“Flower Seeds 


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Ball Segoucad 
FIBROUS ROOTED 
This class is the most popular of all pot 
plants, particularly with the retail grow- 
er. Not only are they everblooming (sem- 
perflorens), but they’re easily and eco- 
nomically grown and make ideal com- 
bination material. And—in semi-shade 
they are really choice for bedding. We 
have recently developed three varieties 
that we find real improvements: Ball 
Red, Ball Deep Rose and Ball White. 
Also, we are extensive growers of Fibr- 
ous Begonias in 2-inch veneer bands, 
with 25 set in veneer flats. Two of these 
flats are cleated in a specially prepared 
cardboard box—our “Ball-Pak.” This 
not only simplifies packing, but unpack- 
ing as well. Important point is you get 
them in exactly the same condition they 
leave us. See our classified trade paper 
ads for prices. Dwarf 
DWARF CLASS 
Adeline. Extra ue flowering bright pink; dwarf and compact. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 oz.. $2.50; 145 oz., $4.50. 
*Ball Deep Rose. Under winter and spring conditions the color 
is a deep rosy red which gradually fades to a luminous pink with 
the coming of warmer weather. Tr. pkt., $1.25; %4 0z., $2.75; 
165 oz., $5.00. 
*Ball Red. Medium large flowers of bright true scarlet are freely 
produced on fairly dwarf, uniform plants. This is more inclined 
to rot than most varieties if watered carelessly. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 
14 oz., $2.75; 142 02z., $5.00. 
Ball Py nites Rather small flowers but very freely produced. Tr. pkt., 
$1.25; Vs oz., $2.50; 140 oz., $4.50. 
*Gruga. HETEROSIS STRAIN. Large flowers of Adeline pink 
color. Habit similar to Ball Red. Tr. pkts. only, $1.50. 
*Luminosa Compacta. Dwarf, free flowering scarlet-red. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; 144 0z., $3.00; Vo oz., $5.50. 
*Pink Pearl. HETEROSIS STRAIN. Resembles Adeline in flower 
size, rich pink color and uniformly dwarf, compact growth. This 
is the genuine imported Hybrid seed. Originator’s tr. pkts. only, 
$1.50. 
*Red Pearl. 
for its Luminosa red color. 
Tr. pkts. only, $1.50. 
*Snowbank. (New.) Large, glistening white EES are carried 
on dense growing, even plants. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 144 0z., $2.50; 
To o0z., $4.50. 
Dwarf Varieties Mixed. Our own formula mixture of dwarf va- 
rieties. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 444 0z., $2.50; 149 oz., $4.50. 
HETEROSIS STRAIN. Identical to Pink Pearl except 
Originator’s imported Hybrid seed. 
EXTRA DWARF CLASS 
Ideal for small pots, combinations, or outdoor bedding borders where 
summers are moderate. 
*Ball Dwarf Carmen. Extra compact habit with rich bronze leaves 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; 1/64 oz., $3.50. 
*Saga. (New.) Extra dwarf and dense growth. Small, 
Luminosa red flowers are very freely produced. Tr. pkt., 
1/64 oz., $4.00; 1/32 oz., $7.50. 
and light pink flowers. 
bright 
$1.25; 
INTERMEDIATE CLASS 
*Carmen. The original Dromvepraved Begonia; bright rose-pink 
flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1%4 02., $2.25; 140 oz., $4.00. 
Fire Sea (Blaze of Fire). Large, fiery red with green foliage. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 0z., $2.25; 149 oz., $4.00. 
*Indian Maid. AOL a deep aes bronze with scarlet flowers. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; %4 0z., $2.50; 149 0z., $4.50. 


Intermediate Toll 
King of the cece Free flowering rose-red; vigorous growth. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 02z., $2.50; 145 oz., $4.50. 
*Luminosa. Very aireciae and popular scarlet-red. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; 144 0z., $3.00; 145 oz, $5.50. 
Prima Donna. Mediato Paes Prefer Scandinavia Pink: 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; Y%44 0z., $2.00; 145 0z., $3.50. 
*Scandinavia Pink. Very free Hodemane bright rose-pink. Fine 
bushy pot plant habit. Tr. pkt., $1. 00; 1 464 02., $2.75; 10 0z., 
$5.00. 
*Scandinayvia Red. Identical to the above except for its bright 
carmine-scarlet flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 144 0z., $2.75; 145 oz., 
$5.00. 
Scondmayie White. A penile Scandinavia selection. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; 164 02., $2.75; 140 0z., $5.00. 
White Pearl. Median ae wae flowers with green leaves, tinged 
pink; reddish stems. Tr. pkts. only, $1.00. 
Intermediate Varieties Mixed. Our own mixture made up of the 
above separate colors; carefully blended. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
64 02., $2.00; 145 0z., $3.50. 
TALL CLASS 
Christmas Cheer. Lares) pee deep crimson-rose. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; Ves OZ.. $1. a5: 2 OZ., $3. 25. 
Master picce. Extra Uae Aoweee light pink. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
V4 0z., $2.25; 145 0z., $4.00. 
aUiak Radio. Extra are flowered, rich rose. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
V4 02z., $2.25; 14> oz., $4.00. 
*Silver Wings. re iocee pure white flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
164 07z., $1.75; 149 0z., $3.25. 
Tall Varieties Mixed. A POE ER sy mixture of the above strong 
growing sorts. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 14 0z., $1.50; 145 0z., $2.50. 
MISCELLANEOUS BEGONIAS 
Doty’s Calla Queen. (New.) A novelty Begonia with attractively 
variegated green and white foliage which contrasts vividly with 
its red and pink flowers. Needs pinching for shapely plants and 
Originator’s tr. pkt.. $3.00; 1% tr. pkt.. 
good variegation in leaves. 
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*Tuberous Rooted Double Mixed. Gorgeous colors with 80% to 
90% good doubles. Tr. pkt.. $2.50. 
Tuberous Rocted Single Axed: Attractive mixture; large flow- 
ered. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1%44 0z., $2.50; 145 oz., $4.50. 
*Lloydii Mixed. Double flowers, about 2 inches. in shades of 
scarlet, rose, salmon and white. Tr. pkt., $3.00. 
Rex Hybrids. Mixture of ornamental leaved Rex Begonias; many 
unusual variations. Seed is quite small and requires extra care 
in germinating. Tr. pkts. only, $1.00. 
Fibrous-Rooted Begonias are universally popular as pot plants—easily grown, too. oa | 
