WE GROW PLANTS FOR THE SOUTHERN PLANTER 
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BEGONIAS 
10 cts. each, $1 per doz., except where otherwise noted; large plants, 26c. and 60c. each 
Alba plcta. Very ornamental; has long, 
ear-shaped, medium-sized leaves of darkest 
green, with silvery spots. 
Argentea guttata. Has the silvery leaf 
blotches of Alba picta , with the form and 
beauty of Olbia; purple-bronze leaves, ob- 
long, with silvery markings; flowers white 
on the tips of the stems. 
Erdfordla. Has all the good qualities of 
the famous bedders Vernon and Dewdrop. 
It will stand the strong sun in summer, and 
is one mass of bloom from June until frost. 
It is also a very showy pot-plant for spring 
sales. Habit of growth strong and compact ; 
color deep rosy pink. We have a splendid 
stock and offer it at an exceptionally low 
price. 15 cts. 
Feastli (Beefsteak Begonia.) A low, 
spreading Begonia, with perfectly circular 
leaves, red beneath and dark glossy olive- 
green above; flowers pink, sent up on long 
stems; very easy to grow. 15 cts. 
Marguerite. Somewhat like Metallica, 
but more bushy; leaves bronzy green; large 
trusses of light rose-colored flowers freely 
produced. A better market variety than 
Metallica. 
M. de Lessens. In the style of Argentea 
guttata , but with much larger leaves, beau- 
tifully spotted with silver. A very strong- 
growing sort that will do well and give 
satisfaction. 
Metallica. A fine, erect-growing Begonia, 
with dark, rough leaves; the surface is 
lustrous bronze-green; veins depressed and 
dark red ; a free bloomer. . 
President Carnot. A remarkably strong- 
growing variety, of stiff, upright habit; some- 
what in style of B. rubra , but much larger 
in flower and leaf. Flowers beautiful coral- 
red, in large, pendent panicles. 15 cts. 
Rubra. Dark, glossy green leaves, free- 
flowering; flowers rich coral-red, in large, 
pendent panicles. One of the best. 
Sangulnea. A showy variety, with very 
large leaves, rich olive above, crimson be- 
neath, and of a peculiar leather-like sub- 
stance; flowers light rose to white, very 
dainty. 
Thurston!. (New.) A cross between 
Metallica and Sanguinea, having the bright 
red foliage and veinings underneath the 
leaves and bright metallic green, shading to 
red, in the younger growth on top; also the 
deep veinings of Metallica and smooth glossy 
leaves and red stems of Sanguinea. The 
flowers are a beautiful deep pink in bud, 
but when expanded a beautiful shell-pink. 
15 cts. 
Vernon. Of unusual merit as a bedding 
sort, flowering as freely when planted out as 
when grown in a pot. It begins flowering 
when first planted, and continues until 
stopped by frost. Foliage rich, glossy green, 
often shaded with deep bronze. The flowers 
on first opening are deep red, changing 
to a beautiful clear rose when fully open. 
Thrives everywhere. 15 cts. 
Semperflorens glgantea rosea. A 
vigorous grower; large leaves; elegant 
trusses; rose-colored flowers. 25 cts. 
Wettstelnil. This fine Begonia is in 
the direct line of Rubra, so well and 
favorably known. The leaf is orna- 
mental, peculiarly indented and beauti- 
fully shaded. 
Zebrlna. Leaves bronze-green, with 
dark stripes and blotches above, deep 
crimson beneath; flowers lighter. 
Rex (Painted-Leaf Begonias). These 
are grown for their handsome variegated 
foliage. For house culture, baskets, 
vases, etc., there is nothing more beau- 
tiful. We have a very fine assortment. 
15 cts. and 25 cts. 
REX BEGONIA. 
