




Give liquid manure or soot water, (handful to 214 gal.) during growth as Begonias of 
all types are good feeders. They should be fed little and often. When growing well 
the plants and foliage should be sprinkled well, daily. This will not harm the flowers. 
Tuberous Begonias need half shade and a cool moist situation. It is better to shift them 
to outdoors when warm enough as the house air is usually too dry. A lath house is 
the ideal place in warm weather. Avoid full sun and full shade. When they cease 
blooming (usually about Dec.), gradually dry them off. The tubers often live over 
winter in California if not dug but it is better to dig, dry and store here and necessary 
in cold climates. 
Baskets are perhaps more perfect containers for Tub. Begonias than pots. Line the 
basket with Sphagnum and then fill with the soil as advised. Baskets are listed under 
Orchid Supplies. 
Begonia Quality. Tub. Begonias are produced wherever bulbs are grown com- 
mercially, but the very best types are the product of certain California hybridizers and 
growers. Among the great names are the Brown Bulb Co., Vetterlee and Reinelt. We 
handle only Begonias and Gloxinias grown by these firms. 
All bulbs listed below are 1%4”—1%4” bulbs. 
Giant Double Camellia Flowered. The most popular type. The flowers are like 
large, perfect Camellia blossoms. We offer 17 colors: White, Blush, Pink, Rose, Crimson 
Rose, American Beauty, Yellow, Apricot, Salmon, Light Salmon, Dark Salmon, 
Orange, Flame, Scarlet, Red, Cardinal Red, Dark Red. Price 30c ea. $3.00 doz. All 
17 colors for $4.25. 
Giant Double Carnation Flowered. They resemble huge carnation flowers, but 
are even more perfect. 14 Colors: White, Blush, Pink, Rose, Crimson Rose, Yellow, 
Apricot, Salmon, Dark Salmon, Red Salmon, Orange, Scarlet, Red, Dark Red. 30c ea., 
$3.00 doz. All 14 colors for $3.50. 
Giant Double Picotee. The exquisite double flowers are edged white like a Picotee 
Tulip. 5 colors: Pink, Rose, Salmon, Apricot, Red. 35c ea. $3.50 doz. One of each 
color, 5 bulbs, $1.50. 
Double Hanging Basket or Lloydi. The stems are pendulant. Very attractive in 
pots, hanging baskets or shaded rock garden. 9 colors: Red, Scarlet, Rose, Pink, Salmon, 
Apricot, Yellow, Orange, White. 35c ea. $3.50 doz. All 9 colors for $2.70. 
Giant Single Frilled or Crispa. Large, profusely frilled and ruffled single flowers. 
9 colors: White, Yellow, Pink, Scarlet, Rose, Apricot, Red, Salmon, Orange. 35c ea. 
$3.50 doz. The 9 colors for $2.70. 
Rosebud Type. The double flowers resemble perfect rose buds that later open 
into double flowers. Assorted colors only but no two are exactly alike and are in many 
pastel shades. 35c ea. 3 for $1.00. $3.50 doz. 
Named Varieties. I have selected the two following varieties as probably the finest 
Tuberous Begonias yet produced. Red Triumph. A Giant Double Camellia type with 
an exceptionally large, ruffled flower of ruby red and a velvety texture. Sunset. A pro- 
fusely frilled Crispa type, copper with a red edge. Since named sorts cannot be repro- 
duced through seeds, they must be propagated by the slower vegetative method of 
division. That makes them more expensive. Price, large tubers, $1.00 ea. No quantity 
discounts. 
Collection of all Tuberous Begonias listed, 57 all different sorts including both Red 
Triumph and Sunset, $15.00. 
Substitution. We are very unlikely to run out of any type or color required by 
early orders, but we sometimes do, late in the season. In case we do, we substitute 
colors or types that are as closely similar as possible. Please do not forbid us to sub- 
stitute and we feel sure you will be pleased with what we send, and you will get the 
collection rate.even though a higher priced sort is sent. But it is your privilege to veto 
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