
. The individual 
Giant Single Type... 
flowers of this group often reach astonishing 
size of from 8 to 12 inches in diameter; car- 
ried on strong, stiff stems. They are very dec- 
orative as large specimen plants in tubs or for 
bedding purposes, where they will form a solid 
sheet of color. 
COLORS 
White Salmon Orange 
Pink Yellow Scarlet 
Rose Dark Red 
Single Frilled Type (Crispa) ... Per- 
haps the most adorable of the single types. 
The large, individual flowers are beautifully 
frilled and ruffled at the edge. 
COLORS 
Solid Colors—White Yellow Scarlet 
Pink Orange Dark Red 
Variations—Rose Light Salmon 
Crimson Rose Dark Salmon 
Apricot 
Fascination —On cream background, edged 
in rosy red. 
Single Crested Type (Cristata)...The 
accompanying picture speaks for itself as 
to the beauty of this type, which we have 
highly improved in recent years. Dwarf, stocky 
growth, with masses of flowers, make this type 
suitable both for bedding and show purposes. 
COLORS 
White Salmon Shades Orange 
Pink Shades Yellow Scarlet 
Rose Shades Dark Red 
PRICE OF SINGLE TYPES 
Tubers... Delivery, January to March. 
Large size . . . 20c each; $2.00 per dozen; 
$14.00 per 100. 
Medium size... 15c each; $1.50 per dozen; 
$10.00 per 100. 
Seedling Plants ... Delivery, May-June. $1.00 
per dozen; $7.50 per 100. F.O.B. Capitola. 
Seed ... 50c per packet; 25c per half packet. 
THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS FOR 
GROWING TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
The species used for the development of tu- 
berous Begonias grown today came originally 
from South America, chiefly Bolivia and Peru, 
although in a tropic region they are found in 
their native state only at higher altitudes. This 
means that they require a cool climate for 
best development. In regions with extreme 
heat and humidity during summer they will 
not perform well, if at all. They are not suit- 
able for house plants. 
The Begonias are strictly summer flower- 
ing plants, dormant during December and 
January. Therefore, they cannot be grown 
in winter in states like Florida, etc. Well- 
matured tubers can be forced under glass but 
even then the earliest flowers will appear only 
by the end of April or early May. They always 
have to be protected against strong sun- 
shine and perform best in semi-shade. Curled 
and shiny foliage is a sign of too much sun; 
too dense shade will produce spindly growth 
without flowers. They require constant mois- 
ture, as their root system is very shallow; and 
also perfect drainage. 
Failures will occur where any of the cardi- 
nal points are disregarded. Falling off of buds 
before they develop will happen either if the 
plants are not in a healthy state or during hot 
weather. Small pots that dry out very rapidly 
or, again, too large pots which stay constantly 
wet, will cause it also. Overfeeding is the most 
common mistake, resulting in soft, glassy tex- 
ture of the foliage, curling under of leaves, 
gradually wilting and dying off. Overwatering, 
chiefly in pots with poor drainage, will often 
have the same results. 
Pests are practically non-existent outdoors. 
Occasionally greenhouses where a variety of 
plants are grown will have Begonias attacked 
by Cyclamen mite in some districts. Brown, 
rusty streaks on the foliage and buds are the 
first sign of this. Spraying with light oil sprays 
such as Volck, and isolating infected plants, 
are the best checks. 
