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FIBROUS ROOTED 
(30,000 seeds per 140 02.) 
If our seed and plant sales are an ac- 
curate indicator, Begonias are rapidly 
increasing in popularity as versatile all- 
around potted plants. They are equally 
“at home” in 5-inch pots, as less ex- 
pensive 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 conditions of mod- 
ern homes. 
The extreme fineness of Begonia seed and the difficulties in- 
volved 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 cover- 
ing 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. Sow in January for 
flowering 214’s, shifting to 4’s for May sales. 
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; 464 0z., $4.00; 140 0z., $7.50. 
DWARF CLASS 
@ Adeline. Extra free flowering bright pink; dwarf and compact. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50; 464 0z., $3.25; 14 0z., $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. Tr. pkt., $1.50; 164 0z., $3.25; 142 oz., $6.00. 
@ Ball Red. Medium large flowers of bright true scarlet are freely 
produced on fairly dwarf, uniform plants. Tr. pkt., $1.50; 
Ye, 0z., $3.25; 462 0z., $6.00. 
Ball White. Rather small flowers but very freely produced. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50; 164 0z., $3.00; 442 oz., $5.50. 
Luminosa Compacta. Dwarf, free flowering scarlet-red. Tr. 
pkt., $1.50; 14 0z., $3.00; 149 0z., $5.50. 
@Snowbank. Large, glistening white flowers are carried on dense 
growing, even plants. The best white. Tr. pkt., $1.25; Ya oz., 
$2.75; 42 oz. $5.00. 
Dwarf Varieties Mixed. Our own formula mixture of dwarf 
varieties. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 444 0z., $2.50; 12 oz, $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., 
$1.50. 
@Carmen. The original bronze-leaved Begonia; bright rose-pink 
flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 444 0z., $2.75; 442 0z., $5.00. 
Fire Sea (Blaze of Fire). Large, fiery red with green foliage. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; %4 0z., $2.50; Ye oz., $4.50. 
Fibrous-Rooted Begonias, by the nature of their 
three types pictured here; dwarf, intermediate and tall. 
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rowth, divide themselves readily into the 
@ Indian Maid. Foliage a deep lustrous bronze with scarlet flow- 
ers. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 14 0z., $2.75; 140 0z., $5.00. 
King of the Reds. Free flowering carmine-red; vigorous growth. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; Ys oz., $2.50; 142 oz., $4.75. 
@Luminosa. Very attractive and popular scarlet-red. Tr. pkt., 
$1.25; 164 0z., $3.00; 140 0z., $5.50. 
Prima Donna. Medium rose-pink. Prefer Scandinavia Pink. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; 464 0z., $2.00; 14> 0z., $3.50. 
Salmon Queen. Salmon shaded rose with dark foliage. Tr. pkt., 
$1.25; 164 0z., $2.50; 10 0z., $4.50. 
®@Scandinavia Pink. Very free flowering bright rose-pink. Fine 
bushy habit. Tr. pkt., $1.25; Y%4 0z., $2.75; 149 0z., $5.00. 
@Scandinavia Red. Identical to the above except for its bright 
red flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.25; Y4 oz., $2.75; 140 0z., $5.00. 
Scandinavia White. A white Scandinavia selection. Tr. pkt., 
$1.25; 44 0z., $2.75; 10 0z., $5.00. 
White Pearl. Medium sized white flowers with green leaves, 
tinged pink; reddish stems. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 164 0z., $2.50. 
Intermediate Varieties Mixed. Made up of the above separate 
colors. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 1%4 oz., $2.25; 140 oz., $3.75. 
TALL CLASS 
Christmas Cheer. Large flowered, deep rose. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 
Yq oz., $2.00; Wo oz., $3.75. 
Masterpiece. Extra large flowered, light pink. Tr. kt., $1.25; 
Yq oz., $2.25; 142 0z., $4.00. apse oe 
Pink Radio, Extra large flowered, rich rose. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 
Yq oz., $2.25; 1S0 0z., $4.00. : 
Silver Wings. Extra large, pure white flowers. Tr. pkt., 
$1.00; 164 oz., $2.00; 14 oz., $3.75. 
Tall Varieties Mixed. A formula mixture of the above strong 
growing sorts. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 464 0z., $1.50; 142 0z., $2.50. 
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. 
Pink Tausendschon. Dwarf. Bright pink; closely 
resembles Adeline and Pink Pearl in habit. Originator’s seed. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50. 
@ Pink Pearl. Resembles Adeline in flower size, rich 
pink color and uniformly dwarf, compact growth. Originator’s 
Tr. pkt., $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. 
Red Tausendschon. Same as Pink Tausendschon 
except for color. Originator’s seed. Tr. pkt., $1.50. 
indicates genuine Ist generation hybrid. 15 
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