COBAEA, OR COLUMBIAN CLIMBER 



The most superb of all climbers, used exclusively for decorating 



purijoses at World's 

 Fair, where it was 

 the admiration of all. 

 A rapid grower, of 

 easy culture. In ad- 

 dition to its beautiful 

 foliage it produces 

 large, exquisite, dark 

 purple bell shaped 

 blossoms in the great- 

 est abundance, which 

 are of the most var- 

 ied beauty. The Co- 

 baeas do best if plant- 

 ed out, but also thrive 

 well in large pots. In 

 autumn all the long 

 shoots can be pruned 

 back, and a fresh 

 gi'owth will be made 

 in the spring. The 

 general gracefulness 

 and free flowering 

 habit of these plants 

 render them peculiar- 

 ly well adapted for 

 growing against bare 

 walls, arches, porches 

 etc. 



Cobaea Scandens 



Fine plant, of this 

 beautiful and i-e- 

 liable variety for 

 COT>UMBiAN CLIMBER, OR COBAEA. 15c each ; 2 f or 25c. 



THE CINNAMON VINE. 



{Diotscdira Batatas.) 

 The most desirable climber in cultivation. A beautiful and 

 rapid climber, possessing the very rare quality of emitting 

 from its lovely flowers 

 the delightful odor of 

 cinnamon, and very ap- 

 propriately called the 

 " Cinnamon Vine.'- The 

 plants are nice for sill 

 ornaments, or out door 

 culture. When first 

 introduced the roots 

 sold for $10 each. They 

 are perfectly hardy ; 

 the stem dying down 

 every autumn, but will 

 grow again early in the 

 spring so rapid as to 

 completely cover any 

 trellis or arbor very 

 earlj"^ in the season. 

 The vines often run 

 twentyflve feet or more, 

 and when trained over 

 and about a door or 

 window make an orna- 

 ment much admired; 

 while its many clusters 

 of delicate white flow- 

 ers send out an amount 

 of fragrance that is 

 truly wonderful. Fine 

 roots, that will bloom 

 this year, 10c ; 3, 3.5c ; 



smaller bulbs, 5c; 6, 35c the cinnamon vine. 



LARGE FLOWERING CLEMATIS. 



The Clematis is perhaps the most popular climbing plant of the 

 day, and is constantly gaining in popularity. Entirely hai-dy 

 blooming the entire season, some of the flowers being six inches 

 in diameter, and from their wavj', graceful contour, when wafted 

 by a slight bi-eeze, the flowers resemble huge butterflies hovering 

 among the green leaves. They are climbers, and if trained cai-e- 

 fully, attain a height of from five to fifteen feet in one season 

 The plants we offer can be planted out with saf etv at any time in 

 the Northern States from April to June, or in the "Southei-n States 

 from January to May. Hardy, but a light covering of. leaves or 



straw during winter is desirable until fully established. Our 

 Clematis are all on their own roots, therefore can not throAv up 

 wild shoots, as grafted plants are apt to do. We send fine strong 

 weU rooted plants, certain to grow and bloom. 



To get the Clematis to flower well and continually in 

 Culture, dry weather, it must have a good depth of i-ich, 

 loamy soil, and a fair share of well rotted manure, 

 both above and below the surface. Liquid manui-e is also a great 

 help to free flowering (this should never be applied when soil is 

 dry), therefoi'e, occasional soakingsof it should be given, accord- 

 ing to the state of the weather. The best way of growing Cle- 

 matis is to dig large holes about three feet across and two feet 

 deep, and fill in with fresh loam and well rotten manure, in the 

 proportions of loam and I4 manui'e. Place one or more plants 

 in the center of this hole and press soil firmly around roots : also 

 place two stakes for plants to climb on, which they will do very 

 readily after tied once or twice and given a fair start. Give a 

 medium supply of water, not enough, however to sour the soil. 

 Clematis, Jaekiiianni — In growing Clematis, plant Jackmanni 

 first, then think of others. Its rapidity of growth, free bloom- 

 ing and velvety purple of its large flowers have held that rela- 

 tion toward other Clematis which Jacqueminot holds to other 

 hardy roses. Blooms from July till winter. 75c each. 



CYCLAMEN 



. {Persian Violet.) 



Few plants are better adapted for pot 

 culture for winter and spring decora- 

 tion, than the Cyclamen, and" few pro- 

 duce such a profusion of flowers in re- 

 turn for the moderate amount of care bestowed upon them. 

 New Giant Flowered— Most beautiful of all pot plants, giving 



the richest profu- 

 sion of elegant flow- 

 ers : foliage decid- 

 edly handsome, be- 

 ing variegated with 

 different shades of 

 green, helping- 

 to show off the 

 richly colored _ 

 floAvers. In fact, a 

 plant in bloom re- 

 sembles a tastily ax-- 

 ranged vase of flow- 

 ers and beautiful 

 foliage. Price of 

 choice bulbs 1.5c each 

 or 13 for si. 00. 



Order one of this 

 beautiful variety. 



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Culture. They succeed best in a light sandy soil and require 

 a temperature of about bG"-" plants do best in a light 

 airy place and leaves should be frequently sponged or sprayed. A 

 plant in bloom is exceedingly handsome, being a picture of itself. 

 With a very little care you will be fully rejiaid by many beautiful 

 flowers. 



New Hardy Cy- 

 clamen — Grand 

 new novelty and 

 perfectly hardy, 

 if it is slightly 

 mulched before 

 wititer. Flowers 

 and foliage beau- 

 tiful. Smarts to 

 bloom early and 

 continues until 

 late. Fine bulbs 

 only 15c. 



Special Offer- 

 One flue bulb of 

 each of the 2 va- 

 rieties for only 

 25c. 



HARDT CYCLAMEN 



GIANT CYCLAMEN. 



