Begonia Calceolaria 



in any shed or frame where the bulbs will remain dry and be 

 protected from frost. Both damp and cold are very injurious to 

 them. The temperature during their season of rest should be kept 

 as near 50 as possible. When they show signs of growth in spring 

 they should be re-potted in a small-sized pot, almost on the 

 surface of the soil. As growth increases shift into larger sizes, 

 inserting the bulb a little deeper each time until the crown is 

 covered. 



BEGONIA, FIBROUS-ROOTED 



Begonia semperflorens. Half-hardy perennial 



FIBROUS-ROOTED Begonias are exceedingly valuable either for bed- 

 ding in summer or greenhouse decoration during the autumn and 

 winter. They produce a continual succession of flowers, rather small 

 in size, but very useful for bouquets. The directions for sowing and 

 after-treatment recommended for the Tuberous-rooted class will be 

 suitable also for the Fibrous-rooted varieties, except that the latter 

 must always be kept in a growing state, instead of being dried off 

 at the end of the flowering season. 



CALCEOLARIA, HERBACEOUS 



Calceolaria hybrida. Greenhouse biennial 



IN its present magnificent state, both as to constitution and the 

 beauty of its flowers, the Calceolaria is a hybrid plant, the result of 

 much cross-fertilisation of the finest types, hence its capability of 

 affording ever-new surprises and delights. The finest collections 

 exhibited of late years, which have made lasting impressions on the 

 public by their form and brilliancy of colour, have invariably been 

 raised from seeds of selected varieties, saved on scientific principles 

 that insure vigour, variety, and splendour in the progeny. 



Calceolarias thrive under intelligent cool-house treatment, but it 

 must be clearly understood that in every stage of growth they are 

 quick in resenting neglect or careless treatment. The work must be 

 carried out with scrupulous attention, and the result will more than 

 justify the labour. Extreme conditions of temperature are distinctly 

 injurious, and the plants are especially susceptible to a parched, dry 

 atmosphere. 



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