Dreer's garden book 1904 Dreer's garden book : 1904 dreersgardenbook1904henr Year: 1904 New Fpilled Begonias. Single Tuberous-rooted Begonia. New Frilled Tuberous Begonias. We first offered this novel type in 1898; during the past six years the strain by careful selection has been wonderfully imi)roved, until it is now the finest of the tuberous-rooted section. The flowers are of large size, from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, with beautifully frilled and wavy petals, not unlike the finest single Petunias. (See cut.) 30 cts. each ; $300 per doz. Hardy Begonia. Evansiana. A hands
Dreer's garden book 1904 Dreer's garden book : 1904 dreersgardenbook1904henr Year: 1904 New Fpilled Begonias. Single Tuberous-rooted Begonia. New Frilled Tuberous Begonias. We first offered this novel type in 1898; during the past six years the strain by careful selection has been wonderfully imi)roved, until it is now the finest of the tuberous-rooted section. The flowers are of large size, from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, with beautifully frilled and wavy petals, not unlike the finest single Petunias. (See cut.) 30 cts. each ; $300 per doz. Hardy Begonia. Evansiana. A handsome and distinct species from Java, growing about 2 feel high, with large dark green foliage, and producing large, showy, flesh- pink flowers in the greatest pro- fusion. A most desirable .bed- ding ]ilant which, if planted in a well-drained position, will withstand the winter if covered with a few inches of leaves at the ap- proach of severe weather. 10 cts. each ; fil GO per doz. THE LORRAINE BEGONIAS. These are perfect gems, and undoubtedly the finest winter-flowering plants we now possess. They prow from 12 to 15 inches high, and naturally form graceful, bushy specimens, which from October until A|iril are completely smothered with their soft, delicately colored (lowers. Gloire de Lorraine. Soft rosy-pink, of fine form. Light Pink Lorraine. Of a lighter shade of pink ; a very tender color. Plants of the above varieties can only be supplied from July to January. Orders booked .nnd filled in proper season. Price for either, 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz. BEGONIA REX. (Ornamental-leaved Varieties.) improvements have been made in recent years in this useful house-plant. Our collection, which contains some 20 varieties, embraces all the good old varieties, as well as the best of recent introduction. (See cut.) 15 cts. each; $ per doz. Rex uegonia. The finest of all Tuberous-rooted Begonias for outdoor culture, Duke Zeppelin and Lafayette. Sec page gg.
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