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More BEGONIAS for the 2008 SEASON

Here is the second page of wonderful Begonia hybrids and species. The BEGONIAS remain unrivaled as house & conservatory plants, so much so that demand outstripped our ability to keep up with several of the larger hybrids last season! The codes with each entry below help you identify the overall growing habits of our offerings: (c) indicates cane-stalked "Angelwing" types, (rz) is rhizomatous with sturdy surface stems; (semp) abbreviates sempervirens, the "Wax Begonias," while (s) stands for shrubby branched types; (t-s) indicates trailing or scandent (climbing) growth habits, and (rex) refers to the brilliantly foliaged "Rex Begonias" with their frustrating dormant spells, while (tuberous) refers to the caudiform group (not the florist/garden center winter dormant types). As this diversity can be bewildering if you do not have access to a plant handbook, fuller descriptions can be found in various of the plant books we offer for sale. If any of our stock plants remain out of propagation long enough to mature, we will start posting photos with our descriptions in the following lists!

Meanwhile, if you'd like to start with some handsome & dependable selections, plunge in and order our BEGONIA COLLECTION as Stock #99004 to bring you some 5 named plants for a mere $15.00.
And, due mainly to Tovah Martin's wonderful articles, many of you would probably like to try the ANGELWING BEGONIA COLLECTION which is drawn from many hybrids not currently listed here as Stock #99686 for 5 canes @ $17.50.
Please advise us whether you prefer Begonias for your conservatory, light garden, windowsill, terrarium, baskets, or outdoor bedding so we can pick those most likely to flourish in your specific situation. Do NOT specify specific names if ordering a collection--the selection changes nearly every week. If you want a specific species or hybrid, order it individually. We hope to bring back some of our old standbys later this season--but haven't we promised this before? A number of new (to us) selections appear below:

56478 BEGONIA HONEYSUCKLE [HYB] BEG TGH HP $ 5.75 Impressive clusters of fragrant salmon-pink dangling blossoms; elegant long angel wing leaves angle out on the stout erect cane stems. Achieves impressive dimensions in time.

56883 BEGONIA HYDROCOTYLIFOLIA BEG TGH HP $ 6.50 (rz) The modest "Mexican Pennywort Begonia" with rounded glossy waxy leaves of a deep green with darker areas along the veins; accented by a pale sinus. Pink blossoms late winter. Very modest, quite slow-growing.

56061 BEGONIA IMPERIALIS BEG HP TERR $ 6.00 (rz) "Carpet Begonia." Procumbent stems hold pebbly bronze and silver-streaked lvs; prefers filtered light, cool location to bring out amber tones; modest white winter fls. Mexican classic species--this horticultural selection seems more heat tolerant than other collections we have tested.We cannot ship this species to you during warmer parts of the year unless you realize that the foliage will most likely suffer some damage.

56292 BEGONIA INTREPID [HYB] [HORT] BEG HP CGH $ 4.50 (sh) Erect maroon stalks rise form nearly bulbous base (like 'Little Brother Montgomery') to present large showy deeply lobed leaves splashed with pewter. Easy: the name reflects its strength although it's not in the literature--what is this thing?

65342 BEGONIA JOE HAYDEN [HYB] $ 4.50 (rz) Very compact glossy deep olive green & mahogany starshaped lvs with ruby red reverse; a reliable Ziesenhene hybrid with pink flowers. LIMITED AVAILABILITY CURRENTLY

56765 BEGONIA JUANITA'S JEWEL [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 10.00 (c) Giant bamboo like canes rigidly ranked with large almost glossy olive angelwing leaves freckled silver, perfect with the dangling clusters of red blossoms. Needs elbow room.

56899 BEGONIA KENTWOOD [HYB] BEG TGH $ 8.25 (c) Impressive tall stalks support not only silvery frosted deely lobed angelwing leaves, richly rouged beneath, but also pendant large clusters of fragrant pearly pink blossoms fading to white--but considerable patience is demanded to grow this to the maturity needed to bloom. Needs good humidity and adeqate light to perform.

56387 BEGONIA KEN'S KANDY [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 6.00 (rz) A well known hybrid by Ken Frieling at the Glasshouse Works. "Celery Stalk" thick blanched erect petioles flare into double Ionic helixes of wide deep olive lvs nearly entirely netted deep chocolate-sienna; very congested habit typical of many recent 'Hocking Hybrid' series. Tolerant of low humidity, this has become a very popular windowsill subject. Looks complicated and difficult, but this vigorous tuffett is of easy culture.

56270 BEGONIA LACY [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 6.00 (s, semi-tuberous) Attractive frilled dregii foliage and nearly everblooming white fls; seems to have no real dormant cycle.

56877 BEONIA LINDA DAWN BEG CGH HP $ 6.25 (s, cane) Glossy carmine glazed leaves maturing a blood red; bright laquer red beneath, on short cranberry stems. Lovely shell pink flowers by April.

56522 BEGONIA LISTADA BEG HP TGH $ 5.00 (shrub/cane) Brazilian "Bronze Angelwing" with fibrous roots & arched thick stems ranked with thick oblique pointed waxy bronze lvs, each with a cream lined center. Possibly its very similar cultivar or hybrid, 'Magadalen Madsen.'

56368 BEGONIA LITTLE BROTHER MONTGOMERY [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 6.25 (Caudex Shrub) Stout short trunks present swirled palmate star leaves of silvery toned emerald green veins and edges. Johnson hybrid with pink blossoms over the rex like foliage. Just in case you've neglected this a bit and the foliage fails, never fear for the slightly tuberous base will resprout new stems; conversely, be sure to pot in very easily drained soil in a shallow pot so as to never risk overwatering and thus rotting this tuberous base.

56717 BEGONIA LITTLE MISS MUMMY [HYB] BEG TGH HP $ 6.25 [c] Stout short mascara stippled canes ranked with leavy crinkly leaves dotted silver; carmine to blush cassis underleaf.

56282 BEGONIA LOIS BURKS [HYB] BEG CGH HP $ 3.25 (c) Much-branched low-grower with lovely angelwing foliage strewn with silver. The very showy shell pink spring blossoms repeat when given ample light. Easy beautiful basket plant; excellent choice for the windowsill.

56148 BEGONIA LOOKING GLASS [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.25 (c)Shiny silver lvs ruffled at margins and veined matte green; reddish beneath. Worley's showiest cane creation--has never been equaled in combining ease of culture with sheer visual impact.

56160 BEGONIA LOPSE II [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 4.00 (upright rz) Late winter white fls over the bold upright spiralled heavy lvs, richly textured & pelted; Ziesenhenne creation simply one of the most vigorous, yet stunning ever. The extremely haired leaf surfaces help it survive considerably more exposure to wind and drafts than most of its kith and kin.

56886 BEGONIA LUXURIANS BEG HP CGH $ 6.50 Exotic wheeled leaflets mimic "Palm Leaves"; tall stem. Requirees even humidity and bright light--can be intolerant of high temperatures.

56072 BEGONIA MACULATA WIGHTII [HORT] BEG HP CGH $ 10.00 Called "Clown Begonia" for the large silver spotted bat-winged leaves held sparcely on tall canes; white flowers. Fantastic visually--but needs higher humidty than most cane Begonias with absolutely perfect drainage Not for the beginner.

56073 BEGONIA MADAME QUEEN [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 12.00 (rz) Frilled, ruffle-edged, reddish-green leaves, wine red beneath; spectacular Bath hybrid with pink flowers. This heritage favorite will start shipping late Spring.

56372 BEGONIA MAD HATTER [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.75 (rz) Furry nacre green and pinkish (colors of 'Sir Percy') leaves wildly furled to reveal their 'Cathedral' crestings; truly marvelous Logee hybrid with white spring flowers. Smaller statured and far more delicate than 'Cathedral.'

56082 BEGONIA MAGIC LACE [REX] BEG CGH $ 6.75 (rz) Low carpet of beautifully whorled pistachio green lvs highlighted with champagne pewter tones; similar to 'Curly Fascination,' but colors darker, leaf more pointed and far more prostrate. Best grown in a large terrarium.

56911 BEGONIA MAPHIL BEG HP TGH $ 6.00 (rz) Vigorus compact clumps of starry shaped basil green leaves with rich cocoa slashes and cute eyelash haired edge.

56090 BEGONIA MARMADUKE [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 6.00 Rounded leaves with rich bronze, emerald and ochre mosaic with rich rusty speckling concentrated at vein junctions, a very dramatic and quite distincitve character reaching considerable stature--often a prize winning impressive specimen at shows.

56077 BEGONIA MASONIANA BEG TERR CGH $ 6.50 (rz) "Iron Cross Begonia" Puckered quilted leaf surface with maroon chocolate central cross--the entire bullate leaf being reddish haired. A New Guinea native prefering terrarium humidity where it will produce its clusters of greenish white haired blossoms; not easily grown as a windowsill subject without pebbletray culture. Never give up if the "Iron Cross" foliage suddenly dries and disappears, random mini-dormancies are the norm (even in the greenhouse)--the succulent surface rhizomes will soon produce a new set of its remarkably beautiful leaves when its environment improves. If you need positive feedback on your prowess as a beginning Begonia grower, this is not a good selection for your first, second or third subject--once your growing skills are honed, try the ever tempting "Iron Cross," otherwise, you might consider yourself as nailed to a very stiff challenge.

56367 BEGONIA MAX GOLD BEG HP TGH $ 3.75 Pert tuffets of cheerful chocolate velour leaves blotched with bright basil green and avacado, brilliant with the deep ruby leaf reverse; topped with arrays of white flowers in late winter.

56216 BEGONIA MIDNIGHT SUN BEG TGH HP $ 9.50 (rz) Remarkable new wide leaves emerge pink, red beneath, then fade to rich bronze; white flowers. Impressive colored Logee introduction never surpassed in its class.

56909 BEGONIA MINI MERRY CHRISTMAS BEG CGH TERR $ 6.25 (rex) Probably more accurately 'Mini Merry'. Tuffets of tiny lime leaves with pink blushed silvery areas pillowed beteen the radiant veins ; raspberry toned margins. Woodriff hybrid still quite sought after by terrarium fanciers.

56306 BEGONIA MIRAGE [HYB] BEG TGH HP $ 4.25 (rz) Dappled silver surfaces with pinkish tones highlighted by attractive gray green veins. Vigorous growing habit for such a highly colored hybrid.

56342 BEGONIA MOROCCO [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 6.75 Big quilted bronze lvs--similar to 'Orococo' as to leaf color, but larger more textured and patterned leaves on heavier more upright succulent stems with a scandent (climbing) habit if given a moss pole. Without support, this beauty will dramatically cascade--and more successfuly than the much larger statured 'Art Hodes.' A magnificant strong choice for the outdoor windowbox for the summer as is strongly statured to easily deal with sun, wind, and rainstorms. (Rather seems--after such a description-- as if we are constantly impressed by this performer?)

56736 BEGONIA MINIPERBA [HYB] [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.50 (c) Closely clustering arched stems of great delicacy; leave striped and/or stippled white and gray green--sometimes frosted. A graceful classic still popular as a pot plant. .

56362 BEGONIA MRS. HASHIMOTO [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.75 (c) Wavy margined cheerful green angelwing lvs on drooping canes; large clusters of shell pink fls produced during most seasons. Frail appearance, but actually a moderately vigorous cane hybrid, among the easiest to bloom.

56714 BEGONIA MULLED MULBERRY [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.00 Heavy, eventually upward bound stems thickly ranked with waxy deep mulberry/mahogany stained leaves (with an open ramshorn, open helix outline) dramatically veined white and blushed mulled red beneath; pinkish flowers. Seems to appear under random names--probably because as it is such a reliable performer with good visual appeal and thus has been added to various nurseries' production lines with little research into nomenclatue--seems similar to 'Lauderdale Lakes'.

56763 BEGONIA NEEDHAM BEG HP TGH $ 6.50(rz) Bold rounded leaves with emerging wheel-spoke patterns diffusing as the leaf grows into its considerable girth, still carrying a rose blush beneath. Impressive low bold habit.

56086 BEGONIA NELUMBIIFOLIA BEG HP CGH $ 6.50 (rz) Large "Waterlily Beg." pad leaves; but peltate and cupped more like aquatic lotus foliage; an extremely rugged species forming a perfect mounded hemisphere of outfacing basil green radar dish shaped leaves springing rom a short upright nearly caudes rhizome; tiny pink-veined fls in spring. A Mexican curosity.

56380 BEGONIA NOKOMIS [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 10.00(c) Beautiful frosted "Angelwing" leaves brushed with silver; starts producing clusters of dusty pink flowers in spring, and continues as long as cool conditions prevail. Sometimes in short supply. Remember, this a a BIG cane with large deeply lobed frosted foliage.

56730 BEGONIA ODETHEIANTHA VENEZUELAN FORM BEG HP TGH $ 4.75 Elongated fleshy wing like leaves overlapping on the heavy much divided shrubby {pseudo-cane) stems typically tumbling to present a horizontal or diagonal habit. White winter blossoms in clusters; much thicker and heavier than typical form. Big and bold enough for a specimen hanging basket.

56088 BEGONIA ODORATA ALBA BEG HP CGH $ 4.75 Sprays of small white fragrant flowers; glossy ovate leaves spaced on a big boned gal of a specimen plant. Needs elbow room to flourish, but the subtle sweet scents are ample payment from this Caribbean shrub.

56750 BEGONIA ODORATA ROSEA [MINOR] BEG HP TGH $ 8.00 (s) Old tall statured "Jamaican Perfume" shrub considered to be the first Begonia to be introduced into European culture (as B. mitida, then minor) with glossy green foliage and fragrant rosy pink blossoms quickly fading to pearl white. Vigorous big boned antique best in full sun.

56480 BEGONIA ORANGE RUBRA [HYB] BEG TGH HP $ 7.50 (c) Old heirloom cane with pale tangerine flowers timidly appearing mid-winter. A slow growing hybrid for us, so please inquire as to availability before ordering. Much more successful as a greenhouse than a indoor house subject--and please remember that we did not name this, and also feel that "orange" is a more wishful than accurate appellation.

56223 BEGONIA OROCOCO [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.00 (scandent) Coppery greengold subtlely shimmery leaves, slightly pebbled, edged in rusty brown, soon forming shingled brilliant ovals on cascading stems; a Worley hybrid which defines the perfect basic hanging basket subject, even tolerant of less than ideal conditions. Will always be a favorite indoors--why not try it as well in your summer windowbox or patio combination urns?

56224 BEGONIA ORPHA C. FOX BEG HP CGH $ 4.75 (c) Slate-green leaves marked silver, maroon beneath; pink flowers.

56345 BEGONIA PALOMAR PRINCE [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 6.50 (rz) Rusty red, nile green & basil toned fluted somewhat vertical leaves with wiplash eyelash edges with dramatic ruby underleaf. So very Art Noveau.

56303 BEGONIA PANASOFFKEE [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.75 (trailing/scandent) Trailing Michelson hybrid lined with lovely leathery small oval leaves, deep mahogany green blushed purple with lime veins, red beneath; white fls. Impressive cascading from a hanging basket; very content clambering up a moss pole to elegantly display its shingled oval foliage. We are keeping this very low price just to tempt you.

56226 BEGONIA PANDORA [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 5.25 (rz) Glossy deep blackish-green leaves with lacy tan mosaic patterns. Waxy low growing foliage indicates easy house plant culture.

56092 BEGONIA PARILIS BEG HP CGH $4.75 (thick-stemmed) "Zig-Zag Begonia." Narrow tanned leaves, with brown tomentum beneath, on heavily branched succulent nodding stems forming eventually an impressive specimen with odd snowball shaped tight flower heads. Eventually forms a tightly clumped arched specimen of considerable charm.

56093 BEGONIA PARTITA BEG HP TGH $ 7.50 (tuberous) Finely cut nearly palmate leaves & attractive caudiform base make this compact species a favorite for "Begonia Bonsai."

56711 BEGONIA PEDATIFIDA BEG HP TGH $ 7.50(rz) Clusters of white blossoms on slim stems wave over deeply elongated curled lobed leaves--"Many Toed"--with a pale rich jewel ochre sheen. Prefers perfect broken light, good drainage, and tolerance for occassional dormancy--in fact, the difficult growth cycles can render this a challenge for even the devoted collector.

56096 BEGONIA PELTATA [INCANA] BEG HP TGH $ 5.75 (s,c) Succulent rangy tall trunks hold fleshy silver-pelted leaves which become thick and waxy during winter cycle if excess humidity is avoided; clusters of white flowers. Needs bright light and good air movement to succeed. Works well when grown with your succulent collection. This is a long term project.

56101 BEGONIA PINAFORE [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 6.25 (c) Fluted, red-backed wing leaves on short clusterig canes; salmon-pink flowers in pendant clusters. Excellent compact heirloom still remaining popluar.

56751 BEGONIA PLUM GORGEOUS [HYB] BEG TGH $ 5.25 (rz) Rounded cut edged leaves reaching impressive dimensions becoming a showstopper because the dark maroon-cocoa leaves are held at an upright angle emphasizing the sangria red rouged underleaf & petiole. Clusters of pink blossoms late winter. This makes a statement--designers are now quite successfully adding this to summer containers with considerable success as the colors are plum pure and the texture is windproof..

56918 BEGONIA POPENOEI BEG HP CGH $ 5.00 (upright rz) Thickly rhizomatous Honduran with elongated bright basil green leaves. Vigorous.

56878 BEGONIA PROCUMBENS [LIMMINGHEANA] BEG HP CGH $ 6.50 (trailing/scandent) Cheerful bright basil green elliptical leaves line the cascading stems of this easy "Brazilian Basket Begonia" with dense clusters of cream margined soft coral blossoms mid-winter. Absolutely loves a moss pole upon which to clamber.

56347 BEGONIA REDDINGTON SHORES [HYB] BEG TGH $ 6.50 (rz) Remarkable big & brassy architectural wonder: Rose red fleshy petioles branch to hold a whorl of textured segments of basil green (coppery pumpkin in full sun) shimmery leaflets, each developing a whirlpool form--dramatic heavily textured ramshorns of foliage drama.Clusters of pale winter blossoms. This is a serious commitment. We cannot see any serious difference between this old Florida clone and the wholesalers' new Begonia 'Wineuma.'

56105 BEGONIA RED PLANET [HYB] BEG TGH HP $ 6.50 (rz) T(rz) Miniature; puckered rust-green lvs mottled glossy red, highlighted by bright blood-red sinus. Famous old time hybrid.

56355 BEGONIA REISA'S REWARD (HYB) TERR $ 4.25 (rz) Shimmery coppery metalic sheened foliage with tones of deep green blushed rosy umber; dramatic ruby red underleaf revealed by being held high by elongated petioles. Easy; fast; flashy.

56346 BEGONIA RHINESTONE JEANS [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.75 (rz) Petite mounding eyelash with starburst cinnamon toned purple over gerkin green leaves blessed with a satiny sheen; red veined reverse. White floweres late winter remain dimunitive enough to guarentee this cutie a prime spot in any Wardian case interior plantscape. LIMITED AVAILABILITY

56704 BEGONIA RICHMONDENSIS BEG CGH HP $ 3.75 Vigorous bright "Green Holly" shrub with large rose tinted flower clusters--perfect in patio containers & large baskets; at home on any windowsill.

56237 BEGONIA RICHMONDENSIS PURPUREA BEG HP CGH $ 4.00 (s) Redish-tinged coppery glossy wing-like leaves thick on arching/cascading stems make this a popular hanging basket subject; deep pink flowers. Possibly the least demanding Begonia for the visual punch--equally happy as a houseplant, a stunning greenhouse showoff, or a willing bloomer in any urn or windowbox needing a reddish purple punchup.

56770 BEGONIA RIP'S WRINKLE [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 8.50 Unmistakably a "subtle giant" with wide rounded fleshy waxy leaves with cloudy surfaces varicolored ochres, olives, and dusky avocado.Can become massive in time and thus quite popular as a landscape subject in the tropics.

56113 BEGONIA ROYAL LUSTRE [HYB] BEG TERR TGH $ 8.00 (rz) Outstanding miniature: tiny pea green & purple leaves with irregular shimmering silver overlay rivaling any rex; famous Yorke hybrid with palest pink flowers. A brilliant jewel in any terrarium. This is a tiny plant and you will receive a tiny plant.

56127 BEGONIA SANGUINEA BEG HP CGH $ 12.00 (s) "Medicine Begonia" From woody bases arise upright stalks weighted with nearly peltate elongated fleshy leaves with their reddish reverse quite visible; white flowers on odd forking cymes; used medicinally in native Brazil. Very slow to establish--be sure to avoid summer heat. We prefer to propagate this to order.

56789 BEGONIA SEAN YORK [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.25 (trailing/scandent) Fabulous cascades of small fuzzy pelted gray green leaves, jalapeno red beneath, and small flowers; perfect for baskets (like 'Withachoochee'), yet quite beautiful when encouraged to shingle itself to a moss pole. Best to avoid protracted extremely warm temperatures.

56760 BEGONIA SELBY'S TRASH [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.50(rz) Big hairy leaves with a trace of a heracleifolia pattern and reliable vigor, yet this toss away sports recurved somewhat rounded leaf margins. Foliage tends to arch downward, so perfect in hanging basket. Definitely the "Rescued Rhizome" Begoina!

56774 BEGONIA SELOVER [HYB] BEG TGH $ 6.25 (sh) Graceful upright much branched stems aflutter with cute dusky leaves blushed grenadine beneath, sometimes whorled at the sinus; delicate clustera of pearl white flowers during winter, especially. Deservedly popular self-branching attractive shrub Begonia.

56503 BEGONIA SELPH'S MAHOGANY [HYB BEG HP $ 7.50 (uprignt rz) Large dusky leaves, red beneath, on strong rhizomes constantly attempting to grow upright until the forces of gravity (due to the heavy foliage) tweak them into graceful arches--beauty being in the eye of the beholder, and all that. This curosity can become a major presence, given time.

56116 BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS CHARM BEG HP CGH $ 3.50 (semp) "Sunspot Wax Beg." Creamy yellow mottled waxy glossy leaves a backdrop to the constant soft pink flowers freely produced; try under lights or in outdoor beds. As so many patio and deck container designers ask for this to be included in collections, we decided to list it again!

56725 BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS KAYLEN [HYB] BEG HH HT CGH $ 4.75 "Hardy Wax Begonia" Appears to be an unusually full statured, dark foliaged "Wax Begonia" with easily produced rose pink (to red) blossoms; but beneath the soil it forms real tubers--has survived short shots of zero degress in Atlanta (of course, the soil was not frozen).We repeat this; we do not guarentee this.

56727 BEGONIA SHADOW BOX [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.25 Impressively statured apple green leaves with darker margins curiously emerge shrimp pink from the thick rhizome. Adept at filling its pot quickly, then it's urn, then its own hanging basket. Showy winter blossoms.

56464 BEGONIA SILVER STAR [HYB] BEG HP TGH $6.50 (upright rz) Deeply lobed olive green leaves with showy silver overlay, reddish toned reverse held on outthrust rhizomes with a mind of their own; distinctive old cross of B.caroliniaefolia x liebmannii with white winter flowers. In short supply because of short growing cycle; please inquire as to availability before ordering.

56125 BEGONIA SNOOPY [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 4.25 (rz) Very thick surface rhizomes support the dramatically sized quilted lvs of bright yellow ochre, held aloft on thick succulent petioles righly haired. Give this one room. Equally impressive indoors or in your patio containers where its ochre gold coloring is amazing as an upright echo of Ipomea 'Margarite' which cascades in golden chartreuse abundance. We know of no other Begonia of easy culture giving such a bold golden chartreuse statement.

59422 BEGONIA SOLI-MUTATA BEG TGH TERR $ 6.00 (rz) Very lovely low statured primadonna with very wide rich cinnamon green pebbled (cordate outline with bullate surface) leaves, reddish beneath, accented with pale lime veins. Extremely popular Brazilian with white flowers for designers of wardian cases and large terrariums--and for lite gardeners.

56124 BEGONIA SOPHIE CECILE [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 7.50 (rz) Rose flowers held in pendant umbels on a popular cane begonia.

56274 BEGONIA SP. #U002 'MANAUS' BEG TERR TGH $ 5.00 {trailing/scandent}Considered to be a hybrid of #U003 x thelmae. Beautiful small quilted coppery oval leaves on trailing stem. Terrarium culture is recommended.

56351 BEGONIA SPECIES U388 "VIETNAM" BEG CGH $ 10.00 (ra) Deeply waffled sea green rounded leaves with a brighter central cameo held upright to flaunt the rose blushed underleaf. Very beautiful -- but demands good humidty at all times. Excellent in a Wardian case or humid greenhouse.

56897 BEGONIA SPHINX [HYB] BEG TGH HP $ 6.50 (rz) Tightly congested double helix whorls of milky green with basil hues, darker veins and margin; low habit. Tough and attractive.

56126 BEGONIA SPLOTCHES [HYB] BEG TERR TGH $ 6.75 {Trailing-scandant) Glossy leave strikingly variegated/ dappled with creamy pink splotches; large cluster of pink spring flowers if maintained in cool winter spot. Slow to establish but a beautiful cultivar to have and cherish. With its B. solanthera parentage kicking in, this is a natural for moss framed topiaries.

56913 BEGONIA SPRINGFIELD QUEEN [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.50 (rz) Strong upright furled leaves of bright (even brighter than bright) lime green with ash tones and dramatically dark maroon chocolate rims. Great contrast in containers.

56447 BEGONIA STRAWBERRY CREME [HYB] BEG TERR TGH $ 5.50 (rz) Compact habit: pinkish toned lvs with rose veins and reddish umber edges. Worley hyb.

56726 BEGONIA SUNBAR [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.50 A massive rhizome supports dramtic metallic toned leaves seemingly of hammered tin and platinum with red pelted reverse. Not for the faint of heart; dramatic in summer containers or in baskets so the red carmine underleaves are shown to advantage. One customer calls this his "macho brute" Begonia. Is this a description of the plant, or of the grower?

56524 BEGONIA SUPER KURL [HYB] BEG CGH HP $ 7.75 (rex) Silver pink spiral with emerald edge and radiating line starburst centers, giving a stained glass effect; will take a summer rest if too warm, but less likely to undergo extended dormancy periods than most rex hybrids--nonetheless, a rex and thus a prima dona.

56310 BEGONIA TAIWANIANA [HAYATAE/APTERA]BEG HH CGH $ 7.75(tuber) Erect stems with spotted angel-wing leaves developing somber purplish tones with age; caudex-like base develops with time. Pink flowers perfect with the rigidly held vertical foliage; distinctive presence.

56386 BEGONIA TAMO [HYB] BEG HP CGH $4.25 (upright rz) Rounded olive green foliage; easy culture--one of the heirloom group which has stood the test of time for its sculptural form and refusal to die.

56783 BEGONIA TEEN ANGEL BEG TGH HP $ 8.00 (c) Dramatic stalks with ginger green leaves surfaced silver with clusters of winter blossoms. Slow to establish. Seems a bit large for its name--or perhaps teen angels look a bit different nowadays.

56134 BEGONIA THIEMEI [MACDOUGALII PURPUREA] BEG HP $ 6.00 (rz) The well known, deservedly popular "Palmleaf Beg." Seven to ten glossy serrated leaflets per petiole; maroon beneath unfurl from a very thick rhizome which sometimes leaves the soil line for the sky. Attractive greenish hued flower clusters upon heavy stalks. Excellent indoor pot plant; recently discovered by designers of summertime shady windowboxes.

56136 BEGONIA THURSTONII [HYB] [HORT] BEG HP CGH $ 8.50 (s) Fuzzy bronzed fleshy leaves, ornately haired, a dusky rich chili red beneath carried on upright succulent stems; this is the old Easterbrook clone with large shell pink blossoms mid winter with ceise "whiskers". Needs air movement.

56234 BEGONIA TIGER BROCADE [HYB] BEG CGH HP $ 4.25 (rz) Compact, thick-foliaged Frieling hybrid of B. `Tiger Kitten' x `Persian Brocade.' Excellent for windowsill or will spill forth the rusty orange patterned leaves from a hanging basket.

56512 BEGONIA TIGER CUB [HYB] BEG HP $ 4.25 More vigorous compact seedling of 'Tiger Kitten'

56251 BEGONIA TOM MENT [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 4.50 (c/ sh) Silver strewn slim livs, typically with a silvery tip; small pink flowers slightly toned orange. Somewhat larger statured than albo-picta.
54059 BEGONIA TORCH [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.25 (c) Bright red flower (blushed salmon) clusters on stout short stems flanked with thick emerald angelwing leaves revealing red laquered undersides. While a compactly statured Cane, not a true dwarf. We consider this the most dependably performing cane Begonia.

56262 BEGONIA TROGLODITE LOVE [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 8.50 (rx) Frieling's hybrid of incana x nelumbifolia; thick crisp glossy apple green leaves open to form large ovals with darker areas along veins highlighting the dramatic scrufty felted surface; flourishes in very exposed places, even full sun. Enjoys a questionable reputation often beyond our resources to produce it! So availability of the Trog can be a bit spotty. Ken really did not originally intend to perpetrate this on begonians--but he was encouraged and fell into temptation.

56261 BEGONIA TWISTED ROUNDABOUT [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 8.25(rz) Coffee toned widely furled waxy leaves form a seashell helix on short petioles--similar to but much more compact than erythrophylla helix or 'Frosty Fairyland.' Will tolerate considerable exposure once established. CURRENTLY IN LIMITED NUMBERS.

56138 BEGONIA TWO-FACE [HYB] BEG TERR TGH $ 7.00(scandent) Bright maroon underleaf foils bright silver tops blushed shimmery pink; clumping scandent reddish stems can topple with the thickly spaced wing shaped elegant leaves to seemingly "trail"--famous Woodriff hybrid of incarnata x pustulata. Prissy and difficult, but too interesting not to have even if it can collapse in summer humidity. Seems to flourish in a Wardian case.

56722 BEGONIA UKIGUMO [HYB] BEG TGH $ 5.50 [rex] Slow growing compact heavy foliage; silvery blushed pink leaves with dark maroon cocoa at center and olive toned splotches along the border. Must hve adequate humidity and evenly indirect light to achieve perfect foliage. Not a houseplant.

56260 BEGONIA VALLIDA BEG HP CGH $ 8.00 (thick stemmed) Quite a bold presence with erect bamboo mimic stalks shingled with bright acid green wide leaves with odd delicately toothed margins. Dainty white flowers in considerable numbers mid-winter. Brazilian.

56140 BEGONIA VENETIAN RED BEG TERR CGH $ 5.50 (rex) Small, shimmery crepe-red leaves zoned silver & sage green. Petite enough to fit into a Wardian case planting. Sometimes more red; sometimes more silver. NOT a houseplant.

56265 BEGONIA WASHINGTON STATE [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 15.00 (rz) Enormous rhizomes anchor thick russett red petioles which bear impressive outfacing "Poinsettia" starburst leaves of rich amber green with distinctive maroon wedges of color at every vein branching. The Petasites of Begonias!

56145 BEGONIA WASHINGTON STREET [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 5.50 (s) Strong rose toned stalks, thickly clustering in time, punctuated with glossy foliage and showy clusters of ivory (fading to pearl tones) flowers during January and February. Reliable big boned heirloom.

56518 BEGONIA WHITE FANG [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 8.00 (sh) Dramatically outstretched stems thickly populated with glossy leaves, rose blushed beneath, with big white blossoms produced in open clusters once established.

56884 BEGONIA WILD FURY BEG CGH TERR $ 10.00 (rex) Extremely whirpooled dark satiny leaves with showy extravagant silver dapplings and dots with dark ruby toned heart and chocolate staned margins. Needs adequate levels of humidity--best in a large Wardian case.

65336 BEGONIA WITHLACOOCHEE [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 3.25 [trailing-scandent] Lovely elongated softly pelted rich green leaves, with soft ochre radiating veins. overlap on the cascading stems; white winter flowers most elegant. Very attractive delicate appearance, yet easy to grow on the windowsill, impressive as a terrarium carpeting plant, and fantastic cascading from a windowbox or small hanging basket.

56504 BEGONIA ZORRO [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 7.00 (c) Small statured "Angelwing" with silver dotted foliage; shrimp pink blossoms; remaining quite demure, despite its name. Slow growing.

71239 BIGNONIA CAPREOLATA TANGERINE BEAUTY BIG CGH HH $ 15.00 Interesting selection of the "Cross Vine" with tangerine to salmon large rumpet flowers in showy clusters. Although not likely to be evergreen, this selection might be z6 hardy. Showy clusters of trumpets mid winter in our cool house.

52054 BILLBERGIA CHER [HYB] BRO HP CGH $ 12.00 Jerry Raack's striking hybrid of `Fantasia' with euphemiae rubra: spotted reddish purple tall slim urns with each leathery leaf arched at the very tip; deeply arching long inflorescence with bracts and blossoms of pink, violet and ochre. A most impressive specimen in time; yet of easy culture.

52051 BILLBERGIA NUTANS BRO HP CGH $ 4.00 "Queen's Tears" Narrow silver-bronze leathery leaves overlap tightly to form slender vases from which arch "weeping" flowerstalks with rose, green & violet "tear" flowers like "Indoor Oats." Tolerant of adverse conditions--always popular because the lovely inflorescences appear without fail every winter.

52052 BILLBERGIA PYRAMIDALIS KYOTO BRO HP TGH $ 12.50 Red flowered "Summer Torch"; white-margined stunning stiff leathery leaves tightly overlap into an impressively outflared erect urn of striped foliage. Impressive yet easily grown Bromeliad equally at home as a windowsill or a hobby greenhouse citizen. The leaves on this cultivar are much broader than Striata

52053 BILLBERGIA PYRAMIDALIS STRIATA BRO HP TGH $ 8.00 Red flowered "Summer Torch"; irregularly yellow-banded stiff leathery leaves tightly overlap into an impressively outflared erect urn of striped foliage. Impressive yet easily grown Bromeliad equally at home as a windowsill or a hobby greenhouse citizen.

52275 BILLBERGIA SANDERIANA HYBRID #3 BRO HP TGH $ 18.00 Unusual form with wide undulant lvs displaying large nearly translucent cream spots entangled by Art Deco slim dusty silver crossbands, all framed by decorative purple teeth. Infl of pink, green, and blue bracts and blossoms.

52056 BILLBERGIA SANTA BARBARA [HYB] BRO HP $ 12.50 Impressive small statured urn with golded-ochre margined leaves of gray-green flushed pink; rosy-pink bracts frame green flowers. Considered a hybrid of B. nutans x pyramidalis, far more compact than the variegated clone of pyramidalis offered above.

53237 BILLBERGIA SAUNDERSII BRO HP TGH $ 10.00"Rainbow Plant' Small erect tubular bronzy olive foliage with pinkish white mottling; from red bracts emerge weepy stems cloaked with blue flowers. Very beaurtiful although slow to clump. Be sure to plant in an orchid mix.

52308 BILLBERGIA T.L.MEAD [HYB] BRO HP TGH $ 4.25 Softly mottled leathery lvs form erect urns; lovely weeping reblooming infl or large rose bracts with blue & lime green petals--exhibiting its "Queen's Tears" parent's habit. Very easy houseplant; willing to bloom without any special fuss.

10089 BLECHNUM GIBBUM POLYP $ 5.75 Available late spring. Lovely erect trunked "Dwarf New Caledonian Tree Fern" holds terminal whorls of deeply cut leathery thin arched fronds; Needs constant moisture--regular levels of humidity--thrive in a Wardian case or your hobby greenhouse.

11634 BLECHNUM SILVER LADY (AFFINITY MOOREI) POLYPOD TGH CGH $ 6.50 Charming "Dwarf Silver Tree Fern" with pewter gray toned arching fronds in a wide rosette atop the very gradually developing woody trunk. Needs good reliable humidity levels.

60716 BOMBAX ELIPTICUM BOM HP CGH $ 5.75 The famous Mexican "Silk Floss Tree" makes a handsome potted caudiform subject with emerging red leaves handsomely designed; planted outside in the tropics this thick trunked tree rapidly develops considerable stature, displaying bundles of rose pink "Shaving Brush" silky stamens. Excellent indoors even if this means that it will not reach tree proportions and thus you most likely will not get to gather the silk to stuff your pillows..

41822 BOUGAINVILLEA RASPBERRY ICE NYC HP TGH $ 5.50 Low spreading branches draped with creamy-margined lvs; dramatically extending the showy clusters of hot pink bracts hued magenta. Performs well even on a bright sunny windowsill.

65084 BOWIEA VOLUBILIS LIL HP TGH $12.50 "Climbing Onion" Pale spherical bulbs send up many-branched stems of pale ochre; flowers greenish-white. Considered to be quite toxic if ingested--do not grow this intriguing plant if children are around.

54003 BRASSAIA ARBORCOLA BERNADINE ARAL HP TGH $ 8.00 Petite three-lobed leaflets (held in wheel-spoked whorls) often rimmed in lime-green; possibly a variegated sport of 'Renate.'

41344 BRASSAIA ARBORCOLA COPPEL ARAL HP TGH $ 8.00 New leaves emerge in wheels of waxy blunt-edged, dimple-tipped leaflets with bright yellow green centers; yellow striped trunks; vigorous dwarf schefflera.

41442 BRASSAIA ARBORCOLA FORKED TONGUE ARAL HP TGH $ 5.00 Lacy-appearing "Dwarf Schefflera" as each leaflet is notched, crested, or both. Possibly same as "Renete"

58361 BRASSAIA ARBORCOLA MOONDROP BIG CGH HH $ 8.00 "Moondrop Schefflera" Very petite habit: dwarf erect trunks heavy with small waxy fingered wheelspoke leaves irregularly margined in very pure bright white. Most petite of the ones we offer.

41546 BRASSAIA ARBORCOLA WORTHEY ARAL HP TGH $ 8.00 Large seven-leaved whorls irregularly margined bright white, fading to ochre-cream tones--occasionally the white is in the leaf center. Fashy cultivar of "Hawiian Schefflera."