YELLOW SHADES 
HOPMAN’S GLORY. Uniform soft yellow. A valu- 
able introduction, as it is one of the earliest of all 
varieties. 30 =©.90 1.60 5.50 
MASKERADE. An artistic blend of dark apricot- 
yellow with conspicuous red splash. 30 =©.90 1.60 5.50 
RISING SUN. A grand new variety with beautiful 
large flowers of deep yellow. Early. 30. .90 1.60 5.50 
WHITE 
SILENTIUM. Snow white with bright red flake on 
lower petals. Slender spikes of great elegance. 
Excellent in every way. Early. 30 =©.90 1.60 5.50 
SNOWPRINCESS. Pure creamy white with a few 
faint pink lines etched in the throat. Flowers are 
of good size and form, well placed on tall straight 
stems, with many open at one time. One of the 
very best whites. Midseason. 30) =—.90_ 11.60 5.50 
ORANGE 
ACCA LAURENTIA. Soft orange, very fine variety 
30 §=©.90 1.60 5.50 
-90 1.60 5.50 
Early. 
NEW EUROPE. Bright orange. One of the best in 
this color class. Late. 30 
SALMON ORANGE AND APRICOT SHADES 
ILE DE FRANCE. Enormous spike with many well- 
opened flowers of soft creamy hue shaded apri- 
cot. -35 1.05 1.90 6.90 
JOH. SEB. BACH. Bright orange-salmon with a 
lighter throat of delicate hue. 8-10 flowers open 
at a time. Early. Has long been a popular var- 
iety. .30 
PFITZER’S TRIUMPH. An imposing salmon 
orange flecked with small orange flakes. One of 
the largest varieties with flowers nearly 5 inches 
across. 
-90 1.60 5.50 
-35 1.05 1.90 6.90 
Exotic Cuberous Begonias 
WHDM 
Gladiolus Primulinus Hybrids 
The Species Gladiolus primulinus, a small dainty yellow type, was found near 
Victoria Falls in the tropical forests of South Africa over fifty years ago, and 
for that reason is frequently called the “Waterfall Gladiolus.” Of recent years 
the hybrids have become increasingly popular. Flowers are delicate, pre- 
dominantly pastel shades, and very gracefully poised on long slender stems. 
Produce small corms, about 10/12 cm. 
COPERNICUS. Deep orange suffused with scarlet. 
JONQUIL. A deep sparkling yellow. 
L’ INNOCENCE. A pure gay white. 
MAIDENSBLUSH. Dainty blush pink. 
ORANGE QUEEN. Large flowered, apricot. 
ORCHID LILAC. A distinctive fine soft lilac. 
SCARLETTA. Fiery scarlet. 
SOUVENIR. Bright canary yellow. 
6 of any one variety 50c, 12 for 85c, 25 for $1.50, 100 for $4.90 
SPECIAL PRIMULINUS COLLECTION eo) 
| 5 each of above hybrids, 40 bulbs in all. RP oe . $2.85 | 
GLADIOLUS COLLECTIONS 
SAMPLER COLLECTION (F) 
1 each of all Novelties for 1949—23 bulbs in all ............. 
DE LUXE COLLECTION (G) 
6 each of all Novelties rated highest during 1948. (The Rtas 
varieties). 8 varieties—48 bulbs in all.... ane 
COLOR COLLECTION (H) 
6 bulbs of one variety selected from each of the color groups. 7 
groups. 42 bulbs in all. Our selection. . : ALS 
All varieties separately labeled and packed. 
GLADIOLUS ECONOMY MIXTURE 
For use in the cut-flower garden, or mass display in the flower border. 
All corms are one size smaller than the regular top size listed above, but of the 
same quality and just as carefully selected. 
Varieties included in the mixture are those listed under FAVORITE VAR- 
IETIES. If properly grown these smaller bulbs will produce large corms next 
year. 12 for $.65, 25 for $1.30, 100 for $4.40, 250 for $9.70 


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< EXQUISITE BEAUTY FOR THE SHADED AREA 
| ae Begonias are the most beautiful of all Summer-flowering 
bulbs for garden display or exhibition, and a collection of the finer types will 
rove to be one of your most treasured garden possessions. As their favorite 
aunt is a well-shaded spot where the soil is moist and cool they fill a great 
void in garden planning, bringing much charm and color to areas which ordin- 
arily wiil support little bloom. Their value in this respect is unique. Culture is 
THE BEST OF IMPORTED DUTCH STRAINS 
DOUBLED FLOWERED. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA FLOWERED 
White Pink Dark Red 
Yellow Scarlet Orange 
Each 30c, 3 of any one color 85c, 12 for $2.90 
All color mixture 6 for $1.45, 12 for $2.70, 25 for $4.95 
CAMELLIA FLOWERED PICOTEE MIXED. Without a doubt the most 
gorgeous class of all. Flowers of this type and the real Camellia japonica 
are identical except for a wider range of colors in the Begonias. This is a 
special mixture of white varieties charmingly edged with pink. 
Each 35c, 3 for 90c, 12 for $3.15 
CARNATION FLOWERED (Fimbriata, Double Frilled). Fully double 
and exquisitely fringed. Hardy growers, with large flowers and foliage. 
Blooms are held very erect on strong stems. Available in the following 
Copper 
Salmon 
colors. 
White Pink Orange 
Yellow Red Copper 
Each 30c, 3 of any one color 85c, 12 for $2.90 
All color mixture 6 for $1.45, 12 for $2.70, 25 for $4.95 
BOUTON DE ROSE. Flowers resemble half-opened roses of most exquisite 
form. A fine mixture of soft pink shades which deepen toward the center. 
Each 35c, 3 for 90c, 12 for $3.15 
MARMORATA. A rather showy and unique hybrid of beautiful marbled 
effect on a violet-rose or carmine background. 
Each 35c, 3 for 90c, 12 for $3.15 
Begonias Continued on Page 4 
Full cultural directions included with each order. 
extremely easy when a few primary rules are followed, and the tubers last for 
many years. 
We offer the best of imported Dutch strains as well as the Famous Pacific 
Hybrids. All tubers are of the finest quality, carefully selected, and true to 
name and color. 
6 Tubers are 4 the 12 price. 

