Mrs. Louise Schwerdtfeger's 
“CASA de BEGONIA” 
1450 Cantera Avenue 
Santa Barbara, California 
1954 
THE HOME OF 
OLD FAVORITES and NEW [NTRODUCTIONS 
SPECIES and HYBRID 
BEGONIAS 
FOREWORD 
I wish to thank the many begonia growers and collectors for their past patron- 
age, and to greet those of you who will be ordering for the first time. 
Having grown and collected begonias for more than twenty years I can guaran- 
tee my stock to be of the best. Most of the species are strong plants grown from 
seed. The propagation of the varieties is accomplished without benefit of artificial 
heating. Constantly adding new species and hybrids, I shall be happy to answer 
inquiries on begonias other than those listed and can possibly supply you. 
Except for the construction of ever-needed additions to the Nursery, which is 
done by my husband, I do all the growing and shipping. So may I ask you to be 
patient when ordering and plan to give at least ten days time to fill your orders. 
If you are in the vicinity you would be most welcome to visit us and see be- 
gonias as they grow on the hill overlooking the blue Pacific. We are located five 
miles West of Santa Barbara, in the Hope Ranch Park. Telephone 4913 for directions 
in finding us. 
PLEASE READ BEFORE ORDERING 
Terms of Sale 
Please make all remittances payable to Louise Schwerdtfeger. No C.O.D. orders. 
California residents please add 3% Sales Tax. Minimum order $3.00. Small orders 
shipped Parcel Post. Special Delivery (45c) assures no delay at terminals. Large 
orders sent Express Collect. All orders acknowledged as soon as received. No sub- 
stitutions unless notified to do so. Begonias listed are from 2%” or 3” pots, with 
well established roots. Each plant is correctly labeled and packed in damp mass. 
Plants guaranteed to arrive in good condition, if found unsatisfactory return immedi- 
ately and satisfactory adjustment will be made and postage paid. 
*REX BEGONIAS 
Rex begonias vary in price according to colour and form. 
SECON eS ne at ne Peres ete es .39, 8 for $2.00 
Namedieval lCtle Gesu euro eee ee SDs 4 for $2.50 
Spiralpleat te soe se te gl 1.00, 2 for $1.75 
Unusual and colorful .......... see, SEED, BEAD 1.00, Rex miniatures.......... 1.50 
My collection of rexes contains many of the Western hybrids never before on 
the market. State choice of colour, form and type of growth, when ordering. Green, 
silver, bright colored, spiral-leaf, compact or tall growing. 
RARE and UNUSUAL BEGONIAS 
The following begonias are rare, many of them NEW on the market. Since stock 
is limited can only take advanced orders. Information and special cultural data 
given with each plant. Write for price. 
B. Griffithi, B. goegoensis, B. sementacea, B. crispula, B. Paulensis, B. 
Cathayana, B. luxurians, B. Lemminghei, B. Versicolor, . Kuhlmani, B. 
Leibmanni, B. hemsleyana, B. laciniata and variations, B. Allenia, B. digi- 
tata, B. convolvulacea, B. Bartoria, B. Picta, B. Frobelli, B. manicata aurea- 
maculata, B. manicata crispa, B. manicata-aureo-maculata crispa. 
