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MOMOKDICA. 



Curious trailing-plants with> ornamental foliage. The fruit 

 changing from green to bright orange, and when ripe, 

 bursts open, exposing its bright red seeds and carmine 

 interior. Very effective on trellis, fences, stumps, etc. 

 Annual. 



Balsamina. (Balsam Apple.) 10 ft Pkt. 5 



Charantia. (Balsam Pear.) 10 ft 5 



MUSA. 



A splendid plant for the open air in summer, producing a 

 most striking effect when planted singly or in groups. Seed- 

 lings attain a large size the first year if properly treated, 

 and frequently repotted. Thrives best in a rich soil, requir- 

 ing plenty of room and moisture. 



Ensete. (Abyssinian Banana.) 

 20 ft 



Tender perennial, 10 to 



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MYRSIPHYLLUM. 



(SMIL AX.) < 



In many respects the Smilax is the most useful, and it is 

 certainly one of the most graceful climbers which adorn the 

 greenhouse or conservatory ; for bouquets and floral decora- 

 tion it is indispensible. Soak the seed in warm water twelve 

 hours and plant it in pots, in hotbed or greenhouse, in 

 Febi'uary, and keep in moist place. Plant in a 2-inch pot. 

 Tender, perennial climber; 10 feet, 



Asparagoides. (Smilax.) White. Per oz., 75 cts . Pkt. 10 



NEMOPHILA. 



Extremely pretty dwarf^ hardy annuals of spreading habit, 

 well adapted for border or pot culture. The flowers are ex- 

 quisitely colored, blotched and spotted. Nemophila will 

 grow in any soil ; may be sown several times during the 

 year, and will bloom early. 



Insignis. Blue, white center Pkt. 5 



Maculata. White, with purple spots, 9 inches ... .5 

 Mixed Many varieties 5 



JfERTERA DEPRESSA. 



V very handsome creeping plant, with oval fleshy leaves 

 and small white flowers, covered later with small coral- 

 colored berries ; fine for pot culture. Tender perennial. 25 



NASTURTIUM. 



Dwarf Varieties. 



One of the most showy and 

 popular annuals ; plants com- 

 pact, not over 1 ft. high and 

 covered with a profusion of 

 rich colored flowers. Suc- 

 ceed under all weather and 

 conditions. 



Oz. Pkt. 



Aurora. Salmon-rose, 

 mottled blush white, 

 garnet blotches ... 20 5 



Beauty. Yellow flushed 

 vermilion 20 5 



Bronze Color. Bich cop- 

 pery bronze 20 5 



Chameleorn. Blotched 

 and splashed crimson, 

 bronze and yellow .20 5 

 Cloth of Gold. Yellow 

 foliage, flowers deep 

 scarlet. ....... 20 5 



Coeruiea Rosea. Kose- 

 tinged purple .... 



Crystal Palace Gem. Sulphur, maroon spots 



Empress of India. Brilliant crimson, with dark tinted 



foliage 



Golden King. Golden yellow 



King of Tom Thumbs. Scarlet 



King Theodore. Dark maroon; dark foliage 



Lady Bird. Orange yellow, red spots 



Pearl. Creamy white 



Prince Henry. Cream color, marbled and spotted with 

 bright crimson-scarlet and frequently tipped with 



wine red ■ . 



Rose ■ • • 



Ruby King. Carmine . 



Tom Thumb Mixed. X lb., 40 cts 



Collection 12 varieties, Dwarf, 50 cts. 

 Lilliput. The plants are in every respect smaller than 

 the above dwarf sorts. The little flowers are borne 

 in great profusion well above the dense foliage. 

 The colors are quiet varied and unique 10 



Climbing Varieties. 



Beautiful and luxuriant climbing annuals of the easiest 

 culture. Unsurpassed for, covering trellises, arbors 

 or unsightly fences. Flowers profusely until killed 

 by frost. Height 6 to 10 feet. 



Crimson 15 



Chocolate 15 



King Theodore. Dark crimson, dark foliage 15 



Orange . • . .15 



Pearl. Cream white ■ .15 



Prince Henry. Cream color, spotted crimson . . . . .15 



Regelianum. Purple violet 15 



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Rose- 



Scarlet 15 



Yellow 15 



Golden Leaved Scarlet. Flowers dark crimson scarlet, 



foliage yellow 15 



Tall Mixed. All colors, y^ lb., 40 cts 15 



Collection 10 varieties. Tall, 40 cts. 



Madame Gunter Hybrids. A distinct class of Large- 

 flowering Tall Nasturtiums, foliage dark and flowers 

 richly colored, covering a wide range of variety ... 25 5 



Lobb's Climbing' Nasturtiums. 



(TEOPAEOIiUM LOBBIANUM.) 



The leaves and flowers are smallpr than the ordinary Tall 

 Nasturtium, but flowers in greater profusion, and are 

 superior for trellises, arbors, roekwork, etc. Flowers are 



