. 32nd annual catalogue. Nursery stock Iowa Des Moines Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. AUREOLE GERANIUM. COUNTESS LOUISE ERDODY BEGONIA. This variety is sometimes called "Snail Begonia" on account of the peculiar formation of the leaves. The form is exceedingly odd and unique. The strik- ing peculiarity which distinguishes it from all other Begonias consists in the fact that the two lobes at the base of the leaf do not grow side by side, but one of them winds in a spiral-like way until in a
. 32nd annual catalogue. Nursery stock Iowa Des Moines Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental Catalogs; Vegetables Seeds Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs; Gardening Equipment and supplies Catalogs. AUREOLE GERANIUM. COUNTESS LOUISE ERDODY BEGONIA. This variety is sometimes called "Snail Begonia" on account of the peculiar formation of the leaves. The form is exceedingly odd and unique. The strik- ing peculiarity which distinguishes it from all other Begonias consists in the fact that the two lobes at the base of the leaf do not grow side by side, but one of them winds in a spiral-like way until in a full grown leaf there are four of these twists lying on top of the leaf nearly two inches high. The leaf has a me- tallic lustre, dark silvery in the center, shading into coppery rose toward the margin, which is broadly and evenly edged with the same hue, but darker and more brilliant. Very curious. Each 25c. BRYOPHYLLUM.—(Sprouting Leaf.) , One of the most curious plants it has ever been our privilege to grow. The leaves are thick and heavy. When cut and placed in moist soil little plants start from the notches iu them, and make very strong plants in a very short time. When in bloom it presents a very odd and interesting appearance; first, long, green, red-striped pods are formed, through this breaks a pointed tube of a dull red shade. Blooms are produced in great profusion. Each 15c. NEW VARIEGATED MYRTLE. Every one knows and loves the old fashioned Myrtle with its dark green leaves and vine forming a carpet. It has always been a favorite for cemetery planting and its bright blue flowers peek up to say 4,good morning' to the pas- serby. This charming new variety has the same characteristics, but the foli- age is beautifully variegated with pure white, thus making it very showy and •'; It is the plant of plants for cemetery use, and bound to be a favor- ite. A decided novelty, for which, if they had it, eastern florists would doubt- less ask 50c but we have pr
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