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Ice Plant (See Mesembryanthemum) 



INCARVILLEA (Hardy Gloxinia) [hP-18 in.] From among 

 China's treasures comes this choice perennial plant. It 

 produces a group of vivid green leaves, similar to the 

 Ailanthus in form, above which tall strong stems carry 

 several tubular flowers. These blossoms have a broad 

 expanded five-lobed brim and are rich rosy carmine with 

 bronze marking at the throats, much like the Gloxineas. 

 It succeeds well in the sunny border. 



Deiavayi Pkt. 25c 



JOB'S TEARS (Coix Lachryma) [hA-12 in.] The narrow corn- 

 like leaves of this odd ornamental grass bear numerous 

 little sprays of flowers. These soon form seed which are 

 the most interesting part of the plant. The seeds have a 

 hard lustrous coat of a slaty color, and years ago they 

 were much used for stringing as beads. In arranging bou- 

 quets, the leafy stems are attractive as greenery with 

 flowers that have little foliage of their own. J^lb. 30c; pkt.lOc 



Joseph's Coat (See Amaranthus Tricolor) 



Kochia Used as a Hedge 



IPOMOEA [hA-C-12ft.] The luxurious rapid growth of this 

 class of climbers recommends them for use as screens over 

 porches and arbors. Their foliage is dense, of varying shades 

 of green, and the leaves of certain sorts are of great size. 

 The flowers resemble those of the Morning Glory but 

 are usually of much larger size and in a broad range of 

 delicate colorings. To hasten the germination, soak the 

 seed for several hours before planting. 



Bona Nox (Evening Glory) A stout, twining variety with 

 broad, smooth leaves and delightful violet-hued flowers 

 that remain open during the evening. . .Oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Early Flowering Sky Blue (Heavenly Blue) This remarkable 

 vine grows rapidly and supphes a quantity of huge, dark 

 green, glossy leaves. The blossoms are clear sky blue with 

 cream-colored throats H oz. 60c; pkt. 10c 



Grandiflora Alba (Moon Flower) A vine that surpasses all 

 others of its class in size and beauty of flowers. These are 

 extremely large, pure white, and sweet scented. Ten 

 or a dozen of them open each evening, to bloom until 

 morning Oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Imperialis Large Flowered Mixed (Japanese Morning Glory) 

 One of the handsomest of all Morning Glories. The plant 

 grows very quickly and supplies handsome foliage which is 

 only surpassed by the beauty of the flowers. These attain 

 a large size and appear in a wide range of radiant colors 

 and with odd markings Oz. 35c; pkt. 10c 



Setosa (Brazilian Morning Glory) Clusters of pretty blue or 

 purple flowers appear on this large growing vine. Each 

 blossom bears a pink star in its center. .Oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



Ipomoea Quamoclit (See Cardinal Climber and Cypress 

 Vine) • 



Jack-and-the-Bean-Stalk (See Kudzu Vine) 



Japanese Bell Flower (See Platycodon) 



Japanese Hop (See Humulus) 



KAULFUSSIA [hA-10 in.] Gracefully poised on long stems, 

 the intense blue blossoms of this African plant make a 

 pleasing effect in beds or borders. The single Aster-like 

 flowers, IJ^ inches across, with drooping petals, are freely 

 produced for several weeks in midsummer. The plant 

 thrives in medium rich soil in a sunny situation. 



Amelloides Pkt. 10c 



Kenilworth Ivy (See Linaria) 



KOCHIA (Mexican Fire Bush, Summer Cypress) [hA-2H ft I 



The symmetry and attractive appearance of this hedge 

 plant make it a favorite with the home gardener. The 

 moss-like foliage retains a clear, bright green shade until 

 frost, when it turns to a beautiful bronze red. The plants 

 grow easily in moderately rich soil. 

 Childsi Oz.-40c; pkt. 10c 



KUDZU VINE (Pueraria Thunbergiana, Jack-and-the-Bean- 

 Stalk) [hP-C-30 ft.] For strength and extent of growth 

 this great vine surpasses all others. It will attain a height of 

 8 to 10 feet the first season. When once estabhshed,it may 

 grow from 40 to 50 feet in a season. The large, bright green 

 leaves afford excellent shade, and the climber is further 

 embellished with small clusters of rosy pea-shaped flowers. 

 In a northern latitude it dies back to the roots at the ap- 

 proach of winter and makes a new growth in the spring. 



It will thrive in the poorest soil J-2 oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Lace Fern (See Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus) 

 Lady's Slipper (See Balsam) 



LANTANA [tP-2 ft.] A BraziUan shrub that makes a splen- 

 did display the first season from seed. Above the large 

 somber green leaves Verbena-like clusters of fragrant 

 flowers rise in prolonged succession. In a single cluster all 

 the shades of crimson, rose, yellow, and orange appear. 

 These are followed by green berries that later turn to a 

 deep blue. The plant is valuable for bedding and is also 

 adapted to pot culture. In a mild climate, such as Cali- 

 fornia, it is hardy. 



Hybrida Mixed. 



■ Koz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



