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BEGONIAS 
Tiiliormic PnntpH This grand flower is a rival to the Gloxinias 
lUUCIUUo-XVUUlCU as ii summer window or conservatory plant, 
VariofiOQ and as strong a rival to tlie Geranium and 
VallCllCo Verbena as an outdoor bedding plant. The 
enormous size and intense brilliancy of the flowers astonish those who have never seen any hut the ordi- 
nary liouse Begonia. I'he bulbs can be started from March to June. 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 
liottest partoftheday. They also make fine pot plants for the conservatory or window garden. Iliey 
may be liad in Iwth single and double sorts in the following colors: 
SINGLE SORTS—Whlte, Scarlet, Yellow, DOUBLE SORTS— White. Scarlet, Yellow, Pink, 
Pinlc, each, 7c; 4 for 25e. doz. 70c, postpaid, each 12c; 4 for 45c; doz. $1.25, postpaid. 
SINGLE MIXED COLORS--Each Sc; 4 for DOUBLE MIXED COLORS-Each 10c; 4 for 
20e; doz. 50c, postpaid. 36e; doz. $1,00, postpaid. 
r^ricf oto Curious strain of Single Begonias with flower of good size, he.nring on each petal a crest or 
tillSlala beard compo.scd of curiously twisted threads. Each 20c, postpaid. 
n..1ra JannaMn A continuous bloomer. The waxy flowers are glowing scarlet, and as double as 
UuKe ieppeUU camelUas. Each 25c, postpaid. 
1 ofoTraffu A splendid bedding variety. Flowers are of a most brilliant flrey scarlet, double and 
i^dldycllc borne upright on their stalks. Each SOc, postpaid. 
FRENCH CANNAS 
TWELVE BEST 
VAKIETI&S 
From a list of over lOO 
varieties grown at o u r 
nurseries we have select- 
Single Tuberous— Rooted Begonias 
cd the following as the best in their respective colors. 
EEAUTE POITEVINE. Brilliant. Crimson, Scarlet. 
COMTE DE BOUCHARD. I.emon yellow. spotted red. 
MLLS. BERAT. Rosy Carmine. 
MAD. CROSY. Vermillion, gold border. 
PILLAK OF FIRE. Very bright scarlet. 
SHENANDOAH. Deep Rosy Pink 
We can supply any of the standard varieties. 
EASTERN BEAUTY. Light Salmon and Orange. 
FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Golden Yellow. spotted. 
ALSACE. I'iile sulphur changing to white. 
BLACK BEAUTY. The finest dark leaved. 
CHAS. HENDERSON. Bright Crimson. 
J. D. EISLE. Rich Scarlet. 
Any of above, each 15c, doz. $1.50, postpaid ■ 
SIX ORCHID-FLOWERED CANNAS 
Of the many orchid-flowered cannas introduced 
distinct and desirable. 
AMERICA. Glowing red flamed purple. 
BURBANK. Yellow with crimson spots. 
ITALIA. Bright orange scarlet banded yellow 
MRS. KATE GRAY. Orange scarlet, with gold 
the s i X oflered below are the most 
AUSTRIA. Canary yellow with reddisti 
dots ill petals. 
PENNSYLVANIA. Vermillion scarlet, or- 
hcen. 
-Any of the above, each 15c, doz, $1.50, postpaid- 
MIXED LARGE FLOWERING CANNAS 
From all varieties grown at our nurseries in- 
cluding some very rare sorts mixed by accident 
and otherwise which we offer unamed at the 
very low price of 10c each or $1.00 per-doz., 
postpaid, by 
express 
at pur- 
chasers 
expense 
2 5 f 0 r 
$1.75, or 
$6.50 
per 100, 
(0 
CANNAS 
EXTRA 
STRONG 
PLANTS 
We can sup- 
ply strong 
pot-grown 
plants 12 to 
ISincheshigh 
for shipment 
May 15. cus- 
t o m e r ' s 
choice of col- ^ 
ors, but our SV 
selection o f 
varieties. 
These arc fine 
for immediate effect on the lawn, as many of 
Italia Canna them will lie ready to flower or in blossom when shipped. 
Doz. $2.00 or 100 for $15.00, by express at purchaser's expense. 
GLOXINIAS 
The Canna Is one of the 
most Beautiful Bedding 
Plants 
The Gloxinia is a grand flower and makes a lovely pot plant as easily grown and cared for as many of the common 
flowers Tliey are of large size, beautiful shape ami profuse bloomers. They will bloom In six to eight weeks 
from time dry bulbs are planted. The flowers will last in water, when cut, over two weeks in perfect condition 
EMPEROR FREDERICK. Red, with a pure white tjorder. 
MONT BLANC. Pure white, enormous size, opening flat and wide. ' 
DEFIANCE. Rich crimson .scarlet. The finest and brightest colored, f- 
EMPEROR WILLIAM. Violet-blue, with white throat tinged and spotted, 
LEOPARD. Various colors, all beautifully tigered and spotted. J 
MIXED STRONG BULBS ready for immediate growth and bloom. Each lOe, or 3 tor 25c, postpaid 
Price Named Sorts 
Each 15c; 3 for 40c; 
doz. $1.50, postpaid. 
Gloxinia 
MADEIRA VINE 
The Madeira Vine is of rapid growth, with dense and beautiful foliage, twining to a great height, grows any- 
where, but does better in a warm, sunny, sheltered location. It is also a very pretty plant for training around the 
windows in the house. Strong tubers, each 5c. 3 for 12e. per doz. 40c, postpaid. 
