Grigor TRatei Begonias 
No other plant is so valuable for summer bloom in shady places. Beginning in July, they carry many huge flowers 
in a wide range of pastel and bright colors, from pure white to yellow. salmon and deep rich crimson. The enormous 
flowers. running 4 inches or more in size. are held well above the broad attractive foliage. In addition to their use in 
the garden they make excellent plants to force in pots for indoor bloom. 
| CULTURE: Begonias delight in a rich soil. It is best to start the bulbs in pots, the soil of which should be com- 
posed of at least one-third sand. Water sparingly until the first leaves start to show. Then increase the water supply 
so that the soil at all times is on the moist side, though not wet. Do not set outdoors until all danger of frost is past. 
They may be set either ‘singly, in clumps of three, or in full beds. When planted in masses, set them 1 foot apart. 
Bulbs will last for years and may be used over and over again. 
SINGLE CRESTED VARIETIES (CRISPA) THE NEW BEGONIA MULTIFLORA 
A profusion of vari-colored flowers of great beauty, 4 inches or more Here we have a most interesting European development in Tuberous 
across. Each flower a picture. Begonias. This strain has been bred to produce hundreds of medium sized 
S 1 Cr Sal Yell flowers per plant, instead of a limited number of the giant flowers. Beds 
carlet an rimson amon. ellow and borders planted with the Multiflora Begonias are more colorful and 
Whit i brilliant because of the greater masses of blooms which are carried we 
+ ° Rose F Mixed, All aes s above the fcliage. They also are able to withstand heat and direct sunlight 
Top Size Bulbs Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 better than the other types but of course their big value is their ability to 
give lots of color in shade. The bulbs should be dug after the tops have 
been killed by frost and may be used again the following season. They 
increase in size from year to year. 
Mad. Helene Harms Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
DOUBLE FRILLED VARIETIES (FIMBRIATA) Clusters of soft yellow flowers, the best variety in this color. Makes a 
- : k tine show th hout the s d autumn til stopped by frost. 
Double flowers, beautifully frilled and fringed on the outer edges. ie y Baa Sete epee ae y 
Scarlet and Crimson Salmon Yellow Mad. Frene Eysser Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
: : Clear pink flower clusters in profusion all summer and autumn. This 
White Rose Mixed, All Colors is the best of the lighter pinks. 
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Flamboyante Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
The rich, scarlet-red blooms of this one make it the most brilliant 
of the reds; flowers freely and makes a fine show all summer and fall. 
| Top Size Bulbs Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
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| Mme. Richard Galle Each 45c, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50 
| Dozens of copper bloo ake this an outstandin ariety; always full 
| DOUBLE CAMELLIA-FLOWERED VARIETIES of bloom in summer until killing frosts stop the gay display. 
| A double-flowering form. Flowers resemble the Camellia, beautiful for Mixed Colors of Multiflora Begonias 
| ee: "Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
Scarlet and Crimson Salmon Yellow Hg daigeee gee Ng Ae 
White Rose Mixed, All Colors 
HANGING BEGONIA LLOYDI 
Lloydi Colors Mixed Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
A beautiful weeping or hanging variety which does well in shady window 
boxes or hanging baskets. Equally charming in the rock garden. A 
beautiful mixture covering all the shades found in Begonias. A few 
QO C, , [ bulbs planted in the rock garden will give ample color all summer. 
uy aAYnVa HARDY BEGONIA EVANSIANA 
, , Handsome Clean Foliage, Attractive Pink Flowers All Summer and 
Egqota ixture Fall in Deepest Shade 
g Three $1.25, Doz. $4.50, 100 $30.00 
| Top Size Bulbs Each 40c, Three $1.10, Doz. $4.00, 100 $25.00 
| This mixture contains a fantastic riot of colors, forms and shapes. Begonia Evansiana is an ideal hardy bulb for woodland planting or ground 
Yellow, pink, white, rose, salmon in all tints and hues. Gorgeous cam- covering. Shady places in woods, or under shrubs which in early spring are 
ellia~shaped blooms, curiously crested giant single flowers as well as gay and colorful with Virginia Blue Bells, Trillium, Grape Hyacinths, and 
brilliantly colored Pompons. A bed of these growing in a shady place Bloodroot present a “‘sore sight’’ all summer and fall when their foliage has 
| will give you an endless variety of rare flowers for table decoration, disappeared. A few hardy Begonia bulbs planted right on top and over these 
| not to mention a magnificent display of color outside throughout the spring-flowering bulbs will create a most attractive effect which lasts all 
summer and fall until stopped by frost. The bulbs should then be dug summer and fall until frost. The bulbs are left right in the ground over 
and stored in a cool place. They will be ready for planting the following winter and will continue year after year, increasing rapidly from the small 
April. With little care they last almost forever, they keep more easily bulblets produced each season. Space them 6 to 8 inches apart and plant 
than Gladiolus bulbs. 2 inches deep. Evansiana is one of the most useful summer-flowering bulbs 
Doz. $3.00, 25 $5.50, 100 $20.00 because it grows and blooms where nothing else will and is a perfect 
“follow up” for spring-flowering bulbs in naturalistic plantings. 
Hardy Begonia, Evansiana—Does Well in Deep Shade [125] Hanging Begonia, Lloydi 
