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Giant Imperial Japanese Morning 

 Glory. This is a type of the well 

 known Morning Glory. The vines are of a 

 strong and robust growth, attaining aheight 

 of from 30 to 40 feet. The foliage varies 

 greatly, some plants having yellow or si 1.- 

 very foliage, while others are blotched and 

 mottled; but the great charm of this won- 

 derful introduction l^es in the great beauty 

 and. gigantic size of the flowers, which often 

 measure six inches across, and their great 

 substance causes them to remain much 

 longer in perfection than fche ordinary type. 

 They consist of many varieties, beautiful 

 colors, and most wo'nderful shades and 

 markings of exquisite beauty. They are of 

 easy culture, succeeding well in any sunny 

 position. Our seeds are imported direct 

 from Japan, and contain the finest and best 

 varieties that can be obtained. 



Ivuffa acntangfula. Dish Rag Vine, A 

 very rapid growing vine of the Gourd fami- 

 ly. When the fruit is dry, the fibrous sub- 

 stance, which covers the seeds, can be used 

 as a rag. February till April. 



Mamordica Balsamina. Balsam Ap- 

 ple. A cliuibing plant of very rapid growth^ 

 producing Cucumber-like fruits, with warts 

 on them. They are believed to contain 

 some medicinal virtues. They are put in 

 jars with alcohol and are used as a dressing 

 for cuts, bruises, etc.. 



Tropaeolummajus. Nasturtium. Trail- 

 ing plants with elegant flowers of dififerent 

 shades, mostly yellow and crimson, which 

 are produced in great abundance. Four 

 feet high. February till April. 



Thunbergia. Mixed Thunbergia. Very 

 ornamental vines, with yellow, bell-shaped 

 flowers with dark eye. Six feet high. Feb- 

 luary till May. 



BULBOUS ROOTS. " 



These prices do not include postage or fxpressage. 



Anemones. Double-flowering. Planted 

 and treated the same as the Ranunculus. 

 Thev are of great varieties in color. Double 

 Dutch, ^o cents per dozen. $1 50 per 100. 



Dahlias. Fine double-named varieties. 

 Plants so well known for their brilliancy, 



Single ITv::Cuith 



Double Ilvacinth. 



diversity of colors and profuse flower- 

 ing qualities, that they require no recom- 

 mendation. They can be planted from 

 February till May, and thrive best in rich 

 loamy soil. They should be tied up to 

 stakes, which ought to be driven into the 

 ground before or when planting 

 the bulbs. To have them flower 

 late in the season they should be 

 planted late in the spring, and the 

 flower buds nipped oft" when they 

 appear; treated in this way they 

 will produce perfect flowers dur- 

 ing, fall. Undivided roots, I3 per 

 dozen ; 25c. each. 



The roots we offer are of the 

 very best type, having takeii 

 special pains to discard varieties 

 which did not flower well here. 



Gladiolus. Hybrid Gladiolus. 

 One of the best summer flowering 

 bulbs: they have been greatlv im- 

 proveil of late years, and almost 

 every color has been produced^ 

 tinged and blotched in all shades 

 from delicate rose to dark vernri- 

 lion. When planted at intervals- 

 dnring spring, they will flower ;.t 

 difl"erent times, but those that are 

 planted earliest produce the finest 

 flowers. The roots should Ije taken 

 up in the fall. 



Hybrids mixed, first choice (ex- 

 tra). 10 cents each ; 66 cents per 

 dozen. 



H}bri(1s, white ground, first: 

 choice, 10 cents each. 



Hvbrids mixed 40c. per dozen.. 



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