Argentia Guttata Begonia 
Beefsteak Begonia 
GUARANTEED 
HOUSE 
PLANTS 
at 
BARGAIN 
PRICES 
See House Plant 
Guarantee on 
Page 71. 
Begonias 
40c Each; 3 for $1.00 
Argentia Guttata (Tree 
Begonia). Grows 3 to 4 feet 
tall. Purple-bronze leaves with 
silver markings; white flowers. 
BEEFSTEAK (Feastii). 
A low spreading Begonia, with 
circular leaves, red beneath 
and dark glossy green above, 
and of heavy texture. Dainty 
coral-red flowers. The finest 
pot Begonia for house culture. 
Grown as easily as a Geranium 
CHRISTMAS RED one 
of the best flowering Begonias. 
The flowers are bright cherry 
color, changing to coral-red. 
Foliage rich, glossy green, 
shaded deep bronze. The pop¬ 
ularity of this Begonia is well 
deserved from the fact that it 
is easily grown and very satis¬ 
factory both as a winter house 
plant and for bedding pur¬ 
poses. 
Coralline Lucerne one of 
the finest and most beautiful 
varieties. Blooms last from a 
month to six weeks, borne in 
immense clusters 12 to 18 
inches across, almost hiding 
the plant. Color bright coral 
red, changing to delicate pink. 
HARDY BEGONIA 
(Evansiana). Here is one of 
the best house and garden 
plants; a rapid, healthy grow¬ 
er, very profuse bloomer with 
beautiful foliage and clusters 
of pink flowers. The plant re¬ 
establishes itself in the spring 
from root tubers. 
"lex Begonia (Lord Palmerson)—40c Each 
Giant Painted Leaf 
or Rex Begonias 
Few house plants are so entirely satisfactory in 
every way as the Rex Begonias. They are rich in 
color and beautiful in design and are easily han¬ 
dled under almost any condition. The large, broad 
leaves, high colorings and exquisite markings make 
them invaluable as decorative plants for house 
culture. They make excellent plants for baskets 
and vases if given plenty of moisture and not ex¬ 
posed to the full rays of the sun. We can supply 
the following six varieties: 
LOUISE CLOSSON. A very odd combination of 
colors, being deep maroon, with broad band of 
silvery-rose, edged bronze. 
LORD PALMERSON. Leaves have dark bronze 
center, silver band and irregular bronze border, 
blotched and speckled into the silver.' 
LESOUDSII. Beautifully marked bronze and 
red. A cross between Diadema and Rex. One of 
the finest. 
MAGNIFICA. Dark reddish-green center; light 
metal band bordered with light shade of green. 
Mottled. 
BEAUTY OF PEMBROKE. Curled leaf; red 
and bronze. 
PERLE DE PARIS. Large, light silvery foliage. 
Erect grower; pink flowers. 
PPirT^S* Your choice of the above Rex or 
* • Painted Leaf Begonias at 40c 
each; 3 for $1.00; or six for $1.75, postpaid. 
VENUS (Mrs. Townsend). A new 
Begonia, distinctly different. Its dark, 
glossy green, deeply cut leaves combined 
with its free flowering habit, make it one 
of the most attractive plants grown. 
Blooms the year around. 
PRICES: Your choice of the above 
Begonias at 40c each; 3 for $1.00; 6 for 
$1.75, postpaid. 
Watermelon Begonia 
An excellent house plant for the window or 
table. The leaves withstand the dry air of 
rooms better than the majority of plants. Leaves 
thick and waxy-like, are distinctly variegated 
white and green, and have the appearance of 
being powdered with frosted silver. Plants, 35c 
each, postpaid. 
Begonia Seed 
SEMPERFLORENS 
HYBRIDS. As a bedding plant, 
it ranks with Coleus and 
Geraniums. Of sturdy growth, 
about one foot high, forming 
dense bushes, which from May 
until frost are completely hid¬ 
den with flowers. As a house 
plant, it blooms throughout the 
entire year. A fine mixture of 
colors, from pure white to deep¬ 
est crimson. Pkt., 10c. 
VERNON. Bright orange- 
carmine flowers; deep red foli¬ 
age. A fine house plant and 
unsurpassed as a bedding va¬ 
riety. Pkt., 10c. 
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