GARDEN MANUAL FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES 10S 
Climbing Plants. 
These Seeds are all put up in Sc. and 10c. Packages, 
tain Vine. One of the finest perennial climbers of 
rapid growth with long racemes of beantiful deep 
pink flowers. Being a native of Mexico, itis well | 
adapted to our climate and will stand our most se- 
-vere winters without any further protection than 
perhaps a slight cover of moss or straw. Sow in 
February or March in flower pots, andtransplant 
into the open groundin May. Will flower freely the | 
ANTIGONUM LEPTOPUS—Rosa Montana. Moun- | 
first year. Wifhout any doubt the finest climber for 
this section. 
ARISTOLOCHIA ELEGANS. A variety of the 
well known ““Dutchman’s Pipe,”’ of yigorous growth 
and quite hardy in our climate. It is a profuse 
bloomer, bearing large flowers of a rich purple color 
with irregular branched markings of creamy white 
and golden yellow center with rich velvety purple. 
This plantisone ofthe most thankful of all climbers, 
blooming when quite young and continuing to do so 
the whole summer. Will stand our winter without 
protection. Sowin January and February in flower 
pots and transplant in open ground when large 
+ enough. 
BENINCASA CERIFERA—Wax Gourd. A strong 
growing vine with long shaped, dark crimson fruit, Sweet Peas 
which looks very ornamental. It is used for pre- my i 3 
a= LATHYRUS ODORATUS—Sweet Peas. Beauti- 
s ful flowers of all colors, very showy. Good for cut 
CARDIOSPERMUM—Balloon Vine. A quick grow- | flowers. December till April. We handle two vari- 
ing climber, the seeds of which are in a pod, shaped cties, mixed and white 
like a miniature balloon, therefore the name. ; 
COBAEA SCANDENS—Climbing Cobaea. Large 
purple bell-shaped flowers. Should be sown ina 
hot- bed and not kept too moist. Place the seed edge- 
wise in the ground. Twenty feet high. January 
till April. 
CONVOLVULUS MAJOR—Morning Glory. A 
well known vine with various handsomely colored 
flowers of easy culture. Grows almost anywhere. 
Ten feet high. February till July. 
CUCURBITA—Ornamental Gourd. Mixed varie- ie 
ties of Ornamental Gourds of different shapes and 
sizes. February till May. 
CUCURBITA LAGENARIA DULCIS — Sweet 
Gourd. Astrong growing vine of which the young 
fruits are used like squash. February till April. 
DOLICHOS LABLAB=™ Hyacinth Beans. Free 
growing plant, with purple and white flowers. March 
till April. 
IPOMHA BONA NOX-—Large Flowering Even- 
ing Glory. A vine of rapid growth with beautiful 
white flowers which open intheevening. Twenty 
feet high. February till June. 
IPOMHA QUAMOCLIT ROSEA—Red_ Cypress 
Vine. Very beautiful, delicate foliage of rapid growth 
with scarlet star-shaped flowers. 
IPOMHA QUAMOCLIT ALBA—White Cypress 
Vine. The sameas the Red variety. 
IPOMZ:}A LAERI—The Blue Moonflower. This 
distinct and charming novelty is valuable on ac- 
count of being in beautiful and striking contrast 
with the true White Moonflower. 
MAURANDIA FBARCLAYANA—Mixed Mauran- 
dia. A slender growing vine of rapid growth. Rose, 
purple and white colors mixed. Ten feet high. Feb- 
ruary till April. 
MAMORDICA BALSAMINA—Balsam Apple. A 
-climbing plant of very rapid growth, producing Cu- 
cumber-like fruits, with warts onthem. They are 
believed to contain medicinal virtues. They are put 
in jars with alcohol and are used as a dressing for 
cuts, bruises, etc. February till July. 
Mima Lobata. 
MINA LOBATA. A showy plant from Mexico of 
the well known Ipomea family, with beautiful 
spikes or racemes of yellowish w hite flowérs. Feb- 
ruary till July. 
Hammers and Anvils for Beating French Blades 
