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WORLD'S FAIR 
(Plant Pat. No. 362) 

PINOCCHIO (Plant Pat. No. 577) 

color all summer and fall. 
Worlds Fair Large clusters of velvety rich 
scarlet flowers blooming continuously all 
year around, Fragrant. 30 inches high. This 
variety was Outstanding at the world’s fair 
$1.00 each. 
Pinocchio One of the finest of the Flori- 
bunda family. Extremely hardy, easy to grow, 
and almost always in bloom. A_ salmon 
flushed gold, opening slowly to a soft clear 
pink. Popular for bouquets and for deco- 
ration. About 2 ft. tall. $1.25 each. 

SMILES (Plant Pat. No. 331) 
Minneapolis, Minn. 
I have 18 of your Tuberous Begonias in my 
garden and they are the most beautiful flowers 
I have ever raised. Those begonias are my 
pride and joy and my neighbors love them as 
much as I do. I hope I have as good luck with 
my iris as I do with my begonias. 
—Mrs. E. C. P. 
Browns Valley, Calif. July. 1946. 
Don’t torget to send me a catalog this fall as I 
want more Begonia Bulbs. You have the best I 
have bought anywhere.—Mrs. F. T. 
(See Our Begonias, pages 2 and 3) 
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RED RIPPLES 

s erly FLORIBUNDA Xesex. 
Rugged, diseate-nresistant, abundant bleomenrt, easy to grow 
This family of roses is fast taking its place in America as one of the most practical for 
general garden use. They are wonderful for planting in solid beds and ideal for plant- 
ing in borders, or in with evergreens, shrubbery, and perennials, supplying masses of 
Extremely hardy and vigorous, the plants resist heat and cold and will bloom until late 
fall frosts. Plants are rather dwarf in habit of growth; the flowers are long lasting, 
and often keep 8 to 10 days in water. They make fine floral and table decorations. 
Floribundas are rugged, disease-resistant, abundant bloomers, and are easy to grow. 
Carillon Semi-double coral flame blooms, large, 
fragrant. $1.50 each. 
Donald Prior Immense clusters of brilliant red 
flowers. A sturdy, vigorous grower that is never 
out of bloom. $1.00 each. 
Elsa Poulsen Strong erect plants blooming con- 
tinuously from summer to fall, bearing clusters of 
semi-double flowers of lovely rose pink. $1.00 
each. 
Floradora An All-America Selection for 1945. A 
vigorous bushy plant that produces masses of bril- 
liant cinnabar-red blooms touched with scarlet 
and geranium. The miniature buds are ovoid in 
shape, pinkish orange. $1.50 each. 
Improved Lafayette Lovely glowing red flowers in 
clusters. Fragrant. Bushy, vigorous grower; soft 
green foliage. Wonderful for a mass of color any- 
where in the garden, along walks, borders, etc. 
$1.00 each. 
Red Ripples If you are looking for a small pointed 
dark red bud suitable for boutonnieres, Red Ripples 
is perfection. Produced in large clusters, each bud 
is a perfect little button hole rose. Plant is a tall 
upright grower, a steady bloomer and with clean 
foliage. Plant patent pending. $1.25 each. 
Smiles Masses of coral-pink buds opening to beau- 
tiful blooms of salmon-pink. Delightfully perfumed. 
This beautiful rose will bring many smiles of satis- 
faction to you. Vigorous bloomer. Grows 18 to 24 
inches tall. $1.00 each. 
FLORADORA 




