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H. A. Hyde Company 
TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIAS 
Tuberous Rooted Begonias are one of our specialties. We use the finest of hybridized 
seed and grow our plants in the open fields to produce the hardiest tubers. 
Begonia hybrid types are Single, Double, Frilled, Crested, Lloydii (basket or trailing), 
Fimbriata (Carnation), Fascination, Rose-bud and Marmorata. 
Begonia color varieties are white, pink, rose, scarlet, crimson, yellow, salmon and 
orange. 
Begonia bulbs are ready from January to May inclusive. The experienced gardener can 
start his bulbs in early February to produce the earliest of flowers in the spring. Prices of 
begonia bulbs; postpaid. 
Jumbo Size —$.25 each. $2.50 dozen. $20.00 per 100. 
First Size —$.20 each. $2.00 dozen. $16.00 per 100. 
Bedding Size —$.10 each. $1.00 dozen. $8.00 per 100. 
After the danger of frost is over late in May, we offer seedling plants to bloom in the 
garden from July to November inclusive. 
Prices; prepaid to all California points: $1.50 dozen. $10.00 per 100. 
You may order bulbs and seedling plants in the above color and type assortments, but 
you must expect some color variation. The colors in the singles and frilled are uniform. 
The double white, scarlet (bright red), crimson (dark red) and yellow varieties are 
true, distinct shades. 
The double pink varies from light flesh and salmon colors through the darker shades of 
rose and carmine. 
The double salmon varies from the pink through to the salmon and orange shades. 
The double orange varies from the salmon through to the light and deep orange and 
orange-red shades. 
The Crested Fascination, Fimbriata, Narcissus and Lloydii varieties in bulbs and young 
seedling plants can be furnished in mixed colors only. 
From July to November we offer large field plants in full bloom at $.40 each. $3.50 
dozen. These may be ordered according to true, distinct shades such as peach, flesh, deep 
orange, etc. 
For those who wish bulbs delivered in the spring in distinct shades within the color 
variety, we will stake the bulbs in the field during the blossoming season and deliver these 
tubers at 50% increase above the regular bulb prices. Pay us a visit and stake the individual 
plants you desire. 
HOLLYHOCK BEGONIA (Begonia martiana grandiflora) —A tall mostly un-branching 
plant; the growth being quite characteristic of its name. Growing to a height of 18 to 24 
inches, delightful soft pink single blossoms are borne in the leaf axils. Use for back¬ 
ground planting in the Begonia bed. 
Bulbs $.50 each. $5.00 dozen. 
PLANTING AND CARE 
In the spring the dormant tubers show pink swellings at the center of the crown. They 
should then be potted in rich loose soil, preferably leaf mold. Be sure the drainage is good 
and that the tuber is so placed that the top center is not far under the soil. Water sparingly 
until the first leaves form, increasing the moisture supply after that time as the plant 
develops. After they are well established they can be transplanted to the bed or boxes or 
grown on in the pots for house plants. Barely cover the top of the tubers with soil. Too 
early or too deep planting may kill the tuber. 
They thrive in partial shade—such as window boxes having a northern or eastern ex¬ 
posure where they do not get too much direct sunlight—under oak trees—or in partial 
shade in the garden. As house plants do not put them too close to a window as the direct 
sun through the glass might injure the plant. 
In the late fall when the tops die down water should be withheld until the plant dries 
out. If desired the tubers can be lifted, shaken free from the soil, or left in pots, stored in 
a cool dry place, preferably a dark shelf, until planting time. 
FOR CHRISTMAS —We put up attractive Christmas Gift Boxes of Begonia tubers at our 
regular prices, mailed postpaid. No gift is more highly appreciated by the garden lover. 
