AVAILABLE _ IN 
NEW NOVELTIES 
ROSE FORM NOVELTIES 
The classical and most beautiful form of Tuberous Begonias has reached, in the last few years, a 
standard of quality beyond expectations. This year’s progress has enabled us to offer a_ limited 
quantity of bulbs for sale. These are chosen during the flowering season and staked and harvested sep- 
arately from the other bulbs to insure quality and trueness to form. 
This year available in mixed colors only: 
Bulbs No. 1 size 1144 to 2 inches $1.00 each, $10.00 per dozen. 
Bulb grown plants in 5 inch pots $2.00 each, $20:00 per dozen 
GROWING BEGONIAS AS A RESULT WORLD WAR I 
The business of growing Tuberous Rooted Begonias from seed in this country was an idea I picked 
up in Belgium while in the Ameican Army during World War I. Upon my return from service, I im- 
ported seed from the Belgian I had discussed the matter with, and started trying to grow Tuberous 
Rooted Begonias. After eight years of discouraging trials I at last produced a few plants that bloomed. 
Then, by constant vigilance and some help from very good friends, I succeeded in putting’ the Tuberous 
Rooted Begonia across in this country. 
By constantly working with the shade-loving Tuberous Rooted Begonia, I began to realize that there 
are a great many shady places around a home that have been neglected, so am trying to help those in 
that predicament by growing all the good shade-loving annuals I can find. Right here, I wish to ex- 
press my sincere thanks to those customers who have so kindly recommended the Tuberous Rooted 
Begonia to their friends and have also referred them to Lowe’s Greenhouse. 
