2 BEGONIA—Many fine kinds on pages 4 and 5. 
5 BELLIS GIANT-FLOWERED MIXED—erkt(1-2)6. A large- 
fone nas ee double English Daisy in mixture of rose, 
red, and white. Desirable for spring bedding, h 
edgings. Pkt. 20c; 44 oz. 40c. PL Ee a 
5 BELLIS CRIMSON GIANT—New variety with enormous, 
double flowers of rich crimson. Pkt. 25c; 3 pkts. for 70c. 
2 BELOPERONE GUTTATA—ex(8)15. 
Shrimp Plant or Dwarf Chuperosa. Little 
lilac-tinted white flowers peer from showy 
red-brown bracts, these closely imbricated 
in gracefully drooping form. Makes an in- 
teresting pot plant for window or green- 
house. Plants each 50c; 3 for $1.35. 
5 BELLS OF IRELAND—edx(3-4)30. It 
is that odd Syrian beauty, Molucella laevis, 
called so because that name so descriptively 
suggests itself to those who see it. The 
several branching stems are closely set with 
big bell-calyces of pale, translucent green. 
Within each calyx lies a curiously formed 
little white flower. Illustrated opposite. 
Molucella cuts well as a fresh flower, also 
the spikes may be dried for winter decora- 
tion as a straw flower. Pkt. 25c; We oz. 
50c; 1% oz. 85c. 
5 BALSAM APPLE AND PEAR—ek(9)100. Momordica, a 
decorative annual vine with yellow flowers and odd pear or 
apple-shaped fruits that split to show interesting red seeds. 
Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 25c; % oz. 40c. 
5 BALSAM (Annual Impatiens) 
Our BALSAM AVALON BLEND will give oriental effects 
in color massing, a glory of double blossoming in pure pink, 
rose, salmon, vivid red, lilac, lavender, with white, pure or 
suffused. An easy, showy, long-bright Annual for any sunny 
place. 380 inches. Ever-blooming. Pkt. 10c; 4% oz. 35c. 
BALSAM DWARF DOUBLE—15 inches. Dense, rounded 
plants with blossoms carried well out, so not hidden by 
foliage. Fine for edgings, porch boxes, pots. Full color range. 
Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 35c. 
5 SUNLIGHT FLOWER 
BAILEYA MULTIRADIATA, a free-blooming Annual with 
blossoms that are embodiment of sunshine gold. The long- 
stemmed flowers, carried over silvery foliage, have double 
ruffles of glossy yellow petalage around golden center cushions. 
It cuts. Culture ‘“‘k’”? 18 inches. Pkt. 20c; 3 for 50c. 
1 BEAUTIFUL BAPTISIA 
Few perennials are as rich in flower color; none is more 
enduringly hardy. Sun or open shade. Culture ‘‘k’’. 
BAPTISIA AUSTRALIS—40 inches. Showy flower sprays in 
deep blue on leafy, branching plants. Desirable in mixed 
perennial border, or as a hardy, herbaceous hedge. Pkt. 15c; 
% oz. 25c; % oz. 40c. Plants each 55c; 8 for $1.40; 10 for 
$3.80; 25 for $8.50. 
BAPTISIA BRACTEATA—14 inches. This handsome dwarf 
species carries the largest flower sprays; enormous, widely 
tapered, Wisteria-like clusters in a lovely cream yellow. A 
beauty for rock garden or border. Blooms May and early 
June. Pkt. 20ce; 4g oz. 35c. Plants 55c; 3 for $1.40; 10 
for $4.00. 
BAPTISIA OLD ORCHARD HYBRIDS—36 inches. Hybrid 
strain with long racemes of flowers in unusual color tones, 
from creamy white, through primrose and yellow, to indigo, 
with others in odd combinations of bronze, chocolate and 
tawny violet. Plants are compact, foliage good. Pkt. 20c; 
Yg oz. 30c; % oz. 50c. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.50; 10 
for $4.25. 
BAPTISIA TINCTORIA—(3)40. A profusion of airy yellow 
blossoms in branching tangles. Prefers open shade and dry 
locations. Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 724A—One pkt. each of the four Baptisias for 65c. 
ANOTHER BAPTISIA USE—The foliage and opened seed 
pods of Baptisia remain attached when dried, and cut sprays 
of it have considerable ornamental value for winter bouquets 
and Makart effects. The foliage takes ‘‘silver”’ (aluminum) 
and “gold” (bronze) sprays well; may also be sprayed with 
thinned enamels for other color effects. 
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BAMBOO—tThe Bamboos are really giant grasses with woody 
stems, but they may be considered rather as decorative shrubs 
of a particular grace and airiness. Some few of the true 
Bamboos possess a considerable degree of winter hardiness, 
and the one offered here has thrived for years without any 
winter protection at all, on our Old Orchard Nursery near 
Philadelphia. We obtained it many years ago as a test lot® 
from the federal plant introduction service, along with several 
others that finally flunked the hardiness tests. We list it 
simply as DWARF BAMBOO, for somewhere along the line 
the record of its botanical name was lost. This Hardy Dwarf 
Bamboo grows to three feet, many slender, almost whip-like 
stems, unbranched, that end each in a fan of slender leaves. 
A good, and quite distinctive, plant for the mixed berder or 
the foundation planting. Divisions, each $1.00; 3 for $2.85; 
10 for $8.50. 
2 BARLERIA HYBRIDS 
The Barlerias give a rich showing of 4-petal flowers in 
varied blues, mauves, and violets, with lilac, white, cream 
and lemon yellow. Long in bloom. Good decorative foliage. 
Makes a handsome large pot plant. Can, of course, also be 
grown in the open ground far south. Easy from seed, ‘‘w” 
culture. Pkt. 25c. Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.55. 
2 BILLBERGIA 
These easily grown Bromeliads make dis- 
tinctive, and beautiful house plants. They 
like plenty of moisture while they are in 
active growth, and will thrive in an east 
or north window, but, at least in the winter, 
full sun will not harm them. 
2 BILLBERGIA NUTANS—Delightful pot 
plant, illustrated opposite. Pretty, pendant 
blossoms in tricolor effect, the bracts bright 
red, the petals green, edged with vivid blue. 
Plants, each 60c; 3 for $1.40. 
BILLBERGIA SAUNDERSII HYBRID— 
Unusual hybrid with colorful foliage, mar- | 
bled bronzy red and cream over green. 
Flowers of deep blue, petals narrowly green- 
edged, the bracts a rich crimson. Plants, 
each $1.50. 
NAMES OF FRIENDS—We shall be grateful to those who 
will send names and full addresses of two or three garden- 
interested friends. As we grow, so does the list of rare 
species that we can offer. 
1 BETONICA OFFICINALIS—ebx(3)28. Dense spikes of 
rich purple or soft, rosy pink top the many tall stems. A 
showy, fully hardy perennial. Seeds, mixed, pkt. 20c. Plants, 
no color choice, each 55c; 3 for $1.40. 
4 BIXA ORELLANA—w. Annatto. The attractive, blush pink 
flowers remind of wild roses. The odd seed capsules are quite 
decorative also. Makes a handsome, large pot plant. Pkt. 25c. 
1 THE BLACKBERRY LILY 
It is BELAMCANDA CHINENSIS, a de- 
sirable, enduring perennial for sun or shade. 
From “‘iris’” foliage, slender stems rise to 
four feet, carrying pretty orange-and-crim- 
son blossoms, see illustration opposite. Then 
come glossy ‘‘blackberry’’ seed clusters. Pkt. 
20c; % oz. 40c. 
| BELAMCANDA AVALON HYBRIDS—It 
is Belamcanda flabellata crossed on B. chi- 
nensis. Colorings range from softest yellow, 
through golden (often without perceptible 
dotting), to clear orange with crimson spots 
and to roseate orange with red dottings. 
Some of the seedlings will be low, dwarf, 
compact, under a foot, while others may 
reach 4 feet. Pkt. 25c; 3 for 70c. Plants, 
small blooming size, each 55c; 3 for $1.40. 
1 PEERLESS HARDY BORDER BLEND 
Seeds of unusual and showy flowers, a blend of more than 
100 perennials that are tall, vigorous, and handsome enough 
to grace the most particular of permanent plantings. Includes 
many rare kinds. Winter-hardy. 14g oz. 25c; % oz. 40c; 14 oz. 
T5e; 1 oz. $2.70. 
