Gloxinia Seed 
The seed we are offering* is from the choicest specimens selected each year and 
artificially cross pollenized to insure the highest standard of quality. 
PRICES: In separate colors or any desirable mixture, 50c per packet, $5.00 per 
1/64 ounce. 
Culture 
Gloxinias can easily be grown from seed. Sown from January to August, 
according to when the flowering is desired. If well handled they will produce good 
specimens from five to six months. The culture is exactly the same as growing 
begonias from seed. For good results they should be grown under glass all year 
around with slightly higher temperature than begonias. The soil should be very 
light. Three-fourths coarse leafmold and one-fourth peat will produce very quick 
growth. Bone meal mixed with soil before planting and additional feeding with 
liquid manure as for begonias when buds begin to develop will give good results. 
Tubers 
For developing large show specimens, tuber should be used, as the seedlings will 
form only few flowers the first year. They can be started in same way as described 
for begonias. 
Warm and moist temperature should be maintained in the greenhouse during 
the younger stage of the growth, somewhat cooler and well ventilated when in 
bloom. If kept in dry temperature they are subject to aphis and thrip which will 
destroy the young buds entirely. Occasional fumigating with nicotine before the 
pests are too noticeable will prevent them from doing too much damage. 
After the blooming period when the foliage turns yellow, they should be dried 
up gradually and handled the same as begonias. Storing room for tubers should be 
frostless. 
