REX BEGONIAS 
All plants from 214-inch pots 50c each unless otherwise noted. 
Delivery on Begonias from April 15th 
Typical Leaved Varieties 
ARNOLD PEEP—Medium size, narrow pointed leaf of richest dark red. Very large bright red blotches 
instead of any definitely marked center zone. Stock limited. 75c. 
BRONZE—Grover Gardens. This was our 1949 introduction which was sold out before the summer 
was over. We have propagated heavily this year as it is a variety which sells on sight. 
Huge leaves, very broad, of a rich bronze coloring when mature. New leaves green, 
then rapidly shading into exquisite color. Numerous dots of bronzy green appear in the 
full grown leaf. Large type plant and grows readily. $1.00. 
CARDOZA GARDENS—Huge leaf with large center and narrow edge greenish black. Central zone 
rose pink, large rose dots in the outer border, each centered with an erect red hair. Brilliant, 
showy and easy. 
CHANGEABLE—Large leaf terminating in a sharp point. Pointed center and wide band on edge 
bright green. Wider center zone bright silver. Highly iridescent at this stage. Later the 
whole leaf changes to bright rich mahogany red. Very choice and easily grown. 
CHRETIEN—Medium size leaf, very shiny. Large center of rosy brown, then a wide band of lighter 
rose, narrow border of the same shade as center. Color quite variable. 
CRIMSON BEAUTY—Dark, reddish purple, almost black center, running into wide veins to the edge 
of same color. Light green irregular blotches flushing crimson. Easily grown. 
DEW DROP—Lewis. Small, many Jeaved plant with leaves of iridescent silver. Very narrow edge 
of dark red. Red stems. This is an ideal pot plant. Mature leaves have a reddish flush. 
Very choice. $1.00. 
ELEGANCE—Enormous leaf of light green with large center and edge stippled dark green. Brilliant 
pink flush from the center almost to the edge makes this a truly elegant variety. 75c. 
FIESTA—Very large leaf of heavy texture. Big center and wide edge of dark green, heavily veined. 
Middle zone silver green flushing bright rose with age. Strong grower. 
FIREFLUSH—Upright, branching habit of growth. Dark brilliant green leaf, entirely covered with 
long bright red hairs. Stems and new leaves so thickly clothed with hairs as to resemble 
red plush. A very old variety, and still one of the finest. 
FRANCIS KAY—Flaitz. A Rex-Evansiana cross. Medium size leaf of Kelly green, heavily spotted 
with large silver dots, each of which is centered with a red hair. Tall, branching habit 
of growth and makes a magnificent specimen. 75c. 
GLOIRE DE ST. ALBANS—This gorgeous plant from England is one of the most brilliantly colored 
Rexes known. Medium leaf of shiny bright red. Narrow edge of reddish black dotted with 
large red spots. Should be in every collection, but not recommended for the beginner. 
HELEN LEWIS—A sport of Midnight. Large rounded leaf terminating in a sharp point. Small center 
and wide band on edge of deepest black purple. Large center zone light green flushing 
richest rose with age. A real beauty. 75c. 
HER MAJESTY—Long narrow, rather wavy leaf. Center and border of rich plum brown. Center 
zone light green flushed with pinkish purple. A variety very difficult to describe. Stock 
limited. 
INIMITABLE—Leaves medium size, upright. Lovely tea green, covered with large coarse hairs of 
bright purple. Dark green, narrow edge. Outstanding in every way. 
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