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Tuberous Begonias 
Single-Mammouth, Frilled & Crispa. 
Double-Giant, Cristata & Fimbriata. 
And Narcissus-Flowered. 
Do Equally Well in Garden, Indoors, in Porch Boxes 
and in Window Boxes. 
GLORIOUS COLOR TONES 
As wide a range of color tones as Tulip family, on 
background of rich, velvety, crinkled foliage. Many 
write us that their Begonias attract admiration of all 
who see them. The unusual forms and waxy texture 
make for rare beauty that will thrill you. Grand for 
cut-flowers, corsages, table decorations. 
EASY TO GROW 
Even a child can succeed, with our fine bulbs. Cus- 
tomers tell us they have kept the same bulbs for years, 
by storing indoors like potatoes before frost in the fall, 
with no reduction in size or number of flowers. 
CULTURE. Plant bulbs outdoors as soon as frost is 
over, where summer mid-day sun from 10:00 to 3:00 
does not strike them. (But not in total shade). Use 
good, well-drained, finely worked soil. I like to start 
mine indoors in sand about three weeks before time to 
transplant in garden. If you do this, do not permit 
“more than three small, but perfectly-formed leaves to 
develop before you transplant. If you permit them to 
get too large before setting them in the garden, they 
willrun more to foliage and less to flowers and flowers 
are what you desire. 
Single Begonias 
We have seen many flowers over 6 inches in diameter. 
The texture of the petals is not like any other Begonia 
flower, waxy, yet looks like velvet. 
Rose or Pink Orange, Salmon 
Shades of Yellow Red and Scarlet 
Dark Crimson 
Price any color. Each 25c; 3 for 65e; 6 for 
$1.25; 12 for $2.00; 100 for $15.00. 
5009 Set of 5 colors, not separately labeled, 
FOU. po dusgneve, shen Ac eraraeetins Mente bene ae eae $1. 
See Color 
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About Half 
Actual Size. 
Many Pleasing 
Shades. 
All good, blooming size bulbs, big and vigorous enough to give you excellent 
results. We do not guarantee definite shades as they vary in color. 
Double Begonias 
The flowers often 4 inches across are like big, double 
roses and of the most adorable colors. If placed in low 
bowls, they make artistic bouquets. 
Pink or Rose Orange, Salmon 
Shades of Yellow Red and Scarlet 
Dark Crimson 
Price any color, Each 30c; 3 for 75c; 6 for 
$1.35; 12 for $2.25; 100 for $15.00. 
5033 Set of 5 colors, not separately labeled $1.25 
Double Superfine Mixed. Doz............. 2.25 
5040 5 Singles & 5 Doubles Not Separately Labeled for Only $2.00 
Bargain Begonia Sets 
5042 Set of 4 for 75c; 3 setsfor........ $2.00 
These sets contain 2 singles and 2 doubles all of 
which are of different colors. 
5063 Set of 6 for $1.00; 3 sets for..... $2.50 
The 6 bulbs in these sets will be all of different colors. 
Some will be singles and some doubles. 
Narcissus Flowered Begonias 
This beautiful and distinct new variety in which the 
flower resembles the Narcissus. These beauties come 
in many glorious colors. You will be delighted with 
them. 
NARCISSUS FLOWERED BEGONIAS, MIXED 
COLORS. Each 50c; 3 for $1.25: 12 
LOD Gee ORE ae cae PRB eR .... $3.00 
SSS SSS 
Tuberous Rooted Begonias 
HOUGH still unknown to many American gardens, no flowering bulb will give as much 
continuous bloom throughout the summer and until killed by frosts, in such rich yet 
delicate colors and such variety of flower form as the Tuberous Rooted Begonia. 
Yet this flower has been widely known, in Europe, for many years and is as commonly 
used there as a bedding plant even in the gardens of amateurs, as the petunia is in the 
American gardens, 
They Enjoy Shade 
Because of their love for a shady location, the Tuberous 
Begonias are a very welcome addition to the garden 
family. Their vigorous growth, prolific bloom and won- 
derful show of color when growing in a spot where the 
sun seldom reaches, fills a need that has been difficult 
to supply. 
Such a location is almost ideal for them; they do not 
like the direct sun, nor do they enjoy the exposure to 
strong winds, and when possible to give them such a 
position they will supply you with an abundance of 
their beautiful blooms from early July until frost. 
Nearly every garden has a spot that has been difficult 
because of the shady conditions, perhaps on the north 
side of the house, in front of a north porch or beneath 
the shade of large trees. These places may be easily 
beautified by the planting of Tuberous Begonias, and 
you will find them becoming the most beautiful spots 
of your whole garden. 
Strong winds are apt to damage the plants of the 
Tuberous Begonia because of their heavy, fleshy foliage 
which is quite brittle. These should be guarded against 
when selecting the location for the Begonia bed, and if 
necessary quick growing plants set in such position as 
will protect from the prevailing winds. 
Cannas 
In small clumps against shrubbery or in the mixed 
border, Cannas are just as useful as in their more com- 
mon use for bedding. Their handsome foliage and their 
wide range of colors making them attractive in any sort 
of planting. 
They may be planted directly in the garden as soon as 
danger of frost is past or started in pots earlier. 
They are not exacting in their soil requirements but 
respond proportionately to a well enriched soil that is 
well and deeply worked and to an ample supply of 
water after growth has begun. ‘ 
Tuberoses 
Much better results will be had with Tuberoses if they 
are started early in pots before putting into the garden, 
and a longer season of bloom will be obtained. They 
need a rich mellow soil and plenty of moisture to develop 
to their best advantage. Give them a sunny location 
and keep the soil loosened about the plant. 

Dazzling Cannas 
What would be more charming than a nice:bed 
of Cannas against a green lawn? These stately, 
dazzling colored, giant flowers and luxuriant 
foliage, are so inexpensive that you can afford 
all you have room for. Bloom in profusion from 
July until frost. 
HUNGARIA. Pure, La France pink, the most popular 
pink of all. Large flowers with satiny sheen on 
trusses of enormous size. Height 34 feet. 
METEOR. Deep, dazzling crimson flowers produced 
in mammoth clusters. Many consider this the best 
crimson of all. Height 414 feet. 
FLORENCE VAUGHAN. Flowers are a golden yellow, 
dotted crimson. Luxuriant green foliage, a grand 
yellow. Height 4 feet. 
KING HUMBERT. Brilliant orange-scarlet with 
deep red markings and foliage of rich coppery- 
bronze. Height 41, to 5 feet. 
QUEEN HELEN. The flowers of rich golden yellow, 
beautifully blotched red, form grand clusters of 
bloom of very attractive coloring above soft green 
foliage. Height 4 feet. 
THE PRESIDENT. “Fiery Cross.?? The most 
sensational, largest flowering red Canna yet pro- 
duced. The immense flowers, 6 to 7 inches across, 
in mammoth clusters, are of the most intense 
penetrating, fiery scarlet. Foliage of rich green. 
Height 4 to 5 feet. 
Price on Above Cannas 
Any 3 for 50c; Any 6 for 85e; 
Any 12 for 
$1.50. 
5180 
Canna Collection. 
6 Roots 
i each of 6 Kinds 
Not separately labeled. 
Value 85c for 
Only 75c. 
Crimson 
Bedder 
Canna 





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