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The trendy BAMBOO genera offered here are supplemented in the Hardy plants sections by indocalamus, Phyllostachys, Pleioblastus, Sasa, Sasella, Semiarundinaria, Shibataea. Note also in the Perennials Plants section the bamboo-like grass, Arundo; Nandina, the "Heavenly Bamboo" shrubs, and the local idiom's "Perennial Bamboo," the Polygonum cuspidatum tribe. Please note that we offer several beautifully printed books with extensive photos and drawings devoted to Bamboo in our Book Section.

41530BAMBUSA GLAUCESCENS ALPHONSE KARR [HYB] GRA TGH CGH $ 85.00 "Golden Culm Bamboo" Striking yellow stems with some green striping, lvs occasionally striped as well; 35' potential, so site carefully in your conservatory or greenhouse. Typically we send well rooted single culms--if you wish to receive it without its being severely topped, please arrange to pick this us here at the greenhouses.

55476 BAMBUSA GLAUCESCENS GRACILLIMA [HYB] GRA TGH CGH $ 40.00 LIMITED AVAILABILITY IN '08 Very dense slender [typically solid] sulms tightly clumped with lovely "Goddes of Mercy" very fine ferny foliage on angular branchlets. Container plants from Koon Yam Chuk--an excellent houseplant as well as perfectly formed conservatory citizen. This price reflects starter sized clumps. Sorry, we need a bit of lead time currently to get the next set up to speed as all finished plants sold out last season.

41532 BAMBUSA VENTRICOSA GRA TGH HP $ 150.00 "Buddha's Belly Bamboo" When restricted in container, this South Chinese species develops shortened, swollen internodes & small lvs. This is the real thing--due to the aggresive growth of one of the clumps growing in the greenhouse soil, we can now offer this for considerably less than in past years..

41942 BANISTERIOPSIS CAAPII MALP TGH $ 25.00 "Ayahuasca" to Indian tribes of the western Amazon region who use its narcotic alkaloids; a strong liana with soft green pairs of leaves; tiny pink flowers. "Vine of the Souls" with complex betacarbolines. New lower price.

62148 BAPHICACANTHUS CUSIA [SUIA] ACAN TGH CGH $ 12.00 Large shrubby habit, kneed stems ranked with pairs of dusky decoratively fleshy leaves and topped with tubular lilac flowers. Robert Newman shared this important Thai herb with us. Perhaps best known as "Ma Lan Gen" in traditional Chinese medicine. Seems to demand regular warm temperatures and reliable levels of humidity to thrive.

31392 BARLERIA CRISTATA GOLD SPLASH ACAN HP TGH $ 8.25 A fabulous form of "Philippine Violet Shrub" w/ many fls of blue-violet and gold variegated leaves; from India & Burma. Thanks to David Bigger for sharing this showy cultivar imperative in any serious collection of variegates.

41485 BARLERIA OBTUSA ACA CGH $ 6.75Striking spineless fast growing herbaceous shrublet which flourishes in an exposed, even dry, setting where it will produce Acanthus type blossoms ranging from blue through mauve to pink. A new candidate for summer urns, windowboxes, and mixed containers as well as a good performer in the winter greenhouse.

49461 BARLERIA REPENS ROSEA VIOLET CASCADE ACA CGH $ 4.00 Out arching slim stems cascade under the weight of the soft petite leaves; terminal clusters of lovely violet blossoms fading to old rose magenta. Height of bloom in late fall.

BEGONIAS for the 2008 SEASON

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 as well as unusual canes last season! The codes with each entry below help you to imediately identify the overall growing habits of our offerings: (c) indicates cane-stalked "Angelwing" leaved types with typically showy pendulus clusters of blossoms, (rz) is rhizomatous with sturdy surface stems from which arise the individual leaves; (semp) abbreviates sempervirens, the "Wax Begonias," while (s) stands for shrubby branched types encompassing so many basic and traditional favorites; (t-s) indicates trailing or scandent (climbing) growth habits for baskets & topiary, 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 even more 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. 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 are bringing back more of our old standbys later this season--but haven't we promised this before? A number of new (to us) selections appear below, due in great part to Lee Sinoff who has contributed many amazingly massive rhizomatous types and classic canes to our mix.

And, due mainly to Tovah Martin's wonderful articles, many of you would probably like to try the ANGELWING BEGONIA COLLECTION as Stock #99686 for 5 cane types @ $17.50.

56001 BEGONIA ACETOSA [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.75 Velvet cupped leaves tomato red beneath; thus call the "Ruby Begonia." Texture is wonderful on this handsome plant--because it is so succulent, it tolerates much lower humidity than most, even flourishing in outdoor summer containers. While traditionally a pot subject indoors, try growing this self heading species in a hanging basket so the remarkable red underleaves are shown to advantage when viewed from below. Because of high light requirements, some consider this best as a greenhouse subject; although does well on a sunny windowsill.

56003 BEGONIA ACONITIFOLIA BEG HP TGH $ 15.00(Superba cane) Silver-brushed, lobed leaves on stiftly erect thick canes with swollen caudex-like bases. Outstnding Brazilian species with shell pink (nearly white) blossoms; its slow growing nature means it is seldom available to collectors, so we attempt to always have it in stock, especially now that succulent collectors have noted its caudiform nature and astonishing appearance when carefully grown in a low bonsai pot. We inherited this clone from the late George Elbert.

56399 BEGONIA ALBO-PICTA [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.50 Delicate canes dressed with glossy silver-spotted lvs and greenish white fls in profuse cluster; freely branching habit makes this a traditional candidate for baskets.

56917 BEGONIA ANDREA [HYB] BEG TGH CGH $ 8.00 (rex) Shimmery, glossy silver/pewter leaf surface decorated with a pink blushed heart repeated on the margins and with violet toned veins. Needs reliable levels of humidity.

56786 BEGONIA AQUAMARINE [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.75(upright rz) Fabulously unique: thick rope rhizomes arch out under the showy lobed leaves with dramatically silver splashed midribs--giving a stained glass window effect when viewed from below. Not for the faint of heart.

56004 BEGONIA ARABELLE SPORT [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.75 Silvery pink dots sprinkled on purplish red leaves. Pink Flowers. Handsome and distinctive; needs excellent humidity with adequate air movement to perform well.

56467 BEGONIA ART HODES [HYB] BEG TGH $ 5.75 scandent] Martin Johnson hyb with very wide pebbled leaves with pale branching veins and fine reddish hairs; unusually beautiful & unique sometimes seen as 'Antholes.' A spectacular specimen in the conservatory, yet quite a remarkable addition to a shady summer windowbox or urn as well even though the modest clusters of white flowers typically appear only midwinter. Although quite spectacular, this is shamelessly easy to grow, tolerant of less than perfect humidity.

56734 BEGONIA AVALANCHE BEG TGH $ 8.00 Lime green leaves richly strewn with silver dots with a milky glaucous green reverse. Showy clusters of dangling pearl white blossoms at height midwinter once the clump has established. Requires considerable patience to grow this to blooming size.

56340 BEGONIA BEATRICE HADDRELL- BEG TGH $ 4.75 (rz) Vigorous pot plant with dusky dark green and mahogany clefted leaves with central avacado starsplash and rose with magenta underleaf. Profuse shell ink winter flowered hybrid of Begonia bowerae x heracleifolia sunderbruchii--and the latter is supposedly a hybrid of ricinifolia with heracleifolia!.

56719 BEGONIA BENISUZUME BEG TGH TERR $ 4.75(rex) Elongated deep shimmery emerald and cocoa toned leaves with fluted surface slashed with paltinum blotches; elaborate rose and carmine underleaf tones; needs constant good humidity with adequate air movement to maintain perfect foliage, any climate changes (such as shipping) typically lead to a mini snit of defoliation. Not a houseplant; definitely a Wardian case plant.

65334 BEGONIA BENITOCHIBA [HYB] BEG TGH TERR $ 6.50 (rex) Deep nile green upturned lvs with whorled points displaying the silvery pewter overlaid patterns with purpled veins; upright habit. Although aggressively marketed currently, we find this exceedingly beautiful creature to be an imperfect houseplant as it needs very constant humidity levels, constant bright light and good air circulation to perform adequately.

56365 BEGONIA BETHLEHAM STAR [HYB] BEG TERRARIUM HP TGH $ 5.50 Very dark satiny mahogany emerald (black) leaves with a red reverse accented by a white haired edge; very small stature with lovely pearl white flower clusters. Sturdy enough for a windowsill pot; miniature enough for terrarium display.

56731 BEGONIA BIG MAC [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 9.50 Available now for the collector of large plants, Begonia Big Mac!! Impressive deep glossy green deeply fingered foliage supported by a thick massive rhizome. Considered massive enough to be considered a "Landscape Begonia" in the tropics, similar to its bruiser parent "U 1369." Looks like a steroid fed webbed Begonis thiemei with a bronzy rhubarb petiole. Take a look at the photos. Do you have room?

56492 BEGONIA BILL'S EYELASH [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.25 One of Bill Troop's untitled seedlings which simply refuses all extinction attempts. Very neglect proof heavy rhizomes support waffled zagged olive leaves with rosy mahogany marginal splashes; pink toned blossoms appear in late winter.

56739 BEGONIA BIPINNATIFIDA [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 9.75 "Fernleaf Begonia" Distinctive and beautiful. Multitudes of small deeply-lobed purplish blushed leaves on forests of upright stems. Astounding in a wardian case. This sometimes can be out of stock. This year we are trying to keep it more available. It cannot stand extreme heat in the summer so thus a challenge, although completely unique..

56914 BEGONIA BLACK TRUFFLES BEG TGH HP $ 5.75 (rz) Small statured. Crinkly spirals of dark sheen with brilliant white eye; forming a tight, neat tuffet of busy foliage. Much darker than 'Hocking Bravura' with more fingered margins.

56272 BEGONIA BOB HAMM BEG HP CGH $ 5.00 (rz) (Rhizomatous). (rz) Blanton hybrid with dark oval leathery lvs highlighted by a red central eye and slim red rims; pink blossoms in large open custers in winter.Extremely tolerant of low humidity, this "Bull's Eye" is much easier to grow than the similarly colored, but smaller statured, conchifolia.

56008 BEGONIA BOKIT X CARRIAE III [HYB] BEG HP $ 8.00 (rz)Vigorous Woodriff selection with double-spiraled,fluted cinnamon-barred lvs profusely flung from large rhizomes. Everyone's favorite for a dramatic specimen. This has recently been discovered by designers of summer containers for the tropics in the temperate zones craze, thus a whole new set of fans is emerging. Pun intended.

56013 BEGONIA BUNCHII [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 8.50 (rz) (Rhizomatous). Crested pallid green, bright glossy foliaged "Lettuce Leaf Begonia." Considered a sport of Begonia erythrophylla, but less tolerant of low humidity and chill; pale basil green foliage not well supported by the slim petioles. Of interest to collectors of heirloom varieties.

56341 BEGONIA CASTAWAY BEG TGH TERR $ 6.75 (c) Very dark lvs with deep scarlet maroon reverse with very rich pink blossom clusters on out reaching initially somewhat short cane stems. Always requires considerable patience getting this mature enough to bloom.

56018 BEGONIA CATHEDRAL [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 10.00 (rz) "Stained Glass Beg." Ruffled, cupped bronzy lvs with large "windows" of translucent ochre; fantastic yet vigorous growing heirloom hybrid--especially effective grown in a small hanging baskets so one can easily look through the nearly impossibly transparent windows elegantly arranged in a wide fan of oval fenestrations appearing on each fluted leaf. The favorite crested leaved Begonia of children--even children in their sixties.

56707 BEGONIA CHERRIES AND CHOCOLATE [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 3.75 (rex/rz) Small saturated easily grown clumping mound of beautifully marbled mahogany black leaves with pecan tones, highlighted with bright pewter brushings amplified by the dramatic cherry red underleaves. Amazingly vigorous and undemanding.

56375 BEGONIA CHUCK B. JAROS [HYB] BEG CGH $ 4.00 (s) Large upright plant with shiny grape-shaped applegreen foliage. Unusual yet handsome specimen with winter sprays of showy antique white flowers held on red-haired stems. The stout erect canes can reach several feet if roots are free to run. Nearly impossible to kill.

56021 BEGONIA CLEOPATRA [HYB] BEG HP $ 6.00 (rz) Profusion of nile-green maple lvs marked with maroon; sprays of midwinter shelltoned blossoms; while certainly not a showstopper (no Elizabeth Taylor), still an old reliable standby ready to ride any barge rowing by.

56740 BEGONIA COMEDIAN [HYB] BEG TGH HP $ 7.00 (rz) Black heart-shaped whirlpool leaves--a helix with personality. Fabulous hue and textured furl. Heavy heads of white flowers. Low profile habit; foliage held more out than up.

56903 BEGONIA COMPTESSE DE MONTESQUIEU [HYB] BEG TGH HP $ 7.50 (rz) Black copper offsided leaves with a sharp point, looking much like a hybrid of Begonia decora. This works with standard begonia care and even of a size for a terrarium.

56022 BEGONIA CONCHIFOLIA RUBRIMACULATA BEG HP CGH $ 6.50 (rz) "Red Spot Begonia" signifies red sinus at the heart of each thick jadelike glossy cupped leaf. Low statured and somewhat succulent in nature; late winter brings delicate sprays of pink blushed white flowers. Tolerates low humidity but requires bright conditions.

56023 BEGONIA CONCORD [HYB] BEG HP $4.00 (s,c) Glossy winged lvs, red beneath, on cascading stems. Nearly everblooming Kartuz hybrid excellent for windowsill or larger hanging basket. One of easiest to grow, although considerably less vigorous than the similarly statured B. richmondensis purpurea, especially in a mixed planting.

56463 BEGONIA CONNIE BOSWELL [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 8.50 A wonderful Martin Johnson hybrid similar in habit to 'Little B. Montgomery' but in jewel tones with irridescent pinks and lilacs along the veins. Forms a pseudotuber with time. Excellent windowsill or wardian case subject.

56024 BEGONIA CONVOLVULACEA BEG HP CGH $ 4.50 (trailing) The "Grape Leaf Begonia" with big glossy sharply lobed lvs shingling the scandent stems; enormous pendant flower heads in late winter are most impressive. Easy. Unmatched for a substantial hanging basket statement. Given support (does not need encouragement) this clean cut beauty can easily cover a wall with fabulous shingled glossy foliage.

56028 BEGONIA CORALLINA DE LUCERNA [HORT] [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 6.00 (cane) Traditional "Angel Wing Begonia" w/ deeply lobed lvs dotted silver; pendulous salmon rose flower clusters. We do not ship the unlobed clone--this clone originally received from Logee's is similar or identical to 'Sophie Cecile' according to several California collectors.

56898 BEGONIA CORIACEA [HORT] BEG HP CGH $ 7.00 (s/c) Somewhat succulent: thick surface stems are packed with shiny, slightly cupped dark olive waxy leaves with showy red blushed reverse displayed on the compact tightly foliaged habit; out arched white flower clusters Often in limited supply as takes considerable time to establish.

56797 BEGONIA COWARDLY LION [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 6.75 (rz) Big and bold, tolerating considerable neglect as long a adequate light is given to maintain that yellow copper dusky gold leaf to emphasized by darker veins--deep spirals with a 'Lopse II' texture. Showy white flower clusters. Certainly earns the space it demands.

56276 BEGONIA CRASSICAULIS U0674 BEG TGH $ 5.50 (thick-stemmed) Impressive stout thick upright stems hold large sharply lobed deciduous lvs; enormous sprays of tiny fls appear in late winter to break dormancy. This astounding species holds great interest to caudiform collectors as well.

56025 BEGONIA CRESTABRUCHII [HYB] $ 18.00 (rz) Giant crested bright green lvs form spectacular mounds. We seem to be perpetually trying to fill backorders and special requests for this magnificent obsession. So order now so that you are in line for this impressive extravagance; if you need it within a timeframe deadline, do NOT order it. Frieling's smaller statured hybrid of this, 'Hocking Hustler,' is much easier to grow with equal amounts of ruffling.

56026 BEGONIA CUBENSIS BEG HP CGH $4.75 (fr,s) Masses of small waxy blue-green leaves on dimunitive stems; lovely Cuban species often called the "Holly Leaf Begonia." The erect woody dark stems & small waxy platinum toned foliage make this an obvious candidate for a glazed bonsai pot. Small featured petite shrublet.

56027 BEGONIA CURLY FASCINATION [HYB] BEG TGH CGH $ 6.25 (rz) Silver-splashed, olive crinkly leaves in wide beautiful spirals held low. Sport of 'Fascination' originating here at the Glasshouse Works. Requires even humidity to flourish.

56188BEGONIA CURLY FIREFLUSH [HYB] BEG CGH $ 8.50 Available again in 2008. (rex) Dark green leaves edged blackish chocolate; the dramatic spiraled leaves are richly haired umbber; pearl white flowers are claimed to be fragrant -- a trait we feel is best judged by the nose of the beholder. Must have high humidity: a wardian case is perfect. Seems to prefer cool winter to prevent severe defoliation--while most beautiful, always a challenge to grow perfectly.

56912 BEGONIA DECO DADDY [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.75 (rz) Dependable eye candy with deeply cut basil green leaves decorated with deco designed heiroglyphs of mahogany red. The pseudo-fenestrated leaves form a double helix as the clump matures.

56910 BEGONIA DEJA THORUS BEG TERR CGH $ 6.50 (rz) Fabluous silver nacre leaves with elegantly frilled and fluted margins. Great in a Wardian Case.

56032 BEGONIA DIETRICHIANA BEG HP TGH $ 4.50 (s) Slate green lvs rimmed red & backed in rose on upright branches; very soft pink blossoms--certainly one of the most reliable heirloom Begonias.

56156 BEGONIA DOMINGENSIS BEG HP CGH $ 4.00 (s) "Peanut Brittle B." Shiny, crinkled leaves on arching erect stems; pink flowers. Heirloom Caribbean species.

56526 BEGONIA DRAGONWING [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 3.75 (shrub) This is a large statured heat tolerant seed strain selection with unusually large scarlet flower clusters emerging from arched stems studded with cheerful wing shaped foliage.Much used in summertime outdoor planters (and often appearing at nurseries specializing in spring bedding plants); of limited value as a windowsill subject as becomes quite leggy without full sun..

56289 BEGONIA EARL-EE-BEE [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.00 (upright rz) Palm-like olive green leaves with blush beneath arise from a thick surface rhizome; green toned white blossom clusters all spring. Larger and greener than B. thiemei; but much smaller than "Big Mac."

56706 BEGONIA ECHINOSEPALA BEG HP TGH $ 4.25 Marvelous shrubby Brazilian species with glossy slim leaves closely held to give a ferny delicate effect; white flowers accented by odd white hairs on the backs of the tepals. Of easy culture, adding a lovely willowy whispy accent to any collection of Begonias.Popular with hobbyists as the arching erect stems tightly cluster to mimic a grove of delicate bamboo.

56700 BEGONIA ELDORA $ 7.25 (c) The "Giant Angelwing" with strong erect then arching canes supporting the silver spotted angular foliage and clusters of pale pink flowers. Demands strong light & elbowroom as this bruiser will become a major shrub in time. Typically achieves considerable stature before initiates any blooming cycle.

56037 BEGONIA ERYTHROPHYLLA [HYB] BEG HP GHP $ 3.50 (rz) "Beefsteak Beg." Waxy rounded leaves reddish beneath. Easy and reliable and beautiful AND the one probably flourishing on your grandmother's windowsill. This most ordered of all the Begonias we offer is an heirloom hybrid of the Mexican species manicata x hydrocotifolia.

56038 BEGONIA ERYTHROPHYLLA HELIX BEG HP CGH $ 10.00 "Whirlpool Begonia" "Ramshorn Beefsteak Begonia" Both ends of the leaf spiral inward to suggest mirrored corkscrews and highlight the red underside; unusual yet vigorous specimen. Heirloom favorite.

56701 BEGONIA ESCARGOT BEG TGH TERR $ 6.25 [rex] Large whorled leaves in chocolate, champagne, silver and pewter tones. Needs high humidity and very even temperatures so that a large terrarium would make the perfect home. Sold with PPAF tag. A highly promoted "rex" type which, while stunningly beautiful, constitutes a considerable challenge to growers not familiar with the "rex" tribe's demand for constant adequate humidity, perfect drainage in very fibrous mixes, and bright indirect lighting; as with most of this tribe, a mid summer and a mid winter "rest" is typical behavior with potential radical loss of foliage, soon replaced with a new flush of growth within a month or so. We emphatically do not recommend this challenging (though fabulously beautiful) Begonia as the first Begonia you have ever tried to grow!

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56039 BEGONIA ESSIE HUNT [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 8.50 "Red-veined Lettuce Leaf" or "Ruby Crinkles Begonia." Fresh glossy green leaves with criped edges and rayed reddish veins. Blanto hybrid with pink spring flowers; large statured heirloom hybrid demanding good humidity and bright conditions.

56513 BEGONIA EXOTICA BEG HP $ 10.00 Amazing cranberry foliage. A difficult plant to keep. Needs high humidity so a purchase of a Wardian Case will insure a fabulous specimen. Limited availability at times, so please inquire to find when the next set will be shipped--none can be mailed successfully durning hot parts of the year as is extremely intolerant of high temperatures. If you are unable to wait for a successful window of opportunity for shipping, please consider other Begonias for your greenhouse or large terrarium/Wardian Case.

56040 BEGONIA FAGIFOLIA BEG HP CGH $ 2.50 (trailing/ scandent) Pebbly felted shiny leaves clasp meandering stems are easy to train on sphagnum topiary forms; yet, equally dramatic as a small hanging basket subject as it retains its shingled foliage well. The demure "Beechleaf Begonia" (for the genus Fagus) produces flower clusters of white, typically late winter.

56045 BEGONIA FOLIOSA BEG HP CGH $4.75 (s) "Fernleaf Beg." Curtains of tiny oval leaves; pendant flowers. With time will assume a vase like fountain outline of astounding elegance. Be careful not to overpot or overwater.

56047 BEGONIA FROSTY [HYB] BEG HP $ 4.50 (s) Short upright stems hold richly silver dotted pebbly angel wing leaves with rose blush beneath; brilliant red stems; pink tinted flower clusters. Must have constant reliable levels of humidity for success--and excellent candidate for the Wardian Case to showcase this beauty.

56305 BEGONIA FROSTY FAIRYLAND [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 4.00 (rz) Very thick rhizomes topped with large handsomely furled coppery toned "lettuce leaf" foliage flamboyantly waved and crested. Of quite sturdy constitution , successful in the windowsill garden. Considered more vigorous and definitely larger than "Twisted Roundabout," though of close coloration.

56048 BEGONIA FUCHSIOIDES [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.75 Fern mimic with drooping clusters of rose red blossoms (and thus a Fuchsia mimic), usually mid winter. This splendid species resents changes of environment--once you have successfully placed it: leave it there! Larger statured and glossier than B. foliosa with which it is sometimes confused in the trade.

56043 BEGONIA FIJI ISLANDS [AURICULATA] BEG TERR TGH $ 10.00 (upright rz) The "Mini-Cathedral Begonia" Dwarf with congested fanned stems studded with cupped leaves with crested "windows." Stunning dwarf fasciate.

56049 BEGONIA GEHRTII [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 17.50 (s) Fine and odd Begonia with cobweb raised veins on waxy (sometimes peltate) leaves held on stout uparching stems. This needs elbowroom

56285 BEGONIA GINNY [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 3.00 (s) Small featured shrubby hybrid with pink-toned fabuously felted wing-shaped leaves, rouged a flirtin' red beneath; recurring pearl fading to pale pink flowers with red beards, the male flowers somewhat serrate edged; forms a tight cluster of short stems beautifully foliaged, given good light and organic fertilizer. The attractively haired foliage allows this to acclimate to less humid conditions than tolerated by most Beonias. A great one to start with as positive feedback is constant!

56050 BEGONIA GLABRA BEG HP CGH $ 4.00 (trailing/scandent) "Mini Grapeleaf" glossy grass-green leaves on strong scandant vine terminating in clusters of shell pink flowers. Also offered as B. procumbens on West Coast (we do offer the true procumbens/limmingheana in this listing below). This brightly cheerful winner readily forms clinging hair roots along its stems and happily clings to and covers even a concrete wall with shingled waxy leaves accented in late winter with outarched blossom clusters; thus, very popular as a solid cover for mossed topiary forms. Alternately, an interesting small foliaged vine cascading from a hanging basket or windowbox.

56324 BEGONIA GLADYS MEYER [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 7.75 (rz) Dark velvety Sherwood green leaves, nicely lobed, with maroon red undersides. Very showy Tropp hybrid with masses of white flower clusters mid winter.

56052 BEGONIA GRANDIS EVANSIANA BEG CGH HT $ 4.00 (tuberous) The "Hardy Begonia" survives sub-zero with mulch; canes with olive leaves red-accented, & with clouds of pink flowers early fall; this slug resistent novelty also performs well in containers. Remember that this drops all foliage early fall and remains dormant throughout the winter.

56257 BEGONIA GRANDIS EVANSIANA ALBA BEG CGH HT $ 6.00 (tuberous). The lovely bronzed foliage topped with white flowers sometimes fading to shell pink. Not as vigorous as the pink flowered form.

56054 BEGONIA GREY FEATHER [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 5.75 (s) Wavy gray-green arrow leaves veined silver-gray; a favorite for pots or for very large dramatic baskets, as the rangy stalks ornately topple from the sheer foliar weight. Quite distinctive habit and unique glabrous toned color.

56055 BEGONIA HATACOA SILVER [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.75 Short arched stems plumed with metallic silvery long tapered leaves, red beneath. Platinum beauty with demure white blossoms: The "Himalayan Silver Begonia." Easily grown in the windowsill garden, small enough for a large terrarium. Tends to favor a late fall rest if too dry (humiditywise) to too cool, but re-emerges from surface tubular rhizomes late winter with great vigor and new blooms (does not reliably bloom if kept in leaf).

56885 BEGONIA HATACHROA RUBRO-VENIA [SPEICES FORM] BEG TGH TERR $ 6.25 Lovely small statured "Spotted Himalayan Begonia" with short stems displaying silvery lime leaves with polka dots; white demure blossoms. May rest if summer heat is severe.

56056 BEGONIA HAWAIIAN FREAKOUT [HYB] BEG HP TERR CGH $ 5.75 (rex) Unique upright miniature with extremely monstrose, cupped leaves flecked with coral & silver; needs winter rest. Can be difficult unless grown in a terrarium.

56091 BEGONIA HILLBILLY PETTICOAT [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 6.50 (rz) Hairy star-shaped leaves richly splattered with cabbage green & slashed with cider toned ochre to accent the richly undulating surface. Slow to establish; out of Ken Frieling's Hocking Series.

56059 BEGONIA HIRO [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 14.50 (rz / rex) Fabulous silvered Begonia crestibruchii mimic. This is available from time to time. Fabulous platinum silver lvs trumpet erectly with flourishes of crested ruffles; best in cool conditions. Famous Shigemi hybrid.

HOCKING series BEGONIAS for the 2008 SEASON

The "Hocking Series" of rhizomatous (for the most part) Begonias made here at the Glasshouse Works refers to the name of the river flowing by Stewart a block from the gardens and greenhouses here. We are always honored and parentally amused to hear that these summer heat tolerant hybirds (ideal for the Midwest) are not only successful in hobbyists' collections, but are also placing well in various plant show competitions. We tend to always maintain some of the most popular and well known "established" hybrids (such as 'Hocking Bravura,' 'Hillbilly Petticoat,' 'Hocking Flourish,' and 'Ken's Kandy' ) while others, both old standbys and their newly named progeny, arrive and disappear, then reappear with random regularity. Many are currently in the wings for future offerings--we know many of you will enjoy joining us for their evaluations as some obvious showoffs join the current lineup (such as "Hillbilly Petticoat" and 'Hocking Tutu Terror' so popular with our walk-in customers past seasons) while others wait in the wings.

56204 BEGONIA HOCKING BLACK ADDER [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 8.00 (rz) Vigorous, impudent rhizomes thrust outward, bearing rounded dark heavy leaves with pale straw starburst veins to emphasize the deep damask surface; crimson mahogany toned underleaf; clusters of white flowers. Frieling hybrid.

56414 BEGONIA HOCKING BILLIKEN [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 6.25 (rz) "Good Luck Charm" Tight, congested mound of heavily textured chocolate leaves sprinkled with avacado green in very tight double helix with white eye at whorl's tip. Stong growing Frieling hybrid

56880 BEGONIA HOCKING BLING [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.25 (rz) Easily grown "Bling Star Begonia" Frieling hybrid with heracleifolia parent: bold decoratively haired petioles arching out from the heavy rhizomes to present showy star-shaped leaves of dark mustard green richly designed with sheen of cocoa mahogany patterns.

56129 BEGONIA HOCKING BRAVURA [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 6.25 (upright rz) Heavy textured foliage of chocolate copper in upright furled art noveau flourishes accented by the artistic scrollwork of the parchment white veins. One of Frieling's most compact hybrids.

56408 BEGONIA HOCKING BUGABOO [HYB] $ 4.75 (scandent cane) Very unusual creature selected by Winn from a cross of 'Reece's Orange" and 'Splotches'--low arched yet supple stems ranked with brightly speckled angel wing leaves; clusters of difficult to bloom pink-orange flowers. Unique.

45674 BEGONIA HOCKING DAVID [HYB] BEG HP $ 5.50 (rz) "David's Begonia" Bold hairy petioles joust big heavily textured basil green leaves with shimmery surface and showy stary spokes (along veins) with random overlay of maroon heiroglyphs. Brassy bold.

56882 BEGONIA HOCKING FLAMENCO [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 8.00 (rz) Very compact mound of tightly double whirlpooled leaves dramatically designed with an olive green base slashed with deep mahogany margins; rich red mascara tones garnishing the glossy underleaf are revealed by the ever upward gyring foliage. Frieling hybrid with 'Ken's Kandy' as the seed parent.

56437 BEGONIA HOCKING FLOURISH [HYB] BEG TGH HP $ 6.00 (upright rz) Frieling hybrid flaunting rich lime green erectly furled leaves held aloft by red stems accented with red veins to give a very Art Noveau effect. Unique appearance heightened if grown in a cobalt blue bonsai pot. This is the one show judges love.

56258 BEGONIA HOCKING GRISAILLE [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 4.25 (rz) Impressive shimmery solid bronze-green star lvs. Thick surface rhizomes with tall stalks displaying large clusters of B. theimei's lime flowers; glossy lvs reveal B. hidalgensis (dayii) seed parent blood. Specimen Frieling hybrid typically in short supply; so best to check availability before ordering. More bizarre than beautiful.

56419 BEGONIA HOCKING HAPPENSTANCE[HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 6.00(rz) Distinctively ground-hugging rhizomes hidden by thick bronzed emerald lobed leaves flattening from a cantral ivory eye; surface highlighted with patches of basil green. Sturdy compact habit, low growing Frieling hybrid..

56487 BEGONIA HOCKING HIEROGLYPH BEG HP TGH $ 6.25 (rz) Tightly whorled leaves, ending in sharp edges, richly patterned in umber & cinnamon. Frieling hybrid.

56496 BEGONIA HOCKING HUSTLER [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 6.50 (rz) Strong stems hold dramatic lvs, unfurling from small parsley green cups into wide heavily veined leaves dramatically fringed with a frothy edge; reaches a third of the size of parent 'Crestabruchii.' (And the ONLY seedling Frieling has managed to grow from this parent.)

56495 BEGONIA HOCKING HYSTERIA [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.50 (rz)`Upright helix leaves richly netted like parent 'Hocking Hieroglyph' but more compact. Frieling hybrid.

56879 BEGONIA HOCKING INNER LIGHT [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.25 (rz) Burnished mahogany cutedged leaves with dark veins illuminated by the glowing amber to blondish lime highlights; excellent compact habit; recent Frieling hybrid.

65340 BEGONIA HOCKING ROGUE [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 3.25 (rz) Carmine toned petioles hold fans of apple green leaves w/ pink sinus and pale basil green margins; showy white winter flowers on a very vigorous grower.

56498 BEGONIA HOCKING SHOCKWAVE [HYB] BEG HP CGH $ 5.50 (rz) A dramatic Frieling hybrid: heavy rhizomes support showy hairy petioles holding aloft big chocolate castor bean leaves with their dramatic star like pointed lobes (of B. heracleifolia parent pollen) edged & freckled bold army green. Major pink fls in January. A very distinct appearance; strong undemanding constitution.

56728 BEGONIA HOCKING STRETCH [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.75 Thickly spaced on the heavy rhizome, the upthrust hairy petioles hold upstretched furled leaves of deep burgundy russet with fringed edges and bright translucent veins. Dramatic Frieling hybrid definitely distinct from the typicall compact short petioled "Hocking" series.

56515 BEGONIA HOCKING TATTOO [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 4.00 (rz) Incised leaves of violent lime richly freckled with pine green and dusky mahogany. Frieling hybrid.

56307 BEGONIA HOCKING TROCADERO BEG HP TGH $ 5.50 (rz) Heavily textured leaves, cinnamon with apple green highlights, has durability of 'Lopse' parent; pale pink flowers. Frieling hybrid at Glasshouse Works--has become a mainstay in collections.

56729 BEGONIA HOCKING TUTU TERROR [HYB] BEG HP TGH $ 5.75 Dramatic upright furled deep chocolate leaves forming red backed trumpets with erect tipped accordion pleats with pale green veins. Very vertical. Winter clusters of giant white blossoms add distinction to this Frieling creation.

56702 BEGONIA HOCKING VELVET [HORT] BEG HP TGH $ 7.25 Heavy substanced deep burbon bronzed starburst leaves with dark shimmery surfaces accented with deep carmine reverses. Many white winter flowers fading to shell pink. A Frieling hybrid which seems to be appearing under various velvet names!

56710 BEGONIA HOCKING WINK BEG HP TGH $ 6.75 (rz) Endearingly pelted (haired) small spiraled leaves of dark mahogany green with pale honeydew toned radiating veins; compact habit with stems bending under clusters of soft pink winter blossoms. Ken Frieling hybird from 'Hocking Shockwave.'

56455 BEGONIA HOCKING WYVERN BEG CGH HP $ 8.25(rz) Like the scaled-winged stone dragon, the looped dark scaled hieroglyphics cover the curled guacamole green sheened surfaces of the thick leaves which tend to fold in odd jade roils upon or near the soil surface. One of the more recent Frieling hybrids which is being ordered at times beyond our production abilities.

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