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Climbers and Gourds, 
Balsam Atpple,—( Momordica.) 
A very pretty vine. Grows rapidly and yields a hand- 
some yellow fruit, whichis both ornamental and useful. 
Suitable for arbors or lattice work. Pkt., 5c. 
Balsam 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. Itis this variety which is most fre- 
quently used medicinally. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 25c. 
Balloon Vine.—(Cardiosperum.) 
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 Bird Flower.—(Tropeotum.) 
Well-known and desirable climbing plant of rapid growth, 
highly ornamental foliage and producing hundreds of its 
elegant, fringe-like, pale yellow flowers. Luxuriant and 
rambling vine, and is easily trained, making a» most pleas- 
ing effect. Pkt., bc. 
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 tke 
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 wellestablished plant willrun fifty feet in a season and 
cover a large veranda. Pkt., dc. 
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. 
Nest-Egg Gourd.—( Cucurbita.) 
A very pretty vine, bearing fruit closely resembling a 
white egg, and is sometimes used asa nest egg. Pkt., 5c. 
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Jowel Gourd, or Luffa. 
Many ladies prefer a dish-cloth made of this gourd to any- 
thing else, as it is always sweet and clean as long as any 
part of itisleft. Pkt., 5c. 
Gourd, Mixed—( Cucurbita.) 
Fine for screens, trellises or shading, being a rapid grow- 
Pkt;, 5c; 
er. Has curiously shaped fruit. 
Mock Orange.—(Phyladelphus.) 
One of the old standard vines, desirable for trellis or shad: 
ing, and produces a gourd resembling an orange. Pkt., 5c. 
Moon F lower.—(Ipomea Mexicana Grandifiora.) 
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 Flower, (Passistora.) 
A mostinteresting and wellknown 
, order of climbers, bearing singu- 
§ larly beautiful flowers. Pkt., 5c. 
Coccinea. pxt., 5c. 
Brilliant scarlet blossoms in the 
form of a doublecoronet or crown. 
Magnificent greenhouse climber. 
Smilax. 
Charming tender perennial climb- 
erfor greenhouse or window gar- 
dens; it forms ‘“‘strings”’ 6 feet long 
which are extensively used for 
decorating, and is grown in im- 
rae mense quantities by American flor- 
ists; the foliage and stems are of pretty light green; very 
graceful; delicate; remains fresh after being cut for several 
days. Pkt., 5c. 
J hunbergia.—( 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 distinctly 
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.; 0z., 302. 
New Climbing Nasturtium. 
“Hybrids of Madam Gunther.’’—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 to7 
feet, with rich dark foliage. Fine for porches, vases, or trail- 
ing on the ground. Half-hardy annual. Pkt., 5c.; 0z., 20c. 
Scarlet Runners.—(Lathyrus Odoratus.) 
This bean produces a rapid growing vineand makes clus- 
ters of showy bloom. Pkt. 5c. 
Imperial Japanese Morning Glories. 
These are the greatest improvement that itis possible to imagine 
in the common Morning Glory. Not only are the flowers of greatly 
increased size and most distinct colorings, but the foliage is also 
wondertully varied and attractive. See illustration of one type. 
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 glow- 
ing color in the widely open throatas well as on the flaring corolla. 
Especially distinct are the shadés of cinnamon-brown and faint 
creamy yellow 
The 
Pkt., 5c.; & lb., 30c.; 1b., $1.00. 
Common Morning Glories. 
Convolvulus Major.—The best known and most popular 
annual climber we possess, growing 30 to 50 feet. A splendid 
mixture of choicest kinds 
Many bright colors. 
Whaeee OCs Aas Diveriexs 25c. Oz....10c. Pkt., fe. 
White... 5c. Rose....... 5c. Blood Red........ Bc. 
For Dwarf or Bedding Morning Glories. See Convol- 
vulus Minor. 
(8 LARGE SIZE 5c. PACKAGES FOR 25c.) 
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