CALIFORNIA BEGONIAS FOR POTS, HANGING BASKETS, OR GARDEN Ves 
TUBEROUS 
RB egouas 
Those who visited San 
Eronciscos” Treasure 
Island Exposition several 
years ago will recall the 
magnificent display of Tu- 
berous Begonias in the 
Horticulture Building and 
in the Gardens. Public in- 
terest in these spectacular 
beauties was greatly en- 
hanced and orders were 
received from all over the 
country, even from some 
sections where growing 
them was not recommend- 
ed. Generally speaking, 
however, we do not hesi- 
tate to recommend them for 
planting in any climate ex- 
cept in the extreme heat. 




Prices, all types, extra large 
tubers: 40c each; $4.00 per 12; 
$27.50 per 100 postpaid. On 
orders under $2.00 send 25c for 
handling charge. 


SINGLE CRESTED TYPE (Cristata). This is a very 
beautiful type of begonia. Mixed colors. 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA FLOWERED GIANT SINGLE TYPE. Individual flowers of this 
TYPE. Colors: Apricot, Orange, popular type grow to a very large size. Mixed 
Pink, Red, Rose, Salmon, White, colors. 
Yel 
fellow. DOUBLE HANGING TYPE. Colors: Apricot, Orange, 
CRISPA or FRILLED TYPE.Orange, ose, Scarlet, White, Yellow. 
Red, Rose, Salmon, White, Yellow. 40c each; $4.00 per 12; $27.50 per 100. 
MULTIFLORA MIXED. Dwarf, bushy plants besar- 
DOUBLE FRILLED or CARNATION ing masses of double flowers about 1 ¥2 to 3 inches 
FLOWERED TYPE. A popular type in diameter. Suitable for outdoor bedding. 
in an assortment of lovely colors. 40c each; $4.00 per 12; $27.50 per 100. 
Illustrated types: 
Top, left—Single. 
Top, right—Camellia.} 
Right—Frilled. 
Left—Carnation. 
Culture Tips ape 
Start the tubers by placing them on top of moist peat or leaf mold. 
When the sprouts are 2 or 3 inches high transplant them to pots or 
into the garden, in partial shade. 

They grow best in a light mixture of equal parts leaf mold, sand, 
mellow loam, and well rotted manure. Set the tubers with the hol- 
low side up, the round side down. If water stands in the hollow of 
the tuber it may rot, and this can be avoided by sprouting them 
before planting. 
For outdoor planting the north or east side of the house is prefera- 
ble, but they may also be grown in a lath house or any other par- 
tially shaded situation. 
They need bright daylight and an even moisture content at all times. 
When they are grown as pot plants use at least a 6-inch pot for one 
tuber. Tubers started in February should bloom about July and 
continue through October. 

