Tuberous Begonias... Selected Strains 

Double Camellia 
Tuberous Begonias are among the 
most beautiful garden plants. They 
are not cultivated as much as they 
deserve because they are compara- 
tively unknown to the average gar- 
den lover. 
They thrive under trees and in shady 
places, where other plants will not 
grow. Their lively colors brighten up 
the dull parts of gardens and they re- 
quire but little care. The success that 
growers have is so gratifying that 
they find themselves planting many 
varieties. 
Tuberous Begonias bloom from May 
through November and are among 
the few plants that flower so abun- 
dantly over such a long period of 
time. Their colorful blooms lend them- 
selves to various uses as flower ar- 
rangements. 
Culture of Tuberous Begonias... Tuberous- 
rooted Begonias require three things: shade, 
rich soil, and moisture. Shade is one of the 
necessities for their culture. If planted un- 
der trees, the branches of these trees should 
not be so low on the ground that they will 
interfere with free circulation of air. 
Soil ... Tuberous Begonias are surface 
feeders; their roots do not go down deeply 
but spread horizontally in the ground. 
Therefore, it does not matter what kind of 
soil you have, whether clay, rock, or hard 
loam; just select a shady place in your gar- 

