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



Boddington's Quality Large-Flowering 

 TuberouS'-Rooted Begonias 



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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. Boddington's Quality Double-flowered Begonia 



To Start Bulbs of Gloxinia and Tuberous Begonia 



Place in a shallow box some sphagnum 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 stems 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 to color and free from mixture. 



Crimson 



Rose 



Orange 



Scarlet 

 Light Pink 

 Salmon 



Pure White 



Canary-yellow 



Copper 



Boddington's Quality Biiigle-Uowered Begonia 



Large bulbs measuring l'< inches and upward, separate colors, each 

 10 cts., doz. 75 cts., 100 $5, 1,000 $45. 



BODDINGTON'S SPECIAL MIXTURE. Equal proportions of 

 the above colors, large bulbs measuring I'A inches and upward, 

 each 5 cts., doz. 50 cts., 100 $4. 



DOUBLE-FLOWERING, TUBEROUS- 

 ROOTED 



Tliese can be depended upon for producing loo per cent double 

 flowers, and contain very laru;e and choice show varieties. 



Crimson Scarlet Pink 



Rose Pure White Orange 



Salmon Canary-yellow Copper-bronze 



Large bulbs measuring 1 ' • inches and upward, separate colors, each 

 16 cts., doz. $1.50, 100 $12. 



BODDINGTON'S SPECIAL MIXTURE. Equal proportions of 



the above colors. Each 12 cts , doz. $1.25, 100 $10. 



