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PASSION FLOWER. 



A most interesting and well known order of climbers, bearing singularly 

 beautiful flowers. They are the pride of South America and West Indies, where 

 the woods are filled with the species which climb about from tree to tree, bear- 

 ing flowers of striking beauty. We have selected two varieties which seem 

 best adapted to our climate, being more hardy than many other sorts, 

 Passiflora C«rulea. Hardy, deciduous climber, with blue and white flow- 

 ers of remarkable beauty. It is hardy enough to withstand our winters, 

 if the roots are protected by straw, leaves or mulch. 

 Disemma eoccinea. Magnificent, green-house climber, with brilliant scarlet 

 blossoms in the form of a double coronet or crown. Is rather tender, 

 but can be planted out after danger of frost is over , must be sheltered 

 or protected from frost in autumn and winter. 



PENTSTEMON. 



These handsome, herbaceous plants are deservedly growing in favor for 

 bedding puiposes. The flowers are bell-shaped, in racemes or spikes, and are 

 constantly produced through the whole season. No one who has ever seen their 

 beauty will willingly do without them. They are hardy perennials, and will 

 live out of doors with a little protection. The seed should be sown in open 

 border, covered very lightly, and the plants transplanted when 4 inches high. 

 Pentst^mou Hartwegi, one of the freest blooming kinds, and highly recom- 

 mended • flowers brilliant scarlet and very striking ; 2 feet high. 

 " Murrayanns, one of the best ; a single spike has been known to produce 

 upwards of fifty blossoms, each flower an inch and a half or more long , 

 flowers rich, shining scarlet 3 feet high. 

 " choice named yarieties, seed saved from collection of .lewest varieties, 

 and cannot fail to give great satisfaction. 



