“Flower Seeds for Florists” 
MISCELLANEOUS ANNUALS—Continued 
ARCTOTIS, continued 
Grandis. 25,000 S. Single silvery white flowers with lilac 
shading and dark center. Tr. pkt.. 15e; % oz. 30c3; 1 02z., 
$1.00. 
ASCLEPIAS—Curassiviea. 2 to 3 ft. Produces clusters of 
orange-red flowers from leaf axils. Tr. pkt., 25e3; %4 0z., 75e3 
1 oz., $2.25. 
ASPARAGUS—750 S. Our new crop is available about Feb. 1, 
from a California specialist and in a soil temperature of at 
least 70°, will germinate 65 to 75%. 
Plumosus. The fine feathery variety. 
Sprengeri. 
Prices on Above Two Varieties Each: 100 seeds, 30e3; 250 
seeds, 60c; 1000 seeds, $1.90; 5000 seeds, $8.00; 1 lb. $14.00. 
For Baby’s Breath, see Gypsophila, page 24, and Euphorbia 
Corollata, page 33. 
ASTERS—See pages 6 and 7. 
BALSAM (3300 S.)—*Double Bush Flowering Mixed. 15 in. 
Because flowers are produced above the foliage, this class is by 
far the most attractive. Even in habit. Tr. pkt., 25e. 
Double Camellia-Flowered Mixed. 24 in. Tr. pkt., 15e; %4 
oz., 30ce3 1 oz., $1.00. 
For Bachelor Button, see Centaurea Cyanus, page 20. 
BEGONIA—Fibrous Rooted Begonias, by the nature of their 
growth, divide themselves readily into 3 groups. (See Sept. 744 
GROWER TALKS). The tall class includes the strong, upright 
growing varieties which have value for bedding; the intermedi- 
ates are made up of fairly bushy growing sorts that make fine pot 
plants or can be used for bedding under favorable conditions; 
while the dwarf class comprises the very popular well rounded 
pot plant varieties. 
TALL CLASS. 
Christmas Cheer. Large flowered deep crimson rose. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; 164 0z., $1.75 3 Yo 0z., $3.25. 
Glory of Erfurt. Medium rose shades. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 145 0z., 
$2.25. 
Ile de Praveen Large flowered white. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 
oz., $1.75; Yeo oz., $3.25. 
*Pink Radio. Extra large flowered rich glowing rose. Tr. 
pkt., $1.00; 164 0z., $2.25; Vo oz., $4.00. 
*Silver Wings. (New.) The extra large pure white flowers 
contrast vividly with the golden yellow anthers and the glisten- 
ing bright green foliage. This vigorous growing new variety was 
developed thru single-plant selection in our own greenhouses. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 0z., $1.75: Yo oz., $3.25. 
Tall Varieties Mixed. A formula mixture of the above strong 
growing sorts. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 444 0z., $1.50; 140 oz., $2.50. 
INTERMEDIATE CLASS. 
*Carmen. The original bronze-leaved Begonia; bright rose- 
pink flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 0z., $2.25; 140 oz., $4.00. 
. Darling. Shades of light to medium pink. Tr. pkts. only, 
$1.00. 
*Fire Sea (Blaze of Fire). Large fiery red with green foliage. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1%4 0z., $2.25; 140 oz., $4.00. 
*Indian Maid. Foliage a deep lustrous bronze with con- 
trasting scarlet flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 0z., $2.50; Wo oz., 
$4.50. 
Luminosa. Very attractive and popular scarlet red. Limit, one 
Tr. pkt., $1.00. 
Masterpiece. Extra large flowered, clear rose pink. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; 464 0z., $2.25; Vo oz., $4.00. 
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Picturing a bench of Adeline Begonias growing for seed in our 
West Chicago greenhouses. 
BEGONIA, continued 
Prima Donna. Light rose pink shading to carmine. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; 144 0z., $2.00; 142 02., $3.50. 
“Scandinavia Pink. Very free flowering bright rose pink. 
mae goa pot plant habit. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 0z., $2.753 Io 
oz., $5.00. 
Scandinavia Red. Identical to the above except for its bright 
carmine scarlet flowers. Tr. pkts. only, $1.00. 
Scandinavia White. A white Scandinavia selection. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; 164 0z., $2.75; 145 oz., $5.00. 
Intermediate Varieties Mixed. Our own mixture made up of 
the above separate colors; carefully blended. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
V4 0z., $2.00; 145 oz., $3.50. 
DWARF CLASS. 
“Adeline. Extra free flowering bright pink; dwarf and com- 
pact. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 0z., $2.503 140 0z., $4.50. 
“Ball White. We find this the finest white for pot plant use. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 14 0z., $2.50; 14. 0z., $4.50. 3 
“Luminosa Compacta. Extra dwarf and compact; free 
flowering bright scarlet. Limit, one Tr. pkt., $1.00. 
*King of the Reds. (Pictured in color on front cover.) This 
is by far the most popular Begonia on our entire list. Its 
err an ue at growth and glowing red flowers make it 
equally valuable for pots or bedding. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1%, oz. 
$2.50; lo oz, $4.50. ea Bee 
Dwarf Varieties Mixed. Our own formula mixture of dwarf 
varieties. Fine for combinations. Tr. pkts. only, $1.00. 
Tuberous Rooted Single Mixed. Attractive shades of orange, 
93 one etc. Large flowered. Tr. pkt., $1.00; Yos oz., 
