For the Southern States. 



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CLIMBING PLANTS. 



Beniiicasa cerifera. Wax Gourd. A strong growing 

 vine with long shaped dark crimson frnit, which looks very 

 ornamental. It is used for preserves. 



Balloon Vine. Climbing Cobsea. 



CardiospermuTn. Balloon Vine. A quick growing-climber, 

 the seeds of which are in a pod shapedjike a miniature b lUoon, 

 therefore the name. 



Cobsea Scadens. Climbing Oobaea. Large purple bell 

 shaped flowers. Should be sown in a hot-bed, and not kept too 

 moist. Place the seed edgewise in the ground. Twenty feet 

 high. January till April. 



Morning Glory. 



Mixed Thunbergia. 



