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JOHN LEWIS CHILDS, FLORAL PARK, QUEENS CO., N. Y. 
Begoijia, Verijorj. 
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 the 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 shades. In other re¬ 
spects exactly like above, and a plant of perpetual beauty. 
Vernon, Yellow Leaved —This new variety of 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 beauty add¬ 
ed to the superb color of the leaves makes a plant not 
only beautiful beyond description but exceptionally odd 
and striking. 
tRubra—One of tbe 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 day 
for five or six years at a time. 
President Carnot— Upright habit, strong grower, large 
handsome leaves, twice the size of Rubra; upper side deep 
green, spotted silver, under side metallic-red. Flowers 
fine coral-red in large panicles. A grand new sort. 
®rfordie— 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 plants by mail, 15c., each; 5 or more at 10c. 
each. Extra large plants by express, (too large for mail), 80c. 
each; 5 or more at 20c. each, 
Begoijia, Gredaeri. 
Probably the most magnificent flowering Begonia yet 
seen. It is a strong grower with immense leaves which are 
very 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 
justice, or convey even a slight idea of its loveliness. It will 
be a star in any collection of plants, no matter how select. 
Fine plants. 40c. each; 3 for $1.00. Extra large, by express, 
75c. each. 
gegoijia, Rex. 
Enormous triangular leaves of satin-like texture, and 
metallic lustre, richly belted and zoned with the most strik¬ 
ing colors. No finer decorative plant anywhere. 
Bertha McCregor —Leaves very large, beautifully lobed. 
Fine silver-white variegated with deep blackish-green. 
Robert Ceorge— 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 having a 
peculiar metallic lustre. Very odd and beautiful. 
Crandis— 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.; 13 for $1.30. 
Begonia, Goei^sis. 
The most unique and beautiful foliage variety. Leaves 
large, heart-shaped and gracefully poised. 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. 
Begonia, Reltata. 
This has leaves the size and shape of G-oensis, 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. 
