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Begonias are 
much superior 
to Geraniums 
for bedding, 
being quite 
unaffected by 
heavy rains, a 
moist warm 
atmosphere 
suiting them. 
Ph 4 toirafiH<d/rom Nature and Copyrighted by J. C. ^ Co. 
CARTERS’ CHOICE SINGLE BEGONIA. 
A VERY POPULAR PLANT FOR POTS AND BEDDING OUT. 
Saved at our Nunerlea from one of the finest collections in Europe, including only the newest and best forms, many of which are 
absolutely novel. ...... . e c. ....m 
The seed should be sown in heat at end of winter to produce strong flowering plants in the summer, in pans of very tine sou. 
Prick off the secdling;s into pans and pot off later. Care should be used when sowing as the seed is very fine. We can also supply 
tubers ready to start into growth in early spring. See next /age. 
BIQONIA, CARTERS* <*CROWN JEWELS” MIXED SINGLE.— It is impossible to praise too much this superb 
strain of this highly-favoured flower ; it is simply perfection, and needs but finished culture to attain pleasing results, alike 
for sire and quality of the flowers, combined with brilliance in colours. Grand for bedding out. Per packet — s. d. 
No, 39a 3 ^' « 5 o 
BEGONIA HYBRIDA CRISTATA.— Grand flowers, crested by the elongation ami fimbriations of the stamens ; 70 per cent, 
true from seed. , , „ 
No. 393 ® 5 ® 
BEDDING BEQONIA8-PERPETUAL FLOWERING, SMALL BLOOMS IN CLUSTERS. 
‘•VERNON” TOM THUMB.— A charming free flowering and effective variety, with blood scarlet flowers and bronze 
coloured foliage. 
No. 394 - * ® 
FAIRY QUEEN” TOM THUMB,— A fitting companion to the foregoing. Colour delicate glistening rose, marked with 
white centre. 
No. 395 ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• ••• . ■” “* *** * ® 
These BegonUs are invaluable for growing in beds and groups ; also for pot culture. They come into bloom ver' 
early, and last all the season. 
Ftr DoubU van'riitSt ... ofpotUt fagt. 
>17l >]<> & tfl HiSH HoLIOUI, LOMBOM.— 19*7- 
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