TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
DOUBLE CAMELLIA TYPE—Fully double large flowers, from six to nine inches across, in the 
shape of either a rose or camellia. They are available in either mixture or the following 
separate colors: White, pink, rose, red, yellow, and salmon. 

FIMBRIATA PLENA or CARNATION TYPE—Intensely double, with edges frilled as in a carna- 
tion. While this type is not as large as the camellia, they do have more flowers and usually 
measure four to six inches. Very lovely. The following colors are available: White, rose, 
scarlet, yellow. 
HANGING BASKET TYPE—These begonias make extremely beautiful baskets or wall pockets. 
While the flowers are not so large, they are the heaviest blooming of all begonias. They 
should be fed lightly every two weeks in addition to rich potting soil. No pinching is 
required, beyond the elimination of the first few flower buds. This is rather a difficult 
task for the grower to do, as we are all anxious to see the flowers, but it is a distinct 
advantage in the long run. So harden your heart and pinch. 
All of the above tubers are priced at $.25 each or $2.50 per dozen. 
SEEDLING TUBEROUS BEGONIA PLANTS—We grow the finest seed produced in America. The 
plants are twice transplanted, before shipping, and will bloom in June or July. Ready 
for shipment by April 15th. The following colors and types are available, in any assortment. 
Double Camellia—W hite, pink, rose, crimson, American Beauty, dark red, salmon, yellow, 
and Apricot orange. 
Double Carnation—Same colors as the Camellia type. 
Double Picotee—This type has completely different coloring. The edges are usually much 
deeper in tone than the centers, many times there are distinct splashing of lighter 
color throughout the flowers and sometimes the deepness of tone is reversed. They 
must be seen to be appreciated. They are extremely beautiful and are the large 
kinds. Pink, salmon and red shades. 
All seedling plants are priced at $2.50 per dozen 
CULTURE OF TUBEROUS BEGONIAS—TUBERS—Plant when little sprouts begin to 
show in a mixture of fine peat moss and sand, or leaf mold and sand. Place 2 to 3” 
apart and do not cover the tops of the tubers. Keep moist and give light, but not sun. A 
temperature of O5° will suit them nicely (Incidentally, a friend of ours places hers in a 
little flat on top of the automatic hot water heater, and they sprout and root beautifully.) 
When the stems are about three inches high, they should be transplanted. Front of plant 
is where the leaves point. 
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