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TUBEROUS BEGONIA — HANGING BASKET (Pendula) TYPE 
See inside page for list and prices. 
CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS OF 
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The cultural requirements of these plants are reasonably simple and readily 
supplied. They are no more difficult to grow than many other favorite garden 
flowers that you see in most every garden and the results obtainable with them 
are so outstanding as to be startling. 
Basic culture requirements are semi-shade or full shade with open, reflected 
light. The most suitable places for culture are under trees and in moderately shaded 
borders or nooks, or along the edge of a porch and in window boxes. 
Soil requirements are easily met for these plants are shallow rooted and there 
is no difficulty in building sufficient suitable soil for them almost anywhere. They 
may be grown as a house or conservatory plant under suitable conditions with 
much success. They are one of the most versatile flowering plants and complete 
cultural details are SUPPLIED BY US FREE with every shipment of seeds, 
tubers or plants that we send out. 
"49 IS YOUR TUBEROUS BEGONIA YEAR — ORDER YOURS TODAY! 
CULTURAL INFORMATION FREE 
Also for the gardener of any rank as well the hobbyist who wants all of 
the latest dope in full; we highly recommend the new book TUBEROUS BEGONIAS 
by WORTH BROWN. Mr. Brown, along with his brother ALLEN BROWN, are 
probably the largest commercial breeders and growers of these Begonias in America, 
if not the world. They grow exclusively for the professional trade and their breeding 
eTorts have produced many of the ‘‘firsts’’ of the Tuberous Begonia World. We 
offer all of their top sorts in this folder. This book is most interesting and is 
completely informative. Cloth bound, 128 pages and 63 line drawings they cover 
every phase of the subject. WE SUPPLY THEM AT $2.75 EACH POSTPAID. 
The NEW SECOND EDITION OF OUR OWN TUBEROUS BEGONIAS — Their 
History, Culture and Habits is just off the press. This new edition consists of 20 
pages, 4x94 inches with over 10,000 words. Completely re-written and revised 
right down to 1949. It covers all the basic information of growing from seeds, 
tubers or plants along with many interesting cultural comments and much of the 
historical background of this family. IT IS SUPPLIED FREE with any order for 
seeds and with tuber or plant orders amounting to $5.00 or more. Separately it 
may be procured at 50¢ per copy, postpaid. 
Cur 8 page, first edition of Tuberous Begonias —- Their History, Culture and 
Habits, published in 1947 is supplied FREE with all orders for tubers or plants 
that amount to less than $5.00. Separately it may be had at 25¢ per copy, postpaid. 

Begonia Culture Accessories 
HARROLD’S BEGONIA-GROW 
Many gardeners have found it difficult or inconvenient to procure the cow 
manure so desirable for the best culture of Tuberous Begonias. This need is 
answered in a convenient way through this compound we call HARROLD’S 
BEGONIA - GROW. It is an entirely organic compound containing the supplemental 
food needs for good culture when used with good garden soil and peat moss or 
hardwood leafmold, It has helped thousands of gardeners to pleasing success and 
was developed through use in our own commercial growing operations. 
Full directions for use are packed in every package and application is simple. 
It's principle application is made after the plant has become established where 
it is to bloom although a small application may be made when first planting the 
tubers if desired. It should be understood that this product is a source of food only 
nd that you will also have to supply a suitable situation and good drainage and 
moisture conditions for best results. This compound can be used with much success 
nd benefit on practically any plant or shrub of the type usually grown in the 
ade or semi-shade 

Bridge St. & Lower River Rd. P. O. Box 29-R. GRANTS PASS, ORE. 
HARROLD’S BEGONIA-GROW Continued 
PRICE: Packaged in convenient 12 tuber packages at 50¢; 50 tuber packages 
at $2.00; 100 tuber packages at $3.75 postpaid. For general application in weight 
quantities at 25 pounds for $6.25; 50 pounds for $10.00; 100 pounds for $18.50 
by Express collect. For Begonias apply one pound per 12 to 15 tubers. Other 
plants at the rate of 10 pounds per 100 square feet of bed. 

HARROLD’S SEED and TUBER STARTERS 
Here are the Fiber Glass wicks described in our treatise on culture. These 
simplify and facilitate the maintainance of a proper moisture content in your seed 
or tuber planting in the early stages of growth and make possible much cleaner, 
less troublesome culture in the house or conservatory. In addition they improve 
growth and the quality of the plants produced. Each starter will handle a growing 
area 14x14 inches and they may be saved and reused for several seasons, 
PRICE is 4 for $1.00 postpaid with full instructions for use. 
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Interesling Bull Novelties 
This is a group of bulbs and tubers that are of easy culture and afford much 
decorative beauty. They are not seen so often so that their culture will add much 
spice to your gardening pleasure. In most cases we supply complete culture sheets 
with these items. They are all becoming seasonal for planting and will be shipped 
in time for spring planting. 
VARIETY = PRICE per each 3 6 12 
ACHIMENE: A house or conservatory plant that some- 
what resembles Gloxinia, Culture is moderately simple 
and they are attractive. Flowers are trumpet shaped 


and an attractive shade of lavender. -....-..............--..-..- $2 iee eee $1.00 $1.75 
AGAPANTHUS Umbellatus: (Blue Lily of the Nile) 
A tuberous rooted herb of the lily family. Grown as a 
pot or tub plant of easy culture. May be stored dormant 
in a basement in cold climates. Makes a _ vigorous 
summer growth. Flower stalks are long with many blue 
lily-like flowers. Highly recommended, —............... ‘75 1.80 3,50 6.75 
AMERYLLIS Belladonna: (Resurrection Lily) A very 
beautiful summer blooming Ameryllis producing many 
lily shaped flowers of a most brilliant shade of pink, 
Cultured easily outdoors in mild climates or in pots 
where they must be taken in in winter. A very interest- 
ing flower to lend interest and variety. ....................... 50. 1.25502 .400 450 
BLETILIA Hyacinthina: (Hardy Chinese Orchid) A true 
terestial Orchid of most interesting habit. Hardy almost 
anywhere and best grown in moderate shade. Flowers 
are born on stems a foot high, three to a stem, The 
color is white or lavender — your choice, —.................... 1.00 2.50 4.75 9.00 
CALLA LILY GOLDEN YELLOW: This ever popular 
golden yellow variety is very attractive and not seen 
nearly as often as some of the other sorts. Culture is 
quite, easy for pleasing results: 72.5 5-..---4.-- 50 “1:00 21-90 era bo 
CALLA REHMANNI SUPERBA: (Pink Calla Lily) A 
very interesting and attractive novelty. Perfect Calla 
form in miniature and an attractive light pink. With 
our culture sheet growing is simple. -..........---....-. ees Ae 1.00 2.50 4.50 8.00 
CALLA ARUM PICTUM: The novelty, odorless BLACK 
CALLA LILY. A real novelty in Callas as well as in 
flowers generally for black flowers are rare. -............... 1.00 2.75 5.00 9.50 
ANEMONES: (Giant Windflowers) A bright and showy flower that can be planted 
in the garden or brought into flower indoors, Blooms outside in spring but 
indoors it can be flowered at nearly any season. The colors are exceedingly bright 
and attractive. Free culture sheet with all shipments. 
SINGLE FLOWERING: Red, blue, lavender, pink, white and a select mixture. 
PRICE 20 for $1.00; 50 for $2.00; 100 for $3.75; 250 for $7.00. 
DOUBLE FLOWERING: Red, blue, violet, rose and white variegated, carmine, 
white and a fine mixture. 
PRICE 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.80; 50 for $3.40; 100 for $6.00. 
RANUNCULUS: Giant double. (Persian Buttercups) Few flowers produce such 
beauty and color with so inexpensive a start. In climates where temperature 
stays above 25 degrees they winter over without mulch. In colder locations some 
winter protection must be given. As with all bulbs, winter drainage must be good. 
A moderately rich soil is desirable for these, with a light shaded position. 
COLORS: Gold, orange, pink, red, white and a fine mixture, your choice. 
PRICE 12 for $1.00; 25 for $1.75; 100 for $5.50; 250 for $11.00. Free 
culture sheet with each shipment. 
ALL ITEMS IN THIS CATALOGUE ARE POSTPAID TO YOUR DOOR 
OUR SERVICE IS AS NEAR AS YOUR OWN MAIL BOX 
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NO GUARANTEE — The material offered here has all been handled by an ex- 
perienced staff and grown by the most advanced methods. We have grown into it 
every thing that will make it a satisfactory product. However, it will be supplied 
to thousands of gardeners having vastly varying degrees of experience and skill. 
The culture that will be supplied will range from perfect to unsuitable. Also the 
stock itself, due to its hybrid nature, is subject to some natural variation beyond 
human control. Because of these known variable factors we make all sales of this 
material offered herein subject to the standard seed trade disclaimer as follows: 
We, Harrold’s, give no warranty, expressed or implied, as to the productivity 
or description of any seeds, bulbs or plants we send out and we will not be in 
any way be responsible for the crop it produces. Our liability, in all instances, is 
limited to the purchase price received for the seeds, bulbs or plants. In all cases 
where any form of adjustment is made, for any cause, this shall be in accord with 
instructions given in full on our invoice and it shall be entirely at our option 
whether such adjustment is by replacement in kind and variety ordered, credit 
memo issued against future purchase or by cash refund, 
