Full particulars, see Now Plants and onr General Collection in 
Floral Guide, 
Scatter the Seed on a level, moderately-firm surface, cover with glass 
and paper, keep it in darkness until germinated ; sow and place in heat at 
any time of the year, or as soon as the seed is ripe ; pot the young seedlings 
off as soon as large enough, and re-pot when necessary ; in three or four 
months they begin to display their beautiful blooms. For further particulars 
see Collection, Floral Guide. 
H.H u. Begonia Epfordia — A new hybrid, between iSchnidli and 
Semps. Vernon. The growth and graceful habit are similar to the former, 
wliile the colouring of the leaves resembles tbe latter. The flowers are 
of a lovely rosy-carmine, in loose clusters, and form a beautiful contrast 
to the dark foliage ; it attains the height of about V> to 1.5 inches. It 
is a splendid bedder, and also a good winter blooming variety, l.s. per pkt. 
H.H.p. Begonia Froebeli — This will be found very distinct, the 
flowers coming direct from the bnlb ; bright scarlet, lift. l.s 6rf. per pkt. 
H.H.p. Begonia Semperflorens Mixed (winter flowering) — 
Containing Mr. Iggnlden’s variety. 1 ft. Is. per pkt. 
H.H.p. Begonia, Tuberosa Vittata— Striped flowereii. The 
flowers arc flaked and .stri])ed after the manner of the Carnation, even in the 
flower buds. From the seed offered sowers will obtain about 40 per cent, 
of plants with flowers more or less striped or rayed. Per pkt., Ls. (So. 
H.H.p. Begonia Semperflorens Atropurpurea( rernon)— Similar 
in habit to the old and well-known Beijonia demperflorens, it surpasses the 
latter by far by its brilliant orange-carmine flowers, and by its glossy deep 
brownish-red foliage, the deep red tint growing in intensity as the season 
advances. The beauty of the male flowers is still enhanced by the bright 
yellow stamens, which contrast admirably with the brilliant red flowers and 
the dark metallic leaves. Blooming in the greatest profusion throughout 
the summer and autumn it cannot be too highly recommended for beds or for 
pot culture. Per pkt. l.s. 6d. 
H.H.p. Begonia Rex — Ornamental-leaved varieties saved from the 
choicest. 1 ft. 2s. per pkt. 
H.H.p. Begonia Weltonlensis — One of the perpetual-flowering 
and evergreen varieties, with small light rose flowers and bright green 
foliage. ft. Is. 6d. per pkt. 
H.p. Beilis PerenniS fl. pi. (Double Daisy). — i ft. Mixed, 6d. 
per pkt. 
H.p. Beilis Perennis fl. pi. Maxima (Giant Daisy)— Produces 
beautiful and densely imbricated flowers of an unusual size, measuring from 
I.(to 2 inches in diameter, and varying in different red tints. Per pkt.. Is. 
H.H.p. Bedding Begonia — Best varieties. Mixed, Is. and 2s. 6rf. | 
per pkt. J 
H.H.p. Begonia Metallica — Spltnd d sort, with beautiful metallic i 
foliage, and numerous brilliant rose flowers. 3 ft. . 2s. per pkt. 
H.H.p. Begonia Davisi — Blnish-greei foliage, producing abundant ' 
flowers of brilliant scarlet. J ft. 2s. per pkt. 
BEDDING BEGONIA. 
BEGONIA REX, 
BELLI8 PERENNIS MAXIMA PL. PL. 
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