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CONVOLVULUS (Morning Glory). 



MAJOR, OR CLIMBING MORNING GLORIES 



Deservedly very popular, as they are one of the most free -flowering and rapid- 

 growing plants in cultivation, thriving in almost any situation; the beauty and delicacy 

 of their brilliant flowers are unsurpassed. Soaking the seeds in warm water for an 

 hour or two hastens germination; annuals, 15 feet. (See cut.) 



PER PKT. 



2060 nixed. All colors. Per oz., 15 cts 5 



2061 Double Flowering. About 80 per cenlt. of the seedlings will produce 

 double flowers, the remainder semi-double or single. Per oz., 40 cts 10 



2059 Imported Collection of 10 varieties 30 



Imperial Japanese or Emperor Morning Glories are offered on "page 100. 



MINOR, or DWARF MORNING GLORIES. 



While these are called dwarf Morn- 

 ijig (ilories, they really remain open all 

 day in fine weather, and are rich 

 colored, handsome dwarf plants, and 

 not as well known as they should be; 

 they make a fine border, or can be 

 grown in masses in beds, producing an 

 unusually brilliant effect. (See cut.) 

 2053 Minor Roseus Superbus. 



A very attractive sort, with 



glistening satiny rose-pink 



flowers. Per oz., 25 cts. ... 5 

 2052 Minor Tricolor, Mixed. 



A very large range of color, 



from pure white to deep 



purple; annual; 1 foot. Per 



oz., 15 cts 5 



Convolvulus Minor (Dwarf Morning Glory). 



CoBiEA ScANDHNS. 



Convolvulus Major (Morning Glory). 



COBiEA 'Cup. and Saucer. Vine). 



A climber of rapid growth, attaining a height of 30 to 50 feet 

 during the season, valuable for covering trellises, arbors, trunks 

 of trees, etc.; will cling to any rough surface. In sowing, place 

 seeds edgewise and merely cover with light soil; to get early 

 results start the seed indoors in March or April; can also be sown 

 out-of-doors in May. (See cut.) per pkt. 



2021 Scandens. Large, bell-shaped purple flowers. Per 



i oz. , 25 cts 10 



2022 Scandens Alba. Pure white 10 



COWSLIP (Primula Verisl 

 2110 Mixed. A beautiful hardy spring-flowering perennial; 

 flowers of different colors, such as yellow, brown edged 



yellow, etc. Very fragrant; 6 in 10 



2112 Invincible (iiant. Quite distinct from the ordinary 

 Cowslip both in the stronger growth of the plant and in 

 the massive flowers, which are borne on stout stems 12 

 to 15 inches high. The colors range from pure yellow 

 and orange to the deepest scarlet and crimsons 25 



CUPHEA. 



2115 Platycentra {Cigar riant.) An old and favorite 

 plant for the summer flower garden; useful also for 4 

 baskets, vases, etc.; bearing innumerable vermilion 

 tube-shaped flowers. Easily raised from seed, which 

 should be sown in early spring in greenhouse, hotbed or 

 window 15 



CYPERL'S Umbrella Plant). 

 2141 Alternifolius. An excellent plant for growing in 

 water and damp places; makes a very ornamental house 

 plant, always presenting a green and attractive appearance 10 



Hint, on the making and care of Cold-Frame, and Hotbed, are given on page 4. 



