CLUCJiS Sr BODDINGTON CO. 
MEW YORK _ 
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Spring, 1905, Wholesale Catalogue 
New Hybrid Tuberous Begonias 
DuKe Zepplir* arid Lafayette 
These two new double Hybrid Tuberous-rooted Begonias are both of unusual 
merit, and in color, when grown either as pot plants or planted in partially shady 
positions, are an intense scarlet, rivaling the Salvia splendens and flowering con¬ 
tinually the whole summer. 
Both varieties are of a dwarf habit, reaching a height of only about 10 to 12 
inches; very sturdy. They are continuous bloomers, sending up their numerous spikes 
, ,f flowers well above the foliage from June till late fall, when frost overtakes them. 
Duke Zepplin. Intense pure vermilion scarlet. Each 25c., doz. $1.50, 100 $12.00. 
Lafayette. Rich brilliant crimson scarlet. Each 35c., doz. $2.50. 
Begonia Duke Zepplin 
Begonia Fimbriata 
ft. pi. 
As the name indicates, this is a “fringed” double Begonia 
of unusual merit. The blooms are large and very double, and 
remind one of the old Camellia fimbriata (see cut). White, 
rose, scarlet, orange. Each $1.00; or set of four colors, $3.50 
per set. 
Begonia fimbriata , fl. pL 
OTHER NEW SINGLE HYBRID TUBEROUS 
ROOTED BEGONIAS 
Begonia Erecta Picta Marmorata 
TJie petals of this Begonia are covered with white spots, giving it a very 
striking and pleasing appearance (see cut). Colors only red, pink, orange. 
Each 75c., doz. $7.50; or set of one each, three colors, $2.00. 
Begonia Hybrida “The Butterfly.” This Begonia is a “sport” from Begonia 
Erecta Picta Marmorata and a great improvement upon it. The flowers are 
larger, and the white mottlings are more profuse, giving to blooms a charming 
and unique appearance. The only colors procurable at present are red, rose 
and orange. Each $1.00, doz. $10.00 ; or set of one each for $2.75. 
October 5 th, 1904 
Dear Sirs:— 
Am always pleased by the way 
your plants and bulbs grow. 
Yours truly, 
(Signed) Anna B. Appleton, 
Langhorne, Pa. 
20 Broad St. N. Y. 
Nov. 3 , ’ 04 . 
Dear Sirs: 
Mrs. Alla way di¬ 
rects me to thank 
you cordially for 
the excellent qual¬ 
ity of plants and 
shrubs you have 
delivered. 
Yours very truly, 
(signed) 
H. Allaway. 
Tor Begonia Plants, see page 24 5 Seeds, page 58 . 
Begonia erecta picta marmorata 
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Nurseries and. Trial Grounds—Sparkill, R_ockla.rid Co., New York 
