TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS. 
BY DANIEL BARKER, BRAMBELTON, NORFOLK, VA. 
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FEW years ago it occurred to me that the “Tuberous Rooted Begonias” pos- 
sessed many qualities which, if properly developed, would bring them to 
the very front as greenhouse, window, and bedding plants. They had not 
then had that attention bestowed upon them that their merits deserved. I 
resolved to try it in various ways. I procured in Europe and this country 
packages of seed, which were (save one) very disappointing. From one 
packet I had a few which were decided improvements, and which have been the 
parents of some very line varieties, adapted alike for the conservatory, dwelling 
house, rustic baskets, and for bedding out in the flower garden. One of the princi- 
pal steps made was in variety of color. The best of each kind was carefully select- 
ed, taking into account color, habit, and constitution. For some time the same pro- 
cess has been going on, the result of which is very satisfactory. The seeds this sea- 
son (saved from the finest varieties) have germinated more freely than ever, and the 
Vol. 2 . — No. 3. RICHMOND, IND., JULY, 1879. 
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