California Flowers, Plants, Seeds, Bulbs, Etc. 35 



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Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. This charming, dainty climber has branches which are finer than the 

 fronds of the most delicate fern, and spread out in all directions. In Southern California it grows 

 luxuriantly outside. It is a beautiful vine for the house and very pretty in hanging baskets. Is in- 

 valuable for bouquets, and is very aesthetic for the decoration of rooms either in its green or dry state. 

 Small plants, 50c. Strong, 75c and $1. 



A. Tenuissimus. Eesembling the above but with a filmy, feathery growth. Also very valuable as a pot 



plant, or for decoration and bouquets. 25c and 50c each. 



Ampelopsis — Bipinnata. The most beautiful of all the Ampelopsis. The old foliage is large, dark green, 

 bipinnate. The new growth is a shining and bright red, foliage small and hangs in long beautiful fes- 

 toons or creeps in long wreaths The contrast in color and size of the new and old growth makes it very 

 effective. 15c to 25c each. 



Al'istolochia Elegans. One of the best summer climbers ; of rapid and dense growth. It bears profusely, 

 even on small plants, its handsome and elegant flowers of a rich dark purple color, ornamented through- 

 out with irregular branched markings of a creamy white, and having a yellow eye .surrounded by rich 

 velvety purple. 



Antigonon Leptotus. A beautiful plant, with numerous racemes of rose-colored flowers. The profusion 

 of its blooms is such as to give the resemblance of roses at a distance, hence one of the Mexican names 

 is " Rosa de Montana," or Mountain Eose. 25c each. 



Akebia Quinata. A very beautiful, perfectly hardy, fast-growing Japan vine, with magnificent foliage, 

 producing flowers in large clusters of chocolate purple color, possessing a most delicious perfume. 

 Unsurpassed for covering trellises and verandas, the foliage never being attacked by insects. 20c each. 



A QUARTETTE OF GRAND BICONIAS. 



B. Yenustra. Nothing can exceed the magnificence of this brilliant climber in Southern California; it is 



evergreen, has handsome foliage, with large clusters of trumpet-shaped orange salmon flowers at the 

 axil of every leaf; graceful branches hang like long wreaths, and the effect is wonderfully gorgeous; it 

 is the most beautiful of all climbers, and is very effective for decoration ; blooms through the winter 

 and spring months. 50c and 75c each. 



B. Magnifica. As the flowers of Bigonia Venustra begin to wane, this variety, truly called "Magnifica," 

 comes on in its beauty ; it has shining green foliage and long, drooping branches. The large flowers 

 are Maurandia-like, of a soft violet shade, beautifully veined with purple and black ; blooms through 

 the spring and summer. 25c to 50c each. 



B. Siderafolia. The next Bigonia on the list follows in the wake of Bigonia Magnifica; a summer and 

 fall bloomer, with the most rampant growth of all vines ; the flowers come out in spikes, buds quite 

 round ; flowers Gloxinia-like, of velvety texture, soft cream color, lined with yellow ; exceedingly beau- 

 tiful and graceful. 50c each. 



B. Tweediana. A charming variety with smaller foliage than other sorts, which sends out tendrils with 

 tiny feet that attach themselves to any support, causing the vine to cling perfectly flat against a surface 

 like the ivy. I have seen the entire roof of an old house completely covered with this vine, its dainty 

 sprays falling over the eaves, the whole a mass of canary yellow, Gloxinia-like flowers, wonderful to be- 

 hold. 25c to 50c each. 



Bougainvillea. Named after the French navigator, De Bougainville. Gorgeous plants, comprising some 

 of the most striking climbers in cultivation. In Southern California they grow to the greatest perfec- 

 tion ; they are shrubby climbers, making rapid growth ; they bloom nearly every month in the year ; 

 their great beauty is in the brilliant bracts which surround the small tubular flower ; they are of a 

 brilliant magenta rose ; the long branches are a perfect mass of color. 



Bougainvillea Glabra. Shining light green foliage and light magenta pink flowers ; the young bracts 

 are old pink. 35c and 75c each. 



Bougaiuvillea Spectablis. Of much more robust habit than the above ; foliage furzy on under side; the 

 long branches are furzy, and have strong thorns ; the bracts exceedingly brilliant and very deep color. 

 , Small plants, 50c. No plants ready before April 15th, 



Cobea Scandens. One of the most rapid climbers in cultivation. Large bell-shaped flowers, which come 

 out pale green and turn light purple. 10c each. 



Large Flowering Hybrid Clematis. 6th generation seedlings of German and French seedlings of 

 Patens and Jackmanni Hybrids. The average fully equal to named varieties, are much more vigorous 

 and healthy, and can be divided like Iris or other plants. Colors, pure white and ashy white to light 

 porcelain, shades of blue, purple and red. The flowers are larger after the first season of moving. I 

 offer them in light, medium and dark shades, strong plants, 60c and $1 each. 



Campsidiuin Felicefolium. A fast growing climber, with beautiful shining foliage. It is completely 

 covered with its dainty, light yellow flowers all through the late winter and spring months. At a 

 distance the plant looks as if enveloped in a net work of airy lace. Magnificent when in bloom, but 

 always handsome on account of its foliage. 



Calempsis Scabra Rosea. A charming climber, with dainty foliage. The variety offered is entirely 

 new, with numerous beautiful pink flowers, Still very scarce. Keady April 15th. 35c each. 



