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Arthur T. Boddington , 342 West 14th St.. New Vork City 



Boddington's Quality Large-Flowering 

 Tuberous -Rooted Begonias 



Tuberous-rooted Begonias still hold their popularity. 

 Either as bedding plants, or grown in pots, their varied 

 colorings are unique, vivid and gorgeous. The flowers 

 of the latest types are of immense size and great sub- 

 stance. From the first opening flower until frost arrives 

 they are a brilliant setting for any garden or green- 

 house. 



The bulbs we offer are grown by an eminent Euro- 

 pean Begonia specialist, and are all first size blooming 

 tubers, true to color and markings, and we are assured 

 that our customers will be fully satisfied with the 

 results. 



Tuberous-rooted Begonias thrive best outdoors in the 

 partial shade. Solid beds or ribbon borders are very 

 effective ways for planting. 



The Rev. McGee Pratt, the well-known specialist 

 and authority on sweet peas, and an enthusiastic ama- 

 teur, suggests the following simple cultural directions 

 for the amateur who does not have greenhouse 

 facilities. 



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Double -flowered Begonia 



To Start Bulbs of Gloxinia and Tuberous Begonia 



Place in a shallow box some splia>,aum moss, about 2 inches deep. On this put your bulbs, then cover 

 with more moss, until box is full. Keep moss damp, not wet, at about 70 degrees. In a short time both 



roots and stem will sprout. Then carefully plant in 

 pots in rich, well-sifted light soil. Do not over-water 

 at any time. 



SINGLE-FLOWERING, TUBEROUS- 

 ROOTED 



For planting in beds and wliere color effect is desired, our stock 

 of tliese bulbs will be found true lo color and free from mi.xture. 



Crimson Scarlet Pure White 



Rose Light Pink Canary Yellow 



Orange Salmon Copper 



Large bulbs measuring 1 1< inches and upward, separate colors, doz. 

 60 cts . 100 $4. 1,000 $35 ; all colors mixed, doz. 50 cts., 100 

 $3.50, 1,000 $30 



DOUBLE-FLOWERING, TUBER- 

 OUS-ROOTED 



These can be depended upon for producing loo per cent double 

 floweis, and contain very large and choice show varieties. 



Crimson ScarJet Pink 



Rose Pure White Orange 



Salmon Canary Yellow Copper-bronze 



■*<<t»'.^»^^y^feWiaj|^' Large bulbs measuring 1)4 inches and upward, separate colors, doz. 



^^I^m^^^ $1.25, 100 $9, 1.000 $80; all colois mixed, doz. $1, 100 $7, 



Single -flowered Begonia l.ooo $60. 



