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ORNAMENTAL CLIMBERS 



The climbers are rapidly iiurcasinf; in popularity. The strong growing varietiea are well adapted 



to covcrinfT 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. 



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 



CENTROSEMA [ Butterfly Pea) 



A hardy perennial vine of rare beauty, which 

 blooms in July from seed sown in April, and bcrrs 

 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 



CLEMATIS 



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 produced 

 completely hiding the foliage. A gnrand plant 

 for any position where a climber is wanted 5 



Large Flowering Mixed. (Jackman's) 

 Very handsome climber, and continually in bloom, 

 flowers large 3 to 4 inches across, of charming 

 shades of blue, white, lavender, etc; 10 ft.... 10 



COBEA 



A magnificent climber, with large, bell-shaped flow- 

 ers and large elegant leaves; it Is of a very rapia 

 growth, and well adapted during summer for warm 

 ■ituations out of doors. Seeds should be placed edge 

 downward 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 



DOLICHAS (Hyacinth Bean) 



A splendid climber, of quick growth, will in a 

 short time cover with thick, dense and handsome 

 foliage, arbors, trellis or fences. The large spikes 

 of pea-like flowers are abundant, standing well out 

 from the foliage and very pretty. The flowers are 

 succeeded by showy, creamy-white and deep crim- 

 son pods. 



Mixed Colors, 10 ft 5 



GOURDS Ornamental 



A class of plants of 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 6 



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 

 greon, distinctly marked with silvery-white tinged 

 with yellow; a strong grower, not injured by beat or 

 insects. 



New Japanese Variegated; 20 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 an- 

 nual. 



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



Imperial Japanese. This novelty Is a 

 surprise to all for its great beauty, griant flowers 

 and their wonderful coloring, running from 

 snowy-white through all possible shades of blue, 

 and of red from palest pink to darkest reds and 

 purples. The seed is hard or flinty, before sow- 

 ing 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 were when dry. Sow in May in a warm, 

 sunny position, m good, rich soil, and give plenty 

 of water in dry weather 5 



Rochester. This grand new Blue Morn- 

 ing Glory is remarkable for the large size and new 

 color of the flower. Vines strong, growing quickly 

 12 to 20 feet high, with magnificent foliage. 

 Flowers four to five inches across, deep violet- 

 blue in the throat, blending out to an azure-blue, 

 bordered with a wide white band around edge 5 



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 plant 

 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 posi- 

 tions in the open ground. Half-hardy perennial. 



Coerulea. Large flowers of violet and 

 blue, 10 ft 6 



SMILAX 



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A beautiful and graceful perennial climber, 

 with glossy, deep green, wavy, delicate foliage 

 and small white flowers; fine for vases and bas- 

 kets. Soak seed in warm water 12 hours, plant in 

 pots, and keep in moist, warm place; 5 ft 6 



WILD CUCUMBER VINE 



A well-known rapid growing annual climber. 

 Quickly covers verandas, trellis, old trees, fences or 

 unsightly places. Grows 30 feet in one season, never 

 sufi'ering from the heat, but retaining its fresh and 

 lively green color; never infested with insects. It 

 has a beautiful leaf and is thickly dotted over with 

 pretty, white fragrant flowers, followed by ornament- 

 al prickly seed pods. A hardy plant, grows readily 

 in all situations. Per oz. 15 eta 6 



