Cultivar
B. ‘Clara Pfitzer’
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Identity
- Genus
- Begonia
- Name
- B. ‘Clara Pfitzer’
- Originator
- Pfitzer
- Date of Origin
- 1899
- Place
- Germany
- Country
- Germany
- Region
- Europe
- Plant Type
- Semperflorens
- Publication Reference
- C
- Article References
- La Semaine horticole et revue des cultures colonials, v. 3 (1899)
Plant
- Description
- La Semaine horticole et revue des cultures colonials, v. 3 (1899) THE BEGONIAS When we were preparing the Begonias article in this paper, page 43, we had little doubt that we would be called so soon to return to these jewels from our baskets. The Begonia, or better still, the new Begonia breed on which we at this moment call the attention of our readers, is one of those which causes a sensation in the horticultural world; it is a question of duplication in the race Begonia semperflorens, discovered by M. Pfitzer of Stuttgart (1). Here is how the happy breeder describes this discovery: Two years ago, I discovered among my seedlings of Begonia semperflorens a plant with full flowers. By the artificial fertilization with the other varieties of B. Semperflorens spread commercially, I managed to obtain three beautiful varieties with double flowers. These outgrow all other B. semperflorens by their vigorous growth and the richness of their flowering. We let follow the description of these three varieties as given by the breeder: Stuttgardia (Pfitzer, 1899). Dark green foliage with a finely brownish brown margin. The flower is about 4 1/2 centimeters in diameter and is very full, tender silver rose with golden yellow stamens. The plant is vigorous and forms a thick bush; 35 centimeters in height. Hugo Fuchs (Pfitzer, 1899). Succulent dark green leaves, with red brown metallic reflection. Dark red flowers with golden yellow stamens, dark carmine red buttons. B. Vernon semperflorens with double flowers. Clara Pfitzer (Pfizer, 1899). Succulent green leaf, white flower for, raises flesh-colored tender, flowers full of medium size. From this description it can be deduced that the three novelties are quite distinct both by the foliage and by the shade of the flowers. The portrait of this last novelty, which we are happy to put before the eyes of the readers (Fig. 76, pg. 121), thanks to the kindness of the breeder, allows us not only to see the beauty of this novel but also to show, especially to our kind readers, all the advantage they can derive from Begonia semperflorens in general for the ornamentation of the little vases and pots so much used in the apartments. The plate shows us that M. Pfitzer joins to the great talent of sower, that to present his gains in the best artistic conditions.
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