Flowering, Fancy Leaved, Bedding Begonias 
Begonia 
Venus 
A new and dis- 
tinctly “different" 
Begonia. Its dark, glossy, 
bronze green, deeply cut 
leaves combined with its 
free-flowering habit, make 
it one of the most attrac¬ 
tive plants that can be 
grown. Blooms the year 
around. 34c ea., 2 for 
62c. 
Begonia Venus, 34c 
Double Flowering 
Tuberous Begonias 
The handsomest of our summer-blooming 
plants, flowering throughout the season in 
any nook or corner in complete shade. Noth¬ 
ing can exceed the brilliancy of their col¬ 
ors, the delicacy of their tints, the richness 
of their waxy flowers, the gorgeousness of 
their effect in masses. On the approach of 
cold weather tl^ey should be taken up, and 
the bulbs stored away in a warm place. 
We offer double flowering bulbs in five 
colors: White, Salmon, Pink, Yellow and 
Crimson. 32c ea„ 3 for 92c, 6 for $1.76, 
doz. for $3.38. 
Double Tuberous Rooted Begonias, 32c 
Flowering Begonia 
Thurstonii, 29c 
A large growing plant and a perpetual 
bloomer. Flowers rosy pink, in clusters, 
leaves large, like polished jade, of an 
emerald green color; dull blood red under¬ 
neath. Always in flower. 29c each, 2 for 
54c. 
BEGONIAS like a warm temperature, an 
evenly moist soil, consisting of loam, woods 
earth, sand and well-rotted cow manure 
mixed. They like plenty of light, but not 
direct sunshine. 
Thurstonii Begonia, 29c 
Unusual Begonia 
Mme. De Lesseps 
The leaves are of silky texture, beau¬ 
tifully spotted with silver. A very 
strong, free-growing variety that will 
succeed with any ordinary care. 27c 
ea., 2 for 51c. 
Mme. De Lesseps, 27c 
Beefsteak Begonia 
(Feastii)—Spreading habit, circular 
leaves of heavy texture, red beneath, 
above a glossy olive-green, oil-like 
cast. Dainty coral-red flowers. 34c 
ea., 2 for 60c. 
Begonia Marguerite, 21c 
Begonia 
Marguerite 
This beautiful variety is 
noted for its richly col¬ 
ored foliage and attrac¬ 
tive flowers. The leaves 
are bronzy-green, red be¬ 
neath, and large trusses 
of rose colored flowers 
are freely produced. Grows 
1 V£ to 2 feet high. 21 c 
each, 2 for 39c. 
Mammoth Curled Leaf Rex 
Begonia, 47c; 2 for 81c 
Curled Leaf 
Rex 
Begonia 
The mammoth leaves 
are like changeable silk, 
and show new colors and 
hues, ranging from pur¬ 
ple, silvery rose, to shades 
of bronze and dark green. 
The foliage is oddly curled 
and twisted, with a beau¬ 
tiful spiral like center. A 
scarce variety—stock lim¬ 
ited. 47c ea., 2 for 81c. 
Beefsteak Begonia, 34c 
Hardy Begonia 
Evarisiana 21c 
Perfectly hardy grower, and 
profuse bloomer, with beautiful 
foliage. Ideal plant for shady 
places. Clusters of flowers of a 
beautiful pink color by the hun¬ 
dreds. Re-establishes itself in the 
spring without being taken up. 
Bulb has dormant stage in the 
winter. Bulbs 21 c ea., 3 for 60c. 
Crinkled Leaved 
Beefsteak Begonia 
A new and valuable variety distinctly dif¬ 
ferent from any other sort. Beautifully ar¬ 
ranged, magnificent, crinkled, crested and 
curled, glazed, reddish olive green foliage, 
topped by clusters of flesh pink flowers. 
Really the finest and most beautiful Be¬ 
gonia we have. 44c each, 2 for 82c. 
Hardy Begonia Evansiana. 21c 
Special Begonia Offer: 
One each of the popular House Begonias, 
Beefsteak, 29c; Venus, 34c; and Mar¬ 
guerite 21c. Total value 84c. All three for.67c 
Crinkled Beefsteak Begonia, 44c 
Free Flowering 
Begonia Rubra 
A popular Begonia with pretty wax¬ 
like flowers. Its dark, glossy-green 
leaves combined with its free-flowering 
habit, make it one of the very best 
plants for house or conservatory deco¬ 
rations. It produces flowers of scarlet- 
rose color and blooms constantly. 29c 
ea., 2 for 54c. 
Begonia Rubra. 29c 
Begonia 
President Carnot 
A remarkably strong growing variety, 
of stiff, upright habit; foliage large and 
similar in style to Begonia Rubra, but 
more than twice as large; upper side 
deep green, under side purplish-red, 
flowers beautiful coral-red, in large 
pendant panicles. 27c ea., 2 for 51c. 
Flowering Beg. Pres. Carnot. 27c 
Mrs. Robt. E. Lee, Medford, Mass. “I have wonderful luck with all the Roses I have bought from you.” 
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