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This web site is designed to give to the the begonia lover, a data base of important information on a large number of the newer, more popular begonia cultivars. Data has also been accumulated on a large number of species. The principal reference sources have been:
Data Base
There has been no attempt to make the data base encompass all of the 12000+ named begonia
cultivars. That task will be left to others. Similarly, there was no attempt to
include all of the 1500+ recognized begonia species. That job is also being
undertaken by others.
At this point in time the web site contains information on:
Individual entries
Each individual entry contains the following information, when available:
Pictures
For identification purposes, both species and cultivar pictures are arranged
in "keys". These keys allow fairly easy and rapid access to photographs of
similar plants, thereby simplifying identification.
Pictures are also available as sets, based on their source. Examples are private collections, National shows, etc.
References and Links
The References page lists all references used to create this site as well as
links to other excellent sources of information on hybridization , cultivars,
species, general begonia culture, and ongoing research.
Bluegrass Music
How about a break from the ordinary ! Go to the Bluegrass page for some good
music. The music is in the "midi" format (required for web sites)
and is of exceptional quality. Try it, you'll enjoy!
Exit
As you leave the site, take a moment to give me your impressions and comments.
Thanks in advance. Bill C.