Begonia gracilis luminosa 
Bartonia Culture 1 
Aurea. This little-known hardy annual forms patches of 
polished gold in sunny locations, even where the soil is poor. 
Its grey, thistle-like foliage is exceedingly brilliant in the 
sun. The golden yellow flowers show from July to Septem¬ 
ber. Ht. 1J4 ft. Pkt. 10 cts.; 34 oz * 25 cts. 
Begonia 
The following varieties of Begonia semperflorens and B. gra¬ 
cilis take rank as bedding plants with geraniums and coleus, 
doing equally well in full sunlight, and surpassing both in posi¬ 
tions partially or wholly in shade. They are of sturdy growth, 
growing about 1 foot high, and forming dense bushes. 
Everblooming Bedding Varieties Culture 13 
The small, bright flowers are borne in great profusion from 
summer to autumn. Spring seedlings bloom in summer while 
summer seedlings make fine winter house plants. Ht. 1 ft. 
Semperflorens Erfordi. Bright rosy carmine flowers with 
glossy green foliage. Pkt. 25 cts; 5 pkts. $1. 
Semperflorens, Salmon Queen. Very attractive new variety 
with large, salmon-colored blossoms and dark foliage. Pkt. 
25 cts.; 5 pkts. $1. 
Semperflorens, Vernon. A grand old favorite often grown as a 
Christmas-flowering pot plant and fine for bedding. It is 
of branching habit, with dark green foliage, shaded bronzy 
red, and carmine-scarlet flowers. Pkt. 15 cts. 
Gracilis luminosa. Fiery, dark scarlet flowers, and satiny 
brown foliage. Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 pkts. $1. 
Gracilis, Prima Donna. Large, handsome plants with shining 
green foliage, rose-pink flowers. Pkt. 25 cts.; 5 pkts. $1. 
Brachycome • Swan River Daisy Culture 3 
Iberidifolia, Mixed. One of the daintiest and most charming 
little annual flowers imaginable and easy to grow in any soil. 
The flowers are borne on graceful stems well above the 
delicate, finely Iaciniated foliage. They are ideal for low 
beds and borders, as the plants grow to a height of only 10 
to 12 inches. Pkt. 10 cts.; 3 / 8 oz * 25 cts. 
Cacalia • Tassel Flower Culture 1 
Coccinea. This is a hardy annual of easy culture, growing 16 
inches high, covered with bright orange-scarlet, tassel¬ 
shaped flowers from June to September. Each flower is like 
a miniature paint-brush on a long, wiry stem, making it 
fine for cutting. It is also very effective for borders. Pkt. 
10 cts. 
Bartonia aurea 
Cacalia coccinea 
Swan River Daisies 
22 WEST PARK ST., NEWARK, N. J. 19 
Annual Flower Seeds 
