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Ipomoea Quacnoclit Hybrida.) 



2158 We introduced this sensational novelty 

 -v^ last year, and wherever grown it has 



created a furore, and no plant in our 

 trial grounds the past season was so 

 much admired. We consider it the 

 most beautiful, brilliant and distinct 

 annual climber introduced in many 

 years. It is the result of a cross between 

 Ipomoea Quamoclit, the Cypress Vine 

 and Ipomoea Coccinea.or Star Glory. It 

 is a strong and rapid grower, attaining 

 a height of 30 feet or more, with beauti- 

 ful, deeply lacinated foliage and liter- 

 ally covered with a blaze of circular 

 fiery cardinal-red flowers from mid- 

 July till frost. The flowers are about 

 \\ inches in diameter, and are borne in 

 clusters of 5 to 7 blooms each. We feel 

 sure that it will become one of the good 

 annual climbers of the future. Like 

 other Ipomoeas it delights in a warm, 

 sunny situation and good soil. Seed 

 may be started indoors in March or 

 April, but it is best to wait until the 

 weather gets warm and settled, and 

 then sow out of doors. If sown in 

 cold, wet ground the seed will rot. 

 Packets containing about 20 seeds each, 

 25 cts.; 5 pkts. for $1.00. 





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The Cardinal Climber. 



Hhliopsis Zinni,«flora. 



MEEIOPSIS SCABRA ZINNI^FLORA. 



2732 A new double-flowering form of the hardy perennial Orange Sunflower, growing 

 two feet high and bearing golden yellow Zinnia-like flowers during the sum- 

 mer months. In addition to being a very showy plant in the hardy 

 border, it is one of the best perennials for cutting. 35 cts. per pkt.; 3 

 pkts. for $1.00. 



NEW GIANT EVERLASTING PEA. 



(Lathryus Latifolius Grand if lorus.' 



2961 A production of Mr. Luther Bui bank, the celebrated hybridizer and 

 raiser of new plants, identical to the well-known variety in habit of 



growth, hardiness and other good qualities, but with much larger trusses 

 and individual flowers, making them of decidedly greater value either as an 

 ornamental hardy vine or for cutting, for which purpose they are now much in 

 demand. We offer seed received direct from Mr. Kurbank in mixture contain 

 ing white, pink and crimson. 15 cts. per pkt.; 2 pkts. for 25 cts. 



EINARIA MACEDONICA SPECIOSA. 



2992 A strikingly handsome hardy perennial Toad-flax, blooming the first year from 

 seed if sown early; grows about three feet high, with pretty glaucous foliage and 

 producing long spikes of large individual flowers of a clear yellow with an orange 

 spot on the lower lip. In general appearance it resembles a giant-flowering 

 Snapdragon, and is a fine cut flower. 15 cts. per pkt. 



