Begonias and Gloxinias are in Great Favor Today 
The Tuberous Rooted Begonia, up to a few years 
ago, was little cultivated, or not nearly as much 
as it deserves. It is but little known by the 
average flower lover, and still it is a plant which, 
when its culture is understood, is as easily grown 
as a Geranium, blooms from early summer until 
the fall frosts kill the vegetation. Not only is 
this wonderful species of Begonia a constant 
bloomer but it thrives in a place where other 
plants will not grow—in the shade, under trees, 
or on the north side of a house. 
There are few plants that have benefited to as 
great a degree by the art of hybridization as have 
the Tuberous Rooted Begonias in the past few 
years. Some of this work has been done in 
Europe, but a great deal of it has been carried 
on in California, resulting in pure strains, large 
flowers, and beautiful types that are available 
today. 
Complete cultural directions free for the asking. 
Tubers ready beginning December. 
Tuberous Rooted 
"True Belgian Strain" 
Ready in January — For Pot Plants and Bedding 
Tuberous Rooted, Single. Blooming tubers. Scarlet- 
pink, rose, crimson, yellow, orange, salmon, white. 
Tuberous Rooted, Double Camelia. Blooming tubers. 
Crimson, scarlet, yellow, salmon, white, pink. 
Medium Size. Per 100. .$6.00 Per 1,000. .$50.00 
Large Size. Per 100.. 8.00 Per 1,000. . 70.00 
Double Flowering "Fimbriata" 
Shape of flowers very much like a Carnation. 
Very suitable for pots and gardens. 
Medium Size. Per 100. $6.00 
Large Size. Per 100. 8.00 
Double Flowered Tuberous Rooted Begonia 
Florists have found a profitable outlet for 
Double Tuberous Begonia blooms by utilizing 
them for corsages (the stems being wired) 
and table decoration. This new fashion is 
now sweeping the country, the flowers com¬ 
manding a price fairly comparative with 
that of Orchids and Gardenias. 
GLOXINIAS 
Ready in January 
Few flowers can surpass the large tubular blooms of Gloxinia 
for richness and variety of coloring. They make a gorgeous 
display during the summer and early fall months, and as a pot 
plant are unexcelled. 
Exceptional for pot plants. Choice blooming tubers. Separate 
colors. 
Medium Size. Per 100.$ 7.50 
Large Size. Per 100. 10.00 
AMERICAN BULB COMPANY 
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CHICAGO 
NEW YORK 
Large Flowering Gloxinia 
