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Clibrans' List of Tuberous Begonias. 
Clibrans’ Tuberous Begonias. 
Careful fertilisation and selection over a period of many years has resulted in Tuberous- 
Begonias of the highest excellence, Our aim has been to produce dwarf habit, freedom in the 
production of large flowers in clear and well-defined colours and shades, carried upright on stout 
stems. In this we have succeeded. We cordially invite inspection when in bloom, from the 
beginning of July until the middle of September. 
CULTURAL NOTE.— Begonia Tubers should be started into growth any time from February to 
March, the tubers intended for bedding being placed in boxes. A mixture of good loam, leaf 
mould, and coarse sand, with well-rotted manure, is the best compost. Pot firmly, placing the 
tubers just below the surface of the soil ; the potting compost should be moistened before use. 
Allow plenty of drainage, and place any rough portions of soil at the bottom over the crocks. 
Water sparingly until the plants are growing freely, and re-pot into larger pots as required. In 
the growing season, especially during hot weather, water freely, and on no account allow the 
plants to become dry. Plenty of air and light are essential at all stages of their growth, and 
when grown under glass the flowering plants require to be shaded from the sun during the 
hottest part of the day. After flowering, gradually withhold water until the tops, die down,, 
when the tubers should be placed in sand or cocoa fibre, and stoied away in a cool dry place. 
Examine occasionally to see if any signs of decay. 
Superb Double Flowered Varieties. 
TUBERS, Choice un-named double varieties, to colour, 1/-, 1/6 to 2/6 each; 9/-, 12/-, 
18/- and 24/- per dozen. 
MIXED SEEDLINGS, unbloomed, containing a large percentage of doubles, 4/- and 6/- per dozen. 
Seed of our superb Double Strain, 2/6 per packet. 
Choice New Varieties. Plants ready in May. 
The following ten varieties are selected from an immense number of choice seedlings. All 
are distinct, of strong constitution, good growers, and produce flowers of good colour and fine 
form. The flower stems are stiff and carry the bloom erect above the foliage. 
One Plant each of the following Ten 
Varieties, 
No. Each — s. d. 
5 Altrincham Glory, apricot ; a large 
flower of superb colouring and fine 
shape, carried upright on a stout 
stem, good habit ; a grand variety 7 6 
27 Bramhall Beauty, bright orange ; a 
very distinct and beautiful flower, 
in shape and size it leaves nothing 
to be desired ; erect habit, a 
grand variety 7 6 
86 Emily Clibran, deep rosy pink ; 
good shape, very erect, excellent 
habit ... ... 10 6 
103 Gem, salmon ; an effective colour, 
good shape and form, good 
grower ... 5 0 
112 Glitter, yellow ; distinct and strik- v 
ing, good size and shape, free 
grower and bloomer ... ... 3 0 
for 60/- 
No. Each — s. d. 
114 Glory of Hale, deep pink, slightly 
suffused salmon, centre petals 
white ; a large flower of excep- 
tional form with beautifully 
waved petals, strong upright 
habit, a superb and lovely variety 
quite distinct from all others ... 12 6 
117 Ivanhoe, deep pink ; a large flower 
of good form, carried on an 
upright stem ... 5 0 
165 Melba, bright salmon ; attractive 
and pleasing, good shape and 
large size, erect ... ... ... 5 O' 
237 Senator, bright red ; good form, a 
fine flower, carried on a stout 
straight stem, effective 5 0 
243 Standard Bearer, pink ; large, a 
charming flower of good form, 
carried well above the foliage 5 0 
