Begonia cucullata var. cucullata

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Read about Begonia cucullata var. cucullata in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture 

Begonia semperflorens, Link. & Otto (B. Sellowii, Klotzsch). Erect, smooth plants with st. herbaceous, green or reddish, 6-18 in. high: Lvs. ovate, rotundate, obtuse at the base, toothed and ciliate along the margin, pale glossy green, tinged with red on the midrib and petiole: peduncles axillary, few-fld.; fls. white or rose-colored; males with 4 petals, females with 5 petals: caps, green, wings tinged with red. Brazil.—This is an exceedingly variable species. An endless number of garden forms has been produced from it. A very popular bedding begonia, and a persistent bloomer. Var. Vernon (atropurpurea compacta, Gt. 44, p. 570) is one of the best forms. Triomphe de Lorraine is one of the good bedding kinds. Fls. cherry-red, the stamens golden yellow. Gloire de Chatelaine is a form of dwarf habit and deep rose fls.; one of- the best in England for bedding and pots, and a continuous bloomer.


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