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. 
PEARCE! 
This is indeed an interesting one. for 
it has been the chief factor in produc¬ 
ing 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; $2.50 per doz.; 
$15 per 100. 
Seedling Plants 
Every year we grow thousands of seed¬ 
ling plants. These plants are grown from 
carefully selected hand-pollenized seed. 
They are germinated in specially con¬ 
structed. electrically controlled seed 
frames. When hardly larger than a sweet 
pea seed they are transplanted to flats, 250 
to the flat. During this period of early ex¬ 
istence they receive almost hourly atten¬ 
tion, for I 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 plant¬ 
ings 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: Camel¬ 
lia, Rosebud, Crested, Frilled, Carnation 
and Giant Single. 
Husky, sure-to-bloom plants, $l.SO per 
doz.; $10.00 per lOO. 
This old favorite, which was 
re-introduced by me in 1937, 
created more favorable comment 
than anything else in the garden. 
For a background planting 
where a quick, easy growing 
plant is wanted, this type of Be¬ 
gonia has no equal. The soft 
pink, hollyhock-like flowers are 
produced unsparingly all through 
the summer. 
Sturdy Tubers, 25c each; 
$2.50 per doz. 
Treasure Chest 
Collection 
Your choice of any 30 large size 
tubers, all properly labeled as to 
type and color. Postpaid in 
California 
$5.00 
NARCISSIFLORA TYPE 
Here indeed is a most unique type. Sixty to sev¬ 
enty 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. 
Potted Plants 
Grown From Tubers 
For those who prefer to start with 
established, early flowering plants rath¬ 
er than tubers, I have ready for your 
garden each year thousands 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 tubers and are avail¬ 
able in the following pot sizes: 
Plants in 3-inch pots, 20c each; 
$1.75 per doz. 
Larger plants in 4-inch pots, ready 
to bloom, 30c each; $3.25 per doz. 
Still larger plants in flower, SOc 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
Specimen plants for immediate ef¬ 
fect, in full bloom, $1.00 to $1.50 each, 
according to size and variety. 
For a Real Treat 
Be sure to visit my shade plant gar¬ 
den, where you will see thousands of 
lovely plants in full bloom, all attrac¬ 
tively displayed. Enjoy 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 gorgeous spectacle, your next 
thought will be to hasten home to bring 
a friend back with you to enjoy this 
pageantry of flowers. 
Tuberous Begonia Seed 
I have a limited supply of very fine 
seed in mixed colors ONLY of the fol¬ 
lowing types of Tuberous Begonias: 
Camellia, Crested, Single Frilled, Carna¬ 
tion and Giant Single. This seed, if 
germinated before April 1st, will pro¬ 
duce plants that will give you many fine 
flowers before frost. 
Regular packet, $1.00; half packet, 
50c. 
