RARE BEGONIA SPECIES—We receive from time to time 
small lots of seeds of the rarer Begonia species, these coming 
from specialist growers or botanical collectors in various parts 
of the world. Among those likely to be available are Begonias 
Andersoni, armena, bhotensis, cathayana, Cathcarti, coccinea, 
Dregei, ferruginea, foliosa, gigantea, Josephi, laciniata, me- 
gaptera, Dicta, urticaefolia, Wallichiana and the like. Seeds 
of the rarer Begonia species are offered separately in our 
TREASURE CHEST OFFER, sent on request. We also offer 
seeds of species (botanical) Begonias in a general mixture. 
Contained will be seeds of at least ten snecies, and if more 
species are available at the time, seeds of more of them will 
be in the blend, unusual and beautiful Begonia diversities from 
the Orient, from Central America, from Andean highlands of 
South America. Try this for delightful surprise. Order as 
BEGONIA SPECIES BLEND. Price is per pkt. 40c; 3 pkts. 
for $1.10; 10 pkts. for $3.25. 
BOOKS—BEGONIAS AND HOW TO GROW THEM— 
Buxton. Describes some 200 kinds, with culture. Tllus- 
trated. $2.75. BEGONIAS FOR AMERICAN HOMES 
AND GARDENS—Kraus. Comprehensive. 254 pages. IIlus- 
trated. $4.00. 

2 BELOPERONE GUTTATA—*ex(8)15. Shrimp Plant or 
Dwarf Chuperosa. Little lilac-tinted write flowers peer from 
showy red-brown bracts, these closely imbricated in gracefully 
drooping form. Makes an interesting pot plant for window or 
greenhouse. Plants, each 40c; 3 for $1.10. 
1 BOLTONIA LATISQUAMA—*ebx(4)60. 
Airy, starry ‘‘Aster’’ blossoms, blush white 
to pale pink, for some two months in late 
summer. One of the easier and better bor- 
der perennials. Pkt. 15c; 46 oz. 25c. Plants, 
each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 for $3.20. 
3 BESSERA ELEGANS—Lady’s Eardrop. 
A garden-easy bulb of considerable charm. 
Intricately formed blossoms of bright coral 
with orange suffusions, striped creamy with- 
in, and with blue anthers, are carried in 
nodding, swaying umbels on slender 20-inch 
stems. It cuts. Illustrated opposite. Give 
bulbs Gladiolus handling throughout, save 
that a covering of dry sand is advisable 
while they are in winter storage. Bulbs, 
spring delivery, each 40c; 3 for $1.10; 10 
for $3.10. 
1 BAPTISIA FOR BEAUTY 
The Baptisias are fully hardy, long-lived perennials of much 
real beauty. They are, most of them, rather easy to grow, 
thriving in full sun, though tolerating some light shade. Few 
perennials show greater variety in form and coloring than do 
the Baptisia species among themselves. Culture ‘“‘kt.’?’ AUS- 
TRALIS—40 inches. Leafy, branching plants, crowded with 
big and showy spray-spikes of flowers in rich, deep, indigo 
blue. Splendid in the border, or as a cut flower. Closely spaced 
plants make a very satisfactory, quick-growing herbaceous 
hedge. Altogether, it is one of the more useful and desirable 
perennials. Pkt. 15c; 144 oz. 25c; 14 oz. 40c. Plants, each 50c; 
3 for $1.40. BRACTEATA—14 inches. Lovely, creamy yellow 
flowers in enormous, wide tapered clusters, Wisteria fashion. 
The great clusters bow over until their tips touch the ground. 
A beauty for rock garden or border. Blooms May and early 
June. Pkt. 20c; 46 oz. 40c. Plants, each 55ec. OLD ORCHARD 
HYBRID—35 inches. A chance form found in our Nursery, 
apparently a natural hybrid. General effect is that of Australis, 
although plants are a trifle lower and rather more compact. 
The flowers, carried in long, heavy racemes, are of an odd, 
tawny violet, with hints of buff and of coppery rose, but at 
times near yellows or near blues will appear. Rather new, and 
decidedly good. Pkt. 20c; 46 oz. 85c; % oz. 60c; %4 oz. $1.00. 
Plants, mixed only, each 55c; 3 for $1.50. VILLOSA—20 
inches. Handsome species with, typically, flower trusses of 
rich golden yellow, but color sometimes varies. Pkt. 20c ; 3 pkts. 
for 50c. OFFER 38A—One pkt. each of the four for 70c BAP- 
TISTA BLEND—AIl the above, with others. Pkt. 15c; Wg oz. 
30c; % oz. 55c; % oz. 85c. 
ANNUAL PUZZLE GARDEN 
A blend of flowers that will bloom first year. Many rare and 
unique kinds are included, along with those of general stand- 
ard interest. Even the longest order needs this, too, for the 
Puzzle Garden is pretty sure to include some things that you 
would not otherwise have. Not less than % oz. sold. % oz. 
20c; 14 oz. 35c; 1 oz. $1.00. 


1 BOCCONIA—x. The Plume Poppies are striking, tall 
perennials with decorative, oddly shaped foliage. CORDATA— 
70 inches. Sprays of feathery, chamois-toned flowers, followed 
by tan-colored seed plumes. Whole plant effect is ornamental. 
Full hardiness. Botanically a Macleaya. Pkt. 15c; yg oz. 25c; 
¥% oz. 40c. Plants, each 45c; 3 for $1.20. FRUTESCENS—70 
inches. A handsome plant with big, sea-green pinnatifid leaves, 
and panicles of feathery, pale green flowers. Will need winter 
protection in cold areas. Pkt. 25c. 
2 BLANDFORDIA NOBILIS—w. The Christmas Bell of Aus- 
tralia. The flowers are pendant, crimson bells, the petals 
tipped yellow. The blossoms are carried in rather dense 
racemes on 20 to 24 inch stems. A desirable plant for pot 
culture in window or greenhouse. 7 seeds for 25c. 
1 THE BLACKBERRY LILY 
It is BELAMCANDA CHINENSIS, a de- 
sirable, enduring perennial for sun or shade. 
From “iris’’ foliage, slender stems rise to 
four feet, carrying pretty orange-and-crim- 
son blossoms, see illustration opposite. Then 
come glossy ‘‘blackberry”’ seed clusters that 
may be dried for winter bouquets. Pkt. 20c; 
1% oz. 40c; %4 oz. T5e. 
BELAMCANDA AVALON HYBRIDS—It 
is Belamcanda flabellata crossed on B. chi- 
nensis. Colorings range from softest yellow, 
through golden (often without perceptible 
dotting), to clear orange with crimson spots 
and to roseate orange with red dottings. 
Some of the seedlings will be low, dwarf, 
compact, less than a foot high, while others 
may reach to four feet of open branchings. 
Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c; % oz. $1.00. 
Z BILLBERGIA 
These easily grown Bromeliads make dis- 
tinctive, and beautiful house plants. They 
like plenty of moisture while they are in Y 
active growth, and will thrive in an east N 
or north window, but, at least in the winter, 
full sun will not harm them. 
2 BILLBERGIA NUTANS—Delightful pot 
plant, illustrated opposite. Pretty, pendant | 
blossoms in tricolor effect, the bracts bright 
red, the petals green, edged with vivid blue. 
Plants, each 50c; 3 for $1.40. 
BILLBERGIA RUBRO-CYANEA—Unusual 
hybrid with colorful foliage, marbled bronzy 
red and cream over green. Flowers of deep ‘| 
blue, petals narrowly green-edged, the bracts 1 
a rich crimson. Plants, each $1.25. 
3 AN EASIER ORCHID 
It is BLETILLA HYACINTHINA, easiest of hardy Orchids, 
and one of the lovelier of them. It may be grown from seeds 
without need of too great skill, but patience and attention to 
detail are required. Directions in cultural leaflet sent with all 
seeds. Three-year seedlings often bloom. Bletilla is an attrac- 
tive Orchid with fairly large blossoms of amethystine purple, 
or of white. Winter-hardy outside at Philadelphia, or it will 
force nicely, grown in pots in window or greenhouse. Seeds, 
purple and white mixed (mostly purple). Pkt. 35c; 3 for $1.00. 
Can also supply bulbs, either spring or fall, of the handsome, 
purple Bletilla at each 80c; 3 for $2.25. 
3 BRODIAEAS FOR DELIGHT 
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colorings and amazing diversities. Sometimes 
the blossoms, stars to trumpets, are carried 
in loose umbels, but again they may be 
gathered in tight, capitate clusters. There will 
be suffused white, lavender; lilac, mauve, 
purple, with others in rosy pink or in salmon- 
toned yellow. Of about same winter hardiness 
as the Tulip. Illustrated opposite. 12 to 20 
inches. “kt’’ culture. Pkt. 20c; Ye oz. 40c. 

2 BOMAREA 3 
Beautiful Alstroemeria cousins of twining. habit, best 
handled as pot plants. Big clusters of pendant bells in gay, 
varied colorings. Mixed species. Pkt. 25c; 3 for 70c. 
