BeaUtiflil VineS- An/zt/a/ & Perennial -Seeds & Plants 



9SN10 Bittersweet — Celastrus 



Bittersweet — ceiasuus 



93N10 ScandenS (Plants) A handsome, perennial 

 climbing plant with small yellow flowers followed by 

 large clusters of attractive scarlet-red berries in the 

 fall. After the first heavy frost the fruits burst open, 

 exposing the seeds. Unexcelled for winter bouquets, 

 the berries clinging firmly to the branches after cutting. 

 Perennial. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; 6 for $1.90; 

 12 for $3.35. 



Balsam Apple — see Momordica, page 85 

 Balsam Pear — see Momordica, page 85 



Climbers play an important part in planting the home grounds, for they are grown not 

 only for their attractive flowers but also to provide shade for porches or garden houses. 

 "Rhile some lend themselves admirably for ground covers, others are used for training 

 upon tree trunks, to screen off unsightly places, or to give privacy to the porch or arbor. 

 All of the kinds offered on this and the following page are of easy culture. 



1190 Cardinal Climber 



Closely related to the Morning Glory family. This 

 graceful annual plant is of rapid growth, attain- 

 ing a height of 20 ft. or more. The fine rich green 

 leaves are deeply cut not unlike those of the Japan- 

 ese Maple. From midsummer until frost, the 

 plants are literally covered with a mass of intense 

 cardinal-red flowers borne in small clusters. The 

 blooms are of trumpet shape, and measure about an 

 inch in diameter. Of fine decorative value. 

 Pkt. 10c; y 8 oz. 30c; Vi oz. 50c. 



926 Ampelopsis — Boston Ivy 



Ampelopsis 



Japanese or Boston Ivy 



926 VeitCnll One of our most beautiful perennial 

 climbers, resembling the well known English Ivy. 

 It is of unusually rapid growth, and clings firmly to 

 any rough surface, such as brick, stone, stucco, etc., 

 and is truly unsurpassed for covering house-walls. 

 The three-pointed leaves are rich dark green. They 

 are arranged in shingle-like fashion, forming a solid 

 sheet within a short time. With the approach of cool 

 weather in the fall, the foliage turns a rich bright 

 crimson. Perfectly hardy everywhere. Of slow 

 germination. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 20c; Vi oz. 30c. 



93N02 Ampelopsis Veitchii (Plants) Extra strong, 



well rooted specimens. 40c each; 3 for $1.10; 

 6 for $1.90; 12 for $3.35. 



1175 Canary Bird Flower 



Tropaeolum canariense 



A graceful annual climber with rich golden yellow 

 flowers composed of oddly fringed and notched 

 petals. The fresh green foliage is of rather delicate 

 texture. Succeeds best where summers are not too 

 hot. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 20c; oz. 30c. 



Clematis 



Clematis belong to the showiest of all hardy 

 perennial climbers. They are of easy culture and 

 are unsurpassed for porches, arbors, and walls. 

 They thrive best in a sunny location in a rich, 

 well drained lime soil, and require plenty of 

 water while in growth. 



93N13 Clematis Jackman: 



93N13 Jackmani (Plants) Sure to attract at- 

 tention wherever grown. The large star-shaped 

 flowers are a fine shade of rich purple. They measure 

 fully 4 in. across and are produced freely from 

 July until frost. The plants are of vigorous growth. 

 70c each; 3for $2.00; 6 for $3.70; 12 for $6.95. 



93N15 Paniculata (Plants) (Sweet Scented 



Japan) Very sweet scented, with masses of small 

 white flowers during August and September, covering 

 the vines completely. Very hardy and of easiest 

 culture. Height 15 to 20 ft. 40c^each; 3 for $1.10; 

 6 for $1.90; 12 for $3.35. 



Cobaea — Cathedral Bells 



1243 ScandenS, Blue A vigorous annual climber 

 of rapid growth, attaining a height of 10 to 20 

 ft. The flowers are large, bell-shaped, and pro- 

 duced abundantly. The color is light green in the 

 early stage, gradually changing to a rich purplish 

 blue as they age. As the plants climb by means of 

 tendrils, string or wire should be used. 

 Pkt. 10c; Vi oz. 20c; Vi oz. 30c; 



4145 Collection of 



Five Beautiful Annual Climbers 



One Pkt. each of the following: 



1243 Cobaea scandens 



1409 Moonflowers, Mixed All Varieties 



1175 Canary Bird Flower 



1273 Cypress Vine, Mixed 



1483 Rochester Morning Glory 25^ 



(value 35c) for only "** 



Cypress Vine 



Annual. Very showy trained upon trellises, poles, 

 string, or wire. The vines bear masses of beautiful 

 star-shaped! flowers, 1 in. across, which together 

 with the finely cut, feathery foliage make a particu- 

 larly fine display. Blooms continuously until frost. 



1 271 Scarlet Rich scarlet flowers with a crimson 

 glow, produced freely on tall slender ornamental 

 plants. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 20c; Vi oz. 30c. 



1 273 Mixed Scarlet and white properly blended. 

 Pkt. 5c; V, oz. 20c; V 2 oz. 30c. 



Various types of Gourds 



Gourds — Ornamental 



Useful annual vines for covering fences, slopes, or 

 unsightly places because of their dense foliage. 

 They are strong, fast growers with large substan- 

 tial flowers. The attractive, oddly shaped fruits are 

 very decorative. Children like them as toys. 



1 357 SpOOn Small spoon-shaped fruits attractive- 

 ly mottled green, red, and white. 



1360 Dish Cloth Or Luffa Elongated fruits with 

 fibrous interior used as a sponge. 



1 361 Dipper Large fruits with a handle-like neck. 

 Will hold about 1 qt. of water. 



1362 Nest Egg White egg-shaped fruits. Dried 

 for use as nest or darning eggs. 



1365 Sugar Trough Long club-like fruits with 

 thick, lasting rind. Easily dried; very showy. 



1366 Mixed, Small Varieties Contains a wide as- 

 sortment of small fruited varieties. Very pretty. 



1367 Mixed, Large Varieties Many fine large- 

 fruited varieties in a well blended mixture. 



Any of the above varieties: 

 Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 20c; oz. 30c. 



Japanese Honeysuckle — Lontcera 



93N23 Halleana (Plants) A perfectly hardy, al- 

 most evergreen climber with attractive glossy foliage. 

 The flowers are produced abundantly, opening almost 

 white, changing to a soft yellow as they expand fully. 

 Fine for covering fences. Sweet-scented. 35c each; 

 3 for 90c; 6 for $1.70; 12 for $3.10. 



Japanese Hop — Humuius 



1408 Variegated An attractive annual climber ot 

 rapid growth, with dark green leaves beautifully 

 marked with yellow and silvery white. It succeeds 

 in any moderately moist soil, both in sun and semi- 

 shade. Ideal for ground cover or for screening un- 

 sightly places. Provides fine shade. Self-sows 

 readily. Pkt. 5c; Vi oz. 20c; oz. 50c. 



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