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TUBEROUS BEGONIAS are the most beautiful of all summer-flowering bulbs for garden display 
or exhibition, and a collection of the finer types will prove to be one of your most treasured garden 
possessions. 
As théir favorite haunt is a well-shaded spot where the soil is moist and cool, they fill a great void in 
garden planning bringing much charm and color to areas which ordinarily will support little bloom. 
Their value in this respect is unique. Culture is extremely easy when a few primary rules are followed, 
and the tubers last for many years. All orders include detailed carefully-written instructions for the 
proper growing and care of all types. 
WE OFFER THE VERY FINEST OF BOTH PACIFIC HYBRIDS, AND IMPORTED DUTCH 
HYBRIDS. While it is well-known that Pacific Hybrids of several types of Tuberous Begonias are 
the most beautiful in the world, the Dutch Hybrids are beautiful in their own right, and to render 
the best service to our friends we feel it is necessary to offer the best varieties and types of imported 
and domestic strains. One very important factor is that imported Begonias are much less expensive 
due to lower labor costs and operational costs abroad. This enables many gardeners with limited 
incomes to enjoy the exquisite beauty of these plants. 
OUR DUTCH HYBRIDS are a very select strain imported direct from C. G. Van Tubergen, Ltd. 
Every variety and type listed is of strong hybrid vigor, with attractive well-placed foliage, and strong 
stems. The flowers are well-formed, moderately large, and colors are very clear and beautiful. 
OUR PACIFIC HYBIRDS are from selected strains grown in California at the world-famous Brown 
Bulb Ranch. W. A. Brown, co-owner of this firm, is one of the leading Begonia hybridists in the world 
and is author of the fast-selling new Begonia book listed on Page 27 of our catalog. When properly 
grown, these Pacific hybrids will produce huge exhibition blooms of faultless color and texture. Plants 
are vigorous, well-formed and have exceedingly strong stems. The latter are very necessary to support 
the extra large blooms. 
Quality in Begonias 
QUALITY OF THE TUBER. Size of tuber does not affect the purity and quality of a strain, or 
the type of flower . . . but it does influence size of plant, and quantity and size of blossoms, providing 
the various sizes are of equal age. The best tubers are those produced in one year from seed, as older 
tubers lose a certain amount of vigor and vitality. For this reason a plump medium-size tuber about 
one year in age produces a better plant than an older flat tuber of large size. When you have the com- 
bination of a one year old tuber which is both large and plump, the results are outstanding. 
For bedding purposes and general planting, we recommend the planting of one year old tubers of 
medium size and plump firm quality. 
QUALITY OF THE STRAIN. (Color, texture, substance, bearing, etc.) As mentioned 
above, quality of the strain is not influenced by size of the tuber. It is dependent entirely 
upon the grower’s skill and standards as a hybridist and plantsman. You can be sure of 
good strains only by buying tubers of known quality from reputable firms. The strains we 
offer in both Dutch and Pacific Hybrids are very select, chosen on the basis of actual results 
observed through years of constant testing. We sincerely consider them to be the finest 
available at the present time. 
All of our Tuberous Begonias can be safely shipped to any part of the U. S., and are guar- 
anteed to arrive in perfect condition. Our method of packing is exceptionally careful and 
all varieties are clearly and accurately labeled. ; 
We also guarantee all of our stock to be true to color, form and description. If, during the growing 
season, you feel any plants are not as they should be, or are below your expectations, let us know 
promptly and we will replace them without question at no charge, in the spring of the following year. 
Our tubers of Dutch Hybrids are plump medium-size selected specimens 1) to 134 inches in diameter, 
unless otherwise indicated. Those indicated as“‘small’” are of the same plump quality and age but 
average 114 to 114 inches in diameter . . . the best size produced by the variety concerned. In other 
words we always supply the best size tuber for each particular variety. 
All Pacific Hybrid tubers are of medium size, plump select quality, 114 to 2 inches in diameter 
unless otherwise indicated. 
THE BARNES, IMPORTERS Page 25 EAST AURORA, N. Y. 
