COUNCIL BLUFFS, IOWA 71 
OSolume Daisy 
Bellis-English Daisy 
Lovely edging perennials with cheerful button-shaped flowers in 
early spring. They thrive in moist and somewhat shady situations. 
They must be transplanted every year and in our climate protected 
over winter with a layer of about 4 inches of straw. They grow 
readily from seed and should be sown indoors in February or March 
or in August ip a cold frame and protected over winter. Treated 
thue they will bloom abundantly early in the spring. Plant 4 inches 
apart. Height 6 in. 
BELLIS SNOWBALL—White. LONGFELLOW—Pink. MIXED. Flow- 
ers button like and extremely double. It is the old style of double 
Daisy, an old favorite with old country people. T. pkt. 15c; 1/16 
oz. 80c; 1/8 oz. 50c; oz. $3.00. 
MONTSTROSA—Of robust growth, extra Iarge, double fiowers on 
long stout stems. WHITE, PINK, RED, ETNA, dark red, MIXED. 
T. pkt. 15c. ys oz. 30c; % oz. 50c; oz. $3.00. 
BELLIS AMERICAN BEAUTY—New. Flowers extra double on long 
stout stems 4 inches across. Fine for bedding and cutting. 
eee BEAUTY CRIMSON—T. pkt. 20c; vy 0z. 35c; % oz. 65c; 
oz. $4.00. 
AMERICAN BEAUTY—WHITE—ROSE PINK—MIXED including 
all CN colors. Price same for all: T. pkt. 20c; ve oz. 35c; % oz. 65c; 
oz. $4.00. 
COLUMN DATSY—Grows upright, is very compact. flowers large and 
double, and ideal as a pot plant as well as for bedding. 
COLUMN DAISY CRIMSON—T, pkt. 25c; 1/16 oz. 50c. 
COLUMN DAISY WHITE—Pure white. PINK, rose pink. MIXED 
including all three colors. 1/8 oz. 85c:; % om $1.60. 
BELLIS, SUPER ENORMA, SALMON BALL—New improved strain 
with ball-shaped fully double flowers, measuring 3 inches across. 
a ee flowers produced in abundance. T. pkt. 25c; 1/8 oz. 80c; 
OZ. 00. 
BEGONIA SPECIAL MIXTURE 
BEGONTA SPECIAL MIXTURE—Contains Semperflorens and Graeilis 
varieties in equal proportions. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. 60c; 1/32 oz. $1.00. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED HYBRIDS—Flowers of gigantic size often 6 
inches across, from white and vivid scarlet through shades of bright 
bronze yellow, light and dark crimson, orange, ruby-red, rose and 
pink. Our seed has been saved from selected flowers. {8 earefully 
hybridized and will produce tubers in six Serer _insle mixed. 
Height 14 in. T. pkt. 25c; 1/64 oz. $2.25; 1/82 oz. 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA DOUBLE—Seed from a collection 
of perfect specimens, saved for ns by an eminent specialist, produc- 
ng Shue 80% ees Houblen. |. MIXED. T. pkt. (about 500 seeds) 60c 
oz. 
Our BEGONIA seed is raised for us by a German specialist. 
Positively none better. Same is true when it comes to Primulas, 
Cinerartas, ete. We believe in quality, having over SA | years of 
business experience, we know where and how to secu the best 
there is in seeds, 
doors in January 
B ni ie milion boxes, using leaf mold and 
some coarse sand in the soil. Smooth 
the surface of the soil, sprinkle the seed 
{hinly on top and press the seed in with a piece of smooth board. 
ever cover the seed with soil. Cover the box with a piece of glass 
raised a bit so the air can enter; keep the soil moist by spraying in 
a fine mist. Transplant when the plants are large enough to handle. 
and February 
For winter blooming or early spring blooming sow from August 
to September. Begonias are tender perennials and must never be 
planted outside until the weather is thoroughly settled. They require 
a shady, moist situation and lots of water duNng the growing 
period. Never water wh'!° the sun is shining as this causes the 
leaves to rust. All Begontas are slow growers and for the first two 
months they seem to make no progress whatever, but they are com- 
ing just the same, and if the seed is sown in January you will have 
bushy plants in 4’s by the middle of May. The seed germinates 
best in a temperature of 75 degrees. 
ADELINE—Dwarf, compact, bright pink, green foliage. Height 6 in. 
T. pkt. 50c; 1/64 oz. $2.00. 
BEGONIA BALL RED—Bright scarlet. 
T. pkt. 50c. 
CARMEN—Brilliant rose, foliage bronze, height 10 in. T. pkt. 50c. 
BEGONIA CHRISTMAS CHEER—Everblooming. Of broad, compact, 
lobular growth, completely covered with flery, eherry-red flowers two 
shee across. Foliage is dark, shiny green. Height 6 in. T. pkt. 
ic. 
GUSTAV KNAAKE—Very free flowering flowers 2 inches across, fiery 
crimson. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 50c; 1/64 oz. $1.25. 
HELEN—Medium sized carmine-scarlet flowers, foliage small, green 
edged with red, plant pyramidal growth 8 in. tall. T. pkt. 60c. 
BEGONIA INDIAN MAID—In great favor with owers. Plants 
about 10 inches tall, foliage of blackish-brown metallic lustre, flowers 
brilliant scarlet. The two paige Rhee tae colors make the Bek very 
eonspicuous. Comes true from seed and 1s easy to grow. pkt. 40c. 
KING OF THE REDS—Plants compact, vigorous, about 7 in. tall, 
flowers rose red. T. pkt. 50c. 
LUMINOSA-—Fiery dark scarlet, foliage reddish brown, 
bloomer. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 40c; gy 02. $2.00. 
LUMINOSA COMPACTA—Scarlet red, bronze foliage, free flowering. 
Height 6 in. T. pkt. 50c; 1/64 oz. $2.50. 
BEGONIA RED PEARL—Flowers extra large, over 2 inches across, 
of bright salmon scarlet, foliage glossy green, plants of compact ball 
shape 8-9 inches tall. T. pkt. 60c. 
BEGONIA PINK PEARL (Rosa Perle)—Identical in growth and size 
of bloom with Red Pearl. Coior brilllant rose-pink self with no 
suggestion of deeper shading. T. pkt. 60c. 
BEGONIA WHITE PEARL—Same as Red Pearl in growth and height 
of plant, flowers over two inches across, snow white. T, pkt. 60c. 
PRIMA DONNA—Limpid rose shading to carmine, most beautiful, 
also for winter blooming. Height 10 in. T. pkt. 40c; 1/64 oz. $2.00; 
1/32 oz. $3.00. 
BEGONIA RADIO RED—Flowers very large bright dark red, foliage 
Me ara green. In great demand. Height 20 in. T. pkt. 50c; 1/64 
oz. $1.00. 
BEGUNIA ROMANCE—Can be brought into full bloom at Christmas 
time from seed sown In July. From then on, ft will bloom uninterrupt- 
oor for months. Flowers bright carmine-red, foliage light green. 
gnt 8 inches. Sown in January will make a high class blooming 
pot plant for Mother’s Day. Quick growing, a heavy bloom producer 
and disease resistant. T. pkt. 40c. 
ROSE OF BOIS de VAUX—Extremely free Owe rose pink. Leaves 
green. Plant pyramidal compact 10 in. tall. T. pkt. 50c. 
tet) EN Sor ger eae) pink, foliage green, height 10 in. T. pkt. 
Plants dwarf and compact. 
winter 
SNOWBANK—Excellent larye fig. snow white, foliage light green, 
plants dense growing, 8 in. pkt. 60c; 1/64 oz. $1.00. 
BEGONIA TAUSENDSCHOEN—Of close compact growth not over 6 
inches tall, covered with flowers and buds of lustrous rich pink. In 
Germany where this begonia originated it is considered at present the 
finest, rich pink begonia for bedding and winter forcing. T. pkt. 60c. 
VERNON—Deep blood red, dark foliage, height 14 in. T. pkt. 20c; 
vy 02. 50c. 
BEGONIA FIREBALL—Glowing scarlet red blooms. 
tinged red foliage. Dwarf. 7 inches tall. T. pkt. $1.00. 
SEMPERFLORENS ALBA—Vigorous, constant bloomer, flowers white 
aS drooping panicles. Height 14 in. T. pkt. 15c; 1/82 oz. 25¢ 3% 
. 50e; oz. $3.00. 
With green 
BEGONIA DROOPING GEM 
Of drooping habit, fine for boxes, hanging baskets, etc. The 
overhanging branches of the plant are crowded with small, shiny 
leaves from which hang double pendulous flowers in many colors. 
iit new and good. Popular and much employed in Hurope. 
Tee Dt Cc. 
BEGONIA TAUSENDSCHOEN RED—Dark deep red, counterpart to 
peers er con dwarf resistant awarded Gold Medal Hamburg 1953. 
. Pp 00. 
