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Great strides neve tee ede by American Hybridists in improving the 
Tuberous Begonia from more or less humble beginnings following the enact- 
ment of the Plant Quarantine Act of 1919. ‘Prior to 1919 American Horti- 
culturists were depending upon British, ee and Belgian sources for 
their supply. of pulps es: 
"We. can now safely state thet ‘the’ Begonia in the: hands of pe ore 
Hybridists has surpassed all European efforts. 
The various varieties and types that we are offering on these pages 
are really the finest available irrespective of price. . 
‘A Hal SDMPIEZ succESTIONS 
“AS -T0 THE CULTURE OF 
TUBREROUS BEGONZEAS FROM TUBERS 
Place the tubers on trays in a warm space during late January or 
early February. Moisten the tubers ‘slightly occasionally to permit them . 
to start growth. When growth commences place the tubers in a mixture of 
Peatmoss and sand in trays 4 inches apart and 4 inch below the soil sur- 
face. Keep them uniformly moist in a warm well-lighted place until the 
top growth reaches 3 or 4 inches, ‘then plant in a specially prepared bed 
in the open, if no further Spring frosts are encountered, or plant them 
in pots. Remember that. pics size bulbs require a pot’ size of 8 or 9 
inches. Bulbs measuring 14 " to 2" should have a 7" pot. When potting, 
care must be taken not to dbanurh the root system. A potting. soil medium 
of 2/3 coarse leaf mold and 1/3 sandy loam to which some well-rotted © 
manure has been added will give excellent results. For fine Exhibition 
flowers, mix a small handful of fishmeal with the soil below the bulb. 
For the preparation of outdoor.beds, a generous application of well-rotted 
cow manure should be added and if the soil is very heavy, give also a 
generous application of coarse: sand. As begonias are gross feeders, they 
should be given a monthly feeding of liquid fish concentrate. After trans- 
planting, gentle overhead watering should be resorted to until plants are 
well established. As Begonias are shallow rooted, a steady supply of 
moisture to the root system throughout the growing season is absolutely 
necessary for best success. 
VARIRTTES ¢ OF TUHEROUS BEGONIAS 
AUTUMN GLOW - Extremely large flower of cristata. “type, ‘the tufts or 
crests are a deep copper, contrasting with the apricot general coloring. 
Very attractive and luxuriant foliage. The flowers sometimes measure ten 
inches aCrOsse - Large bulbs - " Bach 75 gone. : 
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FASCINATION - Marginata or Picotee mre A erispa Foren white ath 
pink edge. Very quéstending. - gevhs bulbs - Bagh 75 cents. - 
RED TRIUMPH = Tory large flower. of ruffled camellia type of mie red 
with a a deep ep velvety sheen. - Large bulbs - Each 75 cents. 
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