THE CANADIAN IIOUTlCCLTUKIST. 167 



We need not say that this sliort paragraph is intended as a way- 

 iuark for intending fruit growers; another contribution to the benefits 

 conferred on the fruit growing community by the Hokticulturist. 



BEGONIAS. 



These pretty plants may l)e conveniently divided into two groups, 

 tlie one cultivated on account of their large and beautifully marked 

 leaves, the other grown for their flowers. 



Through the politeness of Mr. James Vick, of Eochester, N. Y., 

 proprietor of Vick's Monthly Magazine, wliich is devoted entirely to 



floriculture, we are enabled to give 

 our readers an engraving of Begonia 

 Rex, which will enable them to form 

 same idea of the markings of the foli- 

 age of some of them. They are all 

 beautifully marked, some are dotted 

 with silver spots, others banded after 

 the style of Begonia Rex, with an 

 almost endless variety. The varieties known as Rex, Marshalli, Queen 

 Mctoria, and Argyrostigma, are among the most desirable in this group. 

 The varieties that are grown for their flowers are many of them 

 ^.vceedingly showy, the flowers hang so gracefully from out the foliage, 

 and contrast often so richly with the shining green leaves. The variety 

 known as Fuchsioides is exceedingly graceful and pretty when covered 

 with its coral red bloom. Saundersi is most profuse in its flowering, 

 and is exceedingly gay all the winter long, with its showy crimson 

 scarlet flowers. Many of the tuberous rooted varieties seem to be 

 always in bloom. 



All of the Begonias require heat, with a moderate amount of 

 moisture. They do not thrive in a low temperature, and should there- 

 fore be placed in the warmest window, and where there is no danger 

 that the plants will be chilled. Those who have a conservatory will 

 find them very easy of cultivation, and very suitable for table or parlor 

 decoration, and the flowering varieties most useful for boquets. 



