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Begonias—(Fibrous Rooted) 
This is a splendid selection of Fibrous-Rooted 
Begonias, comprising many sorts that vary in character 
as regards height, type of bloom and other points. This 
class of plants is wonderfully effective when used in 
shady beds in conjunction with ferns and equally 
adaptable for use in rock gardens. In general they are 
tender subjects and will not withstand much frost. 
They should be planted in a well-prepared soil contain¬ 
ing plenty of humus. 
Argentea Guttata. A beautiful variety, all the 
leaves dotted with silvery white spots on a purplish- 
bronze ground, underneath portion of the leaves a rich 
coppery red. Does particularly well in shady open beds. 
Feastii. A handsome dwarf fibrous-rooted species 
with rich, round, reddish-colored foliage bearing splen¬ 
did spikes of beautiful pure-pink flowers. Eminently 
adapted for use in ferneries and rock gardens. Particu¬ 
larly beautiful in early spring when the plants are a 
mass of blooms. 
Fuchsioides. An elegant type with pendulous 
branches and deep rose-pink flowers. Very suitable for 
extremely shaded locations. 
Haageana. One of the most noteworthy in our 
collection. Foliage large, silvery white on the upper 
surface, dark red underneath. Blossoms very large; 
white, daintily stained with rosy-pink. 
Lucerne. A very tall-growing variety, producing 
enormous canes of 6 to 7 feet. Flowers are borne in' 
immense panicles. The individual flowers are large, a 
superb shade of deep rosy-pink. One of the best of all 
tree Begonias. 
Nitida Odorata Alba. An elegant Begonia of the 
tree type bearing racemes of fragrant white flowers. 
The plant is attractive, having extremely-glossy foliage. 
President Carnot. This beautiful Begonia is the 
parent of most of our best tree varieties. A very 
vigorous grower with handsome foliage and enormous 
panicles of deep rose-colored blossoms. 
Rubra. A rapid grower and when fully developed 
covered from top to bottom with medium-size panicles 
of bright scarlet blooms. Foliage bright green and quite 
smooth. A splendid specimen as a pot plant. 
Sandersoni. A free-flowering red of the dwarf or 
tree type similar to Weltoniensis in general character¬ 
istics, but foliage not laciniated. The blossoms make a 
bright display. 
Weltoniensis. A dwarf, much-branched sort (tree 
type) with small, clearly-defined laciniated foliage. 
Produces small white flowers in profusion. This splendid 
variety is popular in most parts of the world. 
3- inch pots, each, 20c; 10 for $1.80. 
4- inch pots, each, 35c; 10 for $3.15. 
Specimen plants, prices on application. 
Cannas 
For rich sub-tropical effects in the Summer garden, and for a long continued display of bright color, we know 
of nothing more effective than Cannas. They bloom without intermission from early Summer until the advent of 
Winter frosts. The mass of color which they produce is constant in its nature. The trusses of bloom follow each other 
in rapid succession, so that at no time is the plant or bed devoid of blooms. Splendid effects may be obtained by 
using them in conjunction with the various ornamental grasses, Caladiums, etc. When used in borders, they make 
Splendid background plants and are equally valuable for planting in lawns or other open areas. 
New Canna Caliente 
Again a Novelty for 1934 from Howard & Smith 
A rich fiery crimson-scarlet, the flowers more than exemplify the significance of the name. 
Is something so unusual that it spells a marvelous stride in a common plant too often regarded as commonplace 
in our gardens. 
Show us a superb type of plant which will give an unbroken display of color in your garden from April to December, 
nothing but the Geranium comparable. 
The Story 
A hybrid raised at our Montebello plant from that glorious pink variety Mrs Pierre S. Dupont. It’s the last word 
in a Canna. Gigantic trusses ... a flower of wonderful form. As the flowers mature they fall from the truss. Just a 
mass of glorious color from earliest spring to frost time. So many of our gardens have but a simple color scheme 
—“Green”, replicas as it were of a well ordered cemetery. Why not a dash of color to relieve the monotony? 
Caliente 
Will do its bit with the assistance of a good fertilizer and an abundance of water. Its highly contrasting bronze 
foliage . . . the superb heads of bloom and its intense color will serve to relieve the dull green so patent in California 
gardens. It will lend that touch of color needed to brighten your garden and your life as expressed in your home 
surroundings. Strong plants. Price, each, 50c; 10 for $4.50. 
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