REX BEGONIAS 
We now have Rex’s to sell here at the Gardens. Rex’s are 
erown for their beautiful leaves, which, on some varieties will 
reach 20 inches in length. They come in various shades of red, 
black, green, lavender, white, all blended: to make striking 
color combinations. Most of them do bloom, as the Angel 
Wing Begonia and some are very fragrant, but the leaves, 
some curled and ruffled, are the main feature. They may be 
crown as house plants or, in the summer, in the shady garden. 
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Rex’s want [ght but not direct sun. 
Potted in a friable soil of leaf mold and good garden soil they 
add a showy spot to any garden or home. If placed on the 
ground, they should have a bed of cinders or gravel as chewing 
insects like them very much, and of course, their beatity is in 
their large perfect leaves. Keep well sprayed with water. 
On hot days the foliage will droop but a fine spray of water 
will bring them up fresh and lovely again in a few hours. Some 
eood liquid fertilizer will keep them in good condition and 
bring on the new leaves. Repot when they become root bound. 
TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
We will not have tubers to sell this year but visit our gardens 
where we will have baskets and pot plants to sell in bloom. We 
will also have a display of thousands of blooms in our green- 
houses which will make it well worth your while to visit the 
gardens. 
PELARGONIUMS OR 
MARTHA WASHINGTON GERANIUMS 
“he Pelargoniums will be sold for the same price as last vear. 
Refer to your 1949 catalog for prices and mailing instructions. 
