S. dki\r\ell l<^loi‘a] G[uitle. 
'I'liere is a j^rcat novelty and peculiarity in the 
structure of the flowers of both single ami double 
llegonias. It will be seen by the engraving that 
the two side flowers are small and single, with a 
seed vessel, which the centre and larger flower 
does not possess, thus clearly showing that there 
arc two female flowers to every male. 
Douhic varieties that will be found well adapted for haskets, ^’c., marked 
9. L!!^10N DE ST. JEAN — One of the finest, 
scarlet-red, very double and full ; dwarf. Av. 
10. *INCENDIE — A suitable variety for 
baskets, rich, re«ldish-scarlet shade ; medium size. 
7.>. G</. 
11. M. RONDEAU — Soft scarlet, shaded 
orange, large double flowers ; free. Jlv. 
12. M. THIROUX — -Clear orange-scarlet, 
moderate size flowers. 8s. iUl. 
15. MR. MALLET — Light orange-scarlet, 
large flowers. 2s. 
SERRATED FLOWERS. 
]7. BERENICE — Guard petals bright roral- 
red, rose centre, free and full flower. Is. (id 
18. *CLOVIS — Beautiful orange-scarlet, 
flow'ers full. 1.S-. (>(/, 
IS. DUCHESSE DE CAIMBACERES— 
Of a bright red colour, medium size ; free and 
effective. Is. (b/. 
20. ^ESTHER — Guard petals crimson, rosy 
])ink centre, verv double, and free liowcring. 
Is. tirf. 
21. •LOUIS BOUCHET — Brilliant orange-scarlet. We know that novelties are, as a riilo 
looked upon in a sj)irit of incredulity, and therefore it i.s likely that we inav be thought guilty of 
exaggeration in styling this the plant of the future ; but those who have known ns and followed' the 
many sterling new ])lants we have been fortunate enough to introduce, and have proved the truth of 
our statement, will aequit ns of any such tiling. We are sure that this plant is destined to be seen in 
every window as tommonly as Geraniums, and for this reason : it is easily propagated. The tubers 
may be cut to eyes like Dahlias ; and as to culture, it may be said to cultivate itself. 'I'he potato-like 
root should be jiotted in a 5-in. ]iot, in a compost similar to that already recommended for Begonias, 
and placed in a cool greenhouse near the glass, when it w’ill grow into a me.st charmingly -shapeil 
plant, which seems to defy the attacks of either insects or di.sease. We mention that we .sta"ed 
twenty-four plants at the Royal Botanical Show in 1885, for which w'C were awarded a First-Cfass 
Certificate as a proof of its exceeding beauty, and Mr. Goldring told us ho was so struck with its 
compact habit and the certainty of its becoming a general favourite, that he returned three times 
to look at it, thinking it one of the best novelties of the Show. Connoisseurs are apt to decry all 
ilouble Begonias, the blooms of which are not rus large as a I’aiony ; and whilst agreeing with them 
up to a certain point, we can see real beauty in a gracefully-formed jilant smothered with lovely 
blossoms, and we arc sure that time will see Lou/.i Bonc/iel in every collection, thus proving the 
correctness of our prophecy. 
ORANGE-SCARLET. 
1. ADOLPHE VAN DEN HEEDE — 
Bright orange-scarlet, the orange shade ])ro- 
dominating, double flowers. 3.s. (id. 
2. ACHILLE — Large, fine flowers, of a deep 
scnrlet colour ; good. 2.v. 
S. COMMANDANT BASSET — Large, 
double flowers, of a soft red shade, beautiful 
green foliage. 3s. (id. 
4. ECLAT — Bright orange scarlet, double 
and full ; good habit and free. l.s-. (it/. 
5. EUGrENE LEQUIN — Guard petals 
scarlet, centre orange, tijjped scarlet. 2.s. (id. 
G. FELIX CROUSSE— Producing fine large 
flowers of a splendid shade of orange-scarlet. 
iis. 
7. INTERMEDIA PLENA — Producing 
almost the largest flowers in the double class, of. 
a soft orange-scarlet colour ; attractive. 5s. 
8. ETNA — Of a reddish scarlet shade, full 
double flowers; strong habit, almost erect. lO.v. 
Mr. T. Harrison, Peel Street, Longbridge, Hayes, Longport, Stoke-on-Trent, June 8M, 1887. 
I received vour Floral Guide on the 1st iust. j it is the best I have ever seen. I enclose you 
15 stainjis for it. 
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