tubers. Read Potting Directions on a previous page. Soil formula: % of each 
peat, fibrous loam or wood’s earth and coarse sand. This is a good soil but 
I prefer the “Houdyshel Method” described under Caladiums. 
A good starting and growing temperature is 60° at night and 70° in day 
time. We run this nearly 10° higher. Gloxinias are shade plants but they need 
the proper amount of sun to make well shaped plants and to bloom well. 
A stocky, vigorous blooming plant is situated correctly. A leggy plant is not 
getting enough sun. 
Keep Gloxinias moist, not soggy when starting and increase moisture 
yuien growing well. It is a little better to use tepid water when starting 
ubers. . 
If you get water on the foliage, and the sun falls on them before they 
dry, a spot may result. When well shaded, no harm results. They require 
high humidity. Protect plants from wind and cold drafts. ; 
I am often asked why one bulb failed to grow when 9 others, planted 
at the same time and treated the same way, grew. A certain degree of 
tolerance is possessed by all plants to conditions not wholly ideal. But this 
tolerance varies with individuals and varieties. If the temperature becomes 
too low a few times or even one time or if you overwater or other conditions 
are improper, one or more bulbs may not survive altho others may not 
appear to be harmed. Many are unable to reason that the fault is their own 
and not that of the tuber. It is more comfortable to blame the bulbs. 
After flowering, gradually withhold water. When tops are dead, give 
only enough to prevent shriveling of tubers. When growth begins again, 
gradually increase watering. 
We offer American grown 1%”-1%” tubers in the following sorts: 
Blanche de Meru, rose, white throat; Emperor Frederick, scarlet, white 
border; Emperor William, violet, white border; Etoile de Feu, scarlet; Mont 
Blanc, pure white; Prince Albert, frilled, dark violet; Princess Elizabeth, 
blue, white throat; Roi des Rouges, frilled, dark crimson; Tigrinia, from 
light rose to dark lavender. Characteristic are the small tiger spots; Violaceae, 
soft violet. Price 50c ea. All 10 var. for $4.75. 
The following two are 1'%”-2” tubers. Pointille, spotted but not like 
Tigrinia; Queen Wilhelminia, carmine red. Price 75c ea. 
The following six are the very latest and best. We know of no source 
for the purchase of tubers and were obliged to grow our own from expensive 
seed. Those that have flowered were gorgeous, better than any we have ever 
before seen. We expected that we might be able to deliver small dormant 
tubers about Jan. but it may be Mar. before they are dormant. We can only 
promise that you will get them as soon as they can be shipped and that it 
will be in time to grow them on for at least late flowering this season. They 
are worth waiting for and if sent too soon would only lead to disappointment. 
Frederick Benary. Scarlet, white throat. Beacon, rich dark red. Crimson 
Glow, glowing scarlet. Swiss Emblem, scarlet and red, white markings. 
Merveille, brilliant red, white edge. Rose Sensation, brilliant carmine rose. 
Prices: Largest sizes available, probably not over %” or %4” and _ possibly 
smaller, but Gloxinias give nice flowers from all sizes and even from seed. 
$1.00 ea. All six for $5.75. 
Small tubers of Assorted Seedlings, not including any of the 6 above. 
Same late delivery. 45c ea. $4.50 doz. 
Complete Collection of each item listed, 19 Gloxinia tubers for $12.00. 
They may or may not be delivered in one shipment. Divided shipments and 
variation in sizes will give you a longer blooming period. 
African Violets, Saintpaulias. Discovered only 60 years ago in equatorial 
east Africa, they have become our most popular house plant. Their dainty 
beauty, both foliage and flowers, have so intrigued all who love flowers 
that national and international societies, robins, clubs and other groups are 
now devoted to their study, promotion and improvement. There are collectors, 
fans, breeders, lecturers in every city and town. The plants become more 
and more popular. 
Saintpaulias seem to fit into the conditions of modern life, perfectly. 
We now have machines to wash, rinse and even partially dry our clothes, 
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