BEGONIA. G3 



throughout the greater portion of the South American con- 

 tinent, in some instances attaining great elevations. 



B. alho-coccinea. — A dwarf species, with creeping stems, 

 and thick, fleshy, peltate, dark green leaves, flowers scarlet 

 and white, borne on erect panicles. Native of the East Indies. 



B. Ascotensis. — This is a very distinct and strong-growing 

 species, with crimson flowers. We have seen this species 

 bedded out very largely on the Continent, especially in Paris, 

 where it does well all through the summer months. 



B. cinnabarina. — ^A very handsome species, and one that 

 blooms in great profusion, the large, bright orange-coloured 

 flowers forming a beautiful contrast with the deep green 

 leaves ; these latter are about six inches long, obliquely 

 ovate, and serrated at the margins ; the large panicles of 

 flowers are produced in the spring and summer months. 

 Native of Bolivia. 



B. crasdcaulis. — A pretty creeping species. The leaves 

 are palmate ; the flowers are white, tinged with pink, and are 

 freely produced during the first three months of the year. 

 Native of Guatemala. 



B. Digswelliensis. — A remarkably free-flowering and charm- 

 ing variety, which is very eflective for the decoration of the 

 dinner table, or for any situation where ornamental plants are 

 required ; it is of dwarf habit. The flowers are of a light 

 pink, the edges of the petals being deeper, and when con- 

 trasted with the deep rich colour of the young buds, they 

 have a very beautiful appearance. It is a valuable kind also 

 for cutting for bouquets, and should be in every collection. 

 Garden hybrid. 



B. dipetala. — ^A very distinct and free-flowering species. 

 It is of erect growth, with obhque cordate leaves, serrated 

 at the edges and tapering to a sharp point, slightly hairy 

 upon the upper side, and dark green ; and the flowers are 



