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WEST CHICAGS 
HLUNOIS 
Gall egoutas — the Most Useful 
FIBROUS ROOTED 
(30,000 seeds per 42 oz.). Begonias 
are rapidly increasing 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 blooming plant which will 
do well in the low-light, high tempera- 
ture conditions of modern homes. 
In addition, the stronger growing va- 
rieties, especially the F; Hybrids, make 
good bedding plants even in full sun— 
and for partially shaded spots they are 
ideal. 
Culture: Use neutral (non-acid) peat 
for germination; no covering over the 
seed (except paper till they sprout). 
Fibrous-Rooted Begonias, by the nature of their growin: divide themselves readily into the Keep surface of flat moist. Use half 
three types pictured here; dwar 
EXTRA DWARF 
@Ball Dwarf Carmen. Compact habit with rich bronze leaves 
and light pink flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.50; 164 0z., $3.50. 
@Saga. Extra dwarf and dense growth. Small, bright red flowers. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50; 164 0z., $4.00; 14 0z., $7.50. 
DWARF CLASS 
@ Adeline. Very free flowering bright pink; dwarf and compact. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50; 464 0z., $3.25; 142 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. Tr. pkt., $1.50; %4 0z., $3.25; 14 oz. $6.00. 
@ Ball Red. Medium large flowers of bright true scarlet are freely 
produced on fairly dwarf. uniform plants. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50; 164 0z., $3.25; 140 0z., $6.00. 
Ball White. Rather small flowers but very freely produced. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50; 464 0z., $3.00; 1% oz., $5.50. 
Luminosa Compacta. Dwarf, free flowering scarlet-red. 
Tr. pkt., $1.50; 44 0z., $3.00; 40 oz., $5.50. 
@Snowbank. Large, glistening white flowers are carried on dense 
growing, even plants. The best white. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; %4 0z., $2.75; 142 0z., $5.00. 
Dwarf Varieties Mixed. Our own formula mixture of dwarf 
varieties, Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 0z., $2.50; 19 0z., $4.50. 
INTERMEDIATE CLASS 
Large flowers of brilliant orange-salmon with each petal base 
a contrasting creamy white. The only true salmon Begonia 
we have ever seen. Tr. pkt., $1.50. 
@Carmen. Bright rose-pink flowers with rich bronze leaves. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; 164 0z., $2.75; 142 oz., $5.00. 
Fire Sea. Large carmine-red with green foliage. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; 4 oz. $2.50; Igo oz. $4.50. 
intermediate and tall. peat, half soil for potting. They must 
have 60° to keep them moving—and 
greenhouse shade in summer. Sow in January for flowering 214’s, 
shifting to 4’s for May sales. 
@Indian Maid. Foliage a deep lustrous bronze with scarlet flow- 
ers. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 164 oz., $2.75; 140 0z., $5.00. 
King of the Reds. Free flowering carmine-red; vigorous growth. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; 44 0z., $2.50; Wo 0z., $4.75. 
@Luminosa. Very attractive and popular bright red. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; 464 0z., $3.00; 140 0z., $5.50. 
Prima Donna. Medium rose-pink. Prefer Scandinavia Pink. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; V4 0z., $2.00; 145 0z., $3.50. 
Salmon Queen. Salmon shaded rose with dark foliage. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; ¥%4 0z., $2.50; 145 0z., $4.50. 
©Scandinavia Pink. Very free flowering bright rose-pink. Fine 
bushy habit. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 44 0z., $2.75; 140 0z., $5.00. 
@Scandinavia Red. Identical to the above except for its bright 
red flowers. Tr. pkt., $1.25; 464 0z., $2.75; 1$5 0z., $5.00. 
Scandinavia White. A white Scandinavia selection. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; 164 0z., $2.75; Io oz., $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; 164 oz., $2.25; 1 0z., $3.75. 
TALL CLASS 
Christmas Cheer. Large flowered, deep rose-red. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 164 0z., $2.00; 140 0z., $3.75. 
Masterpiece. Extra large flowered, light pink. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; 4464 0z., $2.25; 140 0z., $4.00. 
Pink Radio. Extra large flowered, rich rose. 
Tr. pkt., $1.25; %4 0z., $2.25; Yo oz., $4.00. 
Silver Wings. Extra large, pure white flowers. 
Tr. pkt., $1.00; 44 0z., $2.00; ¥4o 0z., $3.75. 
Tall Varieties Mixed. A formula mixture of the above strong 
growing sorts. Tr. pkt., $1.00; 1@4 0z., $1.50; 140 oz., $2.50, 
20 The dot (@) indicates varieties most dependably satisfactory in our experience and observation, 
