As a general rule the low-growing Begonias are desirable for peculiarities of foliage rather than for an abundance of flowers, but one here illustrated, introduced by Messrs.

Begonia Davisi.

Haage & Schmidt, of Erfurt, is a notable exception. The foliage is as neat as any ordinary leaf plant, while it is as floriferous as the usual sub-shrubby kinds. Such a little gem will be desirable, although belonging to a genus in which are so many competitors for popularity.