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and other choice varieties of English Cle- 

 matis, do not need to be told that these 

 Clematis are undoubtedly the most beau- 

 tiful of all flowering vines. The flowers 

 are grandly beautiful and of very large 

 size, often measuring from 4 to 6 inches 



Climbing Cobaea. 



in diameter, and are borne in gorgeous 

 wreaths and clusters of bloom that hang- 

 in graceful festoons from the vine during 

 July and August. We offer strong plants 

 on their own roots, superior to grafted 

 plants. 



Jackmani — Purple, immense flowers, 

 ^1.00 each. 



Jackmani Superba — Immense pure 

 white flowers, §1.00 each. 



The Gem — Deep lavender, very strik- 

 ing; first size, 75c. each; extra size, $1.00 

 each. 



Paniculata— One of the most beautiful 

 of our hardy flowering vines. The flow- 

 ers are pure white and are borne in great 

 panicles or clusters of bloom, fairly cov- 

 ering the plants so that it is a mass or 

 sheet of fleecy white. Strong field- 

 grown plants, 75 cents each. 



Cobaea Scandens. A rapid growing 

 climber, attaining a length of 15 to 30 feet 

 in a single year, and bearing an abun- 

 dance of large, beautiful bell-shaped 

 flowers. Rich purple flowers 2 inches 

 long, 1V 2 inch across. 15c. each; $1.50 

 per dozen. 



Cierodendron Balfouri. A most satis- 

 factory plant for pot culture, a vigorous, 

 rapid. and healthy grower, producing an 

 abundance of blooms, which are bright 

 crimson surmounted by pearly white 

 petals, affording a striking contrast 

 against the dark green foliage. Likes 

 partial shade. Strong plants, 25 and 50 

 cents each. 



Chinese Sweet Scented Honey-Suckle. 

 A fine variety of vigorous growth, white 

 and yellow flowers; a very fragrant and 

 constant bloomer, 75c. each. 



Ipomea Bona Nox. Large flowering 

 evening glory, a great grower of wonder- 

 fully immense white flowers measuring 5 

 to 6 inches in diameter. Price, 15c. each. 



Ipomea Noctiflora. (Moonflower.) The 

 best white moon vine, rapid grower, 

 large flowers and wonderfully prolific. 

 15 cents each. 



Ipomea Leari. (The Blue Moonflower.) 

 — This distinct and charming novelty is 

 valuable on account of being in beautiful 

 and striking contrast with the true White 

 Moonflower (described above); habit or 

 growth and flowering the same. The 

 color is exquisite clear satiny blue, with 

 well defined crimson bars; very distinct. 

 We recommend planting the Blue Moon- 

 flower with the White one (Ipomea Noc- 

 tiflora), as the effect will be novel and 

 attractive. Price, strong plants, 25c. 

 each. 



Hardy English Ivy. Well known Ivy 

 of rapid growth either as a climber or for 

 covering stumps, unsightly fences, graves 

 and shady spots where grass will not 

 grow. Give plenty water early spring 

 and summer; leaves beautifully marked 

 and variegated. 30 and 50 cents each. 



Lonicera. Honeysuckle. — Aurea reticu 



Mina Lobata. 



Steckler's French Market Lettuce is the Best. 



