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A selection of TROPICALS, some in very limited supply, covering the second part of the letter "B":

This page contains the following plant groups: Begonia, Billbergia (Queens Tears), Blechnum (Brazilian Tree Fern), Bolbitis, Bombax (Silk Floss Tree), Bougainvillea, Bowiea (Climbing Onion), Brachychilium, Brassaia (Schefflera), Brassavola, Breynia (Snow Bush), Brugmansia (Angel Trumpet), Brunfelsia, Burbidgea ( Fire Ginger), Buddleia (Indoor Oak).

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More BEGONIAS for the 2010 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) (sh) 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.

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 PRICE: $15.00.

And many of you with more patience would probably like to try the ANGELWING BEGONIA COLLECTION which is drawn from both species and hybrids as listed here as well as selections from our collections not necessarilly currently listed here as Stock #99686 for 5 cane type Begonias @ PRICE: $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 various of our old standbys later this season--but haven't we promised this before? Demand has been considerable of late; resultingly, several stock plants need to regrow before entering a propagation cycle once again. A number of new (to us) selections appear below:

56478 BEGONIA HONEYSUCKLE [HYB] BEG TGH HP PRICE: $ 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. We do not make claims about the scent, believing that subtle scents reside in the nose of the beholder, not the vendor.

56883 BEGONIA HYDROCOTYLIFOLIA BEG TGH HP PRICE: $ 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 while this species enters a nearly dormant period. This is the very modest "Plain Jane", quite slow-growing parent of the vigorous flashy 'Erythrophylla.'

56061 BEGONIA IMPERIALIS BEG HP TERR PRICE: $ 6.00 (rz) "Carpet Begonia." Procumbent stems hold pebbly bronze and silver-streaked leaves; prefers filtered light, cool location to bring out amber tones; modest white winter blossoms. Mexican classic species--this horticultural selection seems more heat tolerant than other collections of this Mexican montane species 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. Remember that the habit is quite wide spreading, thus a more appropriate candidate for the wardian case than for a less wide terrarium.
56323 BEGONIA INCISA-SERRATA FEL GH PRICE: $ 15.00 (sh) This delicate Begonia is being propagated at this time. Slow growing, incredibly intricate in appearance and in considerable demand by collectors. Perhaps best to suggest inquiries before entering an order. Please email us if you might be interested. Email Us if You Like This Plant

56292 BEGONIA INTREPID [HYB] [HORT] BEG HP CGH PRICE: $ 4.50 (sh caudex) Erect maroon stalks rise from a slowly developing somewhat bulbous base (much larger than the similarly structured 'Little Brother Montgomery') which must not be covered, to present large showy deeply lobed leaves splashed with pewter. Easy: the name reflects its strength although this cultivar seems to be not in the literature, although several collectors have suggested that it might be a silvered selection of or a hybrid of Begonia diadema. The mystery continues.

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

56765 BEGONIA JUANITA'S JEWEL [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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.

56481 BEGONIA JUMBO JET BEG TGH HP PRICE: $ 12.00 (c) Enormous eggplant colored leaves with black-maroon reverse on arched canes; clusters of winter blossoms.

56899 BEGONIA KENTWOOD [HYB] BEG TGH PRICE: $ 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. May be a propagate-to-order item if demand outstrips availability.

56387 BEGONIA KEN'S KANDY [HYB] BEG HP CGH PRICE: $ 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 leaves nearly entirely netted deep chocolate-sienna; very congested habit typical of many recent 'Hocking Hybrid' series. Although most popular as a basic addition to any terrarium design, 'Ken's Kandy' tolerates less than ideal humidity levels, thus it has remained a very popular windowsill subject. Looks terribly complicated and potentially difficult, but this vigorous tuffett is of easy culture.

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

56767 BEGONIA LAURIE'S LOVE BEG TGH HP PRICE: $ 6.50 (c) Impressive stalks display richly silver speckled angelwing leaves. Easier to establish than most canes.

56019 BEGONIA LAVINIA [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 6.25 (cacudex shrub) From a swollen rootbase arise rose blushed succulent stems flaunting elongated silvery wing leaves with dark veins. A marvelous strong growing Bill Voss hybrid of B. taiwaniana with a rex cultivar.

56877 BEONIA LINDA DAWN [HYB] BEG CGH HP PRICE: $ 6.25 (s, cane) Glossy carmine glazed thin leaves maturing a blood red; bright laquer red beneath, on short cranberry stems. The foliage is thin, thus perfect humidity levels must be maintained to prevent scorching. Lovely shell pink flowers by April.

56522 BEGONIA LISTADA [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 7.75 (shrub/cane) Brazilian "Bronze Angelwing" with fibrous roots & arched thick stems ranked with thick oblique pointed waxy yet haired bronze leaves, each with a cream lined center. Possibly its very similar cultivar or hybrid, 'Magadalen Madsen.' Demand can outstrip availability, so please allow time for us to finish this slow growing beauty if you order it.

56368 BEGONIA LITTLE BROTHER MONTGOMERY [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 10.00 [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 PRICE: $5.25 (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 PRICE: $ 5.25 (c)Shiny silver leaves 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 PRICE: $ 4.00 (upright rz) Late winter white blossoms over the bold upright spiralled heavy leaves, 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.

56072 BEGONIA MACULATA WIGHTII [HORT] BEG HP CGH PRICE: $ 10.00 Called "Clown Begonia" for the large silver spotted bat-winged leaves held sparcely on tall canes; white flowers. Fantastic visually--but needs absolutely perfect drainage Not for the novice.

56073 BEGONIA MADAME QUEEN [HYB] BEG HP CGH PRICE: $ 12.00 (rz/upright rz) Popular heirloom. This is a simply wonderful big boned gal! Frilled, ruffle-edged, reddish-green leaves, wine red beneath strongly anchored on thick ascending rhizomes; spectacular Bath hybrid with pink flowers. This heritage favorite will test your age: to what famous radio character does the name refer?

56372 BEGONIA MAD HATTER [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 in appearance than 'Cathedral.'

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

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

56077 BEGONIA MASONIANA BEG TERR CGH PRICE: $ 6.50 (rz) "Iron Cross Begonia" Back in stock for the rest of Summer, 2010. 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.

56778 BEGONIA MAURICE AMEY [HYB] BEG TGH HP PRICE: $ 10.00 (c) Beautifully silvery speckled "Angelwing" leaves with a definite pink nacre complement the clusters of pink blossoms usually appearing late winter.

56367 BEGONIA MAX GOLD BEG HP TGH PRICE: $5.50 Pert tuffets of cheerful rusty 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.

56306 BEGONIA MIRAGE [HYB] BEG TGH HP PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 6.75 Big quilted bronze leaves--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 PRICE: $ 5.50 (c/sh) Closely clustering arched stems of great delicacy; leaves striped and/or stippled white and gray green--sometimes frosted. A graceful modestly statured classic still popular as a pot plant. .

56362 BEGONIA MRS. HASHIMOTO [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 6.00 (c) Wavy margined cheerful green angelwing leaves on somewhat frail drooping canes; large clusters of shell pink flowers produced during most seasons as long as extended periods of high temperatures are avoided. Frail appearance, but actually a moderately vigorous cane hybrid, among the easiest to bloom.

56714 BEGONIA MULLED MULBERRY [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 4.00 (sh/rex) Heavy, eventually upward bound stems thickly ranked with waxy deep mulberry/mahogany stained leaves (with an open ramshorn, open helix outline) dramatically pale veined and blushed mulled rum 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, for exampe, similar to 'Lauderdale Lakes'.

56763 BEGONIA NEEDHAM BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 wide and low bold habit.

56086 BEGONIA NELUMBIIFOLIA BEG HP CGH PRICE: $ 6.50 (rz) Large "Waterlily Begonia." pad leaves; but peltate and cupped more like aquatic lotus foliage; an extremely rugged species (native from Mexico through northern South Amerca) forming a perfect mounded hemisphere of outfacing basil green radar dish shaped leaves springing from a short upright nearly caudex rhizome (helpful for regeneration should your watering schedule be less than ideal); tiny pink-veined white blossoms on ornately branched cymes appear in spring. A Mexican curosity for those wanting "Lilypads" on their winter windowsils.

56380 BEGONIA NOKOMIS [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 4.75 (trailing/scandent) 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 PRICE: $ 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.

56223 BEGONIA OROCOCO [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 where it can become spectacular if allowed to climb (stems rooting all the way) up a moss pole to display the glossy bronzed shingled foliage to great advantage--but also, why not try it as well in your summer windowbox or patio combination urns--most certainly the "spiller" can be a thriller?

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

56345 BEGONIA PALOMAR PRINCE [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 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 flower clusters modest. 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 PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $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 PRICE: $ 7.50 (tuberous) Finely cut nearly palmate leaves & attractive caudiform base make this compact species a favorite for "Begonia Bonsai." Now more correct as dregii 'Partita.'

56096 BEGONIA PELTATA [INCANA?] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 8.50 (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 PRICE: $ 6.25 (c) Fluted, red-backed wing leaves on short clusterig canes; salmon-pink flowers in pendant clusters. Excellent compact heirloom still remaining so popluar that demand can overwhelm our supply.

56751 BEGONIA PLUM GORGEOUS [HYB] BEG TGH PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 5.00 (upright rz) Thickly rhizomatous Honduran with elongated bright basil green leaves and clusters of white winter blossoms. Vigorous.

56347 BEGONIA REDDINGTON SHORES [HYB] BEG TGH PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $8.00 (rz) T(rz) Miniature; puckered rust-green leaves mottled glossy red, highlighted by bright blood-red sinus. Famous old time hybrid.

56355 BEGONIA REISA'S REWARD (HYB) TERR PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 3.75 (sh) 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 PRICE: $ 4.00 (sh) 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 PRICE: $ 8.50 (upright rz) 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.

56760 BEGONIA SELBY'S TRASH [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 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. A propagate-to-order item as essentially a collector's plant.

The following Semperflorens Begonias are always popular! Try as a house plant or always a favorite as as summertime bedding plant. They are often referred to as "Wax Begonias." We try to offer the most interesting types.

56116 BEGONIA SEMPERFLORENS CHARM BEG HP CGH PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 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. I have talked with the person who introduced and registered this plant with the American Begonia Society. We have found out that it was introduced in 1994 (mid nineties). The plant to first introduced by Craig Walker and he named the plant after his grand daughter, Kaylen. He says that is it hardy in his area, Chattanooga, Tennessee. He originally distributed it through Allan Armitage. We are glad to know the background of this plant. It should be available again in the spring of 2010.

56727 BEGONIA SHADOW BOX [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 4.25 (upright rz)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.

56120 BEGONIA SILVER PERIDOT BEG TERR HP PRICE: $ 12.00 (rex) Sport of 'Peridot' with larger, silver patterned leaves. Also offered as 'Exotic Peridot', a synonym. Excellent terrarium subject, forming a self-branched mound.

56922 BEGONIA SILVER QUEEN [HYB] BEG TGH PRICE: $ 8.00 (rex) Wide silver quilted leaves with bi-green starfish patterned centers and emerald margins. Seems to remain quite modest in size; must have high light and reliable humidity.

56464 BEGONIA SILVER STAR [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $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.

43127 BEGONIA SINBAD [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $6.50 (sh) Pewter flecked foliage on clustering cane begonias. Available from time to time. Inquire.

56125 BEGONIA SNOOPY [HYB] BEG HP CGH PRICE: $ 4.25 (rz) Very thick surface rhizomes support the dramatically sized quilted leaves 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 PRICE: $ 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.

56913 BEGONIA SPRINGFIELD QUEEN [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 5.50 (rz) Compact habit: pinkish toned leaves with rose veins and reddish umber edges. Worley hyb.

56726 BEGONIA SUNBAR [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 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 which has imparted an air of sophistication to its various hybrid progeny.

56386 BEGONIA TAMO [HYB] BEG HP CGH PRICE: $8.00 (upright rz) Rounded olive green foliage on tall stalks; easy culture--one of the heirloom group which has stood the test of time for its sculptural form and general refusal to die.

56783 BEGONIA TEEN ANGEL BEG TGH HP PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 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.

56234 BEGONIA TIGER BROCADE [HYB] BEG CGH HP PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 4.25 (rz) More vigorous far more compact seedling of 'Tiger Kitten'

56251 BEGONIA TOM MENT [HYB] BEG HP CGH PRICE: $ 4.50 (c/ sh) Silver strewn slim leaves, typically ornamented with a silvery tip; small pink flowers slightly toned orange. Somewhat larger statured than the very similar albo-picta.
54059 BEGONIA TORCH [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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. Easy to bloom, easy to grow.

56262 BEGONIA TROGLODITE LOVE [HYB] BEG HP CGH PRICE: $ 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 the diverse race of begonians--but he was encouraged and fell into temptation.

56722 BEGONIA UKIGUMO [HYB] BEG TGH PRICE: $ 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.

56139 BEGONIA ULMIFOLIA BEG HP CGH PRICE: $ 4.25 (s) "Elm Leaf Begonia." Haired bright basil green leaves are ornately serrated & shaped like the leaves of an Elm tree then ranked on (tightly clustering) succulent vigorous arching stems tipped with pale flower clusters; strong easy grower.

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

56265 BEGONIA WASHINGTON STATE [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 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 heirloom.

56518 BEGONIA WHITE FANG [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $ 8.00 (sh/c) Dramatically outstretched stems thickly populated with glossy leaves, rose blushed beneath, with big white blossoms produced in open clusters once established. Typically this remains a propagate-to-order item.

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

65336 BEGONIA WITHLACOOCHEE [HYB] BEG HP TGH PRICE: $5.00 [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.

71239 BIGNONIA CAPREOLATA TANGERINE BEAUTY BIG CGH HH PRICE: $ 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.

The group of Billbergia, part of the Bromeliad Clan, are great houseplants. They include the famous "Queen's Tears." Easily grown in any conditions in house or greenhouse!

53287 BILLBERGIA ALFONSI-JOANNIS BRO HP TGH PRICE: $ 22.00 From watertight erect tubes of tightly wrapped leaves, with pale whitish crossbands and showy brown teeth, emerge spectacular pendant spikes with vivid red bracts and violet flowers tipped yellow. Brazilian epiphyte--forming the tallest vases of any Billbergia we offer. Very slow to offset.

52054 BILLBERGIA CHER [HYB] BRO HP CGH PRICE: $ 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.

52050 BILLBERGIA FANTASIA [HYB] BRO HP TGH PRICE: $ 18.00 "Marbled Rainbow Plant"; "Gold Dust Urn" Coppery leaves highy blotched creamy white and pink; rose bracts with blue flowers. An antique hybrid!

52051 BILLBERGIA NUTANS BRO HP CGH PRICE: $ 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 as a basic houseplant because the lovely inflorescences appear without fail every winter.

52052 BILLBERGIA PYRAMIDALIS KYOTO BRO HP TGH PRICE: $ 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' & much much larger than 'Santa Barbara.'

52053 BILLBERGIA PYRAMIDALIS STRIATA BRO HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 as a hobby greenhouse citizen. Easy and showy, as well as tolerant of considerable exposure to the elements and thus enjoying considerable popularity as the "Thriller" in outdoor summer urns and patio containers.

52056 BILLBERGIA SANTA BARBARA [HYB] BRO HP PRICE: $ 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 and much more slowly offsetting than the variegated clone of pyramidalis offered above.

53237 BILLBERGIA SAUNDERSII BRO HP TGH PRICE: $ 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.

52275 BILLBERGIA SAUNDERSII HYBRID #3 BRO HP TGH PRICE: $ 18.00 Unusual form with wide undulant leaves displaying large nearly translucent cream spots entangled by Art Deco slim dusty silver crossbands, all framed by decorative purple teeth. inflorescence of pink, green, and blue bracts and blossoms. One of our most beautiful and easily grown Bromeliads.

52308 BILLBERGIA T.L.MEAD [HYB] BRO HP TGH PRICE: $ 4.25 Softly mottled leathery leaves form erect urns; lovely weeping reblooming inflorescence 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.

11634 BLECHNUM SILVER LADY (AFFINITY MOOREI) POLYPOD TGH CGH $ 6.50 Charming "Dwarf Silver Tree Fern" witholive gray toned fingered arching fronds forming rosettes atop the very gradually developing woody trunk.. Needs good, reliable humidity levels. Best grown on a pebble tray.

60716 BOMBAX ELIPTICUM BOM HP CGH PRICE: $ 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 for those of us not gardening in the tropics.

65084 BOWIEA VOLUBILIS LIL HP TGH PRICE: $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.

55508 BRACHYCHITON RUPESTRIS STE HP TGH PRICE: $4.75 The fabulous "Australian/Queensland Bottle Tree" so called for the wonderfully swollen base (and trunk with time and age) making for a great tropical pseudobonsai potential, especially as this beauty flourishes in containers. Not only a wonderful woody caudex base but also small deeply fingered black green leathery leaves with a dramatic silver to pink toned midrib. Base is swollen some even at an early age; and, planted outdoors in the tropics, with maturity it produces bizarre bell shaped tomentose flowers typical of the Sterculiaceae family.

54003 BRASSAIA ARBORCOLA BERNADINE ARAL HP TGH PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 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 PRICE: $ 12.00 "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; and also the most brightly, purely white variegated.

41546 BRASSAIA ARBORCOLA WORTHEY ARAL HP TGH PRICE: $ 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."

41953 BREYNIA DISTICHA NANA EUP CGH HP PRICE: $ 10.00 Marvelous "Dwarf Snowbush" with oval green & white "Foliage Flower" leaves on zig-zagging stems. Very lovely miniature form with stronger color contrast (plus pinkish when cool); very sought after for "mame" subject in Asia. This is a plant we originally brought into the country in the late seventies. We have sold it over the years and is now offered by several wholesale distributors. We are quite pleased with this. But we still offer it regularly!

40081 BREYNIA DISTICHA ROSEO-PICTA EUP TGH PRICE: $ 12.50 Called the "Foliage Flower Shrub" because of the white, pink emerald & purple oval leaves. True flowers are tiny green suction cup-shaped strands hidden beneath. This clone holds foliage if kept warm, not deciduous like Florida hedge types. This would make a great window plant in the home!

58369 BRILLANTAISIA NITANS TGH PRICE: $ 8.50 Acanthus Family member according to most published "authorities." This was first introduced to garden culture, we believe, just in the last few years, especially by Landscape Environmentals, excellent source of many showy tropicals for summertime flourishes in East Coast gardens. We strongly suspect that these are the blossoms of a Mint (Labitae) when the impressive inflorescence appears--but a healthy debate continues as evidenced by the recent appearance of the common name "Giant Tropical Salvia" in some quarters. We are pleased to offer these large blooming and marvelously performing plants.

The Bromeliad Family

Our BROMELIAD offerings include these genera: Abrometiella, Aechmea, Anamea, Araeococcus, Billbergia, Cryptbergia, Cryptanthus, Deuterocohnia, Dyckia, Fosterella, Neoregelia, Nidularia, Hectia, Orthothanthus, Tillandsia, & Vriesea with the code BRO throughout this catalogue; occassionally Deuterocohnia, Acanthostachys, Puya, Guzmania, Hohenbergia, & variegated Ananas are available at the greenhouses and crop up regularly on the tropical plant speciality list on this website. We are happy to offer as Stock #99078 five plants representing a variety of genera & habits with labels for only PRICE: $22.50 to give you an introduction to this easily grown "Pineapple Family," including many easy houseplants.

Some of our great Angel Trumpets. These make great patio plants and can be stored easily during the winter

42196 BRUGMANSIA CANDIDA DOUBLE WHITE [PLENA] SOL CGH HP PRICE: $ 12.00 Handsome double flowered "Angel's Trumpet" leaves the viewer rather breathless. Dark pelted foliage distinct. Customers report this to easily produce heavily scented blossoms more reliably than others in a greenhouse setting; branches easily; seems to respond well to the restriction of containers. This hard working hybrid of B. aurea x B. versicolor is usually offered as 'Knightii' in Europe. The only one we grow here that has been observed to bloom every month of the year. Tony Avent reports this to be root hardy in the deep south.

42268 BRUGMANSIA CHARLES GRIMALDI SOL CGH TGH PRICE: $ 5.50 Impressive arrays of luminous salmon-yellow trumpets dangle from the stout stems. Impressive conservatory subject. Leaves are cut Poinsettia style; trumpets typically darken to a deeper peachy orange than B. v. 'Apricot' (suaveolens x versicolor), although the distinction is minor. Visitors have told us that this seems to be the hybrid known as 'Grand Marnier' in England.

54008 BRUGMANSIA INSIGNIS DR. SUESS [HYB] SOL CGH PRICE: $ 5.25 "Fancy Angel's trumpet" with elongated fls of yellow orange; both wider throated trumpets with stronger yellow tone than 'Charles Grimaldi' --Possibly B. suaveolens with bell shaped flowers (as opposed to the more typical trumpet shape of most hybrids); whatever its parentage, it remains the most vigorous grower in northern climates..

42010 BRUGMANSIA INSIGNIS FROSTY PINK SOL CGH HP PRICE: $ 12.00 Impressive "Angel's Trumpet" from the Andes often listed also as B suaveolens cultivar. From curious substantial shrubs out-angle heavy pink trumpet flowers. Quite astounding when in winter flower--although the color easily washes out in warm conditions. Can be a challenge to bloom in the deep south, or so we are told.

59201 BRUGMANSIA INSIGNIS SINGLE WHITE SOL TGH CGH PRICE: $ 5.50 "White Angel's Trumpet" Large white dangling flowers with heady nocturnal fragrance are produced with great abandon from vigorous elegantly branched stems--considered the most elegant of the tribe and most likely to get its photo in a book. Possibly versicolor arborea.

42195 BRUGMANSIA [SAUVEOLENS] JAMAICA YELLOW SOL CGH PRICE: $ 9.00 Rich trumpets dangle straight down like a versicolor type. Large trumpets of heavy glossy substance colored a creamy lime-yellow. Very regular re-flowering cycles of impressive numbers, indeed full flocks, of elegantly fluted dangling blossoms.

31489 BRUGMANSIA PEACHES AND CREAM SOL CGH PRICE: $ 15.00 Richly perfumed creamy pink pendant trumpet fls dangle down from the canopy of ivory white margined foliage. Leaves can become large if planted in open ground.

55580 BRUGMANSIA SUAVEOLENS VARIEGATA SOL TGH PRICE: $ 15.00 Compact statured "Variegated Angel's Trumpet with foot long somewhat upturned clotted creamy white belled trumpets repeating the stunning white margins of the downy somewhat pleated leaves. Easiest to flower of the variegated clones we offer.

41672 BRUNFELSIA FLORIBUNDA SOL HP CGH $ 8.00 "Morning-Noon-&-Night" Leathery oblong lance lvs on stout stems; tubular purple (fading) blossoms with white eye zoned with blue ring. This form of the popular Brazilian shrub is noted for compact habit and early and long blooming period.

41730 BRUNFELSIA LATIFOLIA MAGNIFICA SOL CGH HP PRICE: $ 8.00 Fabulous "Kiss-Me-Quick" tropical shrub with broad leathery leaves, pelted beneath, accenting the extremely fragrant fls emerging delicate violet with white eye, then fading into ivory over the next few days, mostly appearing during winter & early spring.

40086 BUDDLEIA INDICA [NICODEMIA DIVERSIFOLIA] LOG HP TGH PRICE: $ 5.75 "Indoor Oak" Low bush thickly foliaged with oak shaped leaves. thickly spaced with lobed undulating margins and thin leathery texture with metallic sheened surface. An old traditional houseplant now undergoing serious consideration by the tropical bonsai tweakers and wirers as the barky stems and willingness to be "containerized" make the "Indoor Oak" a character bonsai. Yet another "newly discovered" houseplant quite popular in Victorian times.

72839 BUDDLEIA [NIVEA?] MORNING MIST/SILVER ANNIVERSARY LOG CGH HH PRICE: $ 12.00 The charming "Silver butterfly Bush' with wooly lamb foliage on soft pipecleaner stems--all parts a silvery plush, even the January flower heads with petiite white petals peeping our of their wooly mantels. Needs full sun and air movement. A conservatory subject in the North; reputedly root hardy in the deep South.

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