-BEAUMONTIA - BEGONIAS 
ORDERS FOR SEED MAY BE AS LOW AS ONE PACKET; ORDER AS NEEDED. 
BARLERIA  (bar-LEER-ee-ah) 
Tropical plants grown 1n the greenhouse in the N or out doors in the far S. 
—lupulina. Thorny sh; long gr. lvs. with red mid rib; fis yel; GH... BALRE-3. 25¢ 
BAUHINIA __boh-HIN-ee-ah) F - : 
Tropjcal plants of Pea Family. In the South they make a fine showing with their 
colorful racemes of white, purple and yellow flowers. Tender perennials. 
—acuminata. Sh to 6 ft; handle as TA in N; fis white; good pot pl............ BAUH-2. 20¢ 
—Bauhinia Mixture....For those who wish to try them all... cscs BAUH-X. 20¢ 
BSEAUMONTIA (boh-MON-shi-ah) Apocynaceae. 
ERT ES ATICS LCN IVELIKO CLs ecccckscocacey orestte cote teetocsuavoussusavoutecsortursotdeccsantevadnasatstissieeest DIAN-13SX. 15¢ 
—Schonheit. Cross of heddewigii x chinensis; very pretty blood-red.... DIAN-668S. 20¢ 
—cardinale. Scarlet D. Erect, 2-3 ft; bright scarlet with yel. petals ........ DELP-16. 25¢ 
-—orientale, | Violet=-purpless By. MUTODEs! EVAL arises -k sacescesersscecessstecsstsneerenseeseasteransivezes DELP-65. 25¢ 
—Mauser Strain. A superior German strain; VeTY S00... DIAN-i2MZ. 30¢ 
and white. Not hardy in the North but can be taken up over winter in dry soil. 
suitable only for the far South. Flowers before the leaves appear. 
—Mezereum. Decd; fragrant lilac fils in clusters; scarlet fr; HHSh............ DAPH-i6. 25¢ 
by 4-winged or -angled pods; not hardy in the North. , 
the border and for cutflowers which can also be dried; the smaller species are excellent 
place. The flowers are in terminal heads, white, purple, yellow or orange. There has 
BEANS, Ornamental 
—Scarlet Runner. Climber with scarlet fis; ornamental vine; 10 ft... BEAN-I. 15¢ 
BALSAM, GARDEN: See Impatiens balsamina. 
BALSAMORHIZA (Bol-sam-or-RYE-zuh) Balsam Root : 
An American genus having Sunflower-like flowers. The roots are large and resinous. 
They are nice plants in the wild garden. 
—sagittata. Leaves like shields; 114-2 ft tall; April, HP... ecsessscsesesssecseenees BALS-5. 15¢ 
BAPTISTA (bap-TEZ-ee-ah) False or Wild Indigo : ; 
Sturdy perennials growjng to 6 ft. The foliage is deep green and attractive in the 
border; the flowers resemble Lupines in form and come in all shades of blue, white and 
yellow. Late in the fall the seed pods turn black and are thus rather showy. Seed can 
planted where the plants are to grow; easily grown; a rich soil best; hardy perennials. 
—australis. Deep blue flowers; 3-4 ft; June-July; tallest species.. BAPT-2. 15¢ 
—w—hybrids. These come in varying shades Of DUC. cessccscssssesecseseee BAPT-2H. 15¢ 
BEGONIAS 
This is a very large and varjed group. Those that are popular pot plants in the green || 
house are mainly under B. semperflorens and grown for their flowers. About all of 
are very popular pot plants, both for flowers and foliage. All can be easily grown from 
seed as well as from leaf cuttings. The seed is very small and care must be used in 
handling them. Divided jnto 3 groups: fibrous rooted, tuberous rooted and rhizomatous. 
SEMPERFLORENS: A dwarf compact grower; almost an everblooming plant and very 
popular both for bedding and for greenhouse pot plants. They come in many highly 
improved varieties and many beautiful colors. All grown as annuals. 
—Bedding Queen. A dainty shade of rose; bronze FOLIAGE... ceccseseeeseeeeeeee BEG-2B. 40¢ 
=—-Chrjstmag pa CHEE raeAttracti Ves Te Caceres crc scescacntrcsaeesacesdoneotestatebosiosccbenssasendvodhucettaseasesss BEG-2C. 40¢ 
—Compacta. Compact strain in many colors; a German strain.. .BEG-2CP. 40¢ 
mF PLOLA IAs A DCAUEL EID ee TOSS CARTINITIC oars cdac.tesecoeccnsetancaccesascontsuaccrcsauccentendsdusscocsvecs BEG-2E. 40¢ 
—Glow. Improved Fire Sea...Brilliant scarlet; dark foliage. .... BEG-2G. 40¢ 
—Gustav Knaake. A strong grower; fiery CYiMSON...0......cccceccesseescsrssesseesceesees BEG-2GK. 40¢ 
—lIle de France. Pure white with yellow stamens; light green foljage......... BEG-2F. 40¢ 
—King of the Blacks. Dwarf, bright scarlet flowers; bronze foliage............. BEG-2R. 40¢ 
—Prima Donna. Limped rose shading carmine at center; everblooming BEG-2PD. 40¢ 
—Salmon Queen. A popular variety; salmon-red and dark foljage................. BEG-2Q. 40¢ 
—White Beauty. Pure white, light glossy green foliage B. . 40¢ 
——B ONG Of TNE RADOVE | LISTEC HE VALICLIOSE. .ccessccsscsecc-ssstscnecsssospantasscdscacaccdsacecsseestesdvasacteeeess . 40¢ 
SEMPERFLORENS GRACILIS: Compact and dwarf plants especially suited for GH. 
—Adeline. Beautiful rose-pink; green foliage................ ....BEG-3A. 40¢ 
—Indian Maid. Bright scarlet; dark bronzy foliage. ..BEG-3M. 40¢ 
—Luminose. A dandy scarlet-red and dark foliage.... ...BEG-3L, 40¢ 
—Red Pearl. One of the prettiest reds... . BEG-3R. 40¢ 
—Rose Pearl. Beautiful soft rose.......... . BEG-3Z. 40¢ 
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BEGONIA SPECiES: 
—Andean species. Collected Begonias from Columbia... ceecsessesesssesseeeeeseene BEG-6. 30¢ 
—Andersonij. Fls in an umbel at apex of tall spike... spactoreocoesooy BEG-9. 30¢ 
—coccinea. Fibrous rooted; large wax like coral red fis; Columbia.. .. BEG-22. 50¢ 
—Evansiana. Tuberous; 2 ft; stands some frost; fls flesh COlOP........ eee BEG-43. 40¢ 
——LOPFUuginea de COLLECEEC maui: © OLUINIDLA wa etsnccarsdcssntssecstsesssssrecces’ossesshscancdexesonsscsesaenasnencs BEG-47. 30¢ 
—foliosa. Fibrous;11% ft; fls white tinged rose; good basket type... .BEG-48. 40¢ 
—giganiea. Flowers small white or pale pink; good for pots or beddin .BEG-54. 30¢ 
—REX type. Many foljage variations; popular foliage pot plant............... ..BEG-117. 50¢ 
—Begonia Blend. Contains all Begonias Listed.............cccccsssscsssssssssscscsnsceessseccsssesecesees BEG-X. 40¢ 
—tuberous rooted. Beautiful strain of basket type; very good... BEG-158E. 50¢ 
—tuberous, Mixed. A really hgh class strain in best colors and form.... BEG-158EX. 50¢ 
BELAMCANDA  (bel-am-KAN-dah)  Iridaceae 
Iris-like perennials with stout root stalk, grown for their flowers and blackberry-like 
fruits which can be made up into pretty dried material. Easily grown in sun;sandy sojl. 
—chinensis. Blackberry lily; 4 ft; orange spotted red fis; HP... BEAL-1. 20¢ 
—ROOTS or DIVISIONS: Mailed during September only 25¢ each; 6 for $1.00 Postpaid 
You can order your seeds any way you wish, either by writing the full name down of 
the flower wanted or just using the symbol at the end of the line; it is easier and 
plainer with just the symbol but be sure to make it very plain and the correct one. 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY — DIMONDALE MICHIGAN 
RECOMMENDED 
GARDEN BOOKS 
SEED AND POTTING COMPOSTS. 
_ By Lawrence and Newell. Rev. 4th edit- 
ion, 160 pp., 30 figs.. 122mo., cloth. London, 
1950. New in dust -wrappers............... $1.75 
The authors are the developers of the 
standardized John Innes composts. Their 
book shows how those remarkable com- 
posts save time, reduce the hazards of 
raising difficult plants from seed and simp- 
lify proper potting on the seedlings or cut- 
tings to maturity. Complete formulas and 
methods of preparation are given. 
POPULAR ORCHID GROWING. $1.75 
This is of special interest to the amateur 
Orchid grower and covers the -growing of 
these flowers completely. A more com- 
plete description will be given in the next 
book listing. = 
THE GARDEN FRAME. 184 pp., 8 pp. 
plates. 36 figs. in text. London (1947) $1.50 
How to start plants in the frame, winter- 
ing over, and all those problems connected 
with protecting plants and getting them 
started while thhe weather is still chilly. 
THE A. B. C. OF BULBS AND CORMS. 
246 pp., 16 pp. color plates, 20 line illus. 
London (1948) $1.50. How to plant and 
care for bulbs; tells you when and what 
to plant. 
AUSTRALIAN WILD FLOWERS. Nat- 
ional Handbook No. 9, 32 pp. 23 illus, (16 
in full color). Melbourne, 1944. Gives 
notes on garden cultivation and identifi- 
cation lists of 106 wild flowers. 75¢ 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY 
Dimondale, Michigan, U.S. A. 
DRY PINE CONES 
Dry empty cones for ornamental use 
Price per Bushel: 
LODGEPOLE PINEI en ee $2.00 
PONDEROSA GPINE Se) fs eee $1.75 
BLACK SPRUCE 
YUCCA PODS .......... 
PIONEER SEED COMPANY 
Dimondale - Michigan. 
SALVIA SEED | 
Now is the time for the greenhouse grow- 
er to lay in his supply of frest SALVIA 
SEED. We have a good stock of fresh 
1951 crop. 
Per Oz. Lb. 
AMERICA wc crcces nines $4.50 $45.00 
An early 18 inch variety.( Globe of Fire). 
BAZ, cr Enea et Greer eee .00 60.00 
Earliest, 12 inches; bright scarlet. 
BONFIRE Meter ete ee 3.50 40.00 
Compact 18 inch, early. (Clara Bedman). 
HARBINGER ie setscncite dct 4.00 45.00 
Extra early, 16 inches; scarlet. 
SPLENDENS co frcsccnecienstster nce. 3.00 35.00. 
Standard late tall scarlet. 
Sie FOL Ni SmeE LAE ney ere 6.00 75.00 
_ Extra early bright scarlet, 10 inches, un- 
iform and compact; excellent strain. 
ALUN SH Gis Ow eeepc ree ae er ras oe eee 4.00 45.00 
Early red; 18 inches. 
Y Oz. at Ounce Rate; 14 Lb. at Lb. Rate. 
Salvia shhould be held at around 60 de- 
grees F while germinating; many failures 
are due to too cold a temperature. 
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