Begonia-Alba Perfecta 
BEGONIA ALBA PERFECTA—A free blooming 
Begonia producing pure white colored flowers in 
clusters. The foliage is light green in color and 
is often termed “Angel Winged” owing to the 
peculiar shape of the leaves which shares 
a resemblance. Strong potted plants, 
15c each, 3 for 42c. 
LU LllC 
15c 
NICHT BLOOMING CEREUS 
Introduced from Mexico this beautiful plant 
flowers in the evening and through the night. 
Flowers are immense, often measuring 12 inches 
in diameter. Very easy to grow inside. 
Fine plants each 40c, 3 for 98c, post¬ 
paid. 
40c 
Begonia Evansiana 
BEGONIA EVANSIANA— 
Rapid grower with pink 
flowers. Strong potted 
plants, 18c each, 3 for 48c. 
GRAPE BEGONIA — The 
leaves are shaped like a 
grape-leaf and the plant 
grows very compact, making 
a beautiful pot plant covered 
with light pink flowers. Fine 
young plants, each 40c; 3 for 
98c; postpaid. 
Pres. Carnot Begonia 
BEGONIA PRESIDENT CARNOT—Strong growing, 
large foliage, upper side deep green, under side purplish- 
red. Blooms beautiful coral-red. Strong potted plants, 
20c each, 3 for 58c. 
Use Pike's Plant 
Spray 
(See page 30) 
"FISH HOOK CACTUS" "SHRIMP PLANT" 
CHINESE PAPER PLANT 
A magnificent pat plant, with splendid Camelia-like 
deep shining green foliage. Commences to bloom when 
small and continues throughout the year. Dazzling 
rosy crimson, with deep golden yellow anthers. 
Fine potted plants. Each 25c, 3 for 50c, post¬ 
paid. 
25c 
CHINESE EVERGREEN 
FISH HOOK CACTUS—Also known SHRIMP PLANT—The New sensational novelty, 
as Candy Cactus by some. _A cur- Unlike most any other plant. The inflorescence 
iosity among Cacti. Plant is cov- of the Shrimp Plant is composed of a series of 
ered with spines hook-like in shape overlapping bracts or floral leaves. These bracts 
from 2 to 3 inches long. It has assume a rich golden bronze tint and the two 
been claimed that Indians in the lipped white flowers are produced successively 
southwest use these hard as steel between the bracts. The lower lip of the flower 
hooks for fishing. Also used for has a tessellated marking of pale purple. Excel- 
making Cactus candy. Fine 
young plants each 75c, 
2 for $1.40, postpaid. 
lent for the border outside and a most A M 
f SIC unusual house plant. Strong potted plants 
* each 24c, 3 for 68c, postpaid. mimU 
Famous as a decorative house and conserva¬ 
tory plant. Easily grown, odd and attractive. 
Each 38c, 3 for 98c, postpaid'. 
Bird of Paradise 
(Poinciana Gillies!.) The color of the flower is a 
rich golden yellow, it measures 2 inches across and 
is produced in very large trusses. The most beautiful 
part of the flower is the long incurved stamens and 
pistils which are spread out in fan-like form and are 
of bright crimson color. The foliage is also highly 
decorative. It should be grown as a tub plant, except 
in the warmer parts of the South, where it is hardy. 
If the plants are started early it should produce blooms 
the first year. Plants, 25c each, 3 for 65c, postpaid. 
Century Plant 
An interesting plant with large, thick, leathery, gray¬ 
ish green and white lance-like leaves. Tall flower 
spikes; large clusters of flowers; individual blossoms 
2Vz to 2 % inches across. Useful as a garden or lawn 
specimen in summer and a house plant in winter. Strong 
potted plants, 35c each, 2 for 65c, postpaid. 
CALLA LILY (White)—An old 
favorite white calla lily with 
grand white flowers. Strong 
potted plants, 16c each, 3 for 
42c. 
OTAHEITE ORANCE 
This dwarf growing fragrant 
flowering plant produces edible 
fruit. The fruit hangs on for 
months after ripe. Fine young 
plants each 25c, 3 for 98c, post¬ 
paid. 
Yellow Calla—See page 48 
Chrysanthemums—See page 40 
Plume Plant 
BRAZILIAN PLUME PLANT— This plant resembles 
a mammoth chrysanthemum in many ways, but is much 
larger with broader petals and a different formation. 
The plant is rapid growing with plume-like flowers 
which blossoms profusely for several months out of the 
year; are a beautiful Coral Pink. Strong potted plants. 
20c each, 3 for 54c. 
Plant Food 
Pike’s food for 
plants. Sea¬ 
son’s house 
supply only 
15c. 
Beautify your home with a few of these house plants. 
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