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BEGONIA CAMELLIA. Example of a good type. (See p. 90/ 



covered with an abundance of blossoms ; but very large-flowered kinds do not, 

 as a rule, and indeed should not ramify so much, and three or four main 

 stems on a moderate-sized plant is quite sufficient, for if the growth is much 

 divided the blooms will of course suffer in size. Yet in all cases the growth 

 should be stout and compact, with strong and healthy foliage right down to 

 the pot. The size of the individual trusses makes a great difference in the 

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