TUBEROUS BEGONIAS. 



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keep it slightly raised, to afford ventilation. When the 

 seeds have germinated, the sphagnum and paper should 

 he removed, and a close and warm atmosphere should 

 be avoided. As soon as the second leaves appear, they 



FIG. 36. SINGLE TUBEROUS BEGONIA. 



should be pricked out in flats or pans, and from this 

 time on they should never be allowed to stop in their 

 growth. 



