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General Collection of Tender Plants—Continued 
FLOWERING BEGONIAS—Concluded 
PICTA ROSEA —A wonderfully free-growing Begonia of ster¬ 
ling worth and great beauty. The plant is very compact in 
growth, forming a dense, well-proportioned bush with rich 
green foliage, spotted with silver. The flower is a rosy-flesh 
color, shaded with a silvery-pink and enlivened with dense 
clusters of yellow anthers. One of the most wonderful flow¬ 
ering Begonias within our knowledge. It blooms continually 
Price, 60 cents per dozen; $4.00 per hundred. 
ROBUST A This is one of the most peculiar Begonias grown. 
The stock, stem and under side of the leaf are Indian-red. 
The upper side of the leaf glossy olive-green. The flower is 
composed of two wide and two narrow petals, the wide ones 
being broadcast at the base and terminating in a round point, 
of a beautiful bright rose. 
SANDERSONII — Bushy-growing variety; glossy deep green 
leaves; flowers in clusters of drooping, scarlet, heart-shaped 
buds. 
VERNON —A deep rose-flowering Begonia. Suitable for pot 
culture or for bedding out. Always in bloom. 
BEGONIA REX 
We offer a choice named list of Begonia Hex in following va¬ 
rieties. Dozen, $1.00; hundred. $6.00: 
Bertha McGregor, Beauty of Richmond, Countess Louise Er- 
dody. Duchess de Brabant, His Majesty, Lesoudsii, Lord Pal¬ 
merston. Louise Closson. Magniflea, Mrs. S. II. Moon, Queen of 
Hanover. Queen Victoria. Hutli Friedley, Silver Fleece. 
CARNATIONS 
The popularity of the Carnation is on the increase very rap¬ 
idly. Next to Hoses the Carnation is most sought after* The 
flower buyers have evidently learned to appreciate the many 
charms which the Carnations possess. We offer a choice selec¬ 
tion of the very best varieties, including such well known va¬ 
rieties as Enchantress, Lady Bountiful, Mrs. Lawson, The 
Queen. Cardinal, etc., fine plants from two and one-quarter- 
inch pots, 50 cents per dozen; $3.00 per hundred. 
CAMELLIA JAPONICA 
NOTICE—On account of European war our offer of Camel¬ 
lias is conditional on our shipments from France arriving. We 
have notice they will be forwarded, but up to December 1st 
Camellias have not arrived, although now six weeks past their 
usual time. We believe we will be able to fill all orders. Two 
to two and one-half feet high in twenty of the best varieties in 
all- colors at $1.00 each; $10.00 per dozen; $75.00 per hundred. 
CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
We offer a fine collection of choice varieties. Price, two and 
one-quarter-inch pots, our selection of varieties, 50 cents per 
dozen; $3.00 per hundred; $25.00 per thousand. 
CRAPE MYRTLE 
Handsome shrubs when in bloom. The flowers cover the en¬ 
tire plant. Hardy in the South. We have two kinds in the 
following colors—pink and crimson. Price, 50 cents per dozen; 
$3.00 per hundred. 
CUPHEA PLATYCENTRA 
Or Cigar Plant 
Fine for baskets and vases. Covers itself with bright scarlet 
flowers with a white tip on end of each. Price, 40 cents per 
dozen; $2.50 per hundred. 
NEW AND SCARCE CROTONS 
The following varieties of Crotons are quite an improvement 
over the older kinds, the foliage being more distinctly marked 
with brighter colors, therefore more attractive. Price, 75 
cents per dozen; $4.00 per hundred. 
AUREA OVALIFOLIO —Medium broad leaf: green and yellow. 
BARRYII —Broad leaf : yellow and green. 
BACH 11 —Very wide leaf ; yellow, dark and light pink. 
BEAUTY -Medium broad leaf; very high colored, yellow, pink, 
red and green. 
INGOMAR- Narrow long leaf : green and yellow. 
LADY ZETLAND — Narrow leaf; red, green and yellow ; grace¬ 
ful. 
MACULATA KATONI — Oak-shaped leaf; green and yellow 
spotted. 
REEDII —Very wide leaf; green, pink and red. 
REX —Long graceful leaf; red. yellow and green. 
SALAMONIA -Medium broad leaf : red and green, pink and 
yellow spots. 
UNDULATUM QUERICUM— Medium broad leaf; red, pink, yel¬ 
low and green ; very fine. 
WILLIAMS!I— Broad leaf; red, pink, green and yellow. 
STANDARD SORTS OF CROTONS 
Price, 50 cents per dozen; $3.50 per hundred. 
Croton. 
ALICE —Broad leaves of red, yellow and green markings. 
Beautiful. 
ANDRIANUM -Always scarce. Has broad leaves of red and 
yellow. Red and pink shade. 
AUCUBAEFOLIUM —Broad green leaves with yellow spots. 
AUREA MACULATA —Narrow leaf, green and yellow. Fine for 
fern dishes. 
BARONESS ROTHSCHILD -Broad leaves of bright ■ crimson, 
yellow and green markings. A very desirable variety. Fine 
bedder. 
DAY SPRING — A fine variety that beds well. Irregular mark¬ 
ings of yellow and red on subdued green background. As 
pretty as the highly colored autumn leaves. Fine bedder. 
FORMOSUM —Long narrow leaf; red. yellow and green. 
INIMITABILIS —The brightest of all Crotons. Crimson, yellow 
and green. 
IRREGULARE —Leaves irregular in shape. Colors red, yellow 
and green. Fine bedder. 
MAKOYANUM —Chocolate and carmine markings; broad 
leaves. 
NESTOR — Olive ground; pink midrib and green spots. Finest 
of all Crotons. Fine bedder. We have a flue stock of this 
superb Croton. 
QUEEN VICTORIA —A very bright variety. A great favorite 
and always hard to get. Medium long leaves with brightest 
crimson, yellow and green markings. Very desirable. 
VEITCH11 —Yellow, green and crimson. One of the best. Al¬ 
ways scarce and much sought after. Fine bedder. 
NOTE—We are without doubt the largest growers of Crotons 
in America, and have a great many sorts besides those named 
above, which we can supply. Prices on application. We guar¬ 
antee our varieties true to name. When in need of Crotons, 
don’t buy from questionable sources, but send to headquarters 
for them. 
COLEUS 
Our stock of Coleus has never been equal to the demand, hut 
this year we have a larger stock than any previous year, and 
we think we can meet the wants of our customers. The varie¬ 
ties range in color from light yellow to the darkest crimson, in¬ 
cluding the following standard market sorts: Acme. Admira¬ 
tion. Beckwith Gem, Chicago Bedder. Duneria. Firebrand, Glory 
of Autumn, Hero. Mae Levering. Mrs. Barr, Naomi Snyder, 
Queen Victoria. Red Cloud. Rainbow. Springfield. Spotted Gem, 
Sensation, Verschoffettl. Yellow Bird. Two and one-quarter- 
inch pots, dozen, 40 cents; hundred, $2.00; thousand, $18.00. 
COLEUS CHRISTMAS GEM 
Has broad leaves that often measure eight Inches across, 
beautifully marked with yellow and brightest crimson. The 
prettiest foliage plant we know. The finest Coleus ever intro¬ 
duced, 75 cents per dozen; $6.00 per hundred. 
