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ABE. Besenias 
SELECT FIBROUS ROOTED TYPES 
A. B. C. MASTERPIECE 
A lovely clear rose-pink Begonia, and the most outstanding in this color class. The large- 
size blooms are produced so abundantly that the foliage is really overshadowed. For pot 
plants as well as for bedding, you have something if you have this exceptional Begonia. 
Aes $1.00 I/GAlCz een 2-00 U/ SQ Oz. ce cit RE aa 
KING OF THE REDS 
One of our most popular varieties. Its glowing, bright red flowers borne on compact plants, 
makes it outstanding. Can be used in pots or for bedding. 
....51.00 LAGA OZ trerevetereeetoicte $2.50 MN / SZ OZ sewtsteretslnisre ee $4.50 
ISLE DE FRANCE 
Our best selling white. Large white flowers are produced on compact plants of medium 
height. Foliage light. green. 
Begonia “A. B. C. Masterpiece” thee) coho Sco 
SEMPERFLORENS 
Albert Martin. Bright carmine. Tr. Pkt...... $1.00 1/64 Ozsneren $1.75 
Christmas Cheer. Extra large flowered crimson-scarlet. 
er Pkt tact 6s $1.00 0 1/6 Siozees ae: $1.75) 97.32: 0zs-— oe $3.25 
Christmas Pink. This variety is of same habit as Christmas Cheer. 
Tre PES Sofa noe vas cee $1.00 LW Ay oy RaiGeNe co Ati ao Go. ae $2.00 
Coral Prize. Beautiful coral-pink. 
Arye i tieesvere ay ele $100.9) 1/6402)... sea $2.00) 1/32ioz se see $3.50 
Darling. Compact growth, with large, light rose-colored flowers. 
TrePkt twice S100 FeMt/64 oz eee $2:50)el / 32 onmen eee $4.50 
Elegant (New). White attractively edged crimson, clear green 
foliage.glnPktiva.c ss csc tine es $1.00 WA Sy Wo Ns ~ ey thote $2.00 
G. Knaake. Extra large flowered bright carmine. Foliage light green. 
eT rpPlcte tents «cholate tre ale. < hee PL 00. IWYVG4O2a8 eciae Caiete oe ere $2.50 
Snow. Pure white medium-size flowers show up well against the rosy 
stems and light green leaves. About 10 inches high. 
Tee Pts tjererstoaatene ig eisties os $1.00 WA SY Moet ee a Ae RE ct aa $2.00 
Zahringer. An outstanding bright pink color. Flower has white center. 
LEN PES cchee tacts $1200 /64 oz eee $1675 leo Oz uncer $3.25 
Mixed. Choice selection of varieties listed above. 
Tr Pkt.. .$1.00 1/64 oz.. .$1.75 1/32 oz.. .$3.00 1/16 oz.. .$5.00 

Gg rao eine ened $1.00 L/OL OZR. he cee eee ee acl Oo 
SCANDINAVIA PINK 
Many large pot plant growers are growing the Scandinavia Begonias 
exclusively. They are very free bloomers and make a nice bushy 
plant ideal for pot culture but also very satisfactory for bedding. 
Especially good for use in combination boxes. Also available in fol- 
lowing colors: 
Scandinavia Red Scandinavia White Scandinavia Mixed 
Prices: All Scandinavia Begonias— 
Crap ieee ete $1.00 I/G4O7. Rate scree $2.75 WAS2 lOumes tere ers $5.00 
GRACILIS 
Adeline. Dwarf habit of growth. Flowers a bright pink; pleasing in 
appearance against the green foliage. 
Tra Pktieeis ee een eee ee $1.00 1/B4 02 aa dc cee eee $2.50 
Bois de Vaux Rose. Heavy blooming vivid rose; metallic green 
foliage with small red border. Compact and upright. 
it. PK eis eet oie ceric $1.00 1T/C4.02.2 cena ae eee $2.25 
Carmen. Bright pink flowers with richly contrasting bronze foliage. 
Tre PEt ee tere ie ete $1.00 1/6407 ran eee Oe $2.25 
Indian Maid. Has the same deep bronze foliage of Carmen with 
bright deep scarlet flowers producing a highly attractive combination. 
Ws, PK etree avarice are $1.00 L/BMiOz. ners ccrkar woe en me $2.50 
Luminosa. Deep scarlet with reddish-brown foliage. One of best sellers. 
Tf. Pkt gee arava conchae abate arate $1.00 1/4 O2.a, Sis s-cyiskenh arena ee $2.50 
Luminosa Compacta. Small dark brown foliage is hidden by the mass 
of, medium-size bright scarlet blossoms. 


Tr. PRES itech peeeinaee ae $1.00 1/64 OZ dak Lae teen eee $3.00 
Prima Donna. Limpid rose shading to carmine. Very excellent variety. 
Es PEt Ree ee ten hi aren $1.00 1/64 O25. ace ce eee $2.00 
TUBEROUS ROOTED Radio. Fine carmine scarlet. 
: ; : Tr PE ore nee ere $1.00)" 01/64 07.056 eee $2.00 
ET Large biowering, | Mixed.alr Pty. ie. 1 aes 75¢ White Peorls Whitentight/qreen foliage: 
Double. Large Flowering. Mixed. Tr. Pkt..................0000- $2.00 Try Det radets:./ eta smacte ie $1.00 1/6402: sean ote cre aes tae eee $2.00 
BACHELOR BUTTONS (See Centaurea Cyanus) BARTONIA AUREA 
BALLOON VINE Golden Yellow. Tr. Pkt............... Sess. 1Ozi gee eee 50c 
“Love in a Puff.” Tr. Pkt..............- 10c Oz) 5.3 2. nee 50c 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper) 
CAMELIA-FLOWERED 
One of the showiest flowers, our strains have been selected especially 
for their doubleness and wide range of colors. 
Finest Mixed. Tr. Pkt....... 20c VADOZE a vireo 40c OZ scree $1.10 
BUSH FLOWERING Tr Pete Ghlee 
Cinnabar een ese caine. : > SRE ciaee ..s $0.30 $0.75 
ROB RI La RIR Sie boas «REPRE ety shat arene .30 .75 
Waite fe ee eerste Labia: «-s SEO mes, S .30 ae 
White and Rose........ a MARY, 3 88 hor ee hen .30 Yh) 
FINGStEMIXOC Rarities ee Okt cn, HENS cieteuerorsr si aan .60 
BEAN (Scarlet Runner) 
Desirable climber: Oz............s2see Sc. = Lb eee BR eSRaNS 65c 
BLUE LACE FLOWER (See Didiscus Coeruleus) 
BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy) 
IBERIDIFOLIA. A free blooming annual with small flowers. 
Mixed Colors. Tr. Pkt....... 25c Yh OZ....... 85c Oz rer $1.50 

