EXQUISITE BEAUTY 
FOR THE 
SHADED AREA 
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 their 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. 
Double Camellia Picotee See Page 15 
§ 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. 
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HYBRIDS. While it is well-known that Pacific Hybrids of several types of Tuberous Begonias are : 
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 HYBRIDS 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 13 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. 
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