World Famous California Grown .... 
Tuberous Rooted BEGONIAS 

Tuberous Begonias are among our most showy flowers. They bloom from early summer to fall and 
not only make effective garden displays, but make beautiful decorations and corsages. From the 
many types grown, we have selected the finest tubers for plants for your garden. Plant in a shaded 
position outdoors, such as under trees or north side of house, where direct sunlight cannot reach them, 
or in pots for use on the patio or other outdoor display. 
CALIFORNIA leads the world in the production of quality tuberous-begonia bulbs. 
Commercially all tuberous begonias are produced annually from seed. Seed sown 
during January and February will produce flowering plants from July on, and a 
tuber upon maturing in December when the crops are harvested in California. 
Belgium produces some tuberous begonias which are shipped into this country, but 
the short growing season does not enable them to produce the large size bulbs that 
are grown in California. Imported bulbs are dug before the winter season sets in, 
along in September, whereas the California grown bulbs are making their best 
erowth from September to December when the best bulb development is made. 
The largest bulbs will produce the most and largest flowers, so in buying California 
erown, top grade bulbs, you actually buy MORE AND BETTER FLOWERS. 
While we produce all size bulbs, we reserve for our own trade only the largest 
sizes, while the smaller sizes are released to be sold thru other channels where 
price rather than quality is the important factor. We ship the pick of the crop. 
45c each, 6 for $2.50, 12 for $4.50, 25 for $9.00 (for all types listed on this page) 
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DOUBLE CAMELLIA TYPE 
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CRISPA or FRILLED TYPE 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA 
FLOWERED 
This is the true strain’ of Camellia 
Flowered Doubles, developed in Cali- 
fornia thru years of hybridization. The 
colors are true and uniform; the flow- 
ers are of the Camellia type and very 
large. Our strain produces compact 
blossoms keeping well when cut. Avail- 
able colors as follows: 
APRICOMAORANGES PINK 
RED SCART EE Sekt m 
ROSE WHITE YELLOW 
HANGING BASKET or LLOYDII 
(Pendula fl. pl.) 
This is the Pendula or Lloydii type. It 
is an unsurpassed strain containing 
double flowers only. Its hanging habit, 
with great masses of blooms, make 
them favored for the decoration of 
greenhouses, open verandas or sun 
porches. Also excellent for rock garden 
work. A single bulb will often produce 
hundreds of flowers. Blooms are not 
as large as the other types, but the 
ereat quantity of flowers more than 
make up for the smaller flower. You 
will thrill at the display made by these 
plants. Colors as follows: 
ORANGE SALMON) WELLE 
SCARLET SRED ROSE 
PINK Yor Eas OW: 
CRISPA or FRILLED 
This strain produces huge _ flowers, 
somewhat single, which are exquisitely 
beautiful, frilled and ruffled at the 
edges. These flowers are fine for bed- 
ding and pot plants, and make beautiful 
cut flowers for cutting for indoor deco- 
ration. They make a fine contrast to 
the other types and should be included 
in every planting. Available in the fol- 
lowing colors. 
APRICOT ORANGE PINK 
RED ROSE SCA Ba 
SALMON WHITE YELLOW 
HOW TO GROW TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 


Well ahead of planting, prepare outdoor 
beds, adding well-rotted manure and lighten- 
ing with leafmold, peat and sand. Also add a 
sprinkling of bonemeal. Plant in a shady posi- 
tion after frosts are over. Water with gentle 
overhead sprinklings. 
FE ARYARY 


In February or March, bring the flats of 
tubers into the greenhouse and sprinkle them 
occasionally to encourage sprouting. When the 
sprouts are 2”-3” high, the tubers can be 
potted up into 4” pots. 

JULY 

Ya TEASPOON 
Pot in 2 parts leafmold and 1 part loam, 
providing perfect drainage. As the plants bud, 
feed once or twice with cottonseed meal (4% 
teaspoon to a plant), or special commercial 
fertilizers, placed around the rim of the pot 
or 6” away from the stem. 

As foliage begins to wither and yellow in 
fall, gradually withhold water. When foliage 
is completely gone, lift the tubers, clean thor- 
oughly, taking care to remove completely old 
stems. Wash, sun-dry for 24-36 hours, and 
Store in flats of peat in a warm dry place. 
