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through the summer. It is tuberous rooted, and requires a thorough season 

 of rest. 



B. Veitchi. — This magnificent species is a capital companion to B. rosceflora, 

 which in habit of growth it closely resembles ; the flowers also are of the same 

 form, but instead of rosy, they are of the most briUiant vermihon red. It suc- 

 ceeds well in the green-house, and there can be no doubt that it is quite hardy 

 in the southern part of England, plants at Chelsea having grown entirely in the 

 open air for two or three years past, without the slightest injury from frost. It 

 is tuberous rooted and deciduous. 



Begonia ros^flora. 



B. Weltoniensis. — Though last on the list, this is by no means the least use- 

 ful. In general character it resembles the pretty B. parvifolia ; but the flowers 

 are larger, and of a pale pink or flesh color. By propagating at different periods it 

 may be had in flower throughout the year. The plants require a warm green- 

 house during the earlier stages of their growth, but those struck early in spring 

 will flower profusely through the summer in the green-house or conservatory. 

 For table decoration it is most valuable, because, owing to its fine habit, hand- 

 some specimens of medium size can be grown without the expenditure of much 

 time in stopping and training. 



