BRILLIANT BLOSSOMS FOR SHADY NOOKS 
UBEROUS-ROOTED Begonias are the answer to the gardener’s prayer for some- 
thing that will bloom in the shade. They come in a very wide range of color and 
beautiful varieties of form, some of which look as if molded of wax, others so velvety 
that they seem to be cut from royal cloth. These facts, along with their simple cultural 
requirements, place them without a rival in the world of shade-loving flowers. They 
thrive in shady places without direct sunlight, so the north side of the house or hedge or 
under trees, wherever beauty and color are most needed, are the locations to grow these 
exquisite creations. 
From July until frost the Tuberous-rooted Begonias are in bloom and flower-lovers will 
find a trip to Lowe’s lath-house well worth while during that time. Besides viewing the 
Begonias visitors can inspect the trials we are carrying on with Fuchsias (125 varieties at 
present), Heliotropes, Torenias, Impatiens, Browallias, Streptocarpus, and all other 
plant types we are testing for shade. 
Visitors are always welcome, Sundays as well as weekdays. We have now completed a 
picnic-grounds with arches, tables, etc., under the lath-house for the convenience of 
garden clubs, groups, or individuals who wish to hold meetings there or rest amid the 
beauty. 
If your hobby is “‘pictures,”” the lath-house full of bloom affords grand subjects for 
color photography. We also display our Begonias in the very latest type crystal and 
pottery vases and bowls all of which can be photographed in full color. 
We have added a Gift Shop dealing in the newer type arrangers and containers, which 
the flower-lover needs to get the most from flower arrangements. In the Shop we are 
stressing the leading lines of accessory materials, such as Crystal by Duncan-Miller, 
Pottery by Roseville, Metal Containers from Chase Brass & Copper Co., along with 
purely Gift Novelties. 
LOWE'S Greenhouse and Nursery - Chagrin Falls, Ohio 
Specialists in Tuberous Begonias and Potted Annuals 
The business of growing Tuberous-rooted Begonias 
from seed in this country was an idea I picked up in 
Belgium while in the American Army during the World 
War I. Upon my return from service, I imported seed 
from the Belgian I had discussed the matter with, and 
started trying to grow Tuberous-rooted Begonias. 
After eight years of discouraging trials I at last produced 
a few plants that bloomed. Then, by constant vigilance 
and some help from very good friends, I at last suc- 
ceeded in putting the Tuberous-rooted Begonia across 
In this country. 
By constantly working with the shade-loving Tuber- 
ous-rooted Begonia, I began to realize that there are a 
great many shady places around a home that have 
been neglected, so am trying to help those in that 
predicament by growing all the good shade-loving 
annuals I can find. With the above as a foreword, I 
wish to express my sincere thanks to those customers 
who have so kindly recommended the Tuberous-rooted 
Begonia to their friends and have also referred them 
to Lowe’s Greenhouse and Nursery. 

CARLTON E. LOWE 
