COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 
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Column Daisy 
DOUBLE BALSAMS—LADY SLIPPER 
To grow fine specimens they should not be closer than 18 
inches apart. Tender annual. Height 18 to 20 inches. 
GARDENIA FLOWERED —Bush Balsam. New. Plants com¬ 
pact, bushy, 20 in. high, flowers double, large gardenia-like 
in clusters at the top of the stems, not hidden in the foliage, 
throughout the season. High class for bedding. The colors 
are hermosa-rose, vermilion red, rosy-white and pure white. 
MIXED: T. pkt. 15c; y 8 oz. 40c; oz. $3.00. 
CAMELLIA FLOWERED MIXED—Large and double. T. pkt. 
10c; oz. 40c; lb. $4.80. 
GOLIATH MIXED—Robust growing variety with large double 
flowers. Hdlght 4 feet. T. pkt. 10c; oz. 40c; lb. $3.00. 
BAPTIST A AUSTRALIS—FALSE INDIGO 
Produces during May and June, fine spikes of sky-blue, 
lupin-like flowers, good for bouquets. Foliage neat, dark 
green, an ornament in itself. Height 3 feet. Perfectly hardy. 
T. pkt. 10c; V 8 oz. 20c; oz. $1.00; lb. $14.00. 
BALLOON TINE—Love in a Puff. Annual climber covered 
with white bloom and later by “balloons.” Height 5 ft. T. pkt. 
5c; oz. 10c; lb. 90c. 
BELLIS—DOUBLE ENGLISH DAISY 
Lovely edging perennials with cheerful button-shaped flowers In 
early spring. They thrive in moist and somewhat shady situations. 
They must be transplanted every year and in our climate protected 
over winter with a layer of about 4 Inches of straw. They grow 
readily from seed and should be sown Indoors in February or March 
or In August in a cold frame and protected over winter. Treated 
thus they will bloom abundantly early in the spring. Plant 4 Inches 
apart. Height 6 In. 
SNOWBALL—Large, double white flowers. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; 
oz. $1.40. 
LONGFELLOW—Pink. T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.40. 
FINE DOUBLE MIXED—T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.40. 
MONTSTROSA—Of robust growth, extra large, double flowers on 
long stout stems. WHITE, PINK, RED, ETNA, dark red, MIXED. 
Any color: T. pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c; oz. $2.00. 
BELLIS AMERICAN BEAUTY—New. Flowers extra double on long 
stout stems 4 inches across. Color lustrous crimson—rose a new 
color in Beilis. Fine for bedding and cutting. T. pkt. 20c; 1/16 oz. 
30c; % oz. 50c. 
COLUMN DAISY—Grows upright, is very compact, flowers large and 
double, snow white, and ideal as a pot plant as well as for bedding. 
A splendid new flower. T. pkt 15c; % oz. 60c; oz. $4.00. 
BOLTONIA LATISQUAMA—Hardy native plant covered with pink 
daisy-like flowers during summer and fall. Height 3-4 feet. T. pkt. 
10c; % oz. 20c; oz. $1.20. 
BRODIAEA COCCINEA 
Floral Fire Cracker. Hardy perennial producing April and May 
on two feet long stems as many as 60 tube-shaped waxy flowers of 
dazzling crimson tipped with bright green. Beautiful and lasting cut 
flower. Requires partial shade, well drained soil containing leaf mold. 
T. pkt. 15c. 
Sow indoors in January and February 
in shallow boxes, using leaf mold and 
some coarse sand in the soil. Smooth 
the surface of the soil, sprinkle the seed 
seed in with a piece of smooth board. 
Never cover the seed with soil. Cover the box with a piece of glass 
raised a bit so the air can enter; keep the soil moist by spraying in 
a fine mist. Transplant when the plants are large enough to handle. 
For winter blooming or early spring blooming sow from August 
to September. Begonias are tender perennials and must never be 
planted outside until the weather is thoroughly settled. They require 
a shady, moist situation and lots of water during the growing 
period. Never water while the sun is shining as this causes the 
leaves to rust. All (Begonias are slow growers and for the first two 
months they seem to make no progress whatever, but they are com¬ 
ing just the same, and if the seed is sown in January you will have 
bushy plants in 4’s by the middle of May. The seed germinates 
best in a temperature of 75 degrees. 
Our BEGONIA seed is raised for us by a German specialist. 
Positively none better. Same is true when it comes to Primulas. 
Cinerarias, etc. We believe in quality, having over forty years of 
business experience, we know where and how to secure the best 
there is in seeds. 
BEGONIA RADIO RED—An outstanding new begonia for bedding 
and pots. Flowers very large bright dark red, foliage vetw dark 
green. In great demand. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 65c; 1/32 
oz. $1.20. 
BEGONIA TAUSENDSCHOEN—Of close compact growth not over 6 
inches tall, covered with flowers and buds of lustrous rich pink. In 
Germany where this begonia originated it is considered at present the 
finest, rich pink begonia for bedding and winter forcing. T. pkt. 60c. 
BEGONIA INDIAN MAID—In great favor with growers. Plants 
about 10 inches tall, foliage of blackish-brown metallic lustre, flowers 
brilliant scarlet. The two contrasting colors make the plant very 
conspicuous. Comes true from seed and is easy to grow. T. pkt. 40c. 
BEGONIA ROMANCE—Can be brought into full bloom at Christmas 
time from seed sown in July. From then on, it will bloom uninterrupt¬ 
edly for months. Flowers bright carmine-red, foliage light green. 
Height 8 inches. Sown in January will make a high class blooming 
pot plant for Mother’s Day. Quick growing, a heavy bloom producer 
and disease resistant. T. pkt. 40c; 1/64 oz. 80c; 1/32 oz. $1.50. 
BEGONIA CHRISTMAS CHEER—Everblooming. Of broad, compact, 
globular growth, completely covered with fiery, eherry-red flowers two 
inches across. Foliage is dark, shiny green. Height 6 in. T. pkt. 40c. 
Begonia 
thinly on top and press tl 
BEGONIA DRESDEN 
Was chosen by the committee 
of the Dresden Floral Exhibi¬ 
tion as the most outstanding begonia for bedding. Heavy 
bloom producer, flowers of medium size of striking brilliant 
carmine-scarlet. Plants of even growth 9 inches tall. T. pkt. 
60c. 
BEGONIA DROOPING GEM 
Of drooping habit, fine for boxes, hanging baskets, etc. The 
overhanging branches of the plant are crowded with small, shiny 
leaves from which hang double pendulous flowers in many colors. 
Something new and good. Popular and much employed in Europe. 
A tuberous rooted variety. T. pkt. 60c. 
GRACILIS LUMINOSA—Vigorous grower. Brightest scarlet flowers, 
blooms In winter also. Foliage reddish brown. Height 10 in. T. 
pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 65c; 1/32 oz. $1.20. 
GLORY OF ERFURT—Flowers three inches in length and Inch and 
a half across, Intense glowing crimson. Profuse bloomer. Height 
12 in. T. pkt. 40c; 1/64 oz. $1.75. 
GUSTAV KNAAKE—Resembles Lorraine, very free flowering flowers 
2 inches across, fiery crimson. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 
65c; 1/32 oz. $2.20. 
PRIMA DONNA—Limpid rose shading to carmine, most beautiful, 
also for winter blooming. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 40c; 1/64 oz. $2.00; 
1/32 oz. $3.00. 
SALMON QUEEN—Cinnabar red, dark leaf, very free blooming. 
Height 1 foot. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 65c; 1/32 oz. $1.20. 
SEMPERFLORENS ALBA—Vigorous, constant bloomer, flowers white 
In drooping panicles. Height 14 In. T. pkt. 15c; 1/32 oz. 25c % 
os. 50c; oz. $3.00. 
VERNON—Flowers rich red, foliage bronze-red. Height 14 in. T. 
pkt. 10c; 1/32 oz. 30c; 1/16 oz. 50c; % oz. 85c; oz. $6.00. 
BEGONIA SPECIAL MIXTURE—Contains Semperflorens and Gracilis 
varieties In equal proportions. T. pkt. 15c; 1/64 oz. 40c. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED HYBRIDS—Flowers of gigantic size often 6 
Inches across, from white and vivid scarlet through shades of bright 
bronze yellow, light and dark crimson, orange, ruby-red, rose and 
pink. Our seed has been saved from selected flowers, is carefully 
hybridized and will produce tubers in six months. Single mixed. 
Height 14 In. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. $1.25; 1/32 oz. $2.25. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA DOUBLE— Seed from a eollection 
of perfect specimens, saved for us by an eminent specialist, produc¬ 
ing about 80% of doubles. MIXED: T. pkt. (About 1000 seeds) 60c. 
BROWALUA—AMETHYST 
SPECIOSA MAJOR—This can be grown In the poorest soil and 
makes a grand bedding plant, blooming profusely all through our hot 
dry summers, until frost. The flowers are of the most brilliant ultra- 
marine color. Fine for baskets or vases but especially valuable as a 
pot plant for winter, and early spring flowering. Should be sown 
early in the spring and set out about the middle of May. If sown 
in August or September will make a fine pot plant. In bloom In the 
spring. Tender annual. Height 12 inches. T. pkt. 10c; 1,000 seeds 
35c. 
BROWALLIA SAPPHIRE—High class pot plant bearing hundreds of 
beautiful violet blue flowers from May to fall. Of compact bushy 
growth. Tender perennial. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 40c. 
