
Strawberry Besonia 
(Saxifraga sarmentosa) 
This houseplant is also known as the Mother-of-Thousands and the Straw- 
berry Geranium. It produces many runners, each carrying one or more plant- 
lets. Leaves are green above with striking white veins, and reddish below, 
se Strawberry Begonia will stand a mild winter but it is not completely 
ardy. 
25c each; 5 for $1.00 
Watermelon Begonia 
(Peperomia Sandersi) 
This plant has thick, heart shaped leaves 
with silver stripes running between the veins. 
Each leaf gives the appearance of a miniature 
striped watermelon. It is very easy to grow. 
30c each; 6 for $1.50 
Peperomia 
P. obtusifolia — Glossy 
green leaves on erect or semi- 
trailing stems make _ this 
Peperomia a favorite for dish 
garden and terrarium. 
25e each; 5 for $1.00 
P. obtusifolia variegata 
—One of the loveliest of all 
plants in this genus is the 
Variegated Peperomia. The 
leaves are irregularly marked, 
usually with about as much 
creamy yellow as light green 
color. They should not re- 
ceive too much direct sun. 
30c each; 6 for 1.50 

