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Begonias ®\BROUS ROOTED 
LEADING LADY —-NEW BEGONIA FROM GERMANY 
Available in two shades: 

LIGHT SHADES—Light pink and salmon pink; 
DARK SHADES—Rose pink to carmine. 
Plants are perpetual bloomers and have excellent compact, low 
branching habit with attractive dark green foliage. 
Extensive growers tests by leading pot plant growers last year brought 
us scores of letters of approval and requests for more seed. Typical 
of the comments was the following from Robert Craig Company, Inc., 
Norwood, Pa., ‘They are the best of any Begonias grown from seed 
GRACILIS 
Especially adapted to pot culture because of their small foliage. 
DWARF 
Adeline. (Imp. Darling). Bright pink flowers, dwarf, compact habit 
and green foliage. 
PEeP tes ae scree oe oekeie tier $1.25 NO ARO Sencneveneed are toh stat ok or sedi $2.50 
Ball Red. Bright scarlet red flowers. Fairly dwarf, uniform plant habit. 
Tendency to rot may be controlled by careful watering. 
sips! Pictures. ae: $1.50 WAKO 5 Soo ab $2.75 iS RiO7 see mete $5.00 
Bois de Vaux Rose. Heavy blooming vivid rose; metallic green foliage 
with small red border. Compact, upright, pyramidal growth. 
TEs Pte cverotern sole ctsiets es miele $1.00 Ty Aey: Wel Pant sis GietenEteyaiicte $2.25 
Luminosa Compacta. Brilliant scarlet. Very free flowering. About 
Seinchosstallaeirbktivminenior cei: $1.00 / 6GAkoziaeeee eee $3.00 
Pink Pearl. Dwarf, rich pink, one of the best for pot culture. Orig- 
inttorsysocd lini kta ene aenreteret ete eels ciate wie b-ajeine te.s @ pare aus, ahs $1.50 
Red Pearl. Dwarf, brilliant dark scarlet. Originator’s seed. Tr. Pkt. $1.50 
Snowbank. Large, pure white flowers. Compact, uniform plant habit. 
PRP te sate 9,4 $1.00 VW /OATOZ erie $2.50 WAY CR nen eoe $4.50 
MEDIUM 
Carmen. Bright pink flowers with richly contrasting bronze foliage. 
TEED eta eet aee glaeeeare meee $1.00 AVA ST Wor EAR enn e siiracir oie $2.25 
Indian Maid. Bright deep scarlet flowers with deep bronze foliage. 
Tri Pktecacwcyneca nee one $1.00 U/iSAtoze todos sacrae oie $2.50 
Luminosa. Deep scarlet with reddish-brown foliage. One of the best 
el Miley IRONS 5g Sumo Sap oeose $1.00 WACy Mop anomie scien be aan $3.00 
Prima Donna. Medium rose shading to carmine. Very excellent variety. 
IPP Ktistrateek sen tereete matron $1.00 I Asy Moy ABA Bach iad Ark Ores $2.00 
Radio. Fine carmine-scarlet. Tr. Pkt...... $1.00 WADE Caine Sa $2.00 
White Pearl. Pure white, large flowers, green foliage. 
Ens, PK tisteeustan tisssieeiesaists $1.00 L/64 o2. Gee sc nceetevacren rae $2.00 
BEGONIAS TUBEROUS ROOTED 
Single Mixed. Tr. Pkt... ..$1.00 Double Mixed. Tr. Pkt... . .$2.50 

that we have ever seen. We would like you to send us sufficient seed 
for 5000 plants.” 
Be sure to make a sowing of this sensational new Begonia very soon. 
We have a limited quantity of seed available in both Light and 
Dark Shades. Greenhouse grown seed. Please specify which you 
want when ordering. 
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SEMPERFLORENS 
Characterized by large foliage. Excellent for bedding or large pots. 
DWARF 
Glow. (Improved Fire Sea). Dark red, bronze foliage. Tr. Pkt.....$1.00 
King of the Reds. Glowing, bright red flowers borne on compact plants 
makes it outstanding. 
THES PE tp nora: $1.00 WARY Oko sb Oo $2.50 1/32 oz ae $4.50 
Winter Romance. Carmine-rose, green foliage. Tr. Pkt......... $1.00 
MEDIUM ’ 
Albert Martin: Bright carmines Tr: PEtijas soe cele s ee ea eeeis eee $1.00 
Scandinavia. A very free flowering type with bushy habit which 
makes it ideal for pot plants as well as bedding and for use in 
combinations. 
Red Pink White Mixed 
PEP tet ciemetae euastn sels ere the $1.00 E/BA Ozs 6 ssc «ayers severe $2.75 
Snow. Pure white medium-size flowers show up well against the rosy 
stems and light green leaves. About 10 inches high. 
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TALL 
A. B. C. Masterpiece. A lovely clear rose-pink Begonia, and the most 
outstanding in this color class. The large-size blooms are produced so 
abundantly that the foliage is really overshadowed. 
Pe Pict oareraser $1.00 WAsy: ekpenn. 4 $2.25 T/AS2vommeerrtae $4.00 
Christmas Cheer. Extra large flowered crimson-scarlet. 
TERP Kt Reeve teks $1.00 IWAsy Woks Sap adus $1.75 s/ S2ioz ane $3.25 
Christmas Pink. This variety is of same habit as Christmas Cheer. 
EMP earch caain ace eee $1.00 D/GAiozsts Wee res eee $2.00 
Isle de France. Our best selling white. Large white flowers are pro- 
duced on compact plants of medium height. Foliage light green. 
Ths Kt toe tee ee $1.00 TAB A:0208 Fase os clap eee ae $2.10 
A.B.C. Mixed. Choice blend of all varieties. 
TPP tle taiecsi acre oe $1.00 V/64:0772-)) 16s eee $1.75 
AV ASA oye» Doren eae ed ek Sn, $3.00 LW AN oy eee Pina e Boe A has athe $5.00 

BACHELOR BUTTONS BLUE LACE FLOWER 
(See Centaurea Cyanus) Page 13 (See Didiscus Coeruleus) Page 16 
BALSAM (Lady Slipper) BRACHYCOME (Swan River Daisy) 
IBERIDIFOLIA. A free blooming annual with small flowers. 
BUSH FLOWERING. Double flowers are borne well above the Mixed Colors. Tr. Pkt 
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Finest Mixed. Tr. Pkt....... 35¢ WYRE SA dane CSc Oz. en $2.25 BROWALLIA 
F ; Suitable for pot plants, bedding and border work. For outdoor use sow 
CAMELLIA-FLOWERED. One of the showiest flowers, our strain has Bathe : 
been selected especially for its doubleness and wide range of colors. ao ot OF later), shikthin spots Plant Gul sn ible it tants Pleom tau 
Finest Mixed. Tr. Pkt....... Deis N07) oe Ae rOz nee $1.10 ; : 
Speciosa Major. Brilliant deep blue. Tr. Pkt..............cee0-- $1.00 
Viscosa Compacta Sapphire. Excellent pot plant. Compact grower. 
BARTONIA AUREA : Dark blue flowers with white eyes. 
Golden Yellow. Tr. Pkt.............66- 15c Oz eaar ce eet 50c Tra Pkttecs cere 35c¢ V/lGiozene ce $1.05 Ve OZs ewe en $1.85 
