TABLE OF CONTENTS. 



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 Introduction ... 1 



A BRIEF SKETCH OF THE BEGONIA FAMILY. 



Number of species Essential characters of the genus Interesting excep- 

 tions to the general characteristics Behaviour under cultivation The 

 genus Hildebrandia 10 



HISTORY OF THE TUBEROUS BEGONIA. 



The species from which the modern race has been obtained The first 



garden Hybrid List of Hybrids raised by Messrs. Veitch Hybrids 



raised by Messrs. O'Brien, Bull, Sutton and others The Forest Hill 



Strain The Swanley Collection The Continental Seedlings The 

 introducer of the Tuberous Begonias ... ... ... ... ... ... 14 



PROPAGATION OF THE BEGONIA. 



By Seeds Preparing the Pans and sowing the Seeds Treatment after 

 germination Transplanting into Boxes or Trays Potting on and 

 Subsequent Treatment By Cuttings Leaf Cuttings 34 



CULTIVATION OF THE BEGONIA IN POTS. 



Selecting and starting the Tubers Compost for the first Potting, Watering, 

 &c. The Second Potting A few more words about Compost Open- 

 Stages, Watering, Damping, &c. The Third Potting, Temperature, 

 Ventilation, &c. Treatment when in bloom After Flowering .'.. ... 46 



DOUBLE-FLOWERING BEGONIAS. 



The march of improvement The variety of form The erect-flowering 

 section Potting and Composts, &c. Hints on Propagation 56 



