COLE'S FLOWER SEED. 



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ORNAMENTAL CLIMBER5 



The climbers are rapidly increasing in popularity. The strong growing varieties are well adapted to 

 covering arbors, verandas, fences, buildings, etc., and will produce both beauty and shade. Those of 

 finer growth are particularly adapted to hanging baskets, vases and similar purposes. It is absolutely 

 necessary that the proper support be furnished in time to climb upon. 



BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum) 



A pretty and rapid growing climber, with an in- 

 flated capsule, from which it is called Balloon Vine, 

 or Love-in-a-PufiE. Should be grown on a trellis or 

 bush. Half-hardy annual. 



Balloon Vine; 6 ft 3 



CANARY BIRD FLOWER 



A most elegant and popular climber; so called from 

 its resemblance to a canary bird with its wings ex- 

 panded. Blooms all summer. Half-hardy annual. 



Canariense; 15 ft 5 



CENTROSEflA (Butterfly Pea) 



A hardy perennial vine of i-are beauty, which 

 blooms in .July from seed sown in April, and bears 

 in great profusion inverted pea-shaped flowers, rang- 

 ing in color from a rosy violet to a reddish-purple, 

 with a broad, feathery white marking through the 

 centre. Soak seed over night in luke-warm water 

 before planting. 



Grandiflora; 6 ft 5 



CLEHATIS 



Rapid growing climbers, fine for arbors and ver- 

 andas; the small varieties flower in clusters, and are 

 very fragrant, and are continually in bloom. Soak 

 the seed in warm water for 24 hours before sowing. 

 Hardy perennials; 15 ft. 



Paniculata. One of the finest. Of ro- 

 bust habit, and covered in late summer with 

 pure white fragrant flowers freely producpd, 

 completely hiding the foliage. A grand plant 

 for any position where a climber is wanted 5 



Large Flowering Mixed. (Jackman'a.) 



Very handsome climber, and continually in 

 blonm, flowers large 3 to 4 inches across, of 

 charming shades of blue, white, purple, laven- 

 der, etc.; 10 ft 10 



COBEA 



A magnificent climber, with large, bell-shaped 

 flowers and large elesrant leaves; it is of very rapid 

 growth, and well adapted during summer for warm 

 situations out of doors. Seeds should be placed edge 

 down when planted. Tender annual. 



Scandens. Purple flowers; 15 ft 5 



CYPRESS VINE (Ipomea Quamoclit) 



One of the most popular and beautiful of climbers 

 graceful, airy, and finely cut dark green foliage, and 

 elegant, star-like flowers; 15 ft. Tender annuals. 



Mixed Varieties 5 



GOURDS ORNAMENTAL 



A class oip plants or rapid growth, with luxuriant 

 and ornamental foliage and bearing fruit of the most 

 varied and fantastic forms; very desirable for cov- 

 ering old trees, fences, etc., or may be treated the 

 same as squashes. Tender annuals. 



Fine Mixed, per oz. 25 cts 5 



HUnULUS (Japanese Hop) 



This handsome climbing vine is very valuable for 

 trellis and high places. The leaves are strikinely 

 variegated and marked; the color is hrierht, deep 

 green, distinctly marked with silvery white tinged 

 with yellow; a "strong grower, not injured by heat or 

 insects. 



New Japanese Variegated; 20 ft 5 



MAURANDYA. 



Elegant climbing plant both for trellis, out-doors, 

 or house culture; for hanging baskets, its profusion 

 of elegant colored flowers, produces a most beautiful 

 effect; blooms the first season from seed. Hardy 

 annual. 



Fine Mixed; 6 ft 5 



MORNING GLORY (Convolvulus Major). 



The best known and most popular annual climber 

 we have. The flowers are bright, and produced in 

 great abundance. Seed grows readily, and vines are 

 of such rapid growth that it should be largely grown 

 to cover unsightly fences and outhouses. Hardy 

 annual. 



Fine Mixed, all colors, 15 ft.; per oz 10c..4 

 Imperial Japanese. This novelty is a 



surprise to all for its great beauty, variety of 

 color and giant flowers. . The flowers are really 

 double the size of the ordinary kind; their main 

 attraction, however, is not tlielr enormous size, 

 but their wonderful coloring, running from 

 snowy-white through all possible shades of blue, 

 and of red from palest pink to darkfst reds and 

 purples. They are mottled, strip>;'d, marbled and 

 bordered in wonderful fashion. The seed is hard 

 or flinty, before sowing treat as follows: Draw 

 a sharp knife across one edge of the seed, just 

 enough to cut through the shell, then soak in 

 luke-warm water long enough to have seed 

 swell to double the size they wore when dry. 

 Sow in May in a warm, sunny position, in good, 

 rich soil, and give plenty of water in dry weather 



MOON FLOWER. 



This is one of the most charming and beautiful 

 climbers. The flowers are of immense size and pure 

 white color. This variety is a cross between the 

 white and black seeded varieties, and blooms from 

 four to six weeks earlier than the old varieties. To 

 secure prompt germination of seed, cut off a very 

 small piece from the point (not where germ is.) 

 Soak in luke-warm water one night only and p'ant 

 next day in a warm place; about the middle of May. 



New Cross-bred Variety 8 



PASSION FLOWER. 



A well-known climber of rapid growth, with sin- 

 gular large flowers, well adapted to house culture in 

 winter or for training over porches, or in sunny 

 positions in the open ground. 

 Half-hardy perennial. 



Coerulea. Large flowers of violet and 



blue; 10 ft 5 



SMILAX. 



A beautiful and graceful perennial climber, with 

 glossy, deep green, wavy, delicate foliage and small 

 white flowers; fine for vases and baskets. Soak seed 

 in warm water 12 hours, plant in pots, and keep in 

 moist, warm place; 5 ft 5 



THUNBERGIA. 



A slender and rapid growing climber, with pretty 

 flowers, which are freely promiced, either when 

 grown in the house or out of doors; good for baskets 

 or vases; they do well when allowed to run over the 

 ground, making a very pretty bed. 



Fine Mixed, ail colors; 5 ft 4 



