


ROSE-BUD 
A double type resembling perfect rose buds. Many flowers are colored 
in two shades. The outer petals are flat while the inner petals are in 
the form of a rose bud. A very delightful flower for cutting. 
PICOTEE DOUBLE 
A very beautiful variety developed as a result of a series of intercrosses. 
The flowers are the double camellia type, but with a two-tone com- 
bination, the edges of each petal in a different contrasting color. 
Available in a mixture only. 



New! RED TRIUMPH 
The Largest Flowering Type of All 
An outstanding new variety of great size and fine form. 
The flower is the camellia type, the color is ruby-red. 
The petals are of a velvety texture with great substance. 
This is a very large flowering type and will be outstand- 
ing in any planting of begonias. 
Large bulbs: 75c each, 6 for $4.00, 12 for $7.50 


CRISPA or FRILLED 
This strain produces huge flowers, somewhat single, which are exqui- 
sitely beautiful, frilled and ruffled at the edges. These flowers are 
fine for bedding and pot plants, and make beautiful cut flowers for 
cutting for indoor decoration. They make a fine contrast to the other 
types and should be included in every planting. Available in the follow- 
ing colors: 
Binghampton, N. Y. 
The tuberous- rooted 
begonias I bought of 
you are admired by 
everyone. 
—Mrs. L. GC. C. 
APRICOT 
RED 
SALMON 
ORANGE 
ROSE 
WHITE 
PINK 
SCARLET 
We EBEOVY, 
From Mrs. A. F. O. 
Quincy, III. 
Oct. 14. 19465. 
I ordered and re- 
ceived 2 doz. tuber- 
ous rooted Begonias 
early last spring. I 
planted them and had 
the loveliest blooms 
all summer. Put me 
down for 2 dozen 
best bulbs for 1947. CRISPA OR FRILLED TYPE 
FOR BEST RESULTS .| . « tctiow these tew easy rules 
CULTURE OF TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
For early flower.ng, place tubers during January and February in a warm place in open trays. Moisten 
slightly once in a while until they come to life. As they begin sprouting, plant in flats in a mixture 
of peat moss and sand, leaf mold and sand, or peat moss alone. Plant tubers 3 to 4 inches apart, so 
that they are V2 inch below the surface. Keep uniformly moist but not too wet, in a warm place, 
well lighted, until 3 or 4 inches of growth develops. 
They can then be planted in a permanent location outdoors, if all danger of frost is past, or in pots, 
as desired. 
If dormant tubers are planted in open ground, if it should be too cold or too wet, a number of them 
may rot, Or some come earlier and some later. For best results, start first in flats; they will develop 
a splendid root system which is necessary for good specimens. a 
Transplanting Transplant either outdoors or in pots in any light soil containing plenty of humus. 
Pienty of peat moss and leaf mold will improve any heavy or light soil. If planting in pots, soil should 
be even lighter than when planting outdoors. f 
Watering Plants will need lots of water, once they are established, Too heavy watering at the start 
may pack soil, keeping it too wet and causing soil to go sour. Be sure the plants have good drainage; 
water lightly at the beginning. Be sure plants do not dry out. Light sprinkling of the foliage after 
plants are established, will benefit them. ; 
Feeding If you can get fish or cottonseed meal, both will give fine results. A tablespoon for small 
plants, two for large. Mix into soil. Be sure it does not come in direct contact with stem of plants. 
Storing Bulbs In fall, when foliage turns yellow and des down entirely, lift bulbs, wash off all soil, 
dry in sun for a day or two until thoroughly dry, then store in open flats in cool, dry place. BE SURE 
ALL OF THE OLD STEM IS REMOVED to prevent decay. 

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MARMORATA BEGONIA 
MARMORATA 
An unusual type; the flower is the double- 
camellia bloom, with the petals mottled in red 
and white. This variety attracts much attention. 

OUR COVER 
The “rip-roaring” towns of the gold rush days are no more 
in California, but you can still find old-timers working the 
streams for the precious metal. Scenes like the one on our 
cover are a reminder of the times when Californ’a was not the 
| great agricultural state it is today. | 
PICOTEE BEGONIA 



