayed manure, leaf mould and sand, with a good layer 

 of charcoal at the bottom of the pot, covered by a thin 

 layer of sphagnum moss. In potting, make a hole where 

 you wish to place the tuber and press the soil about the 

 tuber when set, being careful to avoid covering the crown 

 of the tuber. Water sparingly at first, till well rooted and 

 growing, then water more freely. Shade the plants from 

 the hot sun, but give them the morning and evening sun 

 and plenty of light. Syringe the plants often, especially 

 in dry weather. 



