REX BEGONIAS 


Rex-Helix or Spiralled Types 
COUNTESS LOUISE ERDOEDY—The original spiralled form. Lobes very twisted, and whole 
leaf in deep folds. Large leaf silvery green, edge flushed purple. Entire leaf covered with 
rosy pink hairs. No collection should be without it. 
CURLY CLOSSON—Strongly spiralled and wavy medium size leaf. Dark reddish brown. Irregular 
large dots of Daphne pink. Not for the beginner. Stock limited. 75c. 
CURLY EMERAUD—Leaf strongly veined and waved, rounded in form. Large center and wide 
outer band of emerald green. Center zone lighter green. Showy and easy. 
CURLY SILVER LAKE—We believe this to be also known as Curly Crimson Glow. Large spiralled 
leaf extending to a sharp point. Large center zone and narrow edge crimson. Wider inner 
zone of soft Nile green. Easy and showy. 
GRAYBACK MOUNTAIN—Lewis. Extremely large rounded, ruffled and sharp pointed leaf. 
Wide veins of forest green extending to edge. Dark green indentations on the margin 
spotted with silver dots. Stock very limited. 75c. 
GUY FEWKES—Thetre is a great deal of confusion as to whether this is the correct name or if it 
should be Arnold Peep. But until someone with the correct answer comes along we shall 
let this name stand for this variety, and A. Peep under the other description. Light green 
leaf, sunburst shaped center of dark green. Indentations on edge of dark green in perfect 
pattern. 
JUMBO—Name is descriptive of the size of leaf. Small center and wide outer band of richest green, 
with numerous large silver dots, centered with a red hair. Balance cf leaf iridescent silver. 
Very good. 
MONA LISA—Single spiralled leaf, almost perfectly round. Very small center and narrow edge of 
dark moss green with inserts of silver green. Balance of leaf lightest green. Stock limited. 
OJAI—Flaitz. Very large wavy edged leaf with strong veins. Large center and wide edge band of 
forest green, heavily spotted with large silver dots. Wide center zone of silver which 
flushes rose in proper light. Makes a magnificent specimen, wonderful in a Lasket. 75c. 
PRINCESS OF HANOVER—This is a Rex-Griffithi cross. Medium rounded leaf, center and wide 
edge zone of dark olive green. Lighter center zone. Whole leaf and stems thickly clothed 
in shiny pink hairs. Striking. 75c. 
ROSITA—Lewis. Large rich green leaf. Numerous silver dots and edge is bright red. Red hairs 
in the dots and fringe of red hairs along entire edge. Vigorous. 75c. 
SUNBURST—Lewis. Rounded, deeply cut leaf of light green. Dark green palmate center running 
into wide veins to the edge. Aptly named. Stock limited. 75c. 
Cathyana Hybrids 
These plants which are crosses between the Rex Begonia cnd Cathyana have the same 
habit of growth, and require the same culture as the Rexes. Fowever they do need slightly 
more heat in the winter, so should be grown out doors only in very mild climates. We also 
have several other hybrids, in the dark colors, but not enough stock this year to warrant 
listing them. The following three are truly outstanding. 21-inch pots $1.00 each. 
BONNIE JEAN—Frye. Spiralled medium size leaf of softest silvery green. Edge has faint flush of 
rose. Dark green veining. Has the appearance of being made from very fine felt. Stems 
covered with light hairs. Upright branching habit of growth. 
KATHLYANA—Tall grower, branching. Medium leaves, very sharp pointed, and deeply indented. 
Large palmate center and wide border deep green. Entire leaf covered with large silver dots. 
Stems thickly clothed with bright rose pink hair. Under electric light has a decided bluish 
metallic cast. 
PRINCE CHARMING—Frye. Also tall and self branching. Medium rounded leaf, terminating in 
a sharp point. Nile green in color with pink edge. Leaf completely covered with small 
silver dots. Stems and leaf profusely covered with light pink hair. Appropriately named. 
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