
NAMED VARIETIES 

OF 
HANGING BASKETS 
ARE WITHDRAWN 
FOR 1946 
Due to the labor shortage we were 
unable to do any propagations 


CULTURE OF HANGING BEGONIAS 
Hanging basket Begonias have the same cul- 
tural requirements as all other types, with 
minor exceptions. For good results one should 
have large tubers, as the larger tuber will have 
more shoots come from it and consequently 
the plant will be larger and more effective. 
Tubers can be started from January to March, 
the same as any other type, but when the 
growth reaches three or four inches trans- 
plant them in a light mixture of soil; if pos- 
sible, two-thirds coarse leaf mold and one- 
third sand, as they are very sensitive to perfect 
drainage. Containers should be large enough; 
a minimum of 8 inches in diameter for small 
tubers and up to 12 inches for large ones. 
Shallow pots, if possible glazed, are better 
than wire or any other type basket, as the 
plants do not dry out in these types so se- 
verely and can produce far better growth. 
Wire baskets, lined with moss, can be utilized 
but one can not expect to grow excellent 
specimens by this method. Tubers started in 
peat will develop a sufficiently large root sys- 
tem so that they can be planted immediately 
in pots large enough to carry them through 
the season. 
Feeding .. . It will be necessary to mix a 
small handful of fish meal with the soil going 
into the lower half of the pot, which will sup- 
ply the plant with sufficient nutrients to start 
with. Later in summer, when the plant shows 
a decline in growth, another small handful 
dug into a shallow trench around the edge of 
the pot and covered with soil will revive it 
completely, and bring a new profusion of 
blooms. 
Pinching . .. Some types, which do not 
show more than one or two shoots at the be- 
ginning of the season, should have the heart 
pinched out when the growth reaches the first 
flower bud. This will induce the side shoots 
to develop fully and form a better balanced 
plant. 

NOTICE 
Due to shortage of help and material we have discontinued growing tubers of all 
single types and Rosebud type for the duration. However, we still can supply seed of 
_ Giant Singles, Single Frilled and Single Crested at 50c per packet; 25c per half packet, 
and of Rosebud at $1.50 per packet; 75c per half packet. 

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