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J. MANNS & CO.'S SELECT FLOWER SEEDS. 



Climbers and (gourds. 



^alSam Apple. — ( Momordka. ) 



A very pretty vine. Grows rapidly and yields a hand- 

 some yellow fruit, which is both ornamental and useful. 

 Suitable for arbors or lattice work. Pkt., 5c. 



^alsam Pear. — {Momordica.) 



Fruits are six inches or more in length. Vines are 

 highly ornamental when set with ripened fruits, the rich 

 yellow skin and scarlet seeds contrasting nicely with the 

 finely cut dark green foliage. It is this variety which is 

 most frequently used medicinally. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 85c. 



galloon Uine.—i Cardlosperum.) 



A rapid growing, handsome summer climber, having 

 small white flowers, which are followed by seed vessels 

 shaped like small balloons; grows from ten to fifteen feet. 

 Pkt., 5c. 



Canary ^ird j^loifer.—iTropaoium.) 



Well-known and desirable climbing plant of rapid 

 growth, highly ornamental foliage and producing hundreds 

 of its elegant, fringe-like, pale yellow flowers. L,uxuriant 

 and rambling vine, and is easily trained, making a most 

 pleasing effect, Pkt., 5c. 



Cobaea. 



A fine, rapid growing annual climber, with handsome 

 foliage and large, beautiful bell shaped flowers. Seeds 

 should be started in a hot bed or by a warm window in the 

 house, in rather dry soil, as they are apt to rot in open 

 ground. In sowing, place the seed edge down, and do not 

 water unless in a warm place and the soil becomes very 

 dry. A well established plant will run fifty feet in a season 

 and cover a large veranda. Pkt., 5c. 



Mixed Cypress.— (Spourea.) 



Delicate climbers and abundant bloomers for windows, 

 baskets, vases and trellises, or for open grounds in summer. 

 Should be in every collection. Pkt., 5c. 



- Ifest-S-gg Cjourd.—i curcuruta.) 



A very pretty vine, bearing fruit closely resembling a 

 •V?hite egg, and is sometimes used as a nest egg. Pkt., 5c. 



Josael Qourd. or Auffa. 



Many ladies prefer a dish-cloth made of this gourd to 

 anything else, as it is always sweet and clean as long as any 

 part of it is left. Pkt , 5c. 



Qourd. Itiixed.-iCurcubita.) ^ 



Fine for screens, trellises or shading, being a rapid 

 grower. Has curiously shaped fruit. Pkt., 5c; 



Mock Orange.— (P'lyiadeipMs.) 



This is one of the old standard vines, desirable for trel- 

 lis or shading, and produces a gourd resembling an orange. 



Moon plOVfer.—ilpomea Mexicana Grandiflora.) 

 Very pretty, rapid growing vine, with handsome bright 

 colored trumpet-shaped flowers. Excellent for covering 

 walls, arbors or lattice work. Blooms at night. Pkt., 5c. 



Passion J^lovfer. 



(PassifloTa.) 

 (Passiflora.) — A most interesting 

 ' and well known order of climbers, 

 bearing singularly beautiful flow- 

 ers. Pkt., 5c. 



Coccinea. 



Brilliant scarlet blossoms in the 

 form of a double coronet or crown. 

 Magnificent greenhouse climber. 

 Pkt., 5c. 



Smilax. 



Charming tender perennial 

 climber for greenhouse or window gardens; it forms 

 "strings" six feet long which are extensively used for 

 decorating, and is grown in immense quantities by Ameri- 

 can florists; the foliage and stems are of pretty light green; 

 very graceful; delicate; remains fresh alter being cut for 

 several days. Pkt., 5c. 



Hhunbergia.— Black-Eyed Susan. 



Mixed. — Free flowering climbers of rapid growth. 

 May be trained on a slender trellis or allowed to run freely 

 over the ground. Flowers are very bright in coloring, 

 coming in pure white, yellow and deep orange, each dis- 

 tinctly marked with a deep black eye in the center. They 

 are very bright and showy. Seeds should be sown in open 

 ground when trees are well out in leaf. Pkt., 5c.; oz., 30c. 



tfe\^ Climbing Nasturtium. 



"Hybrids ot Madam Gnntlitr."— An entirely 

 new strain of French origin, most remarkable for their wide 

 range of exquisite colors, showing pink, purple, rose, sal- 

 mon, light yellow, dark maroon, deep orange, etc., etc. 

 Also striped and blotched, mottled and variegated in the 

 most fantastic manner. They are strong growers, climbing 

 5 to 7 feet, with rich dark foliage. Fine for porches, vases 

 or trailing on the ground. Half-hardv annual. Pkt. 5c ' 

 oz.,20c. ' ' '' 



Scarlet Runners.— {Laai/n/s odoratus.) 



This bean produces a rapid growing vine and makes clusters 

 of showy bloom. Pkt., 5c. 



imperial Japanese Morning Cj lories. 



These are the greatest improvement that it is possible to 

 imagine in the common Morning Glory. Not only are the flowers 

 of greatly increased size and mostdistinct colorings, but the foliage 

 is also wonderfully varied and attractive. See illustration of one 

 type. The large leaves come in many distinct forms; in some 

 cases the leaves are heavily marbled with white or golden yellow, 

 while other plants have leaves of different types of a clear golden 

 yellow. Our choice mixed strain embraces nearly thirty distinct 

 shades and colorings, flowers ranging from deep rich purple to 

 pure silvery white. In many the flowers are beautifully bordered 

 in contrasting shades, while in others the coloring is diversified 

 by rich tigered markings and spots of glowing color in the widely 

 open throat as well as on the flaring corolla. Especially distinct 

 are the shades of cinnamon-brown and faint creamy yellow 

 Pkt., 5c.; X lb., 30c; lb., $1.00. 



Common Morning Qlories. 



Convolvnlus Major.— The best known and most popular 

 annual climber we possess, growing 30 to 50 feet. A splendid 

 mixture of choicest kinds. Manv bright colors. 



Lb 75c. XLb 25c. Oz . 10c 5c. 



White 5c. Rose 5c. Blood Red 6c. 



For Dwarf or Bedding Morning Glories. See Convolvulus Minor. 



