Paul J. Howard's 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
Double Camellia Type 
NEW RUFFLED BEGONIAS 
Painstaking breeding has developed this new and excitingly beautiful 
form. The flowers are large and double, like the Camellia type, but the 
edges of the petals face out like a rose, and have daintily ruffled edges. 
These delightful flowers make exquisite corsages. 
Blush Salmon, Pink Salmon, Rose, White. 
PICOTEE SHADES 
Of the same beautiful form, with two-toned combinations of color with 
a definitely contrasting edge; exceedingly lovely. 
Apricot, Pink, Red, Rose, Salmon. 
DOUBLE BEGONIAS 
The most popular form, with flowers of great size and firm substance, 
from five to eight inches across. 
American Beauty, Apricot, Cardinal Red, Crimson-Rose, Orange, Pink, 
Rose, Dark Salmon, Light Salmon, Scarlet, White and Yellow. 
Single Type 
SINGLE FRILLED BEGONIAS 
Exquisite large flowers, beautifully frilled and ruffled at edges. 
Yellow, Orange, White, Pink, Scarlet, Apricot, Salmon, Dark Red. 
GIANT SINGLE BEGONIAS 
Perhaps the showiest of all for bedding; flowers of astonishing size face 
upward on strong stems, displaying a sheet of color. 
Red, Salmon, Yellow, Pink, and White. 
Hanging Basket Begonias 
LLOYDI. One of the most attractive types; their hanging habit, with 
great masses of bloom, makes them favorite decorations for terraces or sun 
porches, in hanging baskets or pots. Flowers are Deep Pink, White, Salmon, 
Red, Orange, Yellow. 

3 for $1.00 
Dozen $3.50 
100 for $29.00 
Plants Not Prepaid 
PRICES:- Large Tubers (February 
to May) or plants in plant band 
pots (April to July.) 
Larger plants in pots (for local delivery only) priced from 50c to 
$3.50 each. 
Plant Tuberous Begonias in a light porous soil mixture, composed of leaf mold 
and sandy loam, enriched with well rotted manure. Keep them. moist at all times, 
Feed them commercial fertilizer 
Do not 
using fine overhead spray during warm weather. 
as soon as they have become established, and again when in full bloom. 
put fertilizer in direct contact with the stems. 

Paul J. Howard's CANNAS 
CALIENTE. Very large flowers, heavy petalled, of vivid scarlet, borne in 
enormous trusses, the old flowers dropping off cleanly, so plants are 
always in beautiful condition. Each 35c; Dozen $3.50. 
SALMON. A beautiful lighter tone of salmon. Each 35c; Dozen $3.50. 
FOREST FIRE. Large flowers have wavy petals like amaryllis. Color is 
flaming coral rose with faint orange overlay. Each 35c; Dozen $3.50. 
EXQUISITE. The broad petals are orange-salmon, clear and glistening. 
Each 35c; Dozen $3.50. 
AUSTRIA. Rich yellow, crimson in throat; green foliage. 
ALLEMANIA. Bright red with margin of yellow. - 
CITY OF PORTLAND. Large trusses of clear rose-pink; bright green foliage. 
COPPER GIANT. Clear coppery orange. 
EUREKA. Large, soft creamy white blooms. 
GUSTAVE GUMPBER. Deep golden yellow, without markings; green foliage. 
HUNGARIA. Large pure pink blooms; dark green foliage. 
KING HUMBERT. Intense scarlet; bronze foliage. 
MORNING GLOW. Salmon pink with golden cast. 
MRS. ALFRED CONARD. Free flowering salmon pink. 
MRS. PIERRE S. DUPONT. Large, vivid watermelon pink. 
RICHARD WALLACE. Pleasing, clear, cool greenish yellow. 
THE PRESIDENT. Immense, brilliant red, vigorous, free flowering, tall. 
Price, except as noted: Each 25c; Dozen $2.50 
Postpaid Through Zone 4. 

Grow gorgeous Begonias in pots or in the garden for richly beautiful table decorations 
and Corsages. 
California Flowerland GLADIOLUS 
Gladiolus Bulbs are usually ready for planting from December to April. 
By making plantings at monthly intervals, these stately, colorful flowers 
may be had in bloom all spring and summer. Our list of Gladiolus includes 
many new and unusual varieties, as well as popular favorites. 
ALADDIN. Immense ruffled salmon pink; strong grower, early. 
BARCAROLE. Clear orange, heavily ruffled. 
BEACON. Striking bright scarlet with white throat; very tall. 
BLACK PANSY. Glossy dark red, velvety maroon throat. 
BLUE BEAUTY. Magnificent spikes of rich violet blue, distinct from any 
other; very early. Dozen $2.00; 100 for $15.00. 
CAMELLIA. Soft blush pink, lightly frilled. 
CHARLES DICKENS. Soft wine red, very large, tall; early. 
COMMANDER KOEHL. Hugh velvety red. 
COPPER BRONZE. Magnificent coppery maroon blooms, 
edges; very fine and richly colored. 
GOLD EAGLE. Fine large clear yellow. 
GREEN LIGHT. Huge ruffled blooms of chartreuse green, on massive 
spikes. Dozen $2.00; 100 for $15.00. : 
GRETA GARBO. Very tall, soft cream with yellow throat and pale pink 
shading. Dozen $2.00; 100 for $15.00. 
KING LEAR. Very large ruffled flowers of velvety reddish purple, richest 
of all. Long slender spikes, many flowers open at one time. 
MAID OF ORLEANS. Heavy-petalled glistening white. 
MARGARET BEATON. Large white, with small red blotch. 
MINUET. One of the best lavenders. ; 
PARADISE. One of the best clear apricot, tall. 
PELAGRINA. Deep violet, early. 
PICARDY. Showy spikes of salmon pink flowers. 
RED PHIPPS. Magnificent long spikes of salmon red. 
ROSA VAN LIMA. Beautiful clear bright pink. 
tll hn FE. Beautifully ruffled flowers of coppery yellow and red, on tall 
spikes. 
TOKEN. Flame salmon with deep golden yellow throat, early. 
$2.00; 100 for $15.00. 
YELLOW EMPEROR. Beautiful clear yellow. 
Price of all Gladiolus (except as noted) : 
Dozen $1.50; 100 for $10.00 (prepaid through 4th Postal Zone) 
with ruffled 
Dozen 
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