
CARMINE 
One cannot praise this lovely Begonia enough. Its 
beautiful mahogany-red foliage forms a perfect back- 
ground for the profusion of bright pink flowers. The 
plant itself is low and compact. It thrives equally well 
as a pot plant or in the garden. Flowering size plants 
in pots, 15c each, $1.25 per dozen; 4-inch pot size, 25c 
each; 5-inch pot plants, 50c each. 
Low Growing Branching Types 
ABEL CARRIERE: A low compact grower with very attractive 
silvery white foliage. Extremely effective when used as a potted 
plant or in a hanging basket. Delicate ivory white flowers. 
BERTHA VON LOTHRINGEN: Although some still list this 
one as Pearl de Lorraine, it is now generally accepted by the 
trade as Bertha V. L. Rather thick stemmed with smooth, dark 
green foliage peculiarly veined with chocolate lines. Flowers are 
pink, and itis a winter bloomer. 
INCARNATA: Liked by all who grow it because of its won- 
derful display of bright rosy-pink flowers in mid-winter. It 
will grow to a height of 214 to 3 feet. It is excellent for pot or 
garden culture. 
TINGLEY MALLET: A beautiful new variety with metallic 
maroon red foliage and graceful pink flowers. Because of the 
exquisite foliage of this one it is here to stay. Plants in 3-inch 
pots, 35c each; plants in 4-inch pots, 65c each; plants in 6-inch 
pots, $1.00 each. 
Thick Stemmed Varieties 
BUNCHII: A very attractive compact sort, excellent for either 
pot or basket culture. It has bright green leaves, beautifully 
Waved and crinkled, above which rise many lovely spikes of 
pink flowers. . 
RICINIFOLIA: Known by many as the star begonia, because 
of the star shaped leaves. This giant sends up enormous 
bronzy leaves on long thick stems. It is not uncommon for the 
leaves to measure 15 inches across. The bloom stalks are often 
4 feet tall with large bunches of pink flowers a foot or more 
across. A wonderful tub plant. Stock limited. Small plants, 
5S0c each; larger plants, $1.50 to $4.50 each. 
SUNDERBRUCKII: Decidedly a star begonia. Dark, mottled 
turtle green foliage, much like ricinifolia in growth, but smaller 
all the way around. Spikes of pink flowers in early spring. 
Scharffiana Group 
HAAGEANA: A fine, tall growing variety with luxuriant 
green leaves that are rather hairy, somewhat like Begonia Rich- 
land. The flowers are white, tinted pink and produced in large 
pendant clusters. It is a winter bloomer, making a wonderful 
pot plant for house or conservatory. Plants in 3-inch pots, each 
25c; plants in 4-inch pots, each 40c. 
Scharffiana Begonia . 
Of all our numerous fibrous rooted begonias the striking foli- 
age of this one attracts most attention. ‘The leaves are large, 
rounded, hairy and thick; but it is their color that makes every- 
one wish to own this plant. They are a rich dark green on top 
and a beautiful deep red underneath. The blossoms, which are 
borne on long branching stems, are white with a rosy tint, form- 
ing a fine contrast to the colorful foliage. This lovely plant does 
well as a house plant and will add much color to your window 
display. 3-inch pots, 25c; 4-inch pots, 40c; 6-inch pots, $1.00. 
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Climbing or Scandent 
Type 
GLAUCOPHYLLA SCANDENS: 
One of the most highly prized 
and novel of the begonia family. 
A trailing variety, with beauti- 
ful waxy green foliage. The 
flowers are a lovely salmon-pink. 
Stock always low, because of the 
great demand for this. one. 
Plants in 3-inch pots, each 25c; 
4-inch pots, each 50c. 

NITIDA 
Wonderful free blooming 
white that should be included 
in every begonia collection. 
The plant only grows to about 
2 feet, making an excellent 
subject for vot culture. In 
bloom the year ‘round with 
dainty white flowers. Plants 
in 3-inch pots, each 25c; 
plants in 4-inch pots, ea. 50c. 
Semperflorens or Everblooming 
Bedding Types 
BRENTWOOD: Introduced in 1938, but now one of the most 
popular. It is giving the old favorite, Luminosa, stiff competi- 
tion for first place. 21-inch pots, 10c each. 
SNOW QUEEN: Without exception the finest dwarf white 
variety in existence. Clear, light-green foliage, which is com- 
pletely smothered with glistening pure white flowers. Has no 
equal for pot culture. 21-inch pots, 15c¢ each. 
TAUSENDSCHOEN: The flowers of this wonderful new variety 
are a unique, very bright carmine-rose. The plant is compact 
with medium small foliage. Here is a winner sure to stay. Plants 
in 214-inch pots, each l5c; 4-inch pots, each 35c. 
BEGONIA RICHLAND 
A new Baake seedling of Haageana, having all ot 
the parent’s good qualities, plus many new ones of 
its own. Namely, it is a better bloomer, a more 
vigorous grower and is more frost resistant. Fine 
specimen plants, 50c to $2.50 each. 

