. Aster Jewel. Aster Comet. A very beautiful and distinct , with long curled and twisted petals formed into a loose yet dense half-globe resembling the Japanese Chrysanthemum. No. 5201. Deep Pink, per pkt., 15 cts. No. 5202. Light Blue, " 15 " BEGONIA CREDNERI. A perfectly distinct new variety originated by hybridiz- ing B. Scharfiianaand metallica. Its graceful habit it is similar to the former species, while in shape and coloring of the foliage it resembles B. metallica. The flowers hang- ing in large umbrella-like clusters by far excel both pa- rents. The plants attain a hei
. Aster Jewel. Aster Comet. A very beautiful and distinct , with long curled and twisted petals formed into a loose yet dense half-globe resembling the Japanese Chrysanthemum. No. 5201. Deep Pink, per pkt., 15 cts. No. 5202. Light Blue, " 15 " BEGONIA CREDNERI. A perfectly distinct new variety originated by hybridiz- ing B. Scharfiianaand metallica. Its graceful habit it is similar to the former species, while in shape and coloring of the foliage it resembles B. metallica. The flowers hang- ing in large umbrella-like clusters by far excel both pa- rents. The plants attain a height of two to three feet and produce a profusion of bloom that is astonishing ; the leaves are dark green, of a metallic gloss and hairy on the Tr>fi»ce, dark red tuiderneath. The flowers are of a snowy white on the inside of the petals, while the reverse is thickly set with fine red hairs, thus forming a most strik- ing and beautiful contrast. No. 5291. Per pkt., 25 cts. BEGONIA HYBRIDA GIGANTEA. "; A new tuberous rooted variety, the best red in existence, shaded with black ; a decided and valuable acquisition. No. 5283. Per pkt., 25 cts. (V)
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