32 BEGONIA EVANSIANA—stk(w) (4-5)20. Winter-hardy 
Begonia. An almost frost-proof tuberous-rooted species, fully 
hardy at Philadelphia, and said to carry over with protec¬ 
tion of mulching at Ottawa. Handsome branching plants, 
loaded for months with large pink flowers. Give it some 
light shade, or an east exposure. Seed is very fine, so hard 
to handle, but otherwise plant is easy. Illustrated, page 65. 
Pkt. 20c. (Sound tubers. 35c each; 3 for $1.00, delivery 
November to June. Tubers of this species are naturally 
somewhat smaller than those of other tuberous Begonias.) 
25 BEGONIA EVERBLOOMING—w. Freest blooming of 
pot plants. Infinitely varied delicate colorings. Pkt. 15c. 
21 THE BLACKBERRY LILY 
It is Belamcanda chinensis, *ecbdx(3-4)48; and now that 
we are past the symbols (see page one for key to the 
cipher), we will venture on a description by words. There 
are showy orange-and-crimson blossoms above (iris) foliage, 
then glossy “blackberry” clusters that may be dried for 
winter bouquets. Plant this with Iris dichotoma for in¬ 
teresting and decorative succession effects. Blackberry Lily 
is an excellent plant for the hardy perennial border, orna¬ 
mental, and decidedly different. It may likewise be induced 
to colonize in light woodland, for it will thrive in sun or 
open shade. Illustrated, page 16. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c. 
(Plants, each 20c; 3 for 50c; 10 for $1.55; 25 for $3.25.) 
21 BELLFLOWER BORDER BLEND—ecbx. A surprise-ful 
blend of diverse border bell-flowers,—Adenophora, Cam¬ 
panula, Platycodon, Jasione, Phyteuma, Codonopsis, Sjmi- 
phiandra and the like. Recommended. Pkt. 15c; ^ oz. 60c. 
♦BELLIS INTEGRIFOLIA—ernk(2)16. Pretty pale blue 
daisies. Desirable for naturalizing. Pkt. 10c. 
BERBERIS 
We like the Barberries. They are shrubs of high orna¬ 
mental value for varied purposes, and all come readily 
from seed. Please note, though, that seeds of^ Berberis, 
(B. Thunbergi usually exempted), cannot be sent into Colo., 
Ill., la., Ind., Ohio, Mich., Me., Md., Mo., Minn., Neb., 
N. D., S. D., Wis., or Wyo., because of wheat rust quar¬ 
antines. 
51 BERBERIS BIDENTATA—k 4 ft. Shrub of graceful up¬ 
right habit. Showy golden flowers. Coral berries. Pkt. 10c. 
51 BERBERIS CONCINNA—k 3 ft. Half-evergreen. Pretty 
yellow flowers. Later, red fruits. Pkt. 10c. 
51 BERBERIS THUNBERGI ATROPURPUREA—k 5 ft. 
This is the true Red Japan Barberry. Brilliantly colored 
foliage, from rich red to deep black-maroon. Handsome 
plant for specimens, foundation screens, or for hedging. 
Grows quickly and easily from seed. Fullest winter hardi¬ 
ness. Pkt. 10c; Vs oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. 
51 BERBERIS WILSONAE—k 6 ft. Flowers of golden 
yellow in dense clusters, followed by salmon-red fruits. 
Brilliant in autumn. Hardy at Boston. Pkt. 16c. 
OFFER 29A9—One pkt. each of above for 40c. 
OTHER BERBERIS SPECIES—Aristata 15c; Darwini 15c. 
The wealth of plant material that may become avail¬ 
able has scarce as yet been touched. There are likely 
a thousand species worthy of cultivation, for every 
one that is already in garden use. Smug complacency 
sets ill on any of us, when we consider how little we 
really know about the materials of gardening, and 
how much there is to know. 
21 BETONICA GRANDIFLORA—ecbx(3)25. Flowers of a 
desirable deep purple in brightly showy spikes. Old Orchard 
visitors always stop before this when it is in bloom. Pkt. 
10c; ^ oz. 25c. (Plants, each 26c; 3 for 70c.) 
71 BETULA PAPYRIFERA—yt 75 ft. True Canoe or 
Paper Birch. Silvery white bark. Exquisite spring or twi¬ 
light effects. Brilliant yellow in fall. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 30c. 
♦BIDENS INVOLUCRATA—eck(4-5)60. Big flowers of 
glossy yellow, deepening almost to orange toward the center. 
Sort of a compromise between Cosmos and Coreopsis. Bright, 
and easy. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c. 
66 BILLARDIERI LONGIFLORA — A showy Tasmanian. 
Vine, with brilliant purple berries. Pkt. 20c. 
35 BLANDFORDIA MARGINATA — w. Christmas Bells. 
Tasmanian bulb for pot culture. Flowers of red velvet, but 
yellow margined at the mouth of the bell, and carried on 
crimson stalks. 18 inches. A bit slow in germinating, but 
easily handled afterward. Pkt. 20c. 
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21 BLEPHILIA CILIATA—ei’gbstx(2)24. It makes wide 
close mats of overlapping foliage, from which, in June, tall 
stems rise astonishingly to two feet, terminating in suc¬ 
cessive whorls of pretty lavender flowers. After blooming 
the flowers may be removed to give close mat effect again. 
This is a plant not only useful for shade ground cover, but 
also definitely worthy of rock garden or border. Pkt. 20c. 
(Plants, each 25c; 3 for 70c; 10 for $2.00.) 
21 BLEPHILIA HIRSUTA—It also ran. Pkt. 10c. 
32 BLOOMERIA CROCEA. Pretty yellow bulb. Pkt. 15c. 
*BLUMENBACHIA HIERONYMI — erk(3-5)10. Electric 
Flower. Pretty white blossoms with orange centers, each 
petal an odd boat-shaped pouch. Spirally whorled globe- 
formed seed pods. A plant to be looked at, but not touched, 
at peril of an “electric shock” stinging tingle. Pkt. 16c. 
21 BOCCONIA CORDATA (Macleaya)—btyt(3-4)72. Plume 
Poppy. Feathery chamois panicles. Pkt. 10c. 
21 BOENNINGHAUSENIA ALBIFLORA — erstkt(4)18. 
White Rue. A flower must be beautiful to overcome the 
handicap of such a name as Boenninghausenia, and this 
one is daintily so. Above glaucous foliage it carries sprays 
of snow white lace. Farrer called it “fantastically charm¬ 
ing”. Mountains of Asia. Pkt. 15c. 
62 BOMAREA CALDASI—^byt 6 ft. Flowers of scarlet and 
yellow in big heavy clusters. A most showy twiner, closely 
related to Alstroemeria. 5 seeds for 20c. 
62 BOMAREA FORMOSISSIMA—byt 6 ft. Another climb¬ 
ing Alstroemeria, with large flowers of brilliant red. The 
Bomareas come from Columbia. 5 seeds, 26c. 
21. HARDY BORDER BLEND 
Here is why the hardy perennial border, or the per¬ 
manent cutting garden, comes into its own. We have made 
up a mixture of seeds of winter-hardy perennials, includ¬ 
ing only those tall enough, vigorous enough, and handsome 
enough to grace the most particular of hardy plantings. 
Seeds of not less than 100 kinds have gone into this blend. 
Mostly they are rather quick and easy germinaters, but a 
few are slow, so do not disturb seedbed too soon, else you 
may lose such. Special large pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c. 
55 BORONIA MEGASTIGMA—*eobk(w) (4)25. Called "the 
world’s sweetest flower” from the delightful and pervasive 
perfume. Flowers of rich maroon, yellow within, make a 
splendid showing for some three months. Heath-like foliage. 
A superb pot or conservatory plant. If sown early, it may 
even be treated as a summer-flowering annual in the open 
garden border, so quickly does it come into bloom. Actually, 
of course, it is a tender perennial. Recommended. Pkt. 16c. 
32 BREVOORTIA IDA-MAIA—cryt(l)25. Firecracker flower. 
Clustered tubes of satiny crimson on long stems. Pkt. 15c. 
32 BRODIAEA FOR DELIGHT 
The rather tall and slender stems bear clusters of waxen 
flowers that vary from close trumpets to wide stars; in 
color from tinted white, to lilac, lavender and purple. 
Then there are others that are close to indigo, rosy pink, 
or yellow with salmon shadings. They are hardy and long- 
lived bulbs if planted fairly deeply in well drained soil, 
and given a bit of winter mulching in the way of straw 
or litter. We offer here a splendid blend, ryt. Pkt. 16c; 
% oz. 40c; % oz. 75c. 
32 BRODIAEA VOLUBILIS—ryt. Great blossom clusters of 
fragrant pink, carried on long twining stems. The one 
climbing Brodiaea, and a decidedly rare species. Pkt. 15c ; 
32 OTHER GOOD BRODIAEAS—Crocea 15c; Douglasi 15c; 
Grandiflora 10c; Hyacinthina 20c; Coronaria 25c; Ixioides 
16c; Lactea 15c; Laxa 10c; Multiflora 15c. Peduncularis 
20c; Capitata 10c. 
OFFER 30A9—One pkt. each of 11 Brodiaes for $1.60. 
24 BRUGMANSIA SUAVEOLENS—ew. Angel Trumpet. 
Immense pendant trumpets of perfumed waxen whiteness. 
Splendid large pot or tub plant, spectacular in exotic sum¬ 
mer effect. In late fall, put plants in light, cool cellar, 
carrying over winter in half-dormant state, with but an 
occasional light watering. Pkt. 15c; % oz. 35c. 
25 BRUNONIA AUSTRALIS—w. Blue Cushion. Pkt. 15c. 
45 BRYOPHYLLUM PINNATUM—w. Air Plant. Decora¬ 
tive large pot plant with showers of pendant purple-tinted 
flowers. Leaves of it, broken off and notched, will sprout 
new plants. Succulent foliage. Quite showy. Seeds only. 
Pkt. 16c. 
*BULBINE ANNUA—ex. Yellow. Pkt. 15c. 
51 BUXUS SEMPERVIRENS—hy. True Boxwood. Ever¬ 
green. Hedges, edgings, specimens. Seed may take a year 
to sprout, but comes on eventually. Good Box will always 
be in demand. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; 1 oz. $1. 
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