Nursery Located At Ruckman Road 21 
BEGONIA,. (Begoniaceae, Begonia Family) 
Begonia evansiana. A hardy tuberous rooted species fromChina, Large waxy begonia 
leaves on erect stems from 12: to 24 inches high with large flesh pink flowers in 
July and August. The leaves are glossy green on top and red beneath. This note- 
worthy plant thrives in a moist acid leafmold or peaty soil in shade. (pH 5-6) After 
the stems freeze back the tubers should be left in the ground and covered over 
with a thick layer of leaves. 
BELLIUM. Miniature Daisy. (Compositae, Daisy Family) 
Bellium bellidioides. This pretty little gem forms small mats of tiny, glossy green leaves 
YZ inch thick that are studded with tiny white daisies on one or two inch stems 
through most of the summer. A charming fairy for a sheltered spot in full sun and 
a well drained garden soil. (pH 6-8) A fast grower that needs frequent dividing and 
protection from drying winds in winter. 
BERBERIS. Barberry. (Berberidaceae, Barberry Family) 
Berberis triacanthophora. An evergreen Barberry that eventually reaches a height of 
four or five feet. It can be sheared to form a low compact bush for accent in the 
rock garden or left to grow naturally for back ground planting. It has long narrow 
evergreen leaves and showy pale yellow flowers in large clusters in June followed 
by black berries in fall. It succeeds in any garden soil in sun or light shade. (pH 5-8) 
Berberis verruculosa. Another evergreen Barberry, This one is a dwarf, compact shrub 
from two to three feet high. The stiff, spinny, dark green leaves resemble tiny 
Holly leaves. The underside of the leaves are blue-gray and the showy flowers are 
a bright golden yellow. The new growth is crimson and the entire plant takes on 
a bronze hue in fall. Easy to grow in any ordinary garden soil in full sun or light 
shade. (pH 5-8) 
Bergenia cordiioha 
- BERGENIA. Megasea. (Saxifragaceae, Rockfoil Family) 
Bergenia cordifolia. (Megasea smidtii) A very attractive clump of semi-evergreen, 
glossy, large rounded leaves, each leaf about 6 inches in diameter. Flower stems are 
from 10 to 15 inches high, bear ng huge clusters of lovely pink flowers in April 
and May. A handsome plant for a bold accent in a shady or half shady area. Give 
this hardy Siberian and acid loam with a liberal admixture of leafmold or peat. 
(pH 5-7) 
