PEARCII 
A Parent Plant 
This is indeed an interesting pne, for it has 
been the chief factor in producing many of the 
present garden forms. The bright yellow flowers, 
though small, show up well against the foliage 
and the type has been very popular with us for 
basket, border or pot culture. 
Tubers, 25c each; S2.50 per doz.; S15 per 100. 
Seedling Plants 
Every year we grow thousands of seedling 
plants. These plants are grown from carefully 
selected hand-pollenized seed. They are germin¬ 
ated in specially constructed, electrically con¬ 
trolled seed frames. When hardly larger than a 
sweet pea seed they are transplanted to flats, 
250 to the flat During this period of early exist¬ 
ence they receive almost hourly attention, for T 
believe a good start is important to the ultimate 
well being of any plant. In a few weeks they 
are transplanted again and soon put out under 
lath frames, where still under special care they 
pick up the vigor and health that make the 
plants from Baake’s so outstanding. 
From these plants are made the plantings in 
our show gardens, and it is this same fine stock 
that I offer for sale during April, May, June and 
July. 
Available in the following types: Camellia, 
Rosebud, Crested, Frilled, Carnation and Giant 
Single. 
Husky, sure-to-bloom plants, SI.25 per doz.; 
58.00 per 100. 
Potted Plants 
Grown from Tubers 
For those who prefer to start with established, 
earlv flowering plants rather than tubers, I 
have ready for your garden each year thous¬ 
ands of well started plants. These plants are 
ready to set out as early as the middle of April, 
and may be had until the first of September. 
They are all grown from carefully selected 
HOLLYHOCK BEGONIA 
(Begonia Marfiana) 
This old favorite, which was 
re-introduced by me in 1937, 
created more favorable com¬ 
ment than anything else in 
the garden. 
For a background planting 
where a quick, easy growing 
plant is wanted, this type of 
Begonia has no equal. The 
soft pink, hollyhock-like flow¬ 
ers are produced unsparingly 
all through the summer. 
Sturdy Tubers, 25c each; 
$2.50 per doz. 
tubers and are available in the following pot 
sizes: 
Plants in 3-inch pots, 15c each; SI.50 per doz. 
Larger plants in 4-inch pots, ready to bloom. 
30c each; $3.25 per doz. 
Still larger plants in flower, 50 each; S5.00 
per doz. 
Specimen plants for immediate effect, in full 
bloom, SI.00 to SI.50 each, according to size and 
variety. 
For a Real Treat 
Be sure to visit my shade plant garden, where 
you will see thousands of lovely plants in full 
bloom, all attractively displayed. En]oy the 
charm and restful peace of this lovely spot. Saun¬ 
ter leisurely among the beds of bright colored 
flowers. After feasting your eyes on this gor¬ 
geous spectacle, your next thought will be to 
hasten home to bring a friend back with vou to 
enjoy this pageantry of flowers. 
Tuberous Begonia Seed 
I have a limited supply of very fine seed in 
mixed colors ONLY of the following types of 
Tuberous Begonias: Camellia, Crested, Single 
Frilled, Carnation and Giant Single. This seed, 
if germinated before April 1st, will produce 
plants that will give you many fine flowers 
before frost. 
Regular packet, 75c; half packet, 50c. 
TREASURE ISLAND 
COLLECTION 
Your choice of any 40 large size tubers, 
all properly labeled as to type^ 
and color. 
Postpaid in California. 
SINGLE VARIETY 
In this distinctly beautiful type we find our most vigorous grower 
and the largest flowers. It is not uncommon to have flowers 8 
to 9 inches across in the brightest of colors. Like the frilled 
type, the singles are good bedders, especially with overhead 
watering. Colors same as Single Frilled. 
NARCISSIFLORA TYPE 
Here indeed is a most unique type. Sixty to seventy per cent of 
the plants will produce flowers that closely resemble those of the 
large trumpet daffodils. A worthwhile addition to your Begonia 
planting and one that never fails to attract attention. 
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