BEGONIAS 
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The tuberous-rooted Begonia has become a plant of such importance, owing to the rapid improvement it has undergone, 
that no garden or greenhouse can be considered complete without it. 
Tubers may be started into growth from January onwards, but the sudden plunging into a very hot temperature is not 
conducive to a good strong plant, therefore they should be put into a medium temperature. Place them in boxes tilled with 
leaf-mould, and as soon as the tubers are started pot into small pots in a mixture of equal parts of leaf-soil and loam, with the 
addition of a little silver sand. When the roots reach the sides of these pots they should be re-potted into a larger size, using a 
little heavier compost than before. After a few weeks again re-pot them, this time into their flowering pots, using a compost 
of about two parts rich loam, one part leaf-mould, with a little sand or broken mortar rubble to keep the whole porous, and 
some broken charcoal and dried cow manure. Pot moderately firm, and place in a cool house, keeping it close for a few days 
until root action commences, afterwards giving ample air, and damping floors and stagings on warm days until flowering 
commences. Carters Veg Vita is a splendid stimulant during the growing period. 
Carters Crown Jewels Double Begonia. 
CARTERS “CROWN JEWELS” BEGONIA 
BULBS. 
The blooms are of giant size., combined with perfect form. 
Carters “ Crown Jewel ” Begonias represent the highest 
state of excellence both in single and double forms. We are 
constantly raising new seedlings, which are possessed of 
greater vigour than those varieties which are continuously 
propagated by cuttings. 
If by parcel post add postage at zone rates ; weight 7 lb. per 100. 
Dozens mailed free. 
Single Begonias. —Choice named. 
Each, .50 ; per doz., 5.00 
Single Begonias. —Choice seedlings. Per doz., 3.00 
Double Begonias. —Choice named. 
Each, .50 ; per doz., 5.00 
Double Begonias. —Choice seedlings. Per doz., 3.00 
Carters Tested Flower and Vegetable Seeds for Fall Sowing, 
see loose inset. 
CARTERS NEW FRINGED BEGONIAS. 
A magnificent single strain for bedding or for pots. 
Flowers very large and of great substance, with the edges of 
each petal beautifully frilled or fringed. A great improve¬ 
ment on the ordinary single Begonia, and of particular value 
where the rather formal character of ordinary Begonias is con¬ 
sidered a disadvantage. The moderate price enables them 
to be extensively used for bedding. 
If by pa) cel post add postage at zone rates; iveight 7 lb. per lOO* 
Dozens mailed free. 
Each. 
Per doz. 
Per 100. 
Scarlet . 
.15 
1.50 
10.00 
Orange . a.. 
... 
•15 
1.50 
10.00 
Yellow . 
••• 
.15 
T.50 
10.00 
Rose . 
.15 
1.50 
10.00 
White ... . 
•15 
1.50 
10.00 
Salmon. 
••• 
■15 
1.50 
10.00 
Mixed. —All colours 
••• 
•15 
1.50 
10.00 
SINGLE AND DOUBLE BEGONIAS. 
If by parcel post add postage ai zone rates; weight J lb. per 100. 
Dozens mailed free. 
SINGLE. 
DOUBLE. 
Per doz. 
Per 100. 
Per doz. 
Per loa 
Bright Scarlet "5 
5.00 
Copper 
1.00 
7.00 
Copper ... .75 
5.00 
Pink. 
1.00 
7.00 
Dark Crimson .75 
5.00 
Red ... 
1.00 
7.00 
Pure White... .75 
5.00 
Rose 
1.00 
7.00 
Pink .75 
5.00 
Yellow 
1.00 
7.00 
Yellow ... .75 
5.00 
White 
1.00 
7.00 
Mixed. 
Mixed. 
All colours... .75 
5.00 
All colours 
1.00 
7.00 
COLCHICUM. 
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(MEADOW SAFFRON). 
These great Crocus-like flowers carpet the ground in 
September and October, with colours ranging from pure 
white to intense crimson. In flower borders or naturalised 
in grass they are most beautiful. The foliage does not 
appear till Spring, and is very varied. If planted in August 
and early September most of the Bulbs will bloom almost 
immediately. Colchicums should not be planted in grass¬ 
lands used for grazing. 
Autumnale Major.— Large purple blooms. 
Each. .10 ; per doz., 1.00 ; per 100, 7.50 
Autumnale Album.— Glistening pure white. P'ine when 
seen in masses. Each, .10 ; per doz., 1.00 ; per too, 7.50 
Autumnale plenum. —Double large lilac flowers. 
Each, .12 ; per doz., 1.25 ; per 100, Q.oo 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 102-106 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON, MASS. 
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