



COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 

Column Daisy 
Bellis-English Daisy 
Lovely edging perennials with cheerful button-shaped flowers in 
| early spring. They thrive in moist and somewhat shady situations. 
They must be transplanted every year and in our climate protected 
' over winter with a layer of about 4 inches of straw. They grow 
readily from seed and should be sown indoors in February or March 
or in August in a cold frame and protected over winter. Treated 
thus they will bloom abundantly early in the spring. Plant 4 inches 
| apart. Height 6 in. 
| SNOWBALL—Large, double white flowers. 
LONGFELLOW—Pink. 
FINE DOUBLE MIXED—T. pkt. 10c; % os. 20c; oz. $1.40. 
MONTSTROSA—Of robust growth, extra large, double flowers on 
long stout stems. WHITE, PINK, RED, ETNA, dark red, MIXED. 
Any color: T. pkt. 20c. 
BELLIS AMERICAN BEAUTY—New. Flowers extra double on long. 
stout stems 4 inches across. Color lustrous crimson—rose a new 
color in Bellis. Fine for bedding and cutting. T. pkt. 20c. 
COLUMN DAISY—Grows upright, is very compact, flowers large and 
double, snow white, and ideal as a pot plant as well as for bedding. 
A splendid new flower. T. pkt. 15c. 
BEGONIA ROSE BOIS DE VAUX 
New. An improvement on the old favorite Chateleine. Of com- 
pact pyramidal growth, foliage metallic green bordered with red, 
covered with a mass of vivid soft rose bloom, Excellent novelty. 
Height 8 inches. T. pKt. 50c. 
BEGONIA RED PEARL—Flowers extra large, over 2 inches across, 
of bright salmon scarlet, foliage glossy green, plants of compact ball 
shape 8-9 inches tall. T. pkt. 50c. 
BEGONIA PINK PEARL (Rosa Perle)—Identical in growth and size 
of bloom with Red Pearl. Color brilliant rose-pink self with no 
suggestion of deeper shading. 
BEGONIA WHITE PEARL—Same as Red Pearl in growth and height, 
of plant, flowers over two inches across, snow white. T. pkt. 50c. 
The Pearl type of Begonias belongs to the Gracilis section of 
fibrous rooted Begonias. Excellent either for pot culture or for bed- 
ding. Withstands a good deal more of unfavorable weather than 
other varieties of Begonias. 
ERFORDIA—Begonia Pink Profusion is an improved Erfordia. 
FLORISTS—Sow some Pumilum Snapdragon in Febru- 
ary. By the middle of May they will develop into heavy 4- 
inch pot plants with 6 or more flower spikes, if you will grow 
them in 50 deg. house and shift and pinch a few times. The 
plants will sell themselves and they can be produced practi- 
cally without cost. 
PLATYCODON is a flower that every florist and grower of 
flowering plants should know. Try Platycodon. 
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e Sow indoors in January 
e Pabl in shallow boxes, using leaf mold and 
some coarse sand in the soil. Smooth 
the surface of the soil, sprinkle the seed 
thinly on top and press the seed in with a piece of smooth board. 
Never cover the seed with soil. Cover the box with a piece of glass 
raised a bit so the air can enter; keep the soil moist by spraying in 
a fine mist. Transplant when the plants are large enough to handle. 
For winter blooming or early spring blooming sow from August 
to September. Begonias are tender perennials and must never be 
planted outside until the weather is thoroughly settled. They require 
a shady, moist situation and lots of water during the growing 
period. Never water while the sun is shining as this causes the 
leaves to rust. All Begonias are slow growers and for the first two 
months they seem to make no progress whatever, but they are com- 
ing just the same, and if the seed is sown in January you will have 
bushy plants in 4’s by the middle of May. The seed germinates 
best in a temperature of 75 degrees. 
Our BEGONIA seed is raised for us by a German specialist. 
Positively none better. Same is true when it comes to Primulas, 
Cinerarias, etc. We believe in quality, having over forty years of 
business experience, we know where and how to secure the best 
there is in seeds. 
BEGONIA RADIO RED—An outstanding new begonia for beddin 
and February 
and pots. Flowers ve aatye bright dark red, foliage very dar 
ba In great demand. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 65c; 1/32 
oz. $1.20. 
BEGONIA TAUSENDSCHOEN—Of close compact growth not over 6 
inches tall, covered with flowers and buds of lustrous rich pink. In 
Germany where this begonia originated it is considered at present the 
finest, rich pink begonia for bedding and winter forcing. 
BEGONIA INDIAN MAID—In great favor with growers. Plants 
about 10 inches tall, foliage of blackish-brown metallic lustre, flowers 
brilliant scarlet. The two contrasting colors make the 3 very 
eonspicuous. Comes true from seed and is easy to grow. T. pkt. 40c. 
BEGONIA ROMANCE—Can be brought into full bloom at Christmas 
time from seed sown in July. From then on, it will bloom uninterrupt- 
nd for months. Flowers bright carmine-red, foliage light green. 
Height 8 inches. Sown in January will make a high class blooming 
pot plant for Mother’s Day. Quick growing, a heavy bloom producer 
and disease resistant. T. pkt. 40c; 1/64 oz. 80c; 1/32 oz. $1.50. 
BEGONIA CHRISTMAS CHEER—Everblooming. Of broad, compact, 
globules growth compictely, covered with flery, eherry-red flowers two 
nches across. Foliage is dark, shiny green. Height 6 in. T. pkt. 40c. 
Was chosen by the committee 
BEGONIA DRESDEN of the Dresden Floral Exhibi- 
tion as the most outstanding begonia for bedding. Heavy 
bloom producer, flowers of medium size of striking brilliant 
carmine-scarlet. Plants of even growth 9 inches tall. 
BEGONIA LUMINOSA COMPACTA 
No other Begonia will produce as much bloom as this one. 
Unexcelled for bedding as a pot plant and high class as a 
winter bloomer. Color bright scarlet. Height 5 inches. T. 
pkt. 40c; 1/64 oz. $2.00. 
BEGONIA PINK PROFUSION 
(Begonia Gracilis Heterosis Pink Profusion.) Of very 
compact growth, flowers pure La France rose with rosy pur- 
ple buds. Very floriferous. Height 10 inches. Originator’s 
seed. T. pkt. 40c. 
GRACILIS LUMINOSA—Vigorous grower. Brightest scarlet flowers, 
blooms in winter also. Foliage reddish brown. Height 10 in. T. 
pkt. 25c; 1/64 os. 65c; 1/82 oz. $1.20. 
GLORY OF ERFURT—Flowers three inches in length and inch and 
a half across, intense glowing crimson. Profuse bloomer. Height 
12 in. T. pkt. 40c; 1/64 ox. $1.75. 
GUSTAV KNAAKE—Resembles Lorraine, very free flowering flowers 
2 inches across, flery crimson. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 
65c; 1/32 oz. $2.20. 
PRIMA DONNA—Limpid rose shading to carmine, most beautiful, 
also for winter blooming. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 40c; 1/64 oz. $2.00; 
1/82 os. $3.00. 
SEMPERFLORENS ALBA—Vigorous, constant bloomer, flowers white 
in drooping panicles. Height 14 in. T. pkt. 15c; 1/32 oz. 25c %& 
os. 50c; os. $3.00. 
BEGONIA SPECIAL MIXTURE—Contains Semperflorens and Gracilis 
varieties in equal proportions. T. pkt. 15c; 1/64 oz. 40c. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED HYBRIDS—Flowers of gigantic size often 6 
inches across, from white and vivid scarlet through shades of bright 
bronze yellow, light and dark crimson, orange, ruby-red, rose and 
pink. Our seed has been saved from selected flowers, is carefully 
hybridized and will produce tubers in six months. Single mixed. 
Height 14 in. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. $1.25; 1/82 oz. $2.25. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA DOUBLE—Seed from a collection 
of perfect specimens, saved for us by an eminent specialist, produc- 
ing about 80% of doubes. MIXED. T. pkt. (about 500 seeds) 40c; 
1/64 oz. $4.00. 
BEGONIA DROOPING GEM 
Of drooping habit, fine for boxes, hanging baskets, etc. The 
overhanging branches of the plant are crowded with small, shiny 
leaves from which hang double pendulous flowers in many colors. 
Something new and good. Popular and much employed in Burope. 
A tuberous rooted variety. T. pkt. 50c. 
CONSULT the front page of this catalog for novelties and 
specialties. 
