Cl.IHKANS' CaTAI.OGUI- OF INDOOR PLANTS. 
9 
Autumn and Winter-Flowering Begonias. 
“Gloire de Lorraine” Type. 
This section, of which Gloire de Lorraine was the forerunner, is now well-known and highly 
valued. Blooming during the autumn and winter months, being of light elegant appearance 
and producing a marvellous profusion of flowers, they are admirably adapted for Conservatory 
and Table decoration. 
Photo ] " Agatha." [ Clihrans . 
( See page 10). 
New Variety 9 7» “ Patrie.” 
(B. Socotrana X /> Pearcei var). 
Award of Merit, R. H. S., Jan. 12th, 1909. 
This variety, from the same Raiser as the well-known Gloire de Lorraine, is the latest 
introduction in this section. In flower and habit generally it somewhat resembles Gloire de 
Lorraine, the flowers, though not quite so large, are produced with exceptional freedom, covering 
the plant from base to summit ; colour, rose-pink, suffused salmon-red, vivid and distinct. 
The plant remains in full bloom for many weeks. 
Plants ready in August, 2 6 each, 24/- doz. 
Press Notices on Begonia “ Patrie.” 
Extract “ Gardeners’ Chronicle,” Jan. 16th, 1909. 
" The plants were about 10 inches high and compact in habit. The flowers are 
rich rose-pink, but by reason of the yellow anthers they appear to have an orange shade." 
Extract “ Journal of Horticulture,” Jan. 14 tty 1909. 
Dwarf and sturdy, with good trusses of salmon-carmine flowers, a nice cherry colour.” 
Extract " The Garden,” Jan. 23rd, 1909. 
" Of dwarf compact habit, not more than 8 to 9 inches high, with medium size 
flowers of a coppery-red shade, very freely produced. Notable for its dwarf habit and 
profuseness of bloom.” 
