4 STANLEY COBB, 22 Barry Rd., Scarsdale, N. Y. 
BEGONIA 
Sown in Winter for Summer plants, the slower ones can be carried along, for 
Fall and Winter use, pinching out unwanted buds as they appear. Sow at 65°, 
in well-drained seed pans, in equal parts leafmould, loam, and ssnd. Press 
the soil down slightly, and sow seed evenly on the surface: don't cover the 
seed with soil; place a glass over the pan, turning ana wiping 11 ary every 
morning. Water by submerging the pans tn the rim in water, allowing the wa- 
ter to soak through. When large enougn for 3" pots, begin to cool them gra- 
dually, ana carry along at 00° to 55°. Below are the fibrous-rooted kinds: 
* SEMPERFLOKENS DARLING. Large, brilliant carmine-rose flowers.....++..-20¢ 
* S. GLOW. Dark red flowers, light bronze foliage. Compact, 10" high....15¢ 
S. CHRISTMAS CHEER. Bright crimson-scarlet flowers; profuse bloomer.....20¢ 
S. GUSTAV KNAAKE. Large flowering pink with salmon shadings.............20¢ 
S. VERNON. Deep blood-red flowers and bronzy red foliage... ccccseeeeeee sl BZ 
* GRACILIS COPPERY GOLD. Double flowers; old gold merging into copper...50¢ 
* G. ENCHANTKESS. Pale green foliage, numerous: large pink flowers.......1l5¢ 
* G. MRS. HELEN HARMS. Deep canary yellow double flowers. 13" across....35¢ 
G. ALBA. Lovely white........-..Z2U¢ SEMPERKFLOKENS CHUVICE mlaED......20¢ 
These tuverous-rootea kinds can generally be flowered in about © mons. Irom 
seed. Sow and treat the same as the above varieties. Growing from seed pre- 
sents an economical method whereby a collection of these valuable tubers is 
obtained, as they can be stored like Gladioli, and used year after year. 
LAGE FLOWERED SINGLE MIXED. Immense blooms ana gorgeous colors....++..+.20¢ 
DOUBLE FLOWERED MIXED. Like big double roses. About 75% true to type....357 
PZNDULA. Hanging basket Begonias for a striking, drooping effect........30¢ 
KEX HYBI.IDS. Beautifully colored ornamental foliage. Seed is scarce..,...65¢ 
MARBLED MIXTUKE. Large double blooms in fine colors, variegated.........50% 
BhOWALLIA 
Sow in July and August for Winter. Grows and flowers freely in a rich soil. 
SPECIOSA MAJOR. Brilliant blue..15¢ SAPPHIRE. Dark blue, white eye..15¢ 
