BLOOM 
The Tuberous-rooted Begonia biooms ap- 
pear in clusters of two or three to the 
stem, the larger center one being the male 
bloom and the other two side ones being 
the female. The female blooms very rare- 
ly have more than five petals, regardless 
of variety, and are a great deal smaller. 
They are not essential because both male 
and female blooms lack honey and odor, 
and do not attract the bees, which, in turn, 
do not carry pollen, and so it is very rarely 
that the female bloom develops seed under 
these conditions. Therefore, to get the best 
and biggest bloom, remove the small fe- 
male bloom as soon as possible. In other 
words, disbud as you would roses or chrys- 
anthemums. This will increase size and 
lasting qualities greatly. 
AS CUT FLOWERS 
If Begonias are to be used as cut flowers, 
pick early in the morning, leaving at least 
¥e-inch of stem on plant, which will ma- 
ture and fall off, leaving no open wound. 
Spray the blooms lightly with water as 
they absorb more moisture through the 
petals than through the stem, then place 
in refrigerator for a period of 2 to 3 hours 
to help them harden up. 
USES 
When needed they may be removed and 
used for table decorations, bridal bou- 
quets, corsages, etc., holding up much long- 
er than any other flower at this time of 
year. If they become wilted some during 
the day’s wear, spray again with water 
and place in ice-box to revive. It is possible 
to use same corsage two or three times. 
BLOOMING PERIOD 
The Tuberous-rooted Begonia will bloom 
from planting-time until frost cuts it down 
in the fall, increasing in size and in num- 
ber of blooms as the season advances. 
DOUBLE PICOTEE - 
This is a camellia flowered type with more 
than one color in each bloom, either mot- 
tled, pencil lined, or margined. No two 
blooms are exactly alike. This variety is 
listed by heaviest shadings in each bloom, 
there being an undetermined lighter con- 
trasting shade accompanying it. Available 
in the following shades and sizes: Pink, 
rose, salmon, apricot, red. 
Bulbs No. 1 size 12 to 2 inches 35c each, 
$3.85 per dozen, $30.00 per hundred. 
Bulb grown plants $1.00 each, $10.00 per 
dezen, $80.00 per hundred. 
Seedlings 35c each, $3.85 dozen, $30.00 
hundred. 
GIANT DOUBLE OR CAMELLIA TYPE 
This is by far the most popular of the tuber- 
ous rooted begonia family. Breath-taking in 
its loveliness, often resembling a giant rose, 
gardenia or camellia. Available in the follow- 
ing colors and sizes: White, blush, pink, rose, 
apricot, yellow, orange, dark red, scarlet, 
light salmon, dark salmon, American beauty, 
crimson rose, flame orange. 
Bulbs No. 1 size, 1/2 to 2 inches 35c¢ each, 
$3.85 per dozen, $3000 per hundred. ; 
Bulb grown plants $1.00 each, $10.00 per 
dozen, $80.00 per hundred. 
Seedlings 35c each, $3.85 dozen, $30.00 hun- 
dred. 
