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NOS. 326-330 S. MAIN ST., LOS ANGELES. 
Bambusa aurea (golden). Stems golden yellow thickly jointed at the base; ht. about 12 ft. From 
northern China. Each 75c to $2.50. 
B. vulgaris. —A giant bamboo attaining a height of 70 ft. and over 4 inches in diameter. Strong es¬ 
tablished plants. Each $5.00. 
BEGONIAS. 
All the species of Begonias are interesting and beautiful ornaments for the conservatory or window and 
well adapted to amateur cultivation, their culture being very simple in any rich soil if allowed an 
abundant supply of water. 
Begonia argentea guttata. Bex Begonia. 
REX VARIETIES. 
A fine assortment of beautiful varieties. Each 25c to $1.00. (See cut.) 
FLOWERING VARIETIES. 
Each 25c to 75c. 
Begonia argentea guttata. —(See cut.) This variety is an introduction of M. Lemoine, and is a cross 
between Olbia and Alba picta. This beautiful sort has the silvery blotches of Alba picta, and the grace 
and beauty of growth of Olbia. It has purple-bronze leaves, oblong in shape, with silvery markings. 
B/'nivea (New.) This grand variety is an advance 
Dracaena terminalis. 
in flowering begonias. It is a constant bloomer, of 
dwarf, bushy habit and a vigorous grower, with 
large, dark-green leaves, and i§ constantly cover¬ 
ed with large clusters of rosy-pink flowers. 
B. rubra.— One of the finest shrubby begonias in 
cultivation; has dark, glossy green leaves; scarlet 
flowers produced in abundance; stout, upright 
habit. 
B. Thurstoni.— A beautiful, stately plant, with re¬ 
markably handsome foliage. The under side of 
the leaves is a rich purplish-red, the veiningsare 
very prominent, while the face, or upper side, is 
a bronzy-green. 
B. Marjory Daw. — A beautiful rose-red, very 
strong grower, and similar to B. rubra, which is 
its parent. 
DRACAENA. 
Dracaenas (Cordyline) rank among the most beau¬ 
tiful and useful of the ornamental foliaged and fine 
leaved plants. In a large or small state they are 
alike elegant and attractive. All are admirably 
adapted for decorative purposes, excellent for 
jardinieres, baskets, window gardens, or the 
conservatory. 
Dracaena Braziliensis.— A sturdy, quick-grow¬ 
ing Dracaena with broad green leaves, and stout 
stem and leaf stalks. As a decorative plant it 
has few superiors. A fine house plant. Each 
75c to $1.00. 
