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BEGONIA (Tuberous Rooted) 
Although there is much to be gained in early bloom¬ 
ing by starting the tubers in pots indoors, the dormant 
bulbs may be planted 10 inches apart in the open 
ground during May with excellent results. They will 
thrive in partial shade. Planted on the north side of a 
house they will make a beautiful show and in places 
where hardly any other flower will bloom satisfactorily. 
FRAGRANCE 
A fragrant Tuberous Rooted Begonia. An improved 
strain of Begonia Baumannii. Produces quantities of 
deep pink single blossoms borne well above the foliage. 
The fragrance is distinctive and pleasing. This is the 
first time Fragrance Begonia has been offered and the 
quantity is very limited. Doz., $6.00; 100, $45.00. 
Illustrated on page 2. 
Carnation Type 
The petals of these Begonias are frilled with serrated 
edges and the flowers closely resemble a Carnation. 
Doz., $5.00; 100, $35.00. 
Cristata Type 
Large flowers with ruffled edged petals, solid cocks- 
comb-like centers. 
Autumn Glow. Extremely large, tufts deep copper con¬ 
trasting with the rest of the flower which is apricot. 
Sometimes measure 10 inches across. Foliage luxuri¬ 
ant and very attractive. Doz., $12.00; 100, $85.00. 
Cristata Mixed. Doz., $5.00; 100, $35.00. 
Double Varieties (Camellia Type) 
Orange, light pink, yellow, scarlet, white, salmon. 
Extra large bulbs, 50c each; doz., $5.00; 100, $35.00. 
Flame. A large Camellia double. Petals are compact 
and smooth. Brilliant orange-scarlet with beautiful 
sheen. Produces many flowers to each bulb. Doz., 
$12.00; 100, $85.00. 
Marmorata. A lovely double flower of medium size, 
mottled rose and white. Blooms profusely. Doz., 
$5.00; 100, $35.00. 
Red Triumph. Ruffled camellia-flowered, rich ruby-red 
with velvety texture. One of the largest of all double 
Begonias. Doz., $12.00; 100, $85.00. 
Rose Dawn. A perfect camellia type double. Petals 
very long and even, and flowers very symmetrical. 
Rich clear rose. Doz., $12.00; 100, $85.00. 
Stars and Stripes. Dark red, striped and speckled white. 
Flowers not large but a single bulb often produces 
over a hundred blooms. Doz., $12.00; 100, $85.00. 
■) Double Camellia-Flowered Mixed. Doz., $5.00; 100, 
$35.00. 
Duplex Type 
Different from all other Begonias. Large flowers re¬ 
sembling a single bloom with a smaller one super¬ 
imposed on it. Mixed colors. Doz., $5.00; 100, $35.00. 
IMPORTANT NOTICE 
For approximately twenty-five years Begonias 
and Gloxinias have been grown in America since 
the plant embargo prohibited importations. 
Sources at home have produced new types, colors 
and sizes superior in every respect to previous im¬ 
portations. The embargo has been lifted and for¬ 
eign grown bulbs are available, although delivery 
seems uncertain as a result of the war. 
These varieties and prices are for American 
grown stock and will naturally seem more costly 
unless comparison of the sources and quality is 
taken into consideration. However, we will gladly 
accept orders for foreign grown stock at prices 
quoted by reputable dealers. 
