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of an uninterrupted breeding program, not affected seriously during the war years. Probably the para- 
mount reason for insistance on American grown tubers, however, is that our climatic conditions and grow- 
ing practices give a more mature tuber that has had six weeks to two months longer growing season 
than stock imported from European sources. This gives a tuber that starts more readily, suffers less 
mortality under proper growing conditions and because of its more favorable culture it is easier for you 
to obtain good results. American grown stock is acclimated, another factor worthy of your consideration. 
We know of no available stock that is better —if we did it would be offered here. 

POPULAR s l andards 
PRICH FOR ANY OF THESE 
3 for $1.00; 6 for $1.50; 12 for $2.50; 
25 for $5.00. 
SELECTION MAY BE ASSORTED WITHIN GROUP 
GIANT CAMELLIA DOUBLE — 
These are the largest flowered type and the most popular 
by far of the whole tuberous rooted group of Begonias. 
The fiowers look like giant ruffied Camellias but are 
very frequently larger than any Camellia you ever saw. 
Coloring is in luminous shades not to be found in any 
other flowering plant. We have seen these flowers as large 
as dinner plates and we have reports from customers 
telling of having produced these flowers ten inches 
across. Of course to do this culture must be ideal and 
the food supply abundant although it does show the 
potential they have. If this is your first experience 
with this plant we recommend this type without reserve 
for it accounts for about 60% of all Tuberous Begonias 
sold. Order today while color assortment is complete. 
COLORS — Apricot, orange, pink, rose pink, red, rose, 
salmon, scarlet, yellow and white. Your choice or mixed. 
SPECIAL QUANTITY PRICE ON CAMELLIA TYPE 
ONLY — 100 for $19.00; 250 for $45.00. No other 
type or variety may be combined with these quantity 
prices to make up specified quantity. 
SEEDS OF THIS VARIETY AVAILABLE — 
In mixed colors we can supply seeds of this type at 
$2.50 per packet of about 500 seeds or $1.50 per half 
packet about 200 seeds. Instruction sheet supplied with 
each order but we will in no way guarantee success from 
planting of these seeds. 
GIANT CARNATION DOUBLE — 
Double frilled with the petal edges laciniated giving the 
appearance of huge double florists Carnations these are 
easily the second most popular type of these wonderful 
plants. Not quite as large as the Camellia group describ- 
ed above but still of huge size. The coloring is strik- 
ingly brilliant and you’ll want to include a few of these 
in your collection. COLORS— Apricot, orange, pink, 
red, rose, salmon, scarlet, yellow and white. Your choice 
or mixed, 
SEEDS OF THIS VARIETY AVAILABLE — 
In mixed colors we can supply seeds of this type at 
$2.50 per packet of about 500 seeds or $1.50 per half 
packet about 200 seeds. Instruction sheet supplied with 
each order but we will in no way guarantee success from 
planting of these seeds. 
ECONOMY BEDDING MIXTURE — 
6 for $1.00; 12 for $1.75; 25 for $3.25 
These are a general mixture of several types and colors. 
There are Camellia, Crispa, a few Cristata and some 
Single flowered plain edged types. mostly red, orange, 
yellow and rose. No white and no selection can be 
given as these are odds and ends from breeding work 
or mixtures that have occured in the routine of culture, 
Supply at these prices is limited to a few thousand. 
A NOTE ABOUT SEPARATE COLORS 
As this catalogue as well as our magazine advertising must 
be composed, printed, and mailed before the harvesting 
of these Tuberous Begonias we must of necessity make 
all offers as to color subject to crop and availability when 
your order is reached for shipment in the rotation of its 
booking in our office. In the event of exhaustion of either 
variety or color we will normally send the best available 
substitute of equal value unless you specify that substitu- 
tion is not acceptable. If you can not or will not accept 
substitution on this basis, say so and we will refund on 
all such items. Although our stock will far exceed 100,000 
this year it is never possible to have all items come out 
- (OREGON. Shipment will be made in rotation of receipt. 
apify “no substitution” we will, in the event of shortage in variety or 
we hope to fill most orders as given. 
exactly even with orders. Mentioning a second choice will 
be helpful in case of shortage where you have special 
preference. Ordering early is the best policy, however. 
III III EILEEN 
Tess A Ds 
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BEGONIA-GROW 

Many gardeners have found it difficult or inconven- 
ient to procure the animal manure so desireable 
for Tuberous Begonia culture. This need is answer- 
ed through the development of this compound we 
call HARROLD’S BEGONIA-GROW. It is an 
organic compound containing all the nutrient req- 
uirements and fertility needs for the successful 
and pleasing culture of this plant. 
When mixed with sandy loam soil and leaf 
mould or granulated peat moss in accord with the 
directions supplied with each package, HARROLD’S 
BEGONIA - GROW will give a planting media that 
is suitable for successful planting as well as feeding 
throughout the full growing and flowering season. 
It supplics one of the three necessities required 
for the best results; FOOD. It will not, however, 
overcome improper situation or inadequate drain 
age /moisture factors which you must supply for 
successful culture. Whether ordered at the same 
time you order tubers or for the culture of tubers 
you already have, we feel certain you will find it a 
most useful product. 
PRICE PER PACKAGE, containing enough for 
the seasonal culture of twelve tubers, FIFTY 
CENTS postpaid anywhere in the U. S. with full 
instructions for its use. 
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G eneral Culture 
Due to space limitation of this catalogue we shall 
cover the culture of these Tuberous Begonias only in a 
general way, leaving the details to be covered by our 
5,000 word, 8 page booklet that will be sent along with 
your order for tubers. It is our intent here to give only the 
general requirements so as to enable you to plan where to 
plant them and obtain an-idea as to their requirements, 
The cultural booklet will supply all the details necessary 
to success along with information of historical interest. 
ars: 
Once the basic requirements of these plants are under- 
stood, culture is quite simple. Properly supplied with food, 
moisture and favorable environment, which can be given 
with a little planing in almost any home garden, they 
are nearly as easy of culture as the Geranium, Certainly 
for the little attention to detail required no other flowering 
plant will repay with so much beauty over so long a 
flowering season, 
The fundamental requirements for satisfactory culture 
are that they be planted in shade; be given good air 
circulation; have a well drained growing media which 
supplies a cool, moist root situation and a good supply of 
available food from which to support the luxuriant bloom 
and foliage. All these factors may be supplied in practical- 
ly any home garden with no more effort than is given the 
culture of many less showy plants. 
The shade requirements may be obtained by planting 
in the shade of a building or under trees or by building a 
lath shade such as is often used in gardens in warm clim- 
ates. Tree or building shade is perfectly satisfactory if 
surrounding objects or low hanging limbs do not restrict 
air circulation. They may have some early morning sun, 
(Culture Continued on Next Page) 
ILLUSTRATIONS — TOP TO BOTTOM 
Narcissafiora or Daffodil Type. 
Cristata Type. 
Marmorata Type. 

