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BEGONIA CHELSONI 
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Begonia Chelsoni is the result of a cross between B. boliviensis and B. Sedeni v 
to which latter it will form a fine companion plant. It is of free growth, with 
Begonia Chelsoni. 
erect branching stems, one-sided shallow-lobed narrow-pointed leaves, and large 
drooping flowers of a bright glossy red. The plant, we learn, blooms on from 
