COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 1 
Oolumnm Daisy 
Bellis-English Daisy 
Lovely edging perennials with cheerful button-shaped flowers in 
early spring. They thrive in moist and somewhat shady situations. 
They must be transplanted every year and in our climate protected 
over winter with a layer of about 4 inches of straw. They grow 
readily from seed and should be sown indoors in February or March 
or in August in a cold frame and protected over winter. Treated 
thus they will bloom abundantly early in the spring. Plant 4 inches 
apart. Height 6 in. 
BELLIS SNOWBALL—White. LONGFELLOW—Pink. VESUVIUS 
—Red. MIXED. Flowers smaller than those of Monstrosa class, 
button like and extremely double. It is the old style of double 
Daisy, an old favorite with old country people. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 
oz. 30c; 4% oz. 50c; oz. $3.00. 
MONTSTROSA—Of robust growth, extra large, double flowers on 
long stout stems. WHITE, PINK, RED, ETNA, dark red, MIXED. 
T. pkt. 15c. yy oz. 30c; % oz. 50c; oz. $3.00. 
BELLIS AMERICAN BEAUTY—New. Flowers extra double on long 
stout stems 4 inches across. Fine for bedding and cutting. 
ee BEAUTY CRIMSON—T. pkt. 20c; +s oz. 35c: % oz. 65c; 
oz. $4.00. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY—WHITE—ROSE PINK—MIXED including 
all ree colors. Price same for all: T. pkt. 20c; as oz. 35c; % oz. 65c; 
oz. $4.00. 
COLUMN DAISY—Grows upright, is very compact, flowers large and 
double, and ideal as a pot plant as well as for bedding. 
COLUMN DAISY CRIMSON—T. pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 50c. 
COLUMN DAISY WHITE—Pure white. PINK, rose pink. MIXED 
including all three colors. 1/8 oz. 85c; % oz. $1.60. 
BEGONIA ROSE BOIS DE VAUX 
New. An improvement on the old favorite Chateleine. Of com- 
pact pyramidal growth, foliage metallic green bordered with red, 
covered with a mass of vivid soft rose bloom. Excellent novelty. 
Height 8 inches. TT. pkt. 50c. 
BEGONIA RED PEARL—Flowers extra large, over 2 inches across, 
of bright salmon scarlet, foliage glossy green, plants of compact ball 
shape 8-9 inches tall. T. pkt. 60c. 
BEGONIA PINK PEARL (Rosa Perle)—Identical in growth and size 
of bloom with Red Pearl. Color brilliant rose-pink self with no 
suggestion of deeper shading. T. pkt. 60c. 
BEGONIA WHITE PEARL—Same as Red Pearl in growth and height 
of plant, flowers over two inches across, snow white. T. pkt. 60c. 
The Pearl type of Begonias belongs to the Gracilis section of 
fibrous rooted Begonias. Excellent either for pot culture or for bed- 
ding. Withstands a good deal more of unfavorable weather than 
other varieties of Begonias. 
ERFORDIA—Begonia Pink Profusion is an improved Brfordia. 
e@ Sow indoors in January and February 
B ) | in shallow boxes, using leaf mold and 
some coarse sand in the soil. Smooth 
the surface of the soil, sprinkle the seed 
thinly on top and press the seed in with a piece of smooth board. 
Never cover the seed with soil. Cover the box with a piece of glass 
raised a bit so the air can enter; keep the soil moist by spraying in 
a fine mist. Transplant when the plants are large enough to handle. 
For winter blooming or early spring blooming sow from August 
to September. Begonias are tender perennials and must never be 
planted outside until the weather is thoroughly settled. They require 
a shady, moist situation and lots of water during the growing 
period. Never water while the sun is shining as this causes the 
leaves to rust. All Begonias are slow growers and for the first two 
months they seem to make no progress whatever, but they are com- 
ing just the same, and if the seed is sown in January you will have 
bushy plants in 4’s by the middle of May. The seed germinates 
best in a temperature of 75 degrees. 
Our BEGONIA seed is raised for us by a German specialist. 
Positively none better. Same is true when it comes to Primulas, 
Cinerarias, etc. We believe in quality, having over forty years of 
business experience, we know where and how to secure the best 
there is in seeds. 
BEGONIA RADIO RED—An outstanding new begonia for beddin 
and pots. Flowers ve large bright dark red, foliage ve dar 
Greer a = great demand. Height 1 ft. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 65c; 1/82 
oz. $1.20. 
BEGONIA TAUSENDSCHOEN—Of close compact growth not over 6 
inches tall, covered with flowers and buds of lustrous rich pink.. In 
Germany where this begonia originated it is considered at present the 
finest, rich pink begonia for bedding and winter forcing. T. pkt. 60c. 
BEGONIA INDIAN MAID—In great favor with owers. Plants 
about 10 inches tall, foliage of blackish-brown metallic lustre, flowers 
brilliant scarlet. The two contrasting colors make the plant very 
eonspicuous. Comes true from seed and is easy to grow. T. pkt. 40c. 
KAETHE TEICHER—Flowers rich carmine-pink, foliage shiny, dark 
green. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 30c. 
BEGONIA ROMANCE—Can be brought into full bloom at Christmas 
time from seed sown in July. From then on, it will bloom uninterrupt- 
hy for months. Flowers bright carmine-red, foliage light green. 
Height 8 inches. Sown in January will make a high class blooming 
pot plant for Mother’s Day. Quick growing, a heavy bloom producer 
and disease resistant. T. pkt. 40c. 
BEGONIA CHRISTMAS CHEER—Everblooming. Of broad, compact, 
globular growth, completely covered with fiery, eherry-red flowers two 
Bees across. Foliage is dark, shiny green. Height 6 in. T. pkt. 
ie. 
KING OF THE REDS—Plants compact, vigorous, about 10 in. tall, 
flowers rose red. T. pkt. 40c. 
GLORY OF CHATELAINE—Rose pink, everblooming. T. pkt. 50c. 
ADELINE—Dwarf, compact, bright pink, green foliage. T. pkt. 
50c; sx oz. $2.00, 
BEGONIA BALL RED—Bright scarlet. 
T. pkt. 50c. 
VERNON—Deep blood red, dark foliage, height 14 in. 
gy 02. 50c. 
LUMINOSA—Fiery dark scarlet, foliage reddish brown, winter 
bloomer. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 40c; & oz. $2.00. 
PINK PROFUSION—Pure La France rose-pink, buds rosy purple, 
dark foliage, height 10 in. T. pkt. 40c. 
CAR™M*N—BPrilliant rose, oliage bronze, height 10 in. T. pkt. 40c. 
SCAN DENA VIA. Lustrous pink, foliage green, height 10 in. T. pkt. 
40c. 
Plants dwarf and compact. 
T. pkt. 20c; 
GLORY OF ERFURT—Flowers three inches in length and inch and 
a half aeross, intense glowing crimson. Profuse bloomer. Height 
12 in. T. pkt. 40c; 1/64 oz. $1.75. ; 
GUSTAV KNAAKE—Resembles Lorraine, very free flowering flowers 
2 inches across, flery crimson. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 
65e; 1/32 o7 $2.20. 
PRIMA DONNA—Limpid rose shading to carmine, most beautiful, 
also for winter blooming. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 40c; 1/64 oz. $2.00; 
1/32 oz. $3.00. 
SEMPERFLORENS ALBA—Vigorous, constant bloomer, flowers white 
in drooping panicles. Height 14 in. T. pkt. 15¢; 1/82 oz. 25¢ % 
oz. 50c; oz. $3.00. 
BEGONIA SPECIAL MIXTURE—Contains Semperflorens and Graeilis 
varieties in equal proportions. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 60c; 1/32 oz. $1.00. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED HYBRIDS—Flowers of gigantic size often 6 
inches across, from white and vivid scarlet through shades of bright 
bronze yellow, light and dark crimson, orange, ruby-red, rose and 
pink. Our seed has been saved from selected flowers, is carefully 
hybridized and will produce tubers in six months. Single mixed, 
Height 14 in. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. $2.25; 1/82 oz. $4.25. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA DOUBLE—Seed from a collection 
of perfect specimens, saved for us by an eminent specialist, produc- 
ing about 80% of doubles. MIXED. T. pkt. (about 500 seeds) 60c; 
1/64 oz. $4.00; 1/32 oz. $7.50. 
BEGONIA DROOPING GEM 
Of drooping habit, fine for boxes, hanging baskets, etc. The 
overhanging branches of the plant are crowded with small, shiny 
leaves from which hang double pendulous flowers in many colors. 
Sg new and good. Popular and much employed in Hurope. 
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