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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAL 



ORNAMENTAL ^ CLIMBERS. 



The climbers are rapidly increasing in pop 

 adapted to corerinff arbors, verandas, fences, 

 and shade. Those of finer growth are particu 



ularity. The strong growing varieties are wel' 

 buildings, etc., and M-ill produce both beauty 

 larly adapted to hanging baskets, vases and 

 It is absolutely necessary that the proper support be furnished in time to 



similar purposes 

 climb upon. 



BALLOON VINE (Cardiospermum), 



A pretty and rapid growing climber, with an 

 inflated capsule, from which it is called Bal- 

 loon Vine, or Love-in-a-Puff. Should be grown 

 on a trellis or bush. Half-havdy annual. 

 Balloon Vine; 6 ft 4 



CANARY BIRD FLOWER. 



A most elegant and popular climber: so called 

 from its resemblance to a canary bird Avith its 

 wings expanded; admirable in baskets, vase-, 

 etc. Blooms all summer. Half hardy annual. 

 Tropseolum Perig-rinum: 15 ft 5 



CENTROSEMA (Butterfly Pea). 



This is a perfectly hardy vine of rare beau 

 ty. which, from seed sown in April, will thrive 

 from early July imcil cut down by frost, and p 

 roduce large clusters of inverted pea-shaped 

 flowers, delightfully fragrant, one or two inch 

 es in diameter, and ranging in color from rosy 

 violet to reddish purple. Soak seed overnight 

 in luke-warm water before planting. 

 Grandiflora; 6 feet 5 



CLEMATIS. 



Rapid growing climbers, fine for arbors and 

 verandas; the small varieties flower in clusters, 

 and are very fragrant, and are continually ia 

 bloom. Soak the seed in warm water for 24 

 hours before sowing. Hardy perennials; 15 ft. 

 Flammula. A luxurinnt climber, with clus- 

 ters of white fragrant flowers. Sometimes 



called Sweet Virgin's Bower; 15 ft 5 



Hybrida Grandiflora. Very handsome climber, 

 and continually in bloom, flowers large and 

 brilliant and various colors; 15 ft 10 



COBEA. 



A magnificent climber, with large, bell-shaped 

 flowers and large elegant 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 S 



CYPRESS VINE (Ipomza QuamocHt). 



One of the most popular and beautiful of 

 climbers, graceful, airy, and finelv cut dark 

 green foliage, and elegant star-like' tl .w^r.- ; 15 

 It. render annuals. 



Mixed Varieties 5 



GOURDS ORNAMENTAL. 



.V cla.ss of plants of rapid growth, with luxur- 

 i.iiit and ornamental foliage, and bearing fruit 

 <.t the most varied and fantastic forms; verv 

 desirable for covering old trees, fences, etc., o'r 

 may be treated the same as squashes. Tender 

 annuals. 



Fine Mixed, from a large collection: per oz 



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HUMULUS (Japanese Hop). 



This handsome climbing vine is very valuable 

 for trellis and high plnces. Tlie leaves are 

 strikingly variegated and marked; the color is 

 bright, deep green, distinctly marked and 

 blotched with silvery white tinged wiih vellow; 

 a superb, strong grower, not injured bv heat or 

 insects. 



New Japanese Variegated; -20 feet 5 



IPOMEA. 



Rapid growing and beautiful climbers for the 

 garden. As easily grown as the Common Morn- 

 ing Glory; 10 to 15 ft. Tender annual. 

 Mixed. Finest varieties mixed 4 



MAURANDYA. 



Elegant climbing plant both for trellis, out- 

 doors, or house culture; for hanging baskets, 

 etc.; its profusion of elegant colored flowers, 

 produces a most beautiful effect; blooms the 

 first season fi-om seed. Hardy annual. 

 Fine Mixed ; 6 feet 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 un- 

 sightly fences and outhouses. Hardy annual. 

 Fine Mixed. All colors: 15 ft. Per oz.. 10 



cts 4 



MOON FLOWER. 



This is one of the most charming and beauti- 

 ful of all summer blooming climbers. The flow- 

 ers are of immense size, measuring from four 

 to six inches in diameter, and pure white in 

 color. This variety is a cross between the 

 white and black seeded varieties, and blooms 

 from four to six weeks earlier than the old va- 

 rieties. To secure prompt germination of seed, 

 cut oft' a A'ery small piece from the point (not 

 where germ is). Soak in lukewarm water one 

 night only and plant next day in a warm 

 place. Should be started earlv in the house, 

 and transplanted about the middle of May. 

 New Cross-Bred Variety 8 



NASTURTIUM. 



The Tropaeolum Majus, or Tall Nasturtiums, 

 are among the easiest grown and prettiest of 

 climbers. They bear hot, dry weather very 

 well, and thrive on poor soil. Very free bloom- 

 ers and the green seed pods make excellent 

 pickles; 10 ft. Hardy annuals. 

 Majns, Finest Mixed Tall Nasturtium, many 



bright colors. Per oz. 15 cts 5 



PASSION FLOWER. 



A well-known climber of rapid growth, with 

 singular large flowers, well adapted to house 

 culture in winter or for training over potches, 

 etc., or in sunny i)Ositions in tlie op n ground 

 in summer. Half-hardy perennial. 

 Ccerulea. Large flowers of violet and blue: 



10 feet 8 



SMILAX (MyrsiphiUum). 



A beautiful and graceful perennial climber, 

 none surpassing it for its glossy,' deep green, 

 wavy and most delicate fo'.iage anl small whlf 

 flowers; fine for vases and baskets. Soak th* 

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

 keep in moist, warm plaee; 5 ft 8 



THUNBERGIA. 



A slender and rapid growing climber, with 

 r»retty and much admired flowers, which are 

 freely produced, 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. All colors; 5 ft 5 



