MEDIUM AND SMALL-LEAVED UPRIGHT FIBROUS BEGONIAS 
ODORATA ALBA. One of the very best of fra- 
grant Begonias. It makes a tall plant but can be 
kept within bounds by pinching the top of the 
plant when it gets too tall. This wiil also make 
the plant branch. It has glossy green leaves with 
large clusters of fragrant white flowers. Ever- 
blooming. Our stock came from Alfred D. Robin- 
son and cuttings from this strain have been sold for 
about 35 years as Odorata Alba. Our plant in 
greenhouse is over 8 feet tall. 75c each 
TEA ROSE (Fairyland Hybrid). It is a hybrid of 
Odorata Alba and Dichroa. We didn't get the 
orange flowered Fibrous that we were working 
for but we did get a lovely house plant. It is 
medium height in growth with glossy green leaves 
that turn slightly reddish in the sunlight. The pink 
flowers, carried in large clusters, have a tea rose 
fragrance. Of course one must remember that Be- 
gonias are fragrant mainly in the morning. Ever- 
blooming. 75c each 
OADI (Fairyland Hybrid). This plant is from the 
same grcup of seedlings as Tea Rose. Flowers are 
much larger and a lighter shade of pink than Tea 
Rose but does not have any fragrance. One of 
the finest everblooming Fibrous we have. Our 
stock of this plant is limited so we will propagate 
on order. 75c each 
FOLIOSA (Columbia, 1825).* Every collector of 
- oddities should have Foliosa, as it is the smallest 
leaved Fibrous Begonia. The very small leaves 
grow flat from the stern, giving the appearance of 
a fern. Loveliest of all the small leaved group. 
Flowers are small and white. Our stock is so 
limited we will have to propagate only on order. 
75c each 
FLORIBUNDA ROSEA. This was incorrectly called 
Fuchsioides in our 1944 catalog. Leaves are car- 
ried close to the stem. It is everblooming with 
Fuchsia-like blooms of delicate pink. Will stand 
some sun. 75c each 
RICHARDSIANA (South Africa, 1871). Another of 
the oddities in the Fihrous Begonia group. Fine 
ferny foliage, bushy in habit. Likes shade. Semi- 
tuberous. 75¢ each. 
SCHMIDTIANA (Brazil, 1879). Good houseplant, 
thrives and blooms constantly with little care. It 
is a bushy low grower with olive-green fuzzy 
slightly ruffled leaves. Underside of leaf is dark 
red with green margin. Pinkish white flowers on 
red stems. 90c each 
MANDA’S WOOLY BEAR. Small grower, year- 
round bloomer though some catalogs list it as a 
winter bloomer. Leaf thick and round, very dark 
green. Underneath side of leaf and stems covered 
with brown fuzz. Odd. We are offering it only 
in response to demand for it from our customers. 
We do not consider it of value in hybridization. It 
occurred as a seedling in Manda's Orange, New 
Jersey nursery, several years ago. 50c each 

* Native Country, Date of Introduction 
SCHARFFIANA GROUP 
SCHARFFIANA (Brazil). It is a very sturdy grower 
with large, thick, hairy, round leaves, dark green 
above and Indian red underneath. The new growth 
elerges from a hood-like sheath. The white flow- 
ers are borne on long stems dividing like a pair 
of horns. The whole plant with the exception of 
the flowers is covered by a fine white hair. This 
plant can be used as an upright but also makes a 
fine basket plant. Stock very limited. Propagated 
on order only. 79c each 
ALTO DA SERRA (Brazil, 1943). 
fiana. Red backing on bright green leaf, white hairs 
Miniature Scharf- 
shorier and more numerous than Scharffiana. 
Species from Brazil sent to us directly from a 
collector there and to our knowledge we are the 
only ones listing it. Grows to about 15 inches tall. 
Stock limited. 
75c each 
White flowers with red hairs. 
ALTO SCHARFF (Fairyland Hybrid). Cross be- 
tween Scharffiana and Alto da Serra. Larger 
leaves, taller grower, and larger white flowers 
than Alto da Serra. 75c each 
DWARF HAAGEANA. It grows upright to about 
3 feet. The medium sized hairy leaves are green 
akove and red underneath. Flowers are carried 
in large clusters and are white with pink hairs. 
They look like purses when they are in bud. This 
everbloomer is a fine addition to any window 
garden or lath house. 79oc each 
PROCUMBENT TYPES 
RICINIFOLIA (Cross between B. heracleifolia and 
B. nelumbiifolia, 1847). Sends up long hairy stems 
with enormous bronzy leaves resembling the 
Castor Bean in shape. Bloom stalks often 4 feet 
long, bunches of pink flowers about 18 inches 
across. The individual flower is small, giving an 
airy, lacy effect. -Wonderful tub plant and very 
ha:dy. No plants ready for sale before August, 
1947. 75c each 
RICINIFOLIA X AUTUMN (Fairyland Hybrid). This 
is a miniature of Ricinifolia. No plants ready for 
shipment until July, 1947. 75c each 
RUBELLA. A medium grower with smooth, bronze 
green leaves speckled with many mahogany 
colored spots on upper side. Under side deep 
red and hairy. Pink blooms. Will propagate om 
order. Stock -limited. 75¢c each: 
CAROLINAEFOLIA (Mexico). Light green upright 
stem as thick as one’s wrist with white spots on 
it. The light green leaves are cut to the stem, 
making 8 leaflets or fingers each om a separate 
small stem. Blooms pink. No plants ready for 
shipment before August, 1947. $1.50 each 
