

, Fancy Leaved, Bedding Begonias 
Double Flowering Attractive as 
Tuberous Begonias Begonia 
The handsomest of our summer-blooming Venus 33c 
Plants, flowering throughout the season in A new and distinctly 
any nook or corner in complete shade. Noth- | ,, ne 
ing can exceed the brilliancy of their col- | ‘fferent” Begonia. Its 
ans eA bie soins: of eeuae the richness | dark, glossy, bronze green, 
te) eir waxy flowers, the gorgeousness of $ 
vtheir effect in masses. On the approach of sng $8 Gi eel ares: 
cold weather they should be taken up, and | ined with its free-flower- 
the bulbs stored away in a warm place. } ing habit, make it one of 
We offer double flowering bulbs in five} the most attractive plants 
colors: White, Salmon, Pink, Yellow and | that can be grown. Blooms 
Crimson. 37c ea., 3 for 96c, 6 for $1.84,] the year around. 38¢c ea., 
doz. for $3.30. 3 for 86c, doz. $2.98. 



















Begonia Venus, 330 
UNUSUAL BEGONIA 
Mme. De Lesseps 29c 
The leaves are of silky texture, beau- 
tifully spotted with silver. A very 
strong, free-growing variety that will 
succeed with any ordinary care. 29c 
ea., 3 for 76c. 

Double Flowering 
Beg. Westport Beauty 
A sensational easily grown Be- 
gonia with double flowers like 
balls of pink tissue paper. 45ce 
ea., 3 for $1.15. Larger plants 
75¢ each. 

Beefsteak Begonia 
(Feastil)—-Spreading habit, circular 
leaves of heavy texture, red beneath, 
: above a_ glossy elle green onure 
Mme. De Lesseps, 29c cast. Dainty coral-red flowers. c 
; ea., 3 for 80c; Larger plants 50c ea. 
ve 
y Pink Violet, 36c 
New Hardy 
hs f Begonia Indian Maid 
Pink Violet The 80! new Begonia of the semper- 
florens family. Bushy growth, deep ma- 
Here is the first pink flow- |. : ane &s oss 
ered tvioletsever produced. The roon foliage and rose-red flowers. Similar 
flowers are bright rose pink Ses te tee in growth. 
and exceedingly fragrant. This 

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: ki new Violet will grow in the s ; 
New Piggy-Back Plant, 29e open sun and blooms through- Begonia Alba Perfecta 
out the years—really an ever- ; Fay 
blooming variety. Makes a fine Foliage is similar to the variety Rubra, 
: a ; 
: lance shaped leaves, light green. Flowers 
| 4 te plant for the Rock Garden. Sea a pee 
New issy Back Blooming size plants. 86c ea., Eee omens Ue Terow nes al old fa- 
Plant 29c 3 for 94c, doz. $3.25. vorite. 24c ea., 3 for 64c. 
(Tolmiea Menziesii)—A native of the cool for-| BEGONIA CULTURE — Be- Begonia McBethii 
ests of the Western Coast. It does not want full] gonias like an evenly moist soil, Foliage fern-like; pure white flowers. 
sunshine, not more than a few hours a day, as in] good light but not the hot sun-} Most persistent bloomer of the Begonias. 
an east or west window. Water very freely and] shine. Soil should be rich,| Its distinctive foliage makes it an out- 
transplant as it grows bigger. Feeding with plant- sandy, light, well drained; mix-| standing variety. 24c ea., 3 for 64c. 
food is essential after the plant is pot-bound. Can] ture of leafmold, sharp sand; 
be planted in the ground during the summer in a] wel]l-rotted manure. 
shady meee and renetet a fall. Ua uark 
green foliage, carrying lighter green young plants. "28 = 
Every leaf sprouts a young plant which can be F ruiting Lime 2ic 
planted again. Flowers rarely and is grown for (Citrus Medica). An excel- 
its beautiful foliage. 29c ea., 3 for 76c, doz. jent and interesting ornamental 
$2.54. Larger plants 50c, 3 for $1 25. : and fruiting plant very similar 
“a eee aes Hy ito of 
H ruit to the Otaheite Orange. 
Surprise Plant Coll. $1.00 It’s acid fruits are prized for 
At the end of our spring selling season, we have | making cooling drinks and for 
a surplus of many kinds of choice plants. We will }.cookery. 1 yr. plants 27c, 3 for 1” . 
give 15 miscellaneous House and Bedding plants{71c; 2 yr. plants 65c, 3 for CWDS doves 
(our selection) for only $1.00. A big value. All! $1.78. Zs Fa! WWW 
collections sent by Express; or sent by YEG Py 2 tea: 
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lantern 30c extra. Delivery after May New Double Flowering 
Begonia Geneva Red 
caf of wonderful interest, and q ace 
most striking in flower because it is so F 
different with its double rosette flowers Begonia Geneva Red, 60c 
from other Begonias. Free flowering and The most outstanding new 
distinctly different. Will please everyone. Begonia of years. Double flow- 
50c; 3 for $1.40. ering of deepest red. 50c. 
Fi erent et aT, voi nied Loaved i 3 3 
Hardly Begonia Evansiana| ge ; Va 
efsteak Begonia 44c 
Perfectly hardy grower, and profuse A new and valuable nd distinctly dif- Begonia Rubra 
2 é lossy-green leaves, free- 
dloomer, with beautiful foliage. Ideal] ferent from any other sort. Beautifully ar Dark, g 2 
plant for shady places. Clusters of} ranged, magnificent, crinkled, crested and oes) one of pee a Sd By 
flowers of a beautiful pink color by] curled, glazed, reddish olive green foliage, Bloor Staaties She aa ae fon 
the hundreds. Re-establishes itself in} topped by clusters of flesh pink flowers. Bde, 8 co y, , 
the spring without being ite Really ge er and ta Paget pee ° 
Bulb has dormant stage in the winter.| gonia we have. c each, or e. Larg = s 
Bulbs 29c ea., 3 for 76c. plants GOc and 75c ea. (See color plate.) Madeira Vine 22c 






Fastest growing vine obtainable; 
Ss i I B H Off a One each of the popular House Begonias | 8 to 10 ft. in one season; large 
z : <a pec a egonia er: Pres. Carnot, 29c; Mme. de Lesseps, 29c;] leaves; not hardy. 22c ea., 3 for 
Hardy Begonia Evansiana, 29c and Venus, 33c. Total value 91. All three for.............ccscccccsessscsseesssssseesessesseesssseessrsetres 78c | 59c. 


Miss M, S., Georgiana, Ala., “I received my Surprise Collection of flowers in superb condition. Accept my heartiest thanks.” 21 
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