
TUBEROUS BEGONIA 
Camellia Flowered Double Rose 
The above picture is a typical example of the 
fine form and excellent quality of the blooms obtained 
from Baake’s California grown tuberous Begonias. 
Prices for Tuberous Begonias 
Large Tubers 
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Camellia Flowered Type 
The flowers of this eae are five to seven inches 
in diameter and may be had in the following colors: 
Pink, Rose, Orange, Yellow; ‘White, Crimson, Scarlet, 
American Beauty, Apricot and Salmon. 
Double Rosebud Type 
Excellent for Cut Flowers or Corsage Work 
The flowers of this exquisite type resemble perfect 
rosebuds, and are much sought after for corsage and 
bouquet work. The plant is a tall sturdy grower. 
Available in the following colors: 
Blush, Pink, Rose, Salmon, 
Fine sturdy tubers, 20c each; $1.75 per dozen; $11.00 
per 100. 






SPECIAL Beginners Collection 
To acquaint you with the dazzling beauty of 
the Tuberous Begonia family I have selected 
12 different types and colors of this lovely 
flower, including ALL of the popular types. 
These tubers will be mailed to you with 
detailed planting instructions, and enough of 
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our special Oak leafmold to properly $00 
your tubers, for only, postpaid... 

Tuberous Begonias 
The stock from which we select your tubers is the result of years of 
patient study, hand pollination and careful selection of breeding material. 
At our growing grounds, daily inspections of the plants are made and only 
those that produce finest quality flowers are allowed to remain. All others 
are taken out and destroyed, thereby leaving only the best for our 
customers. 
At my nursery in West Los Angeles, each season are planted several 
thousand tubers. This is done so that when they are in flower the many 
customers who live near enough may come and select particular types 
and colors to suit their fancy. ‘These plants are staked and the tubers 
reserved for them. 
Also, the gorgeous display of dazzling beauty of thousands of these 
plants in bloom is a never ending source of joy for our many visitors. 
I cordially invite all who can possibly do so to come to see this thrilling 
sight. The flowers are at their best from June 15 to October 15. You are 
under no obligation to purchase. Bring your friends and stay as long 
as you like. 
How to Grow Tuberous Begonias 
Begonias, once started, need little care aside from the following 
simple rules: 
Start your begonia tubers in shallow boxes, placing them in rows with 
a two-inch space separating each one. Use a mixture of two parts leaf- 
mold to one part sand; if the leafmold is not available use coarse sand. 
Set the tubers with the top of the tuber just level with the top of the 
sand or leafmold mixture. Keep your boxes of tubers in a shady place 
where the temperature is about 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Water them well, 
so as to soak the mixture thoroughly; after that keep just slightly damp 
until the leaves appear, when more water may be applied without danger 
of rotting the tubers. 
When the plants are about three inches tall transfer to four or five- 
inch pots or directly to a partially shaded area of the garden. Set them 
in a light mixture of two parts leafmold, one part coarse sand and one 
part WELL ROTTED cow manure. When the first flower: buds appear 
give frequent light feedings of some good well balanced pester 
fertilizer. 
On hot days, when the temperature is 80 degrees or over, sprinkle 
the foliage frequently. This will prevent the flowers dropping off. 
In the fall, when the tops have died down, lift the tubers and store 
in a cool dry place, away from frost. The following January or February 
they may be started again. The average life of the tuber is eight years. 
A TYPICAL BAAKE CAMELLIA > 
FLOWERED BEGONIA 
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. 
Enjoy the charm and rest- 
ful peace of this lovely 
spot. Saunter 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 of our world-famous 
Camellia-flowered strain at 
$1.00 per pkt. 
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