
Begonia, Double Picotee. 25c. each 
BEGONIA, DOUBLE PICOTEE 
This group was developed by crossing the large Camellia or Giant Double-flowered type with the 
old Marmorata type, which had a smaller bloom marbled in pink and white. The result was a flower 
slightly smaller than the Giant Double or Camellia-flowered type but keeping to that form with two-tone 
color combinations, either marbled, spotted or edged. Truly a real addition to the solid-colored Tuberous- 
rooted Begonia family. This year they will be available with the following shades predominating: 
Red Shades Rose Shades Apricot Shades Salmon Shades 

TUBEROUS-ROOTED BEGONIA LECTURES 
We have compiled an illustrated talk on Tuberous-rooted Begonias 
and shade-loving companion plants which is available to garden clubs 
and groups interested in cultural information or civic and service clubs 
that are interested in a program with something different and enter- 
taining. 
Over a period of years, we have assembled a motion-picture film 
dealing with the care and culture of the Tuberous-rooted Begonia. The 
first half of the film shows planting, transplanting, and potting of the 
seedling plants. The last half, in natural color, shows methods of use, 
such as found in plantings, flower arrangements, and corsage designs. 
The program, consisting of the movie and the lecture, usually takes 
about one hour, after which I am glad to answer any questions relative 
to the subjects discussed. This, of course, varies In time consumed 
but is always very interesting to the assembly. These talks are available 
at all times of the year except during May or June. Usually the summer 
months are most suitable, for, at that time, we have plenty of bloom 
with which to prove our story. 
There is a charge for these lectures, for transportation, and a small 
fee which we use to constantly increase and improve our film. 





