"FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS" 
INC. 
BEGONIA 
W ITH THE introduction of several outstandingly fine new varieties such as listed below, the small-flowered semper- 
florens or bedding type of Begonia is coming into increased demand. Germination is one of the biggest obstacles 
to be overcome in raising these plants from seed. The seed should not be covered at all and special care should 
be exercised in keeping the surface of the seed flat of a uniform moisture content all the time — at no time must it be 
allowed to dry out and "cake," or stay excessively wet for any length of time. A sowing made anytime during the 
summer will furnish nice pot stock 
thruout the winter months and succes¬ 
sive sowings during the fall and early 
winter will help to supply something 
nice in pot plants for spring and sum¬ 
mer sales. The culture and varieties 
of Begonias — both the fibrous-rooted 
and tuberous-rooted, are treated at 
some length in the new "Ball Red 
Book" just off the press. 
FIBROUS ROOTED, bedding or pot 
plant varieties. 
Fire Sea or Blaze of Fire. Extra 
dwarf compact habit. Large 
fiery red flowers with green 
foliage. Good. Tr. Pkt. $1.00; 
* oz. $1.75. 
"Darling." (new). According to 
our trial of it, this is one of 
the choicest semperflorens be¬ 
gonias that has come from 
Germany for a long time. Of 
compact growth, 8-10 in., with 
large light rose colored flowers 
about the shade of Glory of 
Erfurt. We have had this in full 
flower for Christmas. El.sant - very well named. 
Tr. Pkt. 
Elegant, (new). White attractively edged crimson, clear green foliage that contrasts well with 
the flowers. $ 1.00 
Indian Maid. Has the same deep bronze foliage of Carmen with bright deep scarlet flowers pro¬ 
ducing a highly attractive combination. "I -25 
Albert Martin. Bright carmine, extra large flowered. 50 
Carmen. Bright pink flowers with richly contrasting bronze foliage.^ oz. $1.75 
Christmas Cheer. Extra large-flowered crimson-scarlet.A oz. 1.50 
Glory of Erfurt. Large bright carmine. 50 
Gustav Knaake. Glowing salmon-pink, resembles Melior. 1-00 
Lightning. Extra large flowers measuring 2 in. across and of deep carmine-scarlet shade — an 
extra deep bright shade in Begonias.Tr. Pkt. 60c 1.00 
Luminosa. Deep scarlet with reddish brown foliage. 1-00 
Mignon. Brilliant salmon-scarlet, semi-dwarf. 50 
Prima Donna. Limpid rose shading to carmine. Very excellent variety. 1-00 
Radio. Extra large carmine-scarlet, green foliage. Excellent. 1-00 
Scarlet Queen. Large flowered glowing scarlet, dark bronze-green foliage .50 
White Pearl. Best white, light green foliage. 50 
Vernon. Deep blood-red and dark leaved.34 oz. 50c 
Semperflorens Mixture. ^ 
■h oz. 
1.00 
1.00 
$ 1.00 
2.25 
1.75 
1.75 
1.75 
3.00 
3.00 
1.50 
1.75 
25 
25 
TUBEROUS ROOTED. 
Lloydii. Easily grown from seed and enjoys a fairly warm temperature, 
of its pendulous habit. Nice 4 in. pot plants can be flowered late 
Shades, or Mixed. Each. 
Narcissus-flowered Mixed. Comes 80% true to a large semi-double 
yellows, pinks and salmon-reds. 
Ideal for hanging baskets because 
June from a January sowing. Red 
.Tr. Pkt. $1.00; ii oz. $4.00. 
Narcissus-like flower, and contains 
.Tr. Pkt. $ 1 . 00 . 
All orders sent us direct are back in the mail the day received. 
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