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BEGONIA NITIDA. 
good management, could scarcely be equalled (viewing it ornamentally) by any 
plant, whatever its merits. 
Having recently entered very largely into the management of Begonias, it would 
be superfluous to give particular instructions for growing B. nitida , especially as it is 
more easily managed than some, the warmth of the stove being given it. 
The name engraved by our artist is one of the many by which this plant is 
known, but, as will be seen, is not the correct one. 
Our obligations are due to the Messrs. Rollisson for the opportunity of taking our 
drawing. 
Begonia is in honour of Michael Begon, a botanist of the seventeenth century. 
