Clibrans' Superb Winter Flowering Begonias. 
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Clibrans’ 
New Winter Flowering Begonias. 
(Begonia Socotrana x Tuberous Variety). 
What was formerly considered an impossibility has now been accomplished. The com- 
paratively small-flowered Winter-blooming species — Begonia Socotrana — has been successfully 
crossed with the large flowering Summer-blooming tuberous variety, resulting in a race of Begonias 
producing large flowers during the Autumn and Early Winter. Blooming at a period when flowers 
are at a premium, these interesting and beautiful Hybrids will be found of the greatest value. 
The new varieties we have raised, and now offer for the first time, are all of the highest 
excellence. We would, however, draw special attention to “Miss Clibran,” and “Clibrans' 
Triumph ” as being the very finest varieties of this class of Begonias that has yet been raised. 
Cultural Note. — Cuttings may be struck from April to August in a temperature of 65 to 
70 degrees ; pot on as required, and, later, place them in a temperature of 60 to 65 degrees. 
Shade from bright sunshine. Water carefully at all times, but maintain a moist atmosphere 
throughout the growing period, giving air on favourable occasions. Cuttings struck from April 
to June will make large exhibition plants in 6-J-inch pots; those struck during July will make 
good plants in 5-inch pots. During Autumn the plants will commence to bloom, and continue 
to do so throughout the winter. When the flowering period is over, water should be given very 
carefully, just sufficient to keep them from becoming too dry. Continue this treatment until the 
plants show signs of starting growth in Spring, when supplies should be increased. The 
compost best suited for these plants consists of 5 parts loam, 1 part leaf-mould, and 1 part silver 
sand, for cuttings; for larger plants add a little well-decayed manure. 
“ Miss Clibran.” 
(See Illustration on Front Cover). 
Award of Merit, R.H.S. November, 1907. 
Undoubtedly the finest Winter-flowering Begonia yet introduced. The blooms of a rich 
blush pink, are perfectly double, 3 inches in diameter, freely borne on slightly arching sprays ; a 
magnificent flower of distinct and handsome appearance. The habit is strong and sturdy, the 
foliage of a deep rich green ; it is a good grower and free bloomer. The illustration (on cover of 
this List) gives a good idea of the plant and its general appearance. 
Plants ready in September, 10/6 each. 
Press Notices on Begonia “ Miss Clibran.” 
Extract " Gardeners' Magazine," Nov. 
23rd, 1907. 
" A notable addition to the hybrid Begonias 
flowering during the winter months. The 
growth is rather dwarf and free branching, the 
leaves rich glossy green, and the flowers com- 
paratively large, double, rose-pink and freely 
produced. (Award of Merit)." 
Extract "Gardening Illustrated," 
Nov. 23rd, 1907. 
"Begonias of the winter-flowering section 
were well shown by Messrs. Clibrans; a 
splendid, deep salmon-pink flowered variety, 
named ‘Miss Clibran,' receiving an award of 
merit. The shade of colour is charming, and 
the plant is free flowering. The variety should 
become very popular." 
Extract "The Garden," Nov. 16th, 1907. 
" A very handsome double flowered variety 
of a pleasing salmon pink colour, the flowers 
being large and the plant abundantly flowered. 
'Award of merit)." 
Extract "Gardeners' Chronicle," 
Nov. Kith, 1907. 
" A hybrid Begonia, from a cross between 
a tuberous variety and B. Socotrana. It is, 
therefore, a winter flowering variety. The 
flowers are double, rich pink in colour, and 
very freely produced. Judged by its habit as 
shown and the finely-developed foliage, this 
plant has an excellent constitution, and is 
capable of making very free growth." 
Extract " Journal of Horticulture," 
Nov. 14th, 1907. 
"Decidedly one of the finest of winter- 
flowering Begonias. It is robust, of good 
habit, and has abundance of large, perfectly 
double rosette flowers. These are of a bright 
and pleasing shade of soft rosy pink, quite 
distinct from any other variety ; the flowers, 
moreover, are borne in long racemes. (Award 
of Merit.)" 
