gegoifia, Verpoi}. 
No other kinds of flowering Begonias can begin to com¬ 
pare with the varieties of B. Vernon for beauty and constant 
bloom. They are so much superior to others that we have 
concluded to offer none but these. Plants flower perpetual¬ 
ly all t he year round, the plant being completely covered 
with bloom at all times, especially during winter. They 
make lovely bedding plants in summer, the leaves when ex¬ 
posed to the sun turning to a rich bronze color, adding 
much to the beauty of the flowers. 
Vernon, Crimson—Produces a profusion of dark crimson 
flowers. Many of our customers regard this as the very 
finest pot plant for perpetual blooming in existence. 
Vernon, White -Splendid large blossoms, pure white. 
Vernon, Pink Lovely blush and pink shaues. In other re- 
snecisexactly like above, and a plant of perpetual beauty. 
Vernon, Yellow Leaved -This new variety, or Begonia Ver¬ 
non has pure white blossoms slightly shaded or bordered 
with exquisite silky pink, while the foliage is of a charm¬ 
ing yellowish color. The flowers are borne perpetually, 
both winter and summer, and the exquisite oeanty add¬ 
ed to the superb color of the leaves makes a plant, not 
only beautiful beyond description but exceptionally odd 
and striking. 
Rubra—One of the best of all Begonias for house culture. 
They will commence to bloom when but six inches high, 
and will continue to bloom without ever missing a (fay 
for five or six years at a time. 
President Carnot—Upright habit, strong grower, large 
handsome leaves, twice thesizeof Rubra; upper side deep 
green, spotted silver, under side metallic-red. Flowers 
line coral-red in large panicles. A grand new sort. 
Erfordle—A most lovely sort, and a great bloomer the year 
round, either in pots or garden. It has large clusters of 
light pink blossoms, resembling large Tuberous-rooted 
varieties. It is a free grower and in every respect a 
superb sort. 
PRICE —Fine plant# 7*/ mail, Jfe., aanh: 5 or more at lOe. 
MMh. Extra large planta by enq+rm*, (too inrye for mail), i*Oe. 
eash; 5 or more at toe. each. 
Begopia, Gredoeri. 
Probably the most magnificent flowering Begonia yet 
seen. It is a strong grower with immense leaves which are 
verv handsome. The flowers are blush and rose, covered 
with silky hairs, and borne in clusters often as large as a 
bunch of Hydrangea blossoms. No description can do it 
instice, or convey even a slight idea of its loveliness. It will 
bo a star in any collection of plants, no matter how select. 
Fine plants, 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. Extra large, /»i/ expre 
75c. each . 
Begopia, Rex. 
Enormous triangular leaves of satin-liko texture, and 
metallic lustre, richly belted and zoned with the most strik¬ 
ing colors. No finer decorative plant anywhere. 
Bertha McGregor-Leaves very large, beautifully lobed. 
Fine silver-white variegated with deep blackish-green. 
Robert George Large disk of silver, bordered with deep 
green and with green center. 
Louise Classon—Leaf dull red underneath, almost black 
outside, variegated with large pink blotches haying a 
peculiar metallic lustre. Very odd and beautiful. 
G rand Is -Deep silver-gray, festooned-with spotted green; 
peculiarly marked and handsome. 
Enfant de Nancy Large, beautifully ribbed; deep green 
disk thickly spotted. Large silvery zone and spotted 
green edge. Very fine. 
Marq. de Peralta—A dwarf, producing an endless number 
of leaves which are dark green, elegantly zoned and 
spotted with silver. Its compact habit lends it a dis¬ 
tinct charm, and it makes a magnificent specimen. 
Price, 20c. each ; the 6 for $ 1 . 00 . 
Mixed Varieties—Our collection of Rex Begonias is per¬ 
fectly magnificent, including over 30 finest named sorts, 
which we can supply separately or mixed at the rate of 
3 for 40c.; 6 for 75c.; 12 for $1.30. 
B^goqia, 
Leaves 
Color dark, rich, 
velvety brown, nearly "black with numerous green ribs, 
the whole leaf being crinkled in a beautiful manner. 
Reverse of leaf red. A most glorious ornamental foliage 
plant. 50c. each. 
The most unique and beautiful foliage variety, 
large, heart-shaped and gracefully poised. ^ 
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9 * J.L. CHILES* 
B e S°hia, Reltata. 
This has leaves the size and shape of Goensis, but cov¬ 
ered completely with a soft white down or woolly substance. 
It bears large pure white flower and is a perfectly exquisite 
gem. 50c. each. 
JOHN LEWIS CHILDS. FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
0PYRIGHTED'T89* 
BY J.LCHILDS. 
