RHIZOMATOUS BEGONIAS 
Begonias with a rhizomatous root system, silimar to the 
root system of an Iris plant. The rhizomes on most varieties 
creep across the top of the soil. There are a few varieties 
that are upright growers or are more attractive if staked 
and trained to grow upright. In this group are the ‘‘star 
type begonias,’’ so called because of the shape of the 
leaf. The popular old favorite ‘‘Beefsteak Begonias’’ also 
come under this classification. The majority of the rhizoma- 
_ tous begonias are of easy culture and adapt themselves 
readily to house culture. The flowering period is from 
winter continuing to late spring. 
HERACLEICOTYLE $1.00 each 
(Also called Mrs. Townsend). Thick, fleshy, green leaves, 
slightly lobed with seven points, flushed red under- 
neath. The leaves grow to about 5 inches in diameter 
and 7 inches long. Compact clusters of deep pink 
flowers on stiff stems are held well above the foliage. 
This is considered one of the most beautiful flowering 
begonias. 
SILVER STAR $1.00 each 
Beautiful foliage. The green leaves are overlaid with 
silver, the silver color predominating. The 6 to 9 point 
leaves develop to about 5 inches in diameter to 6 
inches long. The pale pink to white flowers are in 
clusters. 
GREEN STAR $1.00 each 
Attractive green leaves, flushed red underneath, with 
from 6 to 9 points, developing to about 5 inches in 
diameter and 6 inches long. A full, bushy grower. 
Flowers are in clusters and are pale pink to white. 
JOE HEYDEN $1.00 each 
The 5 to 8 pointed leaves are of a deep red-black when 
grown where they do not receive too much strong light, 
dark red underside. They grow to about 5 inches in 
diameter and 6 inches long. Clusters of rose-pink 
flowers on stiff stems, held well above the foliage, are 
a beautiful contrast with the dark leaves. 
