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Begonias: Tuberous Rooted. 
Clibrans’ Strain. 
Continued and careful fertilisation and selection aided by skilful cultivation spread over a period of many years has resulted in 
making our strain of Tuberous Rooted Begonias of the highest excellence. Our aim has been to produce a dwarf, sturdy and compact 
habit, freedom in the production of large flowers in clear and well-defined colours and shades carried upright on stout stems. As 
conservatory plants Begonias have, perhaps, no equal. In Summer, with the simplest treatment, they bloom continuously. As "bedding 
plants," we know no plant, generally classified under this heading, that can be grown with less labour, and when in flower they are 
uninjured by wind or rain, and remain a glowing sheet of colour until cut down by frost. 
Singles. 
Crimson, Scarlet, White, Yellow, Bronze, Pink, Dark Rose, Blush, 
or Salmon, 4/- per doz. ; 25/- per 100 
Mixed Colours, 2/0 per doz. ; 17/6 per 100 
Extra Fine Selected. 6/-, 9/- and 12/— per doz. 
Seed of this Superb Single Strain, 1/6 and 2/6 
per packet. 
Doubles. 
Choice Unnamed Double Varieties, to colour, 1/-, 1/6 to 2/6 each ; 
9/-, 12/-, 18/- and 24/- per doz. 
Mixed Seedlings, unbloomed, containing a large percentage of 
doubles, 3/- per doz., 21/- per 100 
Seed of this Superb Double Strain, 2/6 per packet. 
For Choice named Varieties, see Indoor Plant Catalogue. 
Hybrida Cristata ( Crested or Bearded Begonia). 
This is one of the most interesting types of the Tuberous Begonia. The flowers are of large size and excellent substance, embracing 
a wide range of colours. Their distinguishing characteristic consists of a beard, or crest, growing from the base and adhering to the 
centre of the inner side of each petal, giving the flower an attractive and unique appearance. Dry Tubers in choice selection of colours. 
Tubers, selected, to colour ... 9d., 1/- to 1/6 each ; 6/-, 9/- and 12/- per doz. 
Tubers, Mixed Colours, very fine 4/- per doz. 
Bulbocodium. 
Vernum, beautiful dwarf March-blooming plants, and good for masses or for margins ; their deep purple Crocus-like flowers affording 
a pleasing contrast to Snowdrops. They succeed in any good ordinary soil 2/6 per doz. 
Calla (Richardia). 
Popular plants for greenhouse, conservatory, or table decoration. 
Athiopica (Lily of the Nile), pure white trumpet-like flowers, grand 
for Christmas and Easter decorations. In pots 
The Godfrey, spathes are whiter, and produced earlier, and in 
greater numbers than in JEthiopica ... 
Elliottiana, spathes intensely rich gold, foliage green, spotted white, a 
first-class greenhouse plant. One-year-old bulbs, 6d. each ; two- 
year-old bulbs, 9d. and 1/- each ; flowering bulbs ... 
“Perle Von Stuttgart,” pure white flowers, produced with the utmost 
freedom, of compact and vigorous habit. In pots ... 
each 1/- to 1/6 
each 1/- to 1/6 
each 2/6 to 3/6 
each 1/- to 1/6 
For other species and varieties see Indoor Plant Catalogue. 
Camassia Esculenta. 
( Quamash or Camass Root.) 
A showy hardy border plant, closely allied to Scillas, with large handsome spikes 
of dark blue flowers, blooming in July and August; fine for massing, any light soil 
suits them. 5d. per doz., 2/9 per 100 
Cannas (Gladiolus-Flowered). 
Photo ] calla. [ Clibrans 
Their spikes resemble Gladioli, and their brilliant colours show grandly against the tropical-like foliage ; they bloom continuously 
during the Summer. The foliage is broad and massive, and comprises various shades of rich green, glaucous and chocolate-crimson tints, 
giving a beautiful and tropical aspect to pleasure grounds. When planted in groups on lawns or in the centre of beds — in warm or sheltered 
situations — they form most effective objects during the summer months. They are also fine for conservatory decoration, and can be kept 
growing and flowering during the Winter. Cannas are entirely free from insects and disease. After flowering they may be treated similarly 
to Gladioli and Dahlia tubers. 
Twelve in 12 Fine Varieties, our selection, for 9/- and 12/- 
Ordinary Varieties, our selection, 4/6, 6/- and 9/- per dozen. 
For lists of sorts see Indoor Plant Catalogue, post free on application. 
Our Collection is thoroughly up-to-date; each year we add the Finest Novelties by all the best Raisers. 
