Begonias and Ferns 
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Tuberous Begonias rasc 8S 
Single and Double in Many Colors 
For The Garden or Window Boxes 
If you long for a beautifully colored flower 
which is different from any other class. Tuberous 
Rooted Begonias will please you. There are two 
classes—singles which often grow six inches or 
more across and doubles up to five inches. 
The rich, velvety, crinkled foliage is prettier than 
any other begonia. They do best when direct sun does 
not hit them from ten to three in mid-summer. But 
they should not be grown in total shade. Colors are 
variations in pink, yellow, orange, red, crimson and 
white. You will seldom find two of exactly the same 
shade if you plant a hundred bulbs, so the more you 
plant the more interesting they become. 
LONG LIFE 
Every year, customers tell us of having kept their 
Begonia bulbs for many years by digging them in the 
fall and storing them in fruit or potato cellars. 
EASY TO GROW 
Tuberous Begonias are easy for the home gardener 
to handle and florists make big money in growing them. 
I start mine in shallow boxes of soil in the house about 
a month before time to set them out in the garden. ■BMMBBfa-.y•my, - g: h j” «. ■%>, * y > . w y About Half 
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the time danger from frost has passed. I should hate | «» ... Pleasing 
to have to do without Tuberous Begonias and I know Shades. * 
you will feel the same way after you have tried them. rn rF4 
You can plant them in the garden or in porch and win- ... „ a .. . . ... .. 
dow boxes. A *‘ S<>od, blooming size bulbs, big and vigorous enough to give you excellent 
results. We do not guarantee definite shades as they vary in color. 
Single Begonias Double Begonias Narcissus Flowered Begonias 
We have seen many flowers over 6 inches in diameter. The flowers often 4 inches across are like big, double This beautiful and distinct new variety in whioh 
The texture of the petals is not like any other Begonia roses and of the most adorable colors. If placed in low t ^ ie A?wer resembles the Narcissus. These beauties 
flower, waxy, yet looks like velvet. bowls, they make artistic bouquets. come in many glorious colors. You will be delighted 
500-» Rose Spink 5005 Red^nd “s^riet 5031 Pure White 5031 Orange, Salmon 508? NARCISSUS FLOWERED BEGONIAS, 
5003 Shades of Yellow 5000 Dark fTimsnn 5033 Pink or Rose 5035 Red and Scarlet MIXED COLORS. Each 35c; 3 for 65c; 13 
5003 Shades ol \ellow 5006 Dark Crimson 5033 Shades of Yellow 5036 Dark Crimson for. $3.00 
Price any color. Each 35c; 3 for 65c; 6 for n . n • e* 
$1.35; 13 for $3.00; IOO for $15.00. Price any color. Each 35c; 3 for 65c; 6 for bargain begonia bets 
5007 Set of 6 colors, not separately labeled, * 1 * 35 ; *2 for $3.00; IOO for.$15.00 5040 get of 4 for 60c; 3 sets for.$1.50 
for . OOc 5037 Set of 6 colors, not separately labeled... 90c These sets contain 2 singles and 2 doubles all of 
5061 Single Superfine Mixed. Doz.$1.50 5063 Double Superfine Mixed. Doz. ...$1.50 whidi iare of different colors. 
5063 Set of 6 for 7oc; 3 sets for.$2.00 
5041 6 Singles & 6 Doubles Not Separately Labeled for Only $1.50 
Plant Hardy Native Ferns 
6158 Hayscented 
or Gossamer Fern 
(Dicksonia)l R. G. One of the 
varieties that will grow in either 
sun or shade. It propagates 
itself by undeground root 
stalks, and if planted in rich, 
porous soil, will soon form 
masses. This is the best variety 
to plant where a mass of from 
15 to 18 inches high is desired. 
Soil for Ferns 
Ferns succeed best in a rich, 
light, loose, fibrous soil, with 
good drainage. If the soil is 
inclined to be soggy, raise the 
fern bed two or three inches 
above the surrounding surface. 
Before planting make the soil 
fine, and if possible incorporate 
some leaf mould from the woods, 
Peat Moss or soil from around 
some old building, but never 
use fresh manure of any kind. 
6171 —Set of 4 
Hardy Ferns 
1 each of 4 varieties 
Only 50c 
6173 Special 
Collection 
40 Ferns 
10 each of 4 varieties 
Only $3.50 
To help you reproduce 
a corner of nature’s 
woodland right j n your 
own home grounds. 
nardy Native Ferns are rapidly growing in popularity as their value is becoming better known. They are easily grown, and so well adapted for shady 
locations where little else will succeed. There are usually nooks and corners around the home grounds where the sun seldom strikes, just the 
place for assorted clumps of Hardy Ferns. The illustration below is from an assorted planting in front of a 
north porch. Our plants come from northern New England where the temperature often registers away below 
zero, a guarantee of their hardiness. 
6165 Ostrich Plume Fern G?Tery a) hand- 
some fern, as graceful as a palm, and one of the most sat¬ 
isfactory to grow. Makes a moBt effective background 
for other ferns. The fronds reach a height of two to three 
feet, with a width of six to eight inches. Sometimes called 
"The Palm of the North.” In the illustration below the 
tall ferns in the background are of this va¬ 
riety. One of the most satisfactory ferns for 
the amateur to grow, always giving sat¬ 
isfaction. Grows in beautiful crowns, re¬ 
quiring considerable room. For a back¬ 
ground plant two feet apart, or as single 
specimens, in partial shade. 
Hayscented 
or 
Gossamer 
Fern 
6155 Evergreen Wood Fern 
(Aspidium Marignale) R. G. A desirable 
evergreen variety. Its large green fronds have a 
bluish tinge and are very durable. Cut fronds will 
keep a long time. It is easily grown and can be 
adapted to varying conditions. A desirable variety 
for general use. 
6153 Christmas or Dagger Fern 
(Polystichum) R. G. A widely known evergreen 
species, the fronds being largely used by florists. 
One of the easiest to grow and about the best 
evergreen, hardy fern we know. Fine for forming 
an undergrowth among shrubbery. A good fern to 
plant with other varieties. 
Christmas 
or 
Dagger 
Fern 
Price of all Ferns, Each 20 c,- 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c; 12 for $1.60 
All Plants suitable for Rock Gardens have / 7 R. Gafter the name 
