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D. M. FERRY & CO’S DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE. 
• Some of the newer forms of Be 
gonitis are among the most bril- 
liantly beautiful of flowering 
plants. Begonia seed is extremely 
small and great care should be taken in opening the packet 
and planting. Sow seed in February or jVIarcn in shallow 
boxes or small pots plunged in moss. Open the packet 
directly over the surface to prevent any seed being lost. 
The surface of the soil should be very smooth and the seed 
carefully scattered on the surface and lightly pressed in. 
The moss should be kept quite damp, but tnesurrace of the 
soil should not be watered. Moisture can be retained in 
the soil by placing a glass over the box or pots. When 
the plants are large enough to handle, transplant into 
small pots, and to larger sized pots as required. 
The tuberous rooted plants will give an abundance 
of bloom the first year and at the end of the season they 
may be dried off by withholding water, the 
tubers kept in a dry place free from frost and 
planted the following spring, when they will 
bloom more freely than before. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS 
Robusta Perfecta. The plants are of robust, 
compact habit, dark green foliage and bril¬ 
liant, double, cinnabar-scarlet flowers. Pkt.25c. 
Single Mixed- .Pkt. 25c. ! Double Mixed- Pkt. 35c. 
FIBROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS 
Of the kiuds offered under this head Begonia 
Hex is grown for its very attractive ornamental foliage, while 
the others are among the most desirable for flowering in the 
house, or in partly shaded locations outdoors. 
Vernon {Semperflorens atropurpurea ) Flowers brilliant, rich v \' 
red, set off perfectly by the abundant, glossy green leaves, which 
are broadly margined with bronze and purple. Extremely hardy 
and floriferous; the best of the semper Horens class. Pkt. 15c. 
Semperflorens alba. A very useful variety, well adapted for house 
or outdoor culture. Plants of compact dwarf habit, and under 
proper treatment almost continuous bloomers. Easily grown; 
flowers very attractive blush white. Pkt. 15c. 
Semperflorens rosea. Like Semperflorens alba, except flowers are 
rose colored. Pkt. 15c. \ 
Rex. Ornamental leaved varieties. Leaves very large, and are 
either a rich crimson tinted bronze, or emerald nued, having the 
upper surface zoued or spotted with silvery white. Finest 
mixed. Pkt. 25c. 
For Begonia Bulbs , see Bulbs 
and Roots , page US. 
BELLIS— (See Daisy) 
Bignonia Radicans 
Begonia Vernon 
Bignonia Radicans 
of the most showy, certainly one of the best 
hardy, deciduous flowering climbers for cover¬ 
ing verandas, arbors, trunks of frees, old walls, 
etc. Vines should be moderately pruned and 
well trained so as to afford a good circulation 
of air, thus insuring more and better bloom. 
The flowers produced in clusters are trumpet 
shaped and of brilliant scarlet color. The 
foliage is very attractive and unusually free 
from insects. It not only is one of the best 
climbers, but planted on the lawn makes a 
pretty bush of drooping habit, if the tops are 
cut back. Sow the seed in well prepared beds, 
either in autumn or very early in the spring, 
in drills, and keep the soil mellow and free 
from weeds. Hardy perennial.Pkt. 10c. 
These handsome, profuse 
bloomers are used freely both 
for indoor and outdoor planting on account of 
the ease with which they may be grown and 
their usefulness for cut flowers. Usually 
started indoors but if sown outdoors the plants 
when small should be protected from the hot 
sun. Half hardy annual. 
Roezli. About twelve inches high; produces large, 
white flowers, often tinted with*blue..Pkt. 15c. 
Elata. Height eighteen inches; blue and white 
flowers mixed. pkt. 5c. 
nrvnnnnQIQ An ornamental climber of the gourd 
UljruilU)Jdl5 family, bearing green fruit which 
cnanges in color as the season advances, to bright scarlet 
striped with white. Tuberous rooted perennial but may be 
treated as a tender annual. The best results are obtained 
when started under glass and set out when weather is settled. 
About ten feet high . pkt. 5 C . 
BUTTERFLY FLOWER ( See SchizantUus ) 
Browallia 
