
BEGONIA MULTIFLORA 
Bessera 
ELEGANS. An introduction from Mexi- 
co. Dainty, bell-shaped flowers, orange- 
red outside, creamy-white inside. Hanging 
in graceful manner on 2-foot stems. Blooms 
July to September and is useful for cut- 
ting. Should be lifted in Winter in cold 
climates. Delivery November to April. 
$1.50 doz. 
Billbergia 
These are Bromeliads, related to the 
Pineapple. They are air plants that grow 
in nature like orchids on tree trunks or 
rocks. However, under cultivation they 
will grow and prosper under nearly any 
condition. In pots they may be grown in 
peat, moss, orchid peat, leafmould, soil or 
any combination of the above. We find the 
most convenient medium to be 80% leaf- 
mould and 20% well rotted manure. Out- 
doors, they will take kindly to any garden 
soil, or will grow on tree stumps. or on 
branches if planted in moss. They are 
tender and should be grown outdoors only 
during the warm weather except in the 
South. In the North they are ideal house 
plants. As a general rule, they have inter- 
esting foliage and graceful and beautiful 
flowers. Plant a few this year if you have 
never tried them before. The varieties we 
are listing are well worth growing and 
form a representative collection. In their 
culture they have two requirements that 
should be met. These are: Partial shade 
and water in the cup formed by the 
leaves. Delivery throughout the year. 
Prices are for single divisions. 
NOTE—AIl Bromeliads will be mailed 
dry and occasionally without any roots. 
They will form roots soon after planting. 
Do not keep the compost wet, but just 
moist. They take up water more from the 
base of the leaves than from the roots. 
AMOENA. A dwarf variety with brilliant 
orange-scarlet bracts. Flowers green edged 
deep blue. This variety will flower through- 
ci the Summer on well established plants. 
1.50. 
AMOENA X RUBRO-CYANEA. A new 
hybrid combining the brilliant flower of 
Amoena with the attractive foliage of 
Rubro-Cyanea. May bloom at any time of 
the year. $2.25. 
CALOPHYLLA (Red, White and Blue). 
Foliage wide, bronzy green and heavily 
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