TUBEROUS BEGONIA CULTURE — REX BEGORiEas 


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TRANSPLANTING—Soil for pots should consist of two-thirds leaf mold, one-third sand, 
and some peat moss may be added. The bottom half of soil nm the pot should contain plenty 
well rotted cow manure. Additional light feedings of fish or blood meal may be given 
every two weeks, by sprinkling on top of the soil at the OUTER edge of the pot and watered 
in. If plants are to be placed in the ground, they should be given a spot sheltered from 
wind and not more than two or three hours of sunlight in the morning. The Hanging 
Basket types should definitely not be placed in a windy location. 
W ATERING—Give gentle overhead watering until plants are established, then a heavier 
irrigation of the soil. Keep soil moist at all times, and sprinkling around the plants as well 
as the foliage on warm days is most beneficial. 
DORMANT PERIOD—In the fall when bottom leaves turn yellow and drop, water should 
gradually be withheld. When the tops have almost completely died down, snap the stock 
off even with the tuber, or until green tissue shows. Otherwise tuber will rot. Remove 
gently from the soil, wash off any adhering dirt and place in the sun two or three days, or 
until tuber 1s completely dry. Store in a frost free cool place. Do not pack tubers together. 
Inspection of tubers should be made latter part of February for signs of growth. The 
Seedling Plants should have the same soil mixture as the tubers and conditions of growth. 
REX BEGONIAS 
We are giving a descriptive list of just a few of the newer varieties. However, we also 
have plants of the following at $.50 each: Fireflush, Helen Lewis, Van-Ex, Curly Silver 
Lake, His Majesty, Her Majesty, Midnight, Chrietien, Jumbo, Lucy Crawford, Emperor, 
Red Wing, Pearl Harbor, Guinea Wing, Ojai, and many others. If there is any particular 
kind wanted, please write. 
JADE (Grover Gardens meouthe introduction, and of all the seedling plants we have raised, this 
one and the following <, sidered well worth naming. Medium, wavy edged leaf, center 
zone dark green, almost i) shading to moss green. Large central zone milky green 
with narrow edge of jade en. The entire leaf comprises all the different hues of Jade 
known. Strong grower. Limited stock. $1.00. 
BRONZE (Grover Gardens )—This is ould introduction. Huge leaves, very broad, of a rich 
bronze coloring. New leaves while all, very green, then rapidly shading into exqui- 
site color. Numerous dots of bronzy gfeen appear in the mature leaves. This is a very large 
type plant and readily grown. Limited’ stock. $1.00. 
DEW-DROP (Lewis Begonia Gardens )—Small, many leaved plant with leaves of iridescent silver. 
Very narrow edges of dark red. Red stems. This is an ideal small pot plant. Leaves when 
mature have reddish flush. A very choice small-leaved variety. $1.00. 
RAMONA (Lewis Begonia Gardens )—A difficult variety to describe. However, the predominating 
color is rich red, with bright green showing through between the ribs. Medium size leaf, 
very brilliant and good grower. $1.00. 
MAIDEN’S BLUSH (Lewis Begonia Gardens ) —Medium size leaf of silver, which rapidly turns rosy 
red. Wide border of almost black red with dots same color. Shows the one parent to be 
Gloire de St. Albans. Grows readily and makes a handsome specimen. $1.00. 
MOUNTAIN HAZE—The most exquisite coloring in the lighter shades of Rex Begonias. Large 
greenish silver leaf with delicate shading of lavender rose, covering the entire leaf. A true 
beauty. $.75. 
ROSITA—Large spiraled leaf of brightest green. Numerous silver dots and edge is bright red. 
Red hairs in the dots and fringe of red hairs along the entire edge. Stems also bright red. 
A very vigorous variety; striking. $.75. 
We also hope to secure this year’s introductions of the Lewis Begonia Gardens, if their 
stock 1s sufficient. We will answer promptly any inquiries concerning them. 
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