CHICAGO American Bulb Company NEW YORK 





Begonia “A. B. C. Masterpiece” 
ASPARAGUS 
PLUMOSUS NANUS 
Due to an almost complete crop failure we are able to supply no 
more than 5000 seeds to a customer. 
100 seeds...... 35c¢ 250 seeds...... 60c 1,000 seeds...... $1.50 
D O00iseedste eaaaereteicrae $6.25 
SPRENGERI 
100 seeds...... 30c 250 seeds...... 50c 1,000 seeds...... $1.50 
S/O0Cseedsi aceite $6.25 MB cbs mORG ole blo. ahis acne $10.00 
BEGONIAS Fibrous Rooted 
GRACILIS 
Adeline. Dwarf habit of growth. Flowers a bright pink; pleasing 
in appearance against the green foliage. Replaces Pink Pearl not 
Cnenileioils, Whe ec asaceuocacce $1.00 L/ BA iOz Gh ceatveerscene $2.50 
Carmen. Bright pink flowers with richly contrasting bronze foliage. 
PMP Ete atieiteet ert sree: $1.00 Woy Toba an piriendicns ere nice caoa'G $2.25 
Indian Maid. Has the same deep bronze foliage of Carmen with 
bright deep scarlet flowers producing a highly attractive combination. 
PLD KT Aegeteyete ease te one eiazeterdl mote, Sletenais-, ccae hice coMReeee eee ie eo to Areheke $1.00 
Luminosa. Deep scarlet with reddish brown foliage. 
SL TE tapponseste Gioset ey cca case lai ate: ouate, allecontete Mie cecects er eter areas machen eee ene $1.00 
Luminosa Compacta. From the middle of July onwards the small 
dark brown foliage is hidden by the mass of medium sized bright 
scarlet blossoms. This new variety, coming true from seed, is very 
useful for beds, borders, edgings and also as pot plants. 
Fite tacutes enemectebareastohensvere $1.00 L/ GAIOZ marae tee nee nicks $3.25 
Prima Donna. Limpid rose shading to carmine. Very excellent 
VGTIGtYic Lis Pk taper ete erent eR RTT OR ee eR a nt eh ee $1.00 
Red Pearl (Domestic Strain). Dwarf, brilliant dark scarlet. Tr. Pkt.. .$1.50 
Tausendschoen (Gracilis). Lustrous rose. Tr. Pkt................ $1.00 
White Pearl. Best white, light green foliage. 
HTS Pty avo ater Paes $1.25 Ase Wel Aes wpe ocr e ao eOD 62 $2.00 
SEMPERFLORENS 
Albert Martin. Bright carmine, extra large flowered. 
Hore let Megties i tereeeteae ee eee 50c VAs SCY ARS ones qos ceoeealo 6 $2.00 
Christmas Cheer. Extra large-flowered crimson-scarlet. 
pips ket eters ckeles icone stele eiees TSS! eer C4075 wean etme reer $1.75 
Christmas Pink. This variety is of same habit as Christmas Cheer 
and equally as good. Tr. Pkt......... $1.00 UW/GE Oz eeieesice $2.25 
Coral Prize. Beautiful coral pink. 
Tar ctsyeketees soc creeeo ibs a conaretons $1.00 AGA OZ pres ateosuetaiea, ras eee $2.25 
Darling. Of compact growth, 8 to 10 inches, with large, light rose col- 
ored flowers about the shade of Glory of Erfurt. We have had this in 
full flower for Christmas. Tr. Pkt........ $1.00 L/64 ozeaaoene $2.25 
Elegant (New). White attractively edged crimson, clear green foliage 
ihaticonirasis! welll with) the flowers. sr. Picts miele sesame eerie $1.00 
BEGONIAS (C ontinued) 
Erfordias Pinks ir. Pktis cs ccc eter) cleis ous llonerelels) etcleleretri=Nelalot-lsiote le Lelelele 50c 
Eriksson’s New Scandinavia. A new, continuous flowering, Semper- 
florens Begonia with a wonderful branching habit. Sow seeds in 
January for Memorial Day; in May or later, for winter; October or 
November, for Mother’s Day purpose. 
Red. Pink. White. 
Prices, above separate colors. Tr. Pkt...... $1.00 l/ OATOZae alors $2.50 
Fire Sea. (Blaze of Fire). Extra dwarf compact habit. Large fiery red 
flowers; green foilage. Tr. Pkt......... $1.00 WAS OVAs ooo ocod $2.25 
Glory of Erfurt. Large bright carmine. Tr. Pkt............+-+e00- 50c 
Glow. Dark red flowers; foliage light bronze; free blooming and 
COMPACT Picteniee trict oe $1.00 NWA sy Roy A ai Oeeo OHO o $2.00 
Gustav Knaake. Glowing salmon pink, resembles Melior. 
THe PR tre mee era ae epee nile fo otis) ete bare na petere cacao e2-toker rene conahe terete eats neee 50c 
Isle de France. A good clear pure white. 
Tre Pkt re teosecisiore cet: $1.00 W/G4. On: aleisct cee eer eens rere $2.25 
King of the Reds. A glowing scarlet similar to Red Pearl in color and 
habit of growth. Foliage green with bronzed edge. 
Ih) De temp otis Geen Sia $1.00 WGA Oricon. ccaeieieiece ieee $2.50 
Lightning. Extra large flowers measuring 2 inches across and of deep 
carmine-scarlet shade—an extra deep bright shade in Begonia. 
PRPIEP ICUS Mie ate lsreece nual crereter eto cs «enene tore takers rsiehec aie scetinst sancneieretetntsustenets $1.00 
Masterpiece. A lovely clear rose-pink Begonia, and the most outstand- 
ing in this color class. The large-sized blooms are produced so 
abundantly that the foliage is really overshadowed. A large bed of 
“Masterpiece” observed on a large estate near Chicago was a sight 
to behold. For pot plants as well as for bedding, you have something 
if you have this exceptional new Begonia. 
Tra: PEt see tet: $1.25 L/ G4 OZsccvdavdetoete she aeevoers $2.50 
Snow. This new, snow-white, profusely flowering Hybrid is outstand- 
ing on account of its resistance to heat, drought, and excessive mois- 
ture. Pure white medium sized flowers show up well against the rosy 
stems and light green leaves. About 10 inches high. 
Tir PEE ercpeastettciensvecs ara mote $1.00 IWAsy eras A Gerke s treks Oto $2.25 
“White Lady.” Substantial, beautiful pure white flowers, almost as 
large as those of our ‘’Masterpiece,”’ to which it makes an excellent 
COMpPanionvmel ry Pkctase eee teres $1.25 OuLERPKts eerste cei $3.00 
Zahringer. An outstanding bright pink color. Flower has white 
(otreniei ibe IES an asad ocateod $1.00 WAS Vere aias note o cae $2.00 
Mixed. Choice selection of varieties listed above. 
Tre Plc cette ree 50c UUM vA ets WS BESO ona Bowe $2.50 
TUBEROUS ROOTED 
Single. Large Flowering. Mixed. Tr. Pkt........................ 50c 
Double. Large Flowering. Mixed. Tr. Pkt...................... $1.00 
CALCEOLARIA 
A. B. C. Triumph Mixed. A special florists’ selection. 
Medium dwarf in growth, producing an exceptional 
assortment of colors and shades. Highly recommended. 
Te Peta oe sericea: $1.25 U/OLOZ ee ee $4.00 
MULTIFLORA NANA 
Hybrida Multiflora Nana. Mixture-dwarf compact growth. Medium size 
brightly colored flowers. A great favorite with the trade. 
TPE PKU Sas clans tees eres: $1.00 LW Ash: Roy Aap Cian ocr te nRAS $4.25 
HYBRIDA GRANDIFLORA 
Albert Kent. Immense trusses of golden yellow flowers with maroon 
blotches. rab Ktseismis sieiers oe oicketere eee ee en ee $1.00 
Cloth of Gold. Medium large flowered, rich pure golden yellow. 
TES PACE, sca Sncier crm cin tetas Wo esele eee ee Ore ee Ae a ee ee $1.00 
Hybrida Grandiflora Mixed. A special mixture of varied colorings. 
Grows about 18 in. high. Large flowered, vigorous growth. 
TPR Usrecumrena cieeietencrameictepees $1.00 V/G4iOz aie. hh eee $2.50 
Kelway’s Perfect Model. A fancy large flowered mixture. 
TES PER go cRieteee ahatoietelete ten tiie a eee ero ee eee re ee $1.00 
Tigrina. Large flowered "'Tigered” or spotted mixture. Tr. Pkt... .$1.00 
RUGOSA TYPE 
Rugosa Hybrids Mixed. Comparatively small flowers. Provide pot- 
plants and desirable for cutting. Tr. Pkt..........eecseccceeees $1.00 
