Fibrous Begonia Prices 
Unless otherwise marked, all of the Fibrous Begonias 
are priced as follows: Plants in 3-inch pots, 20c each; 
plants in 4-inch pots, 35c each; specimen plants in 
larger containers, 50c to $5.00 each. 
Intermediate Growth 
DIGSWELLIANA: This is known at my nursery as 
“the bosses’ favorite.” I’ll have to admit it is my 
favorite. A wonderful, compact, very bushy plant. The 
leaves are almost as crinkly as holly leaves, and are 
a bright coppery-green that makes the plant really spar¬ 
kle. Added to this is the profusion of iridescent pink 
bloom. It is one of those that everybody likes. Excel¬ 
lent as a house or garden subject, a year ’round bloomer. 
MEDORA: Here is an outstanding variety. It is me¬ 
dium tall and much branched. The beautiful deep green 
leaves are heavily spotted white. The flowers are a soft 
rose-pink. One of the types of which we can never get 
enough stock. 
ODORATA ALBA: Another popular one, because of 
the pure white, lemon scented flowers, which are pro¬ 
duced the year around. Clean, dark green foliage. Stock 
limited. 
SACHSEN: Very bushy upright habit, foliage beauti¬ 
ful bronzy-green and spotted. Many blooms of soft 
shrimp-pink that blends well with the foliage. Stock 
always limited because of great demand. 
THURSTONII: This Begonia should be called Pink 
Cloud, for when it is in full bloom it reminds one of a 
lovely soft pink cloud. The great, upright clusters of 
beautiful pink blossoms are borne well above the dark 
bronzy-green foliage. Plant is naturally bushy and com¬ 
pact, with an average height of 3 to 3 % feet. 
HAIRY THURSTONII: Quite similar to Thurstonii, but 
more vigorous. Stems and leaves covered with hairs. 
Flowers slightly larger and deeper pink. 
TEMPLINII 
One of the finest begonias grown. This variety is so popular 
with all who see it that try as we may we never seem to have 
enough stock to meet the demand. A thick stemmed branching 
variety with wavy leaves adroitly colored with yellow, white and 
red. Produces clusters of pink flowers very early in the spring. 
Plants in 3-inch pots, 25c each; plants in 4-inch pots, 40c each; 
plants in 6-inch pots, $1.00 each. 
CORALLINE LUCERNE 
In any collection of Begonias or in any garden, 
this variety will stand out as one of the most attrac¬ 
tive. I consider it one of the showiest of the Fibrous 
Begonias. The plant is a sturdy grower with large, 
luxuriant, bronzy-green foliage, and great clusters of 
bright, rosy-red flowers. Specimen Plants, many with 
Flowers, each, $1.00. Smaller Plants, 3-inch Pots, 
25c each; plants in 4-inch pots, 40c each. 
Year 1 round bloom with FIBROUS BEGONIAS 
Easy to Plant . . . Easy to Grow . . . 
Excellent for Garden or Pot Culture 
Timely Tips on Culture of Fibrous Begonias 
Begonias for the most part thrive best in a well drained, partially shaded 
location such as in a lathhouse, a summer house or where they receive fil¬ 
tered sunlight from trees or tall growing shrubs. Oak leafmold, whenever that is 
obtainable, is the best foundation for your soil mix. If this is not obtainable 
use German or Swedish peat moss. The leafmold should be well rotted, and in a 
rather coarse condition, with some leaves in it about the size of one’s thumb nail. 
IVlix Up as Follows; Two shovelfuls of leafmold or peatmoss, one shovelful of 
sandy loam, one shovelful of well rotted cow manure (by well rotted I mean at 
least eight months old), and to this add one 214-inch pot of cotton seed meal, 
and one 4-inch pot of granulated charcoal. 
The plants may be potted or set in the garden in this soil. Begonias are not 
deep rooters, so a pocket of eight to twelve inches of the above is sufficient. 
Water well during hot weather, but do not drown the plants. They cannot stand 
having their roots in water. Occasional light feedings of cotton seed meal will 
help the growth and bloom. Should the soil get on the alkaline side, apply a 
small dose of aluminum sulphate, about one ounce to each square yard. 
Tree Form 
LUGANO (Robinson): Beautiful Coralline Lucerne seedling with rich dark 
green leaves that are slightly smaller than those of the parent. A good branching 
type with deep pink blooms produced in great profusion. 
MARGUERITE: One of the easiest to grow, and one of the most popular. A 
dandy, upright grower, height 3 % to 5 feet. The leaves are a bright glistening 
green and slightly hairy. The gleaming iridescent shell-pink flowers are produced 
in great profusion for many months. 
WALLOW: One of the very best new things. A fine tall grower branching well. 
The long dark wavy leaves are carried perpendicularly, giving the plant great 
dignity and elegance. The flowers are white, produced in large erect clusters. 
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