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Tuberous Begonias 
The answer to the gardener’s prayer for something 
that will grow easily and bloom prolifically in the many 
difficult shady spots in most gardens. They are at 
their best under trees, on the north side of buildings, 
walls and hedges, in window and porch boxes under 
awnings. 
What a wonderfully beautiful and useful flower so many people are 
missing when they neglect to grow some of these Tuberous Begonias! As 
outdoor bedding plants for shady places, they are_unrivaled. Planted in 
pots for winter house flowers they are very fine. They are easily grown. 
Set the bulbs a foot apart and 11/4 inches deep, in a shaded spot, in any 
well-drained soil into which has been dug peat moss and plant food. In the 
fall, spread out to dry, and keep over winter in sand in a cool place. 
We aire importing our Tuberous Rooted Begonia bulbs from Belgium this 
year and expect to deliver to you the finest and largest bulbs you have 
seen in many years. Every one of them of top quality. b 
Our Begonia bulbs will arrive in January, perhaps before this book reaches 
you. Mark plainly in your order whether you want these bulbs sent to you 
now, so that you can start them growing indoors and set them outside 
later, or if we are to send them to you later when danger of frost is’ over 
and you can safely plant them out in your garden. 
Prices of all varieties of Tuberous Rooted Begonia bulbs: 
20¢ each; 55c¢ for 3; $1.75 for 12; $3.50 for 25. 
Directions as to planting and care sent with every order. 
SINGLE FRILLED (Crispa). Single flowers with thick, heavy petals, the 
edges beautifully frilled not unlike the ruffled Petunia. The blooms of this 
type are very large, often 414 and 5 inches across. We offer you the fol- 
lowing colors: 
Rose. A bright rose that is very attractive. 
Pink. Soft apple-blossom-pink with prominent golden yellow stamens. 
Salmon. Rich salmon overlaid with apricot-rose. 
Scarlet. This is always a popular Begonia. Very rich. 
White. Pure white, waxlike petals crowned with prominent yellow stamens. 
Yellow. Golden yellow flowers particularly well fringed. 
All Colors Mixed. 
CARNATION-FLOWERED. Fully double flowers with deeply cut, 
fringed petals resembling a fine Carnation. Many gardeners prefer this 
type to any of the others. We offer you your choice of six splendid colors: 
Apricot. A very double and very lovely flower. 
Crimson-Rose. Rose colored petals blushed at the tips with crimson. 
Dark Red. Rich dark red, almost a maroon; very beautiful. 
Pink. Bright pink petals shading to apple-blossom-pink at the tips. 
White. Pure white flowers; splendid in bowls for house decoration. 
Yellow. Goiden yellow blooms; very double and deeply fringed. 
All Colors Mixed. : 

CAMELLIA-FLOWERED. Lovely, big, double flowers, 4 to 5 inches across 
with heavy, waxlike petals, so beautifully arranged that the flower closely 
resembles the Camellia and is named after it, Camellia-Flowered. Here are 
the colers we are offering in this type: 
Dark Red. Rich, dark, velvety crimson-red flowers with high centers. 
Rose. In our opinion a much better shade in this particular type than the 
pink. Very lovely. 
Salmon. Very double apricot-shaded salmon on colored flowers. A very 
rich color. ' 
Scariet. A very popular color in this lovely flower. | 
Yellow. Soft canary-yellow velvet-like petals. 
All Colors Mixed. 
Gloxinios 

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TRAILING BEGONIAS (Pendula). Splendid for that shady spot in 
the rockery, rock wall, and for hanging baskets on shaded porches, 
in shaded rooms, in porch and window boxes. Six colors to offer you 
this year. 
Shell-Pink Rich Salmon Golden Yellow 
Bright Rose Bright Scariet Pure White 
All Coiors Mixed 
GLOXINIAS 
Prices of all Gloxinia bulbs: 35¢ each; 95c¢ for 3; $3.45 for 12. 
This is one of the most handsome. and interesting of all summer- 
blooming pot plants for the window garden. Start the bulbs in pots 
in February or March. Care for them as you would Tuberous Rooted 
Begonias, except that they like more heat and humidity. Gloxinias 
do well in sunlight. 
Blood-Red. Clear, rich color with no markings. 
Scarlet, White Border. Popular outstanding variety. 
Violet. Dark violet with frilled edge. 
White. Large, pure white flowers. 
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