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^ GLOXINIAS. 
The Gloxinia is a prrand flower antl niakcH a lovely pot plant 
easily K^tiwu and cared for as many of the common (lowei-s. With 
seeing: them no one can appreciatti their unrivaled beauty: ihey ar» 
larjie size, beautiful shape and profuse bloomers. They will bloom 
six to eight weeks from time dry bulbs are planted The flowers 
lant in water, when cut, over two weeks In itprfect condition. 
EMPEROR FREDERICK. Red; with a pure white border. 
MONT BLANC Pure white. Enormous size, openiuf? flat ^ 
DEFIANCE, Uich crimson scarlet. The flneatnnd brightest C(, 
EMPEROR WILLIAM. Violet-blue, with white throat tinged 
spotted. 
LEOPARD. Various colors, all beautifully tig:ere<l%nd spotted. 
STRONG BULBS, for Immediate Growth and Bio 
Each, 15c; 3 for 40c; doz., $1.50, postpaid. *i 
MIXED STRONG BULBS ready for immediate growth and bio 
each IOC, or 3 for 25c, postpaid. 
TUBBROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS. 
Thisgraud flower is a rival to the Oloxinias as a summer window or conservatory plant- 
and aastrouK a rival to the Geranium and Verbena as an outdoor beddiux plant. The enor- 
mous size and intense brilliancy of the flowers astonish those who have never seen any but the 
ordinary house Begonia The bulbs can be started from March to June and will soon be in full 
bloom. They will succeed in any rich, well drained soil, and prefer a position where they will 
be protected from the direct rays of the sun during the hottest part of the day. They also 
make tine pot plants lor the conservatory or window garden. They may be had in both single 
and double 8f>rts in the following colors: 
SINGLE SORTS-. White, Scarlet, Yellow. Pink, each, 7c; 4 for 35c; doz.. 70c; postpaid. 
SINGLE MIXED COLORS— each. 5c; 4 for 20c; doz.. 50c, postpaid. 
DOUBLE SORTS—White. Scarlet, Yellow. Pink, each. 12c: 4 for 45c; doz.. $1.25. postpaid. 
DOUBLE MIXED COLORS— each, loc; 4 for 35c; doz., $1.00, postpaid. 
M£W XITBKROUS BKGOXIA8. 
Bertinl.— Grows from 10 to 12 Inches hi^h; single lioweriiig. elongated petals, vermilion coltir. 
The flowers are produced on gractefnl stems well above the foliage, and 
for brilliancy of color cannot be surpassed. Each 25C1 postpaid. 
Cristata.— (^"urlous strain of Single Kegonias with flowers of good size, v ,.. 
bearing on each petal a crest or beard composed of curiously twisted 
threa<lH which gives flowers an interesting appearance. Each aoc, 
postpaid. 
Cardinal.— Si>lendid new variety has proven to be one of the best sun 
resisting Begonias in existence. Flowers are single, of a dark rosy scar- 
let, and niea«ure '2\^ to 3 inches In dlametssr. Plants grow from 12 to 15 
Inches in heiy:ht, are of strong vigorous habit, and extremely free flow- 
ering. Each 25c. postpaid. 
Duke Zeppelin.— This is one of the most gorgeous and bright of the 
euTuriier-ttowering tuberous-rooted begonias, A profuse and continuous 
bloomer. It has bloomed in the open ground fr()m May until October. 
The waxy flowers are glowing scarlet, and as double as camellias. Each 
25c postpaid. 
Giant Tree.- A flne new variety of Mexican origin, as beautiful as it 
is novel. It attains a height of l'/^ to 2 feet, and bears grand single 
flowers of bright carmine rose. It is a prolific bloomer, lasting well Into 
autumn. Each 25c, postpaid. 
Lafayette.- A splendid bedding variety. Flowers are of a most bril- 
lii nt fiery scarlet. <loubIe and borne upright on their stalks. One of the 
best (or bedding as it blooms all summer. Bach 30c, postpaid. 
