FIBROUS BEGONIAS 
Begonias with a fibrous root system. They vary in size 
and habit of growth. Some are tall cane types and the 
‘Angel Wing Begonias’’ are in this grouping, so called 
because of the shape of the leaf. Also classed in this 
group are the semperfloren begonias, known to some as 
the *‘‘Wax Begonias’’ or ‘Bedding Begonias.’’ There are 
low growers, intermediate growers and the trailing types. 
The flowering season varies with the various varieties. 
Some are grown for their lovely flowers while others have 
beautiful foliage. The majority are of very easy culture. 
Each variety has its own characteristics. 
LUCERNA 75c each 
(Also known as Coralina de Lucerna). The well known 
“Angel Wing Begonia."’ Tall, well branched, cane type. 
Leaves are large, olive green and are heavily spotted 
with silver, red underneath. The flowers are large and 
are in massive, drooping clusters. They shade from deep 
pink to red. Blooms off and on throughout the year but 
the heaviest flowering is in summer and fall. 
/ COCCINEA 50c¢ each 
' (Also called Pink Rubra). Another ‘‘Angel Wing Be- 
_ gonia."’ Tall, well branched, cane type. Small bright 
green leaves that are heavily spotted white. Pink to 
rose-pink flowers in summer and fall. 
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LADY WATERLOW 50c each 
(Also called Catalina and Improved Digswelliana). Holly 
like leaves, glossy dark green. Low spreading bushy 
grower. Fowers in clusters are pink and white. Almosi 
an everbloomer. 
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MRS. FRED SCRIPPS $1.00 each 
] Tall, bushy, upright grower. Medium green leaves are 
| lobed and rounded in a scalloped-like effect, coming to 
| a deep point at the base. The underside of the leaf is 
' red and both sides of the leaf are covered with short, 
_ stiff hairs. The unusual characteristic is the tiny, ruffled 
_ leaf that forms as an auxiliary leaf at the stem axis on 
top of the large leaf. Dainty, small, star-like, white 
__ flowers in clusters on long drooping stems in winter and 
> spring. 
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