Bird of Paradise, Poinciana Gillesi. 
The color of the flower Is a golden yellow, measuring two and a 
half inches across, with shape as shown in illustration, and it is 
produced in very large trusses. The most beautiful part of the 
flower is the large pistils, which are spread out in fan-like form, and 
are of bright crimson color. The foliage is also highly decorative, 
reminding one of a very delicate Acacia. If the seed is started 
early, it will produce blooms in great profusion the first year. 
Pkt.. 15 seeds, 8 els. 
Balsam Apple. 
A beautiful climbing plant with apple-shaped fruits, which, if 
preserved in alcohol, make the most useful liniment. Pkt„ 10 
feeds, 3 els. 
Every shrub, vine, or fruit-bearing plant, set out judiciously, en¬ 
hances the value of the home lot. 
Begonia, Rex, 
Beautiful foliage, justly celebrated as the finest of ornamental pot 
plants, superb large leaves, of exquisite and rich coloring. Pkt.. 50 
seeds. 10 cts. 
BEGONIA.—Tuberous rooted, single mixed. Seed saved from finest 
colors. Pkt., 100 seeds, 8 cts. 
BEGONIA.—Tuberous rooted, double mixed, from the finest and 
best colors. Pkt., 50 seeds, 10 cts. 
Begonia, Vernon. 
One of the most satisfactory pot plants for the house, and a popular 
bedding plant for the garden or lawn. It blooms with the greatest 
profusion throughout the summer. Flowers a brilliant orange car¬ 
mine with bright yellow centers, and the foliage waxy and glossy. 
It is easily raised from seed, and comes absolutely true. Valuable 
for bedding and general culture. Pkt., 100 seeds, 5 cents. 
