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Arthvir T.Boddington, 342 West 14th St.. New York City 



BQddington''s Quality Largc-Floweringf 

 Tuberous-Rooted Begonias 



Tuberous-rooted Bego- 

 nias still hold their popu- 

 larity. Either as bedding 

 plants, or grown in pots, 

 their varied colorings are 

 unique, vivid and gor- 

 geous. The flowers of the 

 latest types are of im- 

 mense size and great sub- 

 stance. From the first 

 opening flower until frost 

 arrives they are a brilliant 

 setting for any garden or 

 greenhouse. 



The bulbs we offer are 

 grown by an eminent Eu- 

 ropean Begonia special- 

 ist, and are all first size 

 blooming tuber*, true to 

 color and markings, and 

 we are assured that our 

 customers will be fully 

 satisfied with the results. 



Tuberous-rooted Bego- 

 nias thrive best outdoors 

 in the partial shade. Solid 

 beds or ribbon borders are 

 very effective. 



Boddington's Quality Single-flowered Begonia 



The Rev. McGee Pratt, 

 the well-known specialist 

 and authority on sweet 

 peas, and an enthusiastic 

 amateur, suggests the fol- 

 lowing simple cultural di- 

 rections for the amateur 

 who does not have green- 

 house facilities. 



To Start Bulbs of 

 Gloxinia and Tuber- 

 ous Begonias 



Place in a shallow box 

 some sphagnum moss, 

 about 2 inches deep. On 

 this put your bulbs, then 

 cover with more moss, un- 

 til box is full. Keep moss 

 damp, not wet, at about 

 70 degrees. In a short 

 time both roots and stems 

 will sprout. Then care- 

 fully plant in pots in rich, 

 welf-sifted light soil. Do 

 not over-water at any 

 time. 



SINGLE-FLOWERING, TUBEROUS- 

 ROOTED 



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

 of these bulbs will be found true to color and free from mixture. 

 Crimson Scarlet Pure White 



Rose Liglit Pink Canary-yellow 



Orange Salmon Copper 



Large bulbs measuring I'i inches and upward, separate colors, 

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



BODDINGTON'S SPECIAL MIXTURE. Equal propor- 

 tions of the above colors. Large bulbs measuring I'/z inches 

 and upward, each 5 cts., doz. 50 cts., loo $4. 



DOUBLE-FLOWERING, TUBEROUS- 

 ROOTED 



These can be depended upon for producing 100 per cent double 

 flowers, and contain very large and choice show varieties. 

 Crimson Scarlet Pink 



Rose Pure White Orange 



Salmon Canary-yellow Copper-bronze 



Large bulbs measuring i'4 inches and upward, separate colors, 

 each 15 cts., doz. $1.50, 100 $12. 



BODDINGTON'S SPECIAL MIXTURE. Equal propor- 

 tions of the above colors. Large bulbs, measuring 1^4 inches 

 and upward, each 12 cts., doz. $1.25, 100 $10. 



Crested Tuberous-Rooted Begonias 



These are a remarkable strain of Regonias, ranging in all colors- 

 salmon, pink, white, yellow, copper and scarlet ; the size of the flow- 

 ers is ecjual to the large singles, with the difference that tlie petals 

 are of great substance and carry on the upper side a crested-fny-med 

 cockscomb, making the flowers speriallv attractive. Price, separate 

 colors or mixed, 20 cts. each, $2 per doz., $16 per 100. 



Frilled Tuberous-Rooted Begonias 



Single Frilled Tuberous-rooted varieties comprise all the colors 

 possible in the Tuberous Begonia. They are of the finest types of 

 the single Begonia, the petals being heavily frilled on the edges. All 

 colors from the deepest crimson to the purest white, mixed. Large 

 bulbs, 15 cts. each, $1.26 per doz., $10 per 100; colors separate, 

 20 cts. each, $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100. 



