Begonia, Rosebud Type 
Tuberous - Rooted 
Begonias 
Tuberous Begonias are of simple 
culture, and they fill a long-felt need 
for plants suitable in shady spots. 
Given the proper conditions, the re¬ 
sults generally are beyond expectations. 
For location, guard against mid-day 
burning sun and drafts, and provide a 
maximum of light and fresh air. For 
soil, provide a loose, friable condition 
—ample humus. 
These shade-loving plants are one of 
our specialties. We use the finest of 
hybridized seed and grow our plants in 
open fields to produce the hardiest 
tubers. 
The size and quality of the flowers 
are dependent on the strain of seed 
used in their propagation and the care 
you give to them. The size of the 
tubers and our care in the production 
fields determine the size of the result¬ 
ant plants in your garden; jumbo size 
tubers develop the largest, most free- 
flowering plants with earliest blossoms; 
the smaller, bedding size tubers will 
produce fine individual flowers. 
For Begonia prices, see Front Cover. 
Hollyhock Begonia 
{Begonia martiana grandiftora) 
A tall, mostly unbranching plant, 
the growth being characteristic of its 
name. Grows to a height of 18 to 24 
inches, with delightful, single, soft pink 
blossoms borne in the leaf-axils. Use 
for background planting in the Begonia 
bed or for pot-plants. Bulbs 35c each; 
$3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
Seedling Plants for 
Later Planting 
After the danger of frost is over, in 
May, we offer seedling Tuberous- 
rooted Begonia plants to flower in the 
garden from July to November. 
Prices, prepaid to all California 
points, $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100; 
$100.00 per 1000. 
We have shipped these plants suc¬ 
cessfully throughout the United States. 
(See illustration, page 3.) 
Begonia multiflora 
Small, double, and very free-flowering Begonias 
for bedding effects. 
Ami Jean Bard. Copper-yellow. 20c each; 
$2.00 per doz. 
Evelyn Tavenet. Salmon-pink. 40c each; 
$4.00 per doz. 
Helene Harms. Pure yellow. 20c each; $2.00 
per doz. 
Lafayette. Brilliant orange-scarlet. 40c each; 
$4.00 per doz. 
Madelon. Vivid rose. 35c each; $3.25 per doz. 
Mayor Max. Beautiful scarlet. 35c each; $3.25 
per doz. 
Paul Parre. Rosy salmon, fringed. 20c each; 
$2.00 per doz. 
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We deliver attractive Christmas Gift boxes 
of Begonia tubers at our regular prices, in 
Christmas wrapping, mailed postpaid. No gift is 
more highly appreciated by the garden lover. 
^ FOR CHRISTMAS 
Hollyhock Begonia 
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