Argentia Guttata Begonia 
Beefsteak Begonia 
Crinkled Leaved 
Beefsteak 
A distinct form of the 
Beefsteak Begonia with 
magnificent crinkled, 
curled and crested red¬ 
dish-green leaves, topped 
by clusters of rose-pink 
flowers. Avery novel 
and attractive plant. 
40c each, postpaid. 
Begonias 
25c Each; 3 for 65c 
Argentia Guttata (tree 
Begonia). Grows 3 to 4 feet tall. 
Purple-bronze leaves with silver 
markings; white flowers. 
BEEFSTEAK (Feastii). 
A low spreading Begonia, with cir¬ 
cular leaves, red beneath and dark 
glossy green above, and of heavy tex¬ 
ture. Dainty coral-red flowers. The 
finest pot Begonia for house culture. 
Grown as easily as a Geranium. 
CHRISTMAS RED one 
of the best flowering Begonias. The 
flowers are bright cherry color, 
changing to coral-red. Foliage rich, 
glossy green, shaded deep bronze. 
The popularity of this Begonia is 
well deserved from the fact that it is 
easily grown and very satisfactory 
both as a winter house plant and for 
bedding purposes. 
Coralline Lucerne one of 
the finest and most beautiful varie¬ 
ties. Blooms last from a month to 
six weeks, borne in immense clusters 
12 to 18 inches across, almost hiding 
the plant. Color bright coral red, 
changing to delicate pink. 
HARDY BEGONIA 
(Evansiana). Here is one of the 
best house and garden plants; a 
rapid, healthy grower, very profuse 
bloomer with beautiful foliage and 
clusters of large, waxy, pink flowers. 
The plant winters in the open ground 
as far north as Philadelphia, and re¬ 
establishes itself in the spring from 
root tubers. 
MME. DE LESSEPS. Foliage spot-' 
ted with silver. Very strong, free- 
growing variety that sends out quan¬ 
tities of lovely pink and white 
flowers. 
RUBRA. Rich coral-red flowers 
that hang in large, pendent clusters. 
One of the best. 
THURSTONI. Under side of leaves 
rich purplish red; upper side bronzy 
green, shaded crimson and olive, 
with a glossy metallic luster. Large 
clusters of rosy white flowers above 
the foliage. 
Rex Begonia (Lord Palmerson)—35c Each 
Giant Painted Leaf 
or Rex Begonias 
Few house plants are so entirely satisfactory in 
every way as the Rex Begonias. They are Mch in 
color and beautiful in design and are easily han¬ 
dled under almost any condition. The large, broad 
leaves, high colorings and exquisite markings make 
them invaluable as decorative plants for house 
culture. They make excellent plants for baskets 
and vases if given plenty of moisture and not ex¬ 
posed to the full rays of the sun. We can supply 
the following six varieties: 
LOUISE CLOSSON. A very odd combination of 
colors, being deep maroon, with broad band of 
silvery-rose, edged bronze. The most popular Rex. 
LORD PALMERSON, Leaves have dark bronze 
center, silver band and irregular bronze border, 
blotched and speckled into the silver. 
LESOUDSII. Beautifully marked bronze and 
red. A cross between Diadema and Rex. The fin¬ 
est and largest of the Rex family. 
MAGNIFICA. Dark reddish-green center; light 
metal band bordered with light shade of green. 
Mottled. 
BEAUTY OF PEMBROKE. Curled leaf; red 
and bronze. 
PERLE DE PARIS. Large, light silvery foliage. 
Erect grower; pink flowers. 
DDfP'irQ* Your choice of the above Rex or 
* • Painted Leaf Begonias at 35c 
each; 3 for $1.00; or six for $1.75, postpaid. 
Watermelon Begonia 
VENUS (Mrs. Townsend). A new 
Begonia, distinctly different. Its dark, 
glossy green, deeply cut leaves combined 
with its free flowering habit, make it one 
of the most attractive plants grown. 
Blooms the year around. 
PRICES: Your choice of the above 
Begonias at 25c each; 3 for 65c; 6 for 
$1.20, postpaid. 
Watermelon Begonia 
An excellent house plant for the window or 
table. The leaves withstand the dry air of 
rooms better than the majority of plants. Leaves 
thick and waxy-like, are distinctly variegated 
white and green, and have the appearance of 
being powdered with frosted silver. Plants, 30c 
each, postpaid. 
Begonia Seed 
SEMPERFLORENS 
HYBRIDS. As a bed¬ 
ding plant, it ranks with 
Coleus and Geraniums. 
Of sturdy growth, about 
one foot high, forming 
dense bushes, which 
from May until frost are 
completely hidden with 
flowers. As a house 
plant, it blooms through¬ 
out the entire year. A 
fine mixture of colors, 
from pure white to 
deepest crimson. Pkt., 
10 c. 
VERNON. Brighf orange- 
carmine flowers; deep red 
foliage. A fine house plant 
and unsurpassed as a bed¬ 
ding variety. Pkt., lOc. 
BURGESS SEED & PLANT CO.. Galesburg, Michigan 
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