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WISTARIAS 
HE Wistarias are particularly valuable for 
for training over buildings, second floor ver- 
andas, and wherever tall-growing climbers 
are wanted ; they are vigorous, rapid growers and 
entirely hardy. ‘The flowers are borne in long, 
pendulous clusters, as shown in the iliustration 5 
the colors are light blue, deep blue and white; 
they bloom early in the season and are always 
greatly admired. 
WISTARIA. (Chinese Blue).—A splendid, 
strong-growing, climbing vine, bearing great 
clusters of lovely, rich, violet blue flowers ; de- 
liciously sweet and exceedingly handsome ; one 
of the very best climbing vines for verandas, 
balconies, second floor fronts, ete. Good strong 
plants, sure to bloom. 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts. ; 
larger size, 30 cts., 2 for 50 cts. 
WISTARIA MAGNIFICA, Similar to 
the a ove, but the flowers are a lighter shade, 
born in immense drooping clusters 12 to 15 in- 
ches in length, and deliciously fragrant; a mag- 
nificent climber. 20 cts. each, 3 for 50 cts; 
larger size, 30 cts., 2 for 50 cts. 
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WISTARIA. (White).—Very similar to the 
blue varieties, only flowers are pure white; the 
blue and white flowers make a beautiful con- 
trast, especially with the deep-green leaves. 
20c. each, 3 for 50c.; larger size, 30c., 2 for 50c. WISTARIA MAGNIFICA. 
' The 3 Beautiful Wistarias Offered above for 50 cts., postpaid; 
Special Offer. Larger size, the 3 for 75 cts., by express. jap er tio, 
THE CINNAMON VINE. A very graceful and pretty rapid-growing climbing vine, taking its name 
from the delicious fragrance of its delicate white flowers, which are borne in pretty clusters and are very 
sweet; makes a quick shade for doors and porches. Quite hardy. Good roots, 10 cts. each; 3 for 25 cts. 
JASMINE. (Daily Cestrum). _ Fine myrtle-like leaves; dotted all over with pure white star-shaped 
flowers; should be bedded out in Summer and taken to a cool room in Winter. Price 10 cts, 
SCILLA SIBERICA. One of the hardiest and most beautiful bulbs we have; equally valuable for Winter 
blooming in pots and for bedding in open ground. _ Perfectly hardy and always sure to bear an abundance 
of lovely, rich blue flowers. Indoors it will bloom from Christmas till April, and is one of the very ear- 
liest Spring flowers when bedded out. Very beautiful. 2 for 5 cts.; 5 for 10 cts,; 15 cts. per doz. 
NYMPHEA ODORATA 
T° HE well known fragrant water lily so greatly 
admired for its large, double white flowers, 
which float on the surface of the water and 
perfume the whole neighborhood with their 
delicious fragrance. The flowers are often five 
or six inches in diameter, exquisitely beautiful, 
and delightfully sweet. This variety is hardy 
and easy to grow and delightfully sweet; can be 
grown nicely ina tub or half barrel in which 
place a few inches of good soil, with a covering 
of sand ; plant the roots in this with pebbles to 
keep them in place, then fill with water and set 
ina warm, sunny place. Scarcely any flowers 
are more admired in their season than these 
Ae lovely, sweet-scented water lilies. Good strong 
Nymphea Odorata, roots, 20 cts. each ; six for $1.00, postpaid. 
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