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Bignonia Grandiflora 



Mammoth-Ftoivered Trumpet-Creeper 



ri^HIS ii^ one of the most superb climbing vines in existence. It 

 "H) ^ absolutely distinct, both in foliage and flower. Grows 

 it with a rapidity and abandon that is nothing shoit of remark- 

 able, is perfectly hardy everywhere, having withstood un- 

 ])rotected in our grounds a continued temperature of 16 degrees below 

 zero ; while its large, showy flowers are produced in the most amazing 

 })rofusion It will give absolute satisfaction. For covering unsightly 

 l)laces, stumps, dead walls, fences, or for training over a porch or trellis; 

 in fact, wherever a beautiful climbing vine is needed, it is unequaled. 

 The flowers are trumpet-shaped, of large size, fully 3 inches long, and 

 borne profusely in clusters of 25 to 35 each, for several weeks during the 

 growing season. The color is warm orange-red. The foliage is 

 exceedingly beautiful, rich, dark green, shining as if varnished hke 

 that of the Camellia. Resists all insect attacks. Does equally well in 

 sun or shade, and likes a rich, loamy soil. As a quick, free-blooming 

 and absolutely hardy climbing vine, it will be found hard to beat. Do 

 not confuse it with the old-fashioned Trumpet-Creeper. It is as far 

 superior to it as the American Beauty Rose is to the old-fashioned single 

 Rose. Try a few plants of it. 



Strong plants, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts. ; 7 for $1 ; 

 $1.60 per dozen, postpaid 



Larger plants, 25 cts. each; 5 for $1, postpaid ; 

 $2.25 per dozen, by Express 



JRUMPET-(REEPER. 



The True ^ ;^ 



Magnolia- Scented Moonf lower 



The Most Rapid- Climbing Vine in M:^istence 



For making a quick, dense screen small pot plants in a month 

 to six weeks afford shade for a porch of ordinary size. We have 

 again prepared an enormous stock of splendid plants, propagated from 

 well-ripened., blooming ivood grovm on our grounds. We'tlierefore 

 guarantee every plant v:e send out as being the TRUE MAGJSOLIA- 

 SCENTED MOONFLO WER, sure to bloom the first season. Its 

 vigor of growth is something amazing ; a single vine has been 

 known to cover twenty-live square feet in a very short tin:ie. It 

 is a wonderfully profuse bloomer ; upwards of a tJiousand Buds 

 and Flowers are frequently seen on a single vine. It will grow in 

 any ordinary situation. The flowers are 4 to 6 inches in diam- 

 eter, of a beautiful silvery or moonlike whiteness ; delight- 

 fully perfumed, with a rich Magnolia odor, and are open in 

 greatest profusion in the evening and on cloudy days. A Moon- 

 flower vine, in full bloom on a moonlight evening in Summer, 

 is indeed an object of lovely beauty ; the illustration gives a 

 good idea of the general effect, but it must be seen to be fully 

 appreciated. 



Price, strong plants, 15 cts. each; 4 for 50 cts. ; 10 for $1 

 NOTICE. — Neither Ipomcea Noctiflora nor Leari ar<? hardy; 

 after the flrst frost the top should be cut back to within about one 

 foot of the ground ; then remove the roots indoors to living-room. 



THE BLUE MOONFLOWER 



Ipomcea Leari 



This distinct and charming novelty is valuable on account of 

 being in beautiful contrast with the White Moonflower (described 

 above); habit of growth and flowering the same. The color is 

 exquisite clear satiny blue, with well-defined crimson bars ; very 

 distinct. We recommend planting the Blue Moonflower with the 

 White (Ipomoea Noctiflora), as the effect will be novel and 

 attractive. 



Price, strong plants, 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. ; 10 for $1 



CnAr»i*ll Aff^f The Blue Moonflower and the White Moon- 



OpwWidl UliCi. flower, one plant of each, 2j 

 ZZZ:^^;^^ZZZZ:^^^ 'o'" 5^ cts. ; s of each for $i. 



