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CARTERS CHOICE DOUBLE BEGONIA. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED. 
Hints on Culture.— Begonias are much superior to Geraniums for bedding, being quite unaffected by heavy rains. For growing in pots 
thi9 strain is superb, producing a very high percentage of really first quality perfectly double flowers, equalling the best named varieties, but 
having more vigorous constitutions. _ . 
The seed should be sown in heat at end of winter to produce strong flowering plants In the summer, in paus of very fine soil. Prick ott the 
seedlings 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 Page 89). ..... ........ 
These Begonias are invaluable for growing in beds and groups; also for pot culture. I hey come into bloom very early, and last all the 
season. ( For dry roots, see Page 89.) 
3370 Carters Choicest Double^— This fine strain contains all I 3371 Carters Fringred Double.— A production of great novelty 
the largest and best forms and most brilliant colours iu cultiva- and beauty. Each petal is crimped or waved, which gives a 
tiou. (See Photograph facing.) I very graceful appearance to the large double-flowered. 
Price of the above 
500 seeds 
.25 
1,000 seeds. 2,000 seeds. 
.45 .75 
See page 89 for Carters 
Narcissus Perfume. 
CARTERS CHOICE SINGLE BEGONIA. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED. 
A very Popular plant for pots and bedding out. 
See page 89 for Carters 
Narcissus Perfume. 
3373 Carters Crown Jewels Mixed Single, including: 
Frinered varieties.— It is impossible to praise too much this 
superb strain of this highly-favoured flower. The blooms are 
borne on long stout stems, which raise them well above the 
foliage. For size aud quality of the flowers, combined with 
brilliance in colours, this mixture is unequalled. Grand for 
bedding out. (See Photograph facing) 
3374 Hybrida Cristata, Carters Crested.— Grand flowers, 
crested by the elongation and fimbriations of the petals. 70 per 
cent, true from seed. 
3375 Carters Now Marbled Hybrids.— New colourings of 
great beauty, the large single blooms being beautifully marbled 
and mottled. 
3376 Carters Fiery 8carlet>— Enormous blossoms, producing a 
gorgeous display. 
nee of the above 
500 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 2,000 seeds. 
.25 .45 .75 
BEDDING BEGONIAS. 
FIBROUS ROOTED. 
Perpetual flowering. 
3380 Crimson Bedding:.— Dwarf compact variety. Flowers 
crimson, foliage deep blood-red with metallic sheen. 
3381 Vernon Tom Thumb.— A charming free-flowering variety. 
Blood scarlet flowers and bronze foliage. 
Small blooms in clusters. 
3382 Fairy Queen, Tom Thumb. — Colour delicate glistening 
rose, marked with white centre. 
3383 Luminosa.- Flowers fiery deep scarlet with satiny brownish- 
red foliage. 
Price of the above 
1.000 seeds. 2,000 seeds. 4,000 seeds. 
.25 .45 .75 
CARTERS CHALLENGER BALSAM. 
Hints on Culture— Balsams may be sown from the beginning to the middle of April iu paus or on a slight hotbed, in a light, rich loam 
compost covering the seed about half an inch, keeping the soil moist, but not wet. When the plants have formed the second pair of leaves 
they may be transplanted four round the edge of a 6-iu. pot. aud gradually hardened off for transplanting out of doors ; or they may be 
planted in a cold pit. 4 in. apart, as near the glass as possible, giving more air as the season advances until June, when they may be turned 
into the open borders, the warmest situations being the most suitable and allowing 2 ft. each way between the plants. If for pot culture, they 
must be divided and transplanted into single pots, once or twice into larger pots, picking off the flowers iu the earlier stages of growth to give 
grcaicr viguui. .... . . 
3390 Carters Challenger, Superb Mixture.— A highly select 
strain, the individual blooms being perfect in form and of 
splendid substance. The shades range from pure white through 
flesh, clear, and deep pinks to scarlet. Many lovely new mauve 
and purple shades are also contained in this unique strain. 
Matchless in form, substance, size, and colours. 
3391 Carters Rose Queen.— This beautiful variety produces 
enormous spikes of large double flowers of a delicate rose 
colour; excel lent habit ; very striking. 
3392 Camellia-flowered. 
3393 Double mixed.— For pots or borders. 
Price of the above 
250 seeds. 500 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 
.10 .15 .25 
3396 12 superb selected colours, separate ... Price. 1.00 | 3537 8 superb selected colours, separate ... Price. .65 
BAPTISIA. — Hardy perennial. Good border plant, 
3400 Australis. — Indigo blue flowers. Ht. 3 ft. 
250 seeds. 500 seeds. 1.000 seeds. 
Pnce - .10 .15 .25 
BARTONIA.— Hardy annual. Showy, and very easily grown. Sow 
in oi>cn border in spring. 
3403 Aurea.- Rich golden colour. 
_ . 1,000 seeds. 2,000 9eeds. 4,000 seeds. 
Pnce - .10 .15 .25 
BEE LARKSPUR (Delphinium Statum).— A striking perennial. 
Of easy culture for large flower borders aud wild gardens. 
3406 Bright Blue.— Ht. 3 ft. 
_ . 500 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 2.000 seeds. 
Pricc - .10 .15 .25 
BIDENS (Black Dahlia).— Half-hardy annual for beds and borders. 
3412 Atrosaneuinea. — Excellent for cutting. lit. li ft. 
. 150 seeds. 300 seeds. 600 seeds. 
Pnce — .10 .15 .25 
BIQNONIA (Trumpet Flower).— A fine perennial climber for 
conservatory decoration and warm situations in the garden. 
Seeds must be sown in heat early iu spring. 
3415 Gran diflora.. — Large orange scarlet trumpet-shaped flowers. 
3416 Radicans.— Scarlet. 
150 seeds. 300 seeds. 600 seeds. 
.10 .15 .25 
Price of the above ... 
BOCCONIA.— Hardy perennial, used for planting at back of beds; 
large glaucous leaves. 
3419 Cordate.— Ht. 6 to 8 ft. 
Price 
250 seeds. 
.10 
500 seeds 
.15 
1.000 seeds. 
.25 
Price 
500 seeds. 
.25 
BOLTON I A.— Hardy perennial. Ht. 5 to 6 ft. 
3422 Asteroides.— Very showy, pure white. 
3423 Lati3quama-— Very attractive, pink. 
_ . A 125 seeds. 250 seeds. 
Price - .10 .15 
BROOM. — Sow in spring or summer for strong plants to flower the 
following year. Hardy shrub. 
3426 Carters Crimson and Gold.— Excellent for cutting. 
3427 Carters White. — Free bloomer, long sprays of white flowers. 
y 100 seeds. 200 seeds. 400 seeds. 
Pnce of the above ... 10 ls 2S 
BUPHTHALIUM. — Hardy perennial, neat border plant. 
3430 8alicifolium.— Yellow flowers. Ht. 2 ft. 
250 seeds. 500 seeds. 1,000 seeds. 
.10 .15 .25 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 102-106 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON, MASS. 
