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yellow and black. It will climb 40 or 50 feet if encouraged. Soak seed in warm 

 water over night and plant in a hole of good soil where wanted permanently, or 

 sow in a box of fine soil with fibrous matter in it 3 to 4 inches apart so the 

 seedlings can be taken up nearly whole and planted. Pkt 10c. 



Mouophylla Eilacina. This also is a native evergreen climber 

 from Australia. The leaves are rather prettier than the K. nigricans, but 

 its great beauty consists in its perfect cloud of the loveliest lilac-blue flowers 

 drooping gracefully, and covering the screen or pillar on which it is growing with 

 a lilac sheet. Though a lovely evergreen climber, it is not to be compared with 

 the Nigricans for making a dense growth. Pkt 10c. 



Both stand heat and drought splendidly. One packet of each of these Ken- 

 nedyas for 15c. Sow in autumn or spring. 



DAINTY LOBELIAS. 



Eobelia Cardiualis. "The beautiful Cardinal Flower." Bears spikes of the 

 most brilliant cardinal, lobelia-like flowers on long spikes. The dark foliage 

 forms a fine contrast with the gorgeous flowers. Pkt 10c. 



Crystal Palace Gem Compacta. Fine for borders; deep, beautiful 

 blue; very dwarf. Finest mixed, pkt 5c. 

 Erinxis Varieties. Choice mixed. Pkt 5c. 



LATHYEUS Splendens. "The Pride of California." The most magnifi- 

 cent of native climbing plants. A splendid hardy perennial pea, with fine foliage 

 and a- profusion of large pea- shaped blossoms of deep, rich, velvety crimson in 

 clusters of ten or more. The buds are a charming rose -pink, and the contrast of 

 buds and blossoms is most pleasing. No description can do justice to this lovely 

 climber; it draws forth expressions of admiration from all who see it. Always 

 scarce. Pkt 20e. 



MARIGOLD. "French Gilt-Edged." Splendid large double flowers, four 

 inches across; velvety brown, edged with yellow. Pkt 10c. 



Little Brownie. A charming, compact little marigold from 5 to 6 inches 

 high, producing a fine effect in masses, and unrivaled for borders. Pkt 5e. 



MAURANDYA. An old and very pretty climber, with gloxinia-shaped 

 flowers and dainty pointed heart-shaped foliage. Choice mixed. Pkt 25c. 



MANDEVIJLEA STiaveolens Grandiflora. Beautiful white climber, 

 with fragrant flowers. See full description in plant list. Pkt 10c. 



MYOSOTUS. "Forget-me-not." Large flowering. Splendid mixed, pkt 5c. 

 "Victoria." Sky blue; double centers. Pkt 10c 



MESEMBRYAXTHEMUM. Fine for borders; will thrive in a dry clim- 

 ate with very little water; easily grown from seed. Splendid mixed, pkt 10c. 



MIGNONETTE. Choice mixed, pkt 5c. "Giant White Upright," fine for 

 bouquets and for decoration. "Golden Queen." A fine variety, with flowers of a 

 golden hue. Each variety pkt 5c. 



BRILLIANT NASTURTIUMS. 



Nasturtium. "New Dwarf Tom Thumb." "Gay and Festive" mixture. 

 This is a most beautiful strain of dwarf nasturtiums. There is a marvelous 

 range of new shades. I have counted thirty distinct varieties growing in the 

 field. Clear, golden-yellow, salmon-pink, dark red, golden-brown, all shades of 



