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Segoutas 
FIBROUS ROOTED 
(30,000 seeds per M4. 02.) 
If our seed and plant sales are an accur- 
ate indicator, Begonias are rapidly increas- 
ing in popularity as versatile all-around 
potted plants. They are equally “at home” 
in 5-inch pots, as less expensive plants in 
3 -or 4-inch pots, and in combinations of 
all sorts. Here is one plant which will do 
well in the low-light, high temperature con- 
ditions of modern homes. 
The extreme fineness of Begonia seed and 
the difficulties involved in getting the 
better varieties to seed freely are two reasons for our handling 
this seed production in our own greenhouse at West Chicago. This 
seed is bred, grown, selected, harvested and cleaned under the 
watchful eyes of men who have had years of experience handling 
fine seed. 
Culture. Use neutral (non-acid) peat for germination; no covering 
over the seed (except paper till they sprout). Keep surface of 
flat moist. Use half peat, half soil for potting. They must have 60° 
to keep them moving—and shade in summer. To have 3-inch 
in flower for Christmas, sow August 1; for spring holidays, 
at about 16 weeks for 3-inch blooming plants; 20 weeks for 
-inch. 
EXTRA DWARF 
@ Ball Dwarf Carmen. Extra compact habit with rich bronze 
leaves and light pink flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.50: 14 0z., $3.50. 
@Saga. Extra dwarf and dense growth. Small, bright red flowers. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50; 1% 0z., $4.00; 142 0z., $7.50. 
DWARF CLASS 
© Adeline. Extra free flowering bright pink; dwarf and compact. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50; 164 0z., $3.25; We oz., $6.00. 
@ Ball Deep Rose. In winter the color is a deep rosy red which 
gradually fades to a luminous pink with the coming of warmer 
weather. Seed available late August. Tr. pkt., $1.50; Ys oz., 
$3.25; 149 oz., $6.00. 
@ Ball Red. Medium large flowers of bright true scarlet are freely 
produced on fairly dwarf, uniform plants. Tr. pkt., $1.50; 
Yq 0z., $3.25; Yo oz. $6.00. 
Ball White. Rather small flowers but very freely produced. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50; 464 0z., $3.00; 149 oz., $5.50. 
@Luminosa Compacta. Dwarf, free flowering scarlet-red. Tr. 
pkt., $1.50; 464 0z., $3.00; 142 0z., $5.50. 
@Snowbank. Large, glistening white flowers are carried on dense 
growing, even plants. The best white. Tr. pkt., $1.25; Y4 oz., 
$2.75; 19 oz., $5.00. 
Dwarf Varieties Mixed. Our own formula mixture of dwarf 
varieties. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 44 0z., $2.50; 15 0z., $4.50. 
INTERMEDIATE CLASS 
@Sparkler. The outstanding feature of this new Begonia 
is its unusual color—large flowers of brilliant orange- 
salmon with each petal base a contrasting creamy white. 
Sparkler was developed in our own greenhouses and is the 
only true salmon Begonia we have ever seen. Tr. pkt., $2.50. 
@Carmen. The original bronze-leaved Begonia; bright rose-pink 
flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 464 0z., $2.75; 442 0z., $5.00. 
Fire Sea (Blaze of Fire). Large, fiery red with green foliage. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; Y%4 oz., $2.50; 140 0z., $4.50. 
Fibrous-Rooted Begonias, by the nature of their growth, divide 
themselves readily into the 
three types pictured here; dwarf, intermediate and tall. 
@Indian Maid. Foliage a deep lustrous bronze with scarlet flow- 
ers. Tr. pkt., $1.25; Ya 0z., $2.75; 142 02z., $5.00. 
King of the Reds. Free flowering carmine-red; vigorous growth. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; Ya oz., $2.50; 140 0z., $4.75. 
@Luminosa. Very attractive and popular scarlet-red. Tr. pkt., 
$1.25; Ya oz., $3.00; 149 0z., $5.50. 
Prima Donna. Medium rose-pink. Prefer Scandinavia Pink. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; %4 oz. $2.00; 142 0z., $3.50. 
Salmon Queen. Salmon shaded rose with dark foliage. Tr. pkt., 
$1.25; 164 02, $2.50; 142 0z., $4.50. 
® Scandinavia Pink. Very free flowering bright rose-pink. Fine 
bushy habit. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 64 0z., $2.75; 12 0z., $5.00. 
@Scandinavia Red. Identical to the above except for its bright 
red flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 464 0z., $2.75; 442 0z., $5.00. 
Scandinavia White. A white Scandinavia selection. Tr. pkt., 
$1.25; 164 0z., $2.75; 14 0z., $5.00. 
White Pearl. Medium sized white flowers with green leaves, 
tinged pink; reddish stems. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 464 0z., $2.50. 
Intermediate Varieties Mixed. Made up of the above separate 
colors. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 464 0z., $2.25; Io oz., $3.75. 
TALL CLASS 
Christmas Cheer. Large flowered, deep 
$1.00; 164 0z., $2.00; 145 oz., $3.75. 
Masterpiece. Extra large flowered, light pink. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 
V4 oz., $2.25; Vo oz., $4.00. 
Pink Radio. Extra large flowered, rich rose. 
164 0z., $2.25; Vo oz., $4.00. 
Silver Wings. Extra large, pure white flowers. 
164 0z., $2.00; Wo oz., $3.75. 
Tall Varieties Mixed. A formula mixture of the above strong 
growing sorts. Tr. pkt., $1.00; V4 oz., $1.50; 140 0z., $2.50. 
rose. Tr. pkt., 
Tr. pki Slseoe 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
Fi HYBRID (HETEROSIS) STRAINS 
Seed of these varieties is produced by the same method as Hy- 
brid Snaps and Petunias. For absolute uniformity they’re unex- 
celled. Why not grow some this year? 
® Gruga. Dwarf; large flowers of Adeline-pink. Habit 
similar to Ball Red. Tr. pkts. only, $1.50. 
Tausendschon. \R)sverm Dwarf. Bright pink; closely re- 
sembles Adeline’ and Pink Pearl in habit. Originator’s seed. 
Tree pkt,, o1625- 
© Pink Pearl. Resembles Adeline in flower size, rich 
pink color and uniformly dwarf, compact growth. Originator’s 
tr. pkts. only, $1.50. 
@®Red Pearl. Dwarf. Identical to Pink Pearl except 
for its Luminosa-red color. Originator’s imported Hybrid seed. 
Tr. pkts. only, $1.50. 
6 indicates genuine Ist generation hybrid. See inside front. 
