In the garden you can plant bulbs or shift from pots only after summer warmth 
arrives. 
Varieties. Candidum, snow white leaves, green ribs. Reconcavo, rose center, carmine 
ribs on dark green. Mrs. W. B. Haldeman, transparent rose leaf, pea green veins with 
narrow dark green border. Lord Derby, beautiful rose leaf with dark green veins and 
ribs. D. M. Cook, rumpled leaf, plum center, spotted deep red. 
Large bulbs, 144” -2” diam., 45c ea. $4.75 doz. One bulb of each 5 sorts, labelled, 
$2.10: These large bulbs start earlier, make larger plants and are more sure to succeed 
than the small bulbs sold at lower prices. 
Please Note. Our Caladiums, Tub. Begonias and Gloxinias are grown for us by 
the best American growers. They are famous for the high quality of their bulbs. We 
guarantee them to reach you in good condition. If you find them otherwise return the 
faulty bulbs at once. Do not plant them first and then return. Order early as we usually 
sell out early on some sorts. Do not hurry any of these bulbs, nor expect them to start 
too early. Give very slight moisture at first. A little overwatering will cause them to rot. 
BEGONIA FAMILY—Begoniaceae 
Tuberous Rooted Begonias. Wonderfully attractive bulbous plants for pots or a 
cool moist spot in the garden. They are nice around a Camellia if not too shaded. 
Order early as the bulbs are not plentiful and the demand will be heavy. 
Culture. The best soil is half humus and half fine sand or sandy loam. For humus, 
use % peat or leaf mould and 44 well rotted cow manure made fine by rubbing thru 
a screen. Acid soil is required. A little peat may be used to render the soil more acid. 
Improve this soil if convenient by adding charcoal or a small tablespoonful of soot. Give 
manure water and soot water (handful to 2! gal.) during growth. Sprinkle daily when 
growing well but there must not be too much moisture around bulbs before they sprout 
or they may rot. It is better to start them as advised for Caladiums. Another good way 
is to pot them only after sprouts start. In December they may be gradually dried off for 
a rest, if they have ceased blooming. Begonias need a cool room, not hot like Caladiums, 
and about half shade. Outdoors, a lath house gives about correct sun exposure. They 
do not bloom well in full shade and full, hot sun exposure will burn them. 
Please note that we specify the diameter of our bulbs. When you compare prices, 
you must also compare sizes. These larger bulbs are more easy to start and to grow. 
They bloom earlier and make larger plants, more bloom. I am: listing a larger size this 
year than last. 
Giant Double Camellia Flowered. The most popular type. The flowers are like 
large, perfect Camellia blossoms. We offer 17 colors: White, Blush, Pink, Rose, Crimson 
Rose, American Beauty, Yellow, Apricot, Salmon, Light Salmon, Dark Salmon, Orange, 
Flame, Scarlet, Red, Cardinal Red, Dark Red. Size, 14%”-2”. Price 35c ea. $3.50 per 
doz. The 17 colors, $5.50. 
Giant Double Carnation Flowered. They resemble huge carnation flowers, but are 
even more perfect. Available in 14 colors: White, Blush, Pink, Rose, Crimson Rose, 
Yellow, Apricot, Salmon, Dark Salmon, Red Salmon, Orange, Scarlet, Red, Dark Red. 
Size, 14” -2”. Price 35c ea., per doz. $3.50, 14 colors for $4.50. 
Giant Double Picotee. The exquisite double flowers are edged white like a Picotee 
Tulip. Five colors: Pink, Rose, Salmon, Apricot, Red. Size, 14”-2”. 40c ea. One of 
each, 5 bulbs, $1.75. 
Lloydi or Hanging Basket Begonias. The stems hang down over the sides of pot. 
They are fine in either pots or hanging baskets. Nine colors: Red, Scarlet, Rose, Pink, 
Salmon, Apricot, Yellow, Orange, White. Size, 14%” -2”. 40c ea. The 9 colors for $3.25. 
Rosebud Type Begonias. The flowers are perfect rose-bud shapes. Very ‘rare and 
lovely. We have never been able to get enough to fill orders. These are in mixed colors 
but no two are exactly alike. To get a representative collection of many colors you 
should order a dozen or more. 1%” -2”. 40c ea. or $4.00 per doz. 25 bulbs for $7.50. 
Complete Collection No. 1. All varieties listed, including only one Rosebud, 46 
bulbs. Price $14.50. 
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