

ASPARAGUS VERT1CILLATUS. 



A beautiful climber, having feathery foliage and red berries; 

 grows to a height of about 12 to 15 feet. The foliage is a deep 

 glossy green, is excellent for screens, as it grows very rapidly. It 

 is perfectly hardy. Seeds should be planted in early spring in the 

 house. Pkt., 10 seeds, 8 cts. 



ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 



New. Perhaps the best new plant introduced within ten years. 

 Highly praised everywhere ; haridsom- st se^n drooiing from a pot 

 or basket Sprays 4 to 6 fe°t long, of fresh, green, f**athe*-y foliage ; 

 useful for bouquets, wreaths or sprays, remaining p^rf^ct for 

 weeks after cutting. Grows freely the whole year round ; extrpme- 

 ly valuable for all purpose*. Flowers white, followed by red ber- 

 ries. Pkt., 10 seeds, 10 cts. 



BALSAM APPLE. 



A beautiful climbing plant with applp-shaped fruits, which, if 

 preserved in alcohol, make the most useful liniment. Pkt., 10 

 seeds, 3 cts. 



Bird of Paradise. 



BIRD OF PARADISE (POINCIANA GlLLESI). 



The color of the flower is golden yellow, measuring two and a 

 half inches across, with shape as shown in illustration, and are 

 produced in very large trusses. The most beautiful part of the 

 flower is the large pistils wnich are sujead out in fan-like form, 

 and are of bright crimson color. The foliage is also highly deco- 

 rative, reminding one of a very delicate Acacin. If the seed is 

 6tarted early, it will produce blooms in great profusion the first 

 year. Pkt., 15 seeds, 8 cts. 



BEAN, SCARLET RUNNER. 

 A Favorite Old-Fashioned Climber. 



One of the very few beans that is both ornamental /tnd useful. 

 It grows rapidly to a heieht or" ten or twe've feet, and is covered 

 from July until heavy frost with clusters of beautiful scarlet 

 flowers. Pkt., 1 seeds, 4 cts. 



