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GUIDE TO THE FLOWEE-GAEDEN. 113 
NEW TUBEROUS-ROOTED HYBRID BEGONIAS. 
These splendid new varieties of the tuberous-rooted species are hybrids from Begonia Bolivien- 
sis, Sedeni, Veitchi, &c. They have attracted great attention in European gardens, where they have 
proved to be admirably adapted for open-ground culture in summer; and are highly recomjnended 
as one of the best and most beautiful classes of plants ever introduced for summer-bedding purposes. 
They form very branching, tufty plants, from twelve to eighteen inches high, and bloom in profusion; 
being covered during the whole summer, until frost sets in, with bright and elegant flowers, of 
various tints of orange-red, carmine, and brilliant scarlet. Succeeding as well in tho shade as in 
the sun, they are adapted to various positions in the garden, and, either as single plants or in groups, 
are exceedingly ornamental, and can be classed among the best and most desirable plants for 
garden decoration. Good flowering bulbs, 60 cts. each. 
Begonia Boliviensis. A very showy nnd distinct species, with tuberous roots. Native of Bolivia. 
A strong, upright-growing plant, 15 to 18 inches high, branching freely. The flowers are 
large and of a bright shining vermilion color. A beautiful species for the greenhouse, 
blooming freely during the spring and summer months. Good flowering bulbs, 60 cts. each. 
Begonia Sedeni. An elegant hybrid variety, of free growth and upright habit. The flowers are 
of the richest magenta color, of large size; and the plant continues a long time in bloom. A 
splendid spring and summer blooming variety for the greenhouse. Good flowering bulbs, 
$1.00 each. 
Begonia Sedeni Magnifica. 
Begonia Sedeni Victoria. 
These two splendid Begonias, hybrids from B. Sedeni, bloom profusely in the open 
ground in summer, and are highly recommended as bedding-plants. From early in June 
until November the plants are loaded with their dazzling carmine and scarlet flowers. 
Good flowering bulbs, $1.00 each. 
CALADIUM ESCULENTUM. 
One of the most beautiful and striking of ornamental foliaged plants in cultivation, either for 
culture in largo pots, or for planting out upon the lawn. It will grow in any good garden-soil, and 
is of the easiest culture. When of full size, it stands about five feet high, with immense leaves, often 
measuring four feet in length by two and a half in breadth, very smooth, of a light-green color, 
beautifully veined, and variegated with dark green. The roots should be preserved in dry sand in n 
cellar, during winter, out of reach of frost. 25 cts. each. Extra-sized bulbs, 50 cts. 
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