"Flower Seeds for Florists” 
BEGONIAS 
(1-2000 seedlings per tr. pkt.) 
SEMPERFLORENS OR FIBROUS ROOTED 
Some of this extremely fine seed is frequently not mature, 
and much of it is smothered in sowing thru over covering. 
No cover whatsoever should be used on such seed, depending 
for germination on washing it into the soil some thru fine 
spraying. This calls for careful protection of the seed bed 
surface to prevent destroying the sprouting seed. This class 
is especially valuable as pot plants and for summer combi¬ 
nations or porch boxes because of their preference for some 
sun protection. A June sowing grows into nice 2-3 in. 
flowering pot plants for Xmas. The best strains of Begonia 
seed come largely from Europe which leave supplies ir¬ 
regular. At present we have fairly good supplies of nearly 
all varieties we list. 
RED AND PINK PEARL 
Supplies of these uniformly dwarf European strains are very 
difficult to get. The variety ADELINE will be found practically 
identical to Pink Pearl, and it will be difficult to distinguish 
between KING OF THE REDS or Luminosa Compacta and 
Red Pearl. 
*Adeline. Extra dwarf small but free flowering bright pink. 
Closely resembles the distinctly compact habit and color of Pink 
Pearl. Tr. pkt., $1.00; sb oz., $2.25; sb oz., $4.00. 
Albert Martin. Large bright carmine. Tr. pkt., 50c; sb oz., 
$1.25. 
Carmen. The original bronze-leaved Begonia. Flowers a bright 
rose-pink contrasting nicely with the dark foliage. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; sb oz., $1.75; sb oz., $3.25. 
Christmas Cheer. Fairly dwarf crimson scarlet. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
sb oz., $1.75; 3*2 oz., $3.25. 
Darling. Bright clear pink under glass, deepening outdoors. 
Unusually compact habit and very large flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
sb oz., $2.25; ah oz., $4.00. 
Elegant. Unusually large soft pink flowers with luxuriant green 
foliage. Tr. pkt., $1.00; sb oz., $2.00;- sb oz., $3.50. 
Essen. Fine bright rose-red with green foliage. Tr. pkt., $1.00. 
*Fire Sea (Blaze of Fire). Large fiery red with green foliage. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; sb oz., $2.00. 
Glory of Erfurt. Large bright carmine-rose. Tr. pkt., 50c; sb 
oz., $1.15; sb oz., $2.00. 
Gustav Knaake. Salmon-pink, resembling Melior. Tr. pkt., 50c; 
sb oz., $1.50. 
* Indian Maid. Foliage a deep lustrous bronze with richly con¬ 
trasting scarlet flowers. Outstanding for color effect; good 
dwarf habit. Tr. pkt., $1.00; sb oz., $2.00; sb oz., $3.50. 
*King of the Reds. Glowing red flowers, green foliage, and a 
vigorous but dwarf habit making it valuable for pots or border 
work Very similar in color and dwarf compact habit to Red 
Pearl. Tr. pkt., $1.00; sb oz., $2.00; sb oz., $3.85. 
* Lightning. Strikingly large carmine-scarlet flowers; deep green 
foliage. Tr. pkt., $1.00; sb oz., $1.50; sb oz., $2.60. 
*Luminosa. Deep scarlet, reddish brown foliage; fine. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; sb oz., $1.75; sb oz., $3.25. 
Luminosa Compacta. Very dwarf and restricted; rather small 
but extra free flowering pot plant strain. Tr. pkt., $1.00; sb 
oz., $2.00; sb oz., $3.50. 
Mignon. Brilliant salmon-scarlet; semi-dwarf. Tr. pkt., 50c; sb 
oz., $1.75. 
Prima Donna. Light rose-pink shading to carmine outdoors; 
medium dwarf. Tr. pkt., $1.00; sb oz., $2.15. 
* Radio. Quite large flowered carmine-scarlet. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
rfs oz., $2.25. 
Some habit! The variety is King of the Reds, typical of the new bushy 
compact growth of such other sorts as Adeline, Luminosa Compacta etc. 
* Scandinavia. New large flowered pot plant strain; good bushy 
habit with attractive dark green foliage; attractive shade of pink. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; sb oz., $2.25. 
Scarlet Queen. Large scarlet; bronze green foliage. Tr. pkt., 50c; 
sb oz., $1.50. 
Vernon. Deep blood-red and dark leaved; medium dwarf. Tr. 
pkt., 35c; rb-oz., 60c. 
White Pearl. We offer a particularly choice large flowered strain 
of this standard white. Tr. pkt., $1.00; oz., $2.50. 
Mixture. Of all colors in this class. Tr. pkt., 50c; sb oz., $1.00. 
*Dwarf Sorts Mixed. A specially prepared formula mixture of 
such fine extra compact sorts as Adeline, King of The Reds, 
Luminosa Compacta etc. Tr. pkt., $1.00; sb oz., $1.75; sb oz., 
$3.25. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED 
Where summer temperatures are not excessive, this class is 
highly attractive and popular as pot plants and bedding in 
partial shade. Seed of this class is very much an European 
product. 
Multiflora Nana Mixed. Pleasing mixture of small but freely 
produced double flowers; similar in type to Helen Harms. Tr. 
pkt., $1.00; 1/128 oz., $2.25. 
Narcissus-Flowered. Flowers closely resembling Narcissus and 
about 3 in. across. Attractive mixture. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/128 
oz., $4.50. 
Large Flowered Single Mixed. Attractive shades of orange, 
rose, scarlet, etc. Quite large flowered; from 3 to 4 in. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; sb oz., $1.25. 
Large Flowered Double Mixed. Not quite so large as above 
but fully double flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/128 oz., $2.50. 
*Lloydi Mixed. Of graceful pendulous habit. Nice 4 in. plants 
mature in 6 to 7 months from the sowing of seed. Flowers 
double, about 2 in., and in shades of scarlet, salmon, and white. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1/128 oz., $3-00; sb oz., $5.00. 
Rex Hybrids. Ornamental leaved mixture of Rex Begonias; 
many unusual variations. Seed is small and must not be covered. 
500 seeds, $1.50; 1,000 seeds, $2.85. 
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