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GLOXINIAS 
GLOXINIA, New Tigrina Type 
Spotted and Netted 
For size and beautiful form of flower 
they are superior to the solid colors, 
with greater variation of color com- 
binations. We are now offering the 
following group of shades. 
Pink Shades Rose Shades 
Crimson-Rose Shades Blue Shades 
Lavender Shades Violet Shades 
GLOXINIA, Standard Varieties 
The varieties offered in this group 
are the best and have been selected 
after intensive tests from various 
sources. They are constantly being im- 
proved by crossing and _ reselection 
every year. 
Mont Blanc. Clear, glistening white. 
Blanche de Meru. Pinkish rose, white 
throat. 
Etoile de Feu. Light scarlet. Compact 
growth. 
Roi des Rouges. Brilliant crimson- 
scarlet; large flower beautifully frilled. 
Princess Elizabeth. Light blue, white 
throat. 
Violacea. Soft violet. 
Prince Albert. Darkest violet. Beau- 
tifully frilled. 
Empereur William. Violet, bordered 
white. 
Empereur Frederic. Scarlet, bordered 
white. 
Carmine. Very large flower; bright 
crimson-rose with white throat. 
GLOXINIA 
CULTURAL DIRECTIONS 
Gloxinia culture is very similar to that 
of the tuberous-rooted begonia in soil 
requirements and shade requirements, 
but they differ in that the Gloxinia should 
be used as a house-plant, where care is 
taken not to let water touch the foliage, 
for that will cause the leaves to spot. 
Upon receipt of Gloxinia plants they 
should be shifted to a larger pot, using 
tuberous-rooted begonia soil, kept in the 
house in an eastern, western, or northern 
exposure. When watering the plant, pour 
water on soil and let drain through. It is 
well to spray Gloxinia plants with a 
Nicotine solution to prevent thrip and 
aphis. When plants have finished bloom- 
ing, withhold water slowly and set aside 
pot and all in a cool, dry place and forget 
until February or March when they may 
be started again. 
