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COLE'S GARDEN ANNUAl^. 



ORNAMENTAL CLIMBERS 



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 (Cardiospermtim). ] 



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-hardy annual. 1 

 Balloon Vine; 6 ft ^ 



CANARY BIRD FLOWER. 



A most elegant and popular climber; so called 

 from its resemblance to a canary bird with its 

 wings expanded; admirable in baskets, vases, 

 etc. Blooms all summer. Half hardy annual. 

 Tropaeolum Perigrinum: 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 until cut down by frost, and p 



reduce 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 over night 



in luke-warm water before planting. 



Grandiflora; 6 ft 5 



CLEMATIS. 

 Rapid growing climbers, fine for arbors and 



verandas; 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. 



Flammula. A luxuriant 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 8 



CYPRESS VINE (Ipomea Qtiamoclit). 



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 of plants of rapid growth, with luxur- 

 iant and ornamental foliage, and bearing fruit 

 of the most varied and fantastic forms; very 

 desirable for covering old trees, fences, etc., or 

 may be treated the same as squashes. Tender 

 annuals. 



Fine Mixed, per oz. 2.t cts 5 



HUMULUS (Japanese Hop.) 

 This handsome climbing vine is very valuable 

 for trellis and high places. The leaves are 

 strikingly variegated and marked: the color is 

 bright, deep green, distinctly marked with sil- 

 very white tinged with yellow; a strontr 

 L:rf)Wf r. not injured by heat or insects. 

 New Japanese Variegated ; 20 f t .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 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 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 germina- 

 tion of seed, cut off a very small p-ece from 

 the point (not where germ is). Soak in luke- 

 warm water one night only and plant next 

 day in a warm place; about the middle of Mav. 

 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. 

 Finest Mixed Tall Nasturtium. Many bright 

 colors. I'er 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 porches, 

 or in sunny positions in the open ground 

 in summer. 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, warni 

 place; 5 ft "> 



THUNBERGIA. 



A slender and rapid growing climber, with 



pretty 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 th(> ground, mak!n:r 

 a very pretty bed. 



Fine Mixed, all colors: 5 ft 5 



