46 ‘THE FRANK S. PLATT COMPANY 
Begonia 
Sow in February or March in pots, without any 
covering of earth. Cover with glass and keep in 
a warm but shaded place.. The plants will give an 
abundance of bloom the first year. Properly kept, 
tubers will flower more freely the second year. 
Begonias thrive in either shade or sunshine. 
TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
Single Mixed Fringed. New, splendid strain. 
Per pkt., 5tc. 
Double Mixed. From a very rich collection. Per 
pkt., 50c. 
FIBROUS-ROOTED BEGONIAS 
Begonias offered under this head have attractive 
foliage, desirable for flowering in the house, bedding 
in partly shaded locations or under full sunshine 
outdoors. They continue in full bloom throughout 
the season. 
Prima Donna. Large flowers, limpid rose, shad- 
ing to carmine. Per pkt., 25c.; sz-0z., $3.00. 
Vernon Compacta. Flowers brilliant purplish- 
carmine; bronze leaves; good for bedding. Out 
1948. 
Semperflorens Mixed. A variety well adapted 
for house or outdoor culture. Plants of compact 
dwarf habit, and are continuous bloomers. Per 
pkt., 25c.; sz-oz., $3.50. 
Semperflorens Christmas Cheer. 
let; Per pkt., 35c,° 1/16 oz. $3.00. 
Semperflorens Christmas Pink. Rose-pink. Per 
pkts 35¢¢41/16.0z.,, 93.00. 
Bellis Perennis Double Daisy 
Prefers a cool, sheltered situation, and needs 
some protection in winter. Flowers are quilled or 
flat petaled, white, red or variegated. Half-hardy 
perennial. 
Monstrosa Rose. 
Crimson-scar- 
Fine, large double dark rose 
flowers. Per pkt., 20c.; %-oz., $1.25. 
Monstrosa White. Pure white, large and very 
double. Per pkt., 20c.; %-oz., $1.25. 
-Monstrosa Red. Double and unusually large flow- 
ers, red shading to rose. Per pkt., 20c.; %-oz., 
$2.00. 
A oes Double Mixed. Per pkt., 20c.; %-oz., 
S150: 
Brachycome 
Swan Flower Daisy 
A delicate dwarf, half-hardy, annual, effective 
for edging, beds or rustic baskets. Produces an 
abundance of daisy-like flowers about an inch in 
diameter and in shades from dark blue to nearly 
white. Per pkt., 10c.: 0z.; $1750: 
Browallia 
Profuse blooming plants, continuing throughout 
the summer, studded with blue and white flowers, 
growing freely in any rich soil. Height, 18 inches. 
Speciosa Majus. Splendid large, blue flowers. 
Sow seed in late summer in pots for winter bloom. 
Out 1948. 
Elata Mixed. Half-hardy annual. Flowers smaller 
than Speciosa. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 75c. 
Cacalia Tassel Flower 
A pretty half-hardy annual, with tassel-shaped 
flowers, scarlet and golden yellow. Blooms from 
July to September. Height, 18 inches. 
Mixed Colors. Out 1948. 
Calceolaria 
Splendid plants for greenhouse decorations, 
forming in spring dense masses of beautiful pocket- 
like flowers. The seeds germinate best without 
heat, and should be grown in pans or pots. 
Hybrida Grandiflora Mixture. Giant strain, large 
flowers, very choice. Mottled and spotted. Out 
1948. 

Calliopsis Gold Crest 
Calliopsis Black-Eyed Susan 
One of the brightest annuals in the garden; 
easily grown; useful for massing and cutting. The 
colors are rich and striking; flowers numerous and 
beautiful on slender stems. 
(For perennial varieties, see Coreopsis.) 
Dazzler. Compact variety, height 12 inches, im- 
proved in habit and flower. Rich maroon center with broad 
golden yellow border. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 85c. 
Crimson King. Dwarf. Deep, bright scarlet. 
Height, 12 inches. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 85c. 
Gold Crest. 12 inches. New improved type, semi- 
double larger flowered and better stems. Golden yellow with 
maroon center. Per pkt., 10c.; 0z., 85c. 
Dwarf Mixed. 12 inches. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 75c. 
Nigra Speciosa. 2% to 3 feet. 
Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 85c. 
Splendens. 2% to 3 feet. Large golden flowers 
with maroon center. Per pkt., 10c.; 0z., 75c. 
Double Mixed. 2% to 3 feet. Per pkt., 10c.; 0z., 75c. 
Rich maroon. 
Calendula Pot Marigold 
Free flowering hardy annuals growing in any 
good garden soil, producing a fine effect in beds 
or mixed borders and continuing in bloom if seed 
pods are removed, until killed by hard frosts. More 
satisfactory outdoors, if sown in June. 
Ball’s Gold. (Improved Florists’ Strain). Dark 
golden yellow, Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 75c. 
Ball’s Orange Improved. (Florists’ Forcing 
Strain). A selection from Orange King; bright orange with 
lighter center. Per pkt., 10c.; oz., 75c. 
Campfire Improved (Sensation). The flowers are 
extremely large, dark orange, with a scarlet sheen. Strong 
stems with few buds gives it advantages over all others 
for forcing. Per pkt., 10c.; 0z., 75c. 

