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plant. The oldest racemes attain a 
length of 15 to 18 inches, and at the end 
of the time of blooming they have pro- 
duced from 30 to 40 individual flowers on 
each raceme, of which 6 to 10 had been 
in full bloom ata time. This plantisa 
very rapid growing climber; within 
three months the vine attains a height 
of 18 to 20 feet. It does well on sunny 
situations, and cannot be surpassed for 
eovering arbors, trellises, etc., 
eount of its rapid growth and great 
dimensions. [ have flowered this beauti- 
ful climber, the past season, and can 
substantiate all what is stated above. It 
should be sown early, in order to get it 
te perfection. 
Do not fail to give it a trial. 
Price, per packet, 25c. 
Wamordica Balsamina. Bal- 
sam Apple. A climbing plant of very 
rapid growth, producing Cucumber-like 
fruits, with warts on them. They are 
believed to contain some medicinal vir- 
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tues. They are putin jars with aleohol, 
and are used as a dressing for cuts, 
bruises, etc. S 
Luifa acutangula. Dish Rae Vine. 
A very rapid growing vine of the Gourd 
family. When the fruit is dry, the fibrous 
substance, which covers the seeds, can 
be used asarag. February till April. 
Sechium edule. Vegetable Pear or 
Mirliton. A rapid growing vine with 
grape-like leaves, of which the fruit is 
eaten ; there are two varieties, white and 
green. It has only one seed, and the 
whole fruit has to be planted. 
Fropzoium majas. Nasturtium. 
Trailing plants with elegant flowers of 
different shades, mostly yellow and 
crimson, which are produced in great 
abundance. Four feet high. _February 
till April. — 
PThunbergia. 
Very ornamental vines, 
bell-shaped flowers, with dark eye. 
feet high. February till May. 
Mixed Thun bergia. 
with yellow 
Six 
BULBOUS ROOTS. 
Anemones. Double flowering. 
Planted and treated the same as the 
Ranuneulus. They are of great varie- 
ties in color, 
Double Dutch, 40 cts. per dozen. 
Dahlias. Fine double-named varie- 
ties. Plants se well known for their 
brillianey, diversity of colors and pro- 
fuse flowering qualities, that they re- 
quire norecommendation. They can be 
planted from February till May; they 
thrive best in rich loamy soil. They 
should be tied up to stakes, which ought 
to be driven into the ground before or 
when planting them. To have them 
flower late in the season they should be 
planted late in the spring, and the 
flower buds nipped off when they ap- 
pear; treated in this way, they will pro- 
duce perfect flowers during fall. Undi- 
“yided roots, $3.00 per dozen. 
The roots I offer are of the very hest 
type, having taken special pains to dis- 
gard varieties which did not flower well 
here, 
Gladiolus. Hybrid Gladiolus, One 
of the best summer flowering bulbs; 
they have been greatly improved of late 
years, and almost every color has heen 
produced; is tinged and blotched in ail 
shades from delicate rose to dark ver- 
million, When. planted at intervals 
during spring, they will flower at differ- 
ent times, but those that are planted 
earliest produce the finest flowers. The 
roots should be taken up in the fall. 
Hybrids mixed, first choice, 10c. each ; 
75c. per dozen. 
Hybrids, white ground, ist choice, 10c 
each ; 75¢e, per dozen. 
Gloxinias, These are really bul- 
bous green house plants, but they can be 
cultivated in pots and kept in a shady 
place in the garden, or window. They 
are very beautiful; color from white to 
dark violet andcrimson. The leaves are 
velvety, and on some varieties very 
large. They should be planted early in 
spring ; require sandy ground anda good 
deal of moisture during flowering time. 
French Hvbrids, strong bulbs, $3.00 per 
dozen. 
