Columbian Climber. 



The most superb of all climbers and used almost exclusively for 



fjdecorating pillars, etc., at tlie World's Columbian Exposition, 



rwhere it was the admiration of all. It is a fine, rapid grower, of 



<l;easy culture and always a mass of exquisite green, showing no 



Ljbare spots. In addition to its beautiful foliage, it produces large 



'fisLud handsome bell-shaped blossoms in the greatest abundance and 



'<bf the most varied beauty. You cannot afford to bo without this 



ll beautiful climber. Although it docs grandly outside, it is also a 



yvery fine house climber, and will do exceptionally well running over windows, etc. It rewards the 

 iTOwer with an abundance of beautiful Howers, green at first but rajiidly changing to a beautiful 

 deep violet blue. A well established plant will run from thirty to forty feet in a season. It grows 

 ind flourishes everywhere, and you should give it a trial, as it will not fail giving you complete 

 satisfaction. Annual. Pkt. 10 seeds 5c. 



Wild Cucumber Vine. 



, The quickest annual climber for arbors, trellis, fences, etc., 

 '"known. Makes the most mosaic covering. Neversuffers from 

 '*|the heat, but continues its fresh and lively green color, and 



what is of prime importance, hardly affected by warm or cold, 



■hot or dry weather, and is never infested by insects. Profuse 



in bloom. It will sow itself every year, and comes up in the 

 i%ame place. Sure to please you. Pkt. 5c, oz. 25c. 



Cypress Vine, ipomwa ommocm. 



A most beautiful climber, with delicate dark green feathery 

 ifoliage and an abundance of bright, star-shaped rose scarlet 

 ind white blossoms, which contrast most beautifully with 

 ;he graceful foliage. Tender annual, fifteen feet high. Pkt. 

 seeds : Scarlet, 5c; Rose. 5c; White. 5c: Mixed, 4c. 



SPECIAL OFFER- 1 will send One Liberal Packet each of tbe 

 'fibove four varieties of Cypress Vine for only lac. 



Gourds, Ornamental. 



A tribe of climbers with curiously shaped 

 'stfruit in various colors. Forms may bewonder- 

 TuUy varied by tying strings around the young 

 tiVruit or by enclosing same in a carved mould 

 kvhile growing, thus stamping on its surface 

 fifiny desired figures or letters that may be 

 sorarved on the mould. Always sure to attract 

 he attention of children, who love to play with 

 he pretty and oddly crooked fruits. Many of 

 bese fruits keep for years, being very hard 

 Ishelled. The vines grow very rapidly and 

 ire fine to cover old fences, trellises, etc. Ten- 

 der annual. Pkt. 25 seeds 5c, oz. 10c. 



ilful a 

 \ rapid 

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Humulus. 



R NEW LEOPARD LEAVED JAP- 

 ANESE HOP— A strikingly beauti- 

 ' annual climber of exceedingly 

 pid and dense growth, attain- 

 a height of eighteen to twenty 

 feet in a few weeks time. The 

 eaves are a rich green, blotched 

 nd marked with gray. Is fine 

 where a quick growing and very 

 ensely leaved climber is desired. 

 Valuable for trellis and high 

 'places. Pkt. 12 seeds 8c. 

 HUMULUS JAPONICUS-One of 

 ho most rapid climbers grown. 

 uiSeed can be sown in the open 

 " ground in spring and will attain 

 enormous dimensions very quick- 

 y. The foliage is luxuriant, 



and it is one of the best- 

 plants for covering vera- 

 ndas and trellises. Heat, 

 drought and insects do 

 not trouble it in the least. 

 Packet 20 seeds 4 cents. 



Mina Lobata. 



Half hardy Mexican climbing annual. The- 

 buds are at first vivid red, but turn to orange 

 yellow immediately before they open, and 

 when fully expanded the flowers are of a 

 creamy-white shade. Pkt. 12 seeds 4c. 



Quantity of Seed in a Packet. 



Customers will please note my NEW DEPART- 

 URE In statloe the NUMBER OF SEEDS In a. 

 packet of the leading vegetable and flower seeds. 

 Full count guaranteed. No less quantity than a 

 packet can be sold. In comparing my prices with 

 those of other seedsmen you will readily see how 

 reasonable my prices are for liberally filled pack- 

 ets of the best seeds that grow. 



Cruel Plant. 



A beautiful and a rapid growing climber, bearing 

 an immense number of pure white, bell-shaped fra- 

 grant flowers, and derives its name from the fact 

 that various insects in suckinghoney of its blossoms 

 are caught fast and securely held until they are dead. 

 It thrives best in light sf^il. If it is started early in 



the house it will bloom all summer. From 

 ^ fifteen to twenty feet high. Be sure and 

 include it in yourcollection. Pkt. 8c. 



By HII Means! 



Take advantage of the astound- 

 ing Flower Seed Collections offered 

 on pages 5 and 6 of this Catalogue. 



If You Receive 



An extra Catalogue please hand the same to some 

 friend that has a garden, or if you wish copies sent 

 to friends I wi'l do so with pleasure on receipt of 

 their addresses. 



MR. C. A. SWERS, River Styx, Ohio, writes: 



"The flotcer seeds which I purchased from you last year 

 produced most beautiful results, and attracted much at- 

 tention Tiere." 



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CBUSI. PI-AKT. 



