G\RDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES. 



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Clematis Jackmani— Purple, immense 

 flowers. 



Clematis Jackmani Superba — Immense 

 pure white flowers. 



Clematis The viEM — Deep lavender, very 

 striking; any of the above, first size, 75c. 

 each; extra size $1.00. 



Clematis Paniculata— One of the most 

 beautiful of our hardy flowering vines. The 

 flowers are pure white and are borne in 

 great panicles or clusters of bloom, fairly 

 covering the plants so th.it it is a mass or 

 sheet of fleecy white. The fragrnnce is de- 

 licious, resembling the English Hawthorn 

 blossoms and so subtle and penetrating that 

 a lar^e plant in bloom fi'ls the air with its 

 exquisite fragrance. It begins to bloom late 

 in August or early in September when other 

 hardy climbers are out of bloom. Grows 

 quickly and strongly, reaching a height of 

 15 to 20 feet. Hirdy in all sections of the 

 country. There is no better hardy vine; it 

 should be found growing in every vard or 

 garden in the land. Strong field-grown 

 plants. 25 cts. each. 



Climbing Cobaea. 



Cobaea.— A rapid growing climber, at- 

 taining a length of 15 to 30 feet in a single 

 year, and bearing an abundance of large, 

 beautiful, bell-shaped flowers. 



Scandens — Rich purple flowers, 2 inches 

 long. iy z inches across. 15c each; $1.25 

 per dozen. 



Clerodendron 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, 25c. each. 



Ficus. REPENS— A plant suited especi- 

 ally for covering the walls, pillars, etc., or 

 for outside decorations in the South, as it 

 clings to stone or wood work with the great- 

 est tenacity. 15c each; $1.50 per dozen. 



Hutnulus. Hop Vine. Variegatis— 

 Very attractive variety, with leaves beauti- 

 fully blotched and variegated with silvery 



white, yellowish green and dark green 

 foliage. Price, 15c each. 



Ipomea Bona Nox. Large flowering 

 evening glory a great grower of wonderful 

 ly immense white flowers measuring 5 to 6 

 inches in diameter. Price, 15c. each. 



Hardy English. Ivy — Well known Ivy 

 of rapid growtti either as a climber or for 

 covering stumps, unsightly fences, graves 

 and shady spots where grass will not grow. 

 Give plenty water early spring an'd summer, 

 leaves beautifully marked and variegated. 

 25 and 30 cents each. 



I/inaria. Kenilworth Ivy. Coliseum 

 Ivy. A charming, hardy perennial trailer, 

 usually able to maintain itself during the 

 winter out of doors. Price, 10 cents each. 



Lonicera. Honeysuckle. — Aurea reti- 

 culata. Golden netted; a remarkable varie- 

 tv; leaves bright green, beautifully netted 

 all over with golden veins, leaves and stems 

 changing to bright crimson in the autumn ; 

 a beautiful plnnt. 35 to 50 cents each. 



BELGICA — Pink flowers: very sweet, pro- 

 fuse, and an almost perpetual bloomer. 

 Can also be trained as a bush. Small 

 plants ready in March. Strong plants, 35 

 and 50 cents each. 



Mina Lobata. 



Mina Lobata. — An annual climber 

 from Mexico. Attains a height of 20 feet 

 or more. The buds are vivid red, then 

 orange yellow, and the flowers a creamy 

 white. Very striking and beautiful. Price 

 25 cents each. 



Madeira Vine.— A half hardy well 

 adaptable climber in our southern garden 

 wonderfully prolific in blooming qualities. 



