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Cole's Seed Store, Pella, Iowa 



ORNAMENTAL CLIMBERS 



The climbers are rapidly increasing in popularity. The strong growing varieties are well 

 adapted to covering arbors, verandas, fences, buildings, etc., and will produce both beauty 

 and shade. Those of finer growth are particularly adapted to hanging baskets, vases and 

 similar purposes. It is absolutely necessary that the proper support be furnished in time 

 to climb upon. 



Canary Bird Flower 



A most elegant and popular climber; so 

 called from its resemblance to a canary bird 

 with its wings expanded. Blooms all sum- 

 mer. Half-hardy annual. 

 CANAEIENSE ; 15 ft. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Clematis 



Rapid growing climbers, fine for arbors 

 and verandas; the small varieties flower in 

 clusters, and are very fragrant, and are con- 

 tinually in bloom. , Soak the seed in warm 

 water for 24 hours before sowing. Hardy 

 perennials; 15 ft. 



FANICULATA. One of the finest. Of ro- 

 bust habit, and covered in late summer 

 with pure white, fragrant flowers, freely 

 produced, completely hiding the foliage. 

 A grand plant for any position where a 

 climber is wanted. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



LARGE FLOWERING MIXED. (Jackman's). 

 Very handsome climber, <s.nd continually in 

 bloom, flowers large, 3 to 4 inches across, 

 of charming shades of blue, white, laven- 

 der, etc.; 10 ft. Per pkt. 10 cts. 



Cobea 



A magnificent climber, with large, bell- 

 shaped flowers and large elegant leaves; it 

 is of a very rapid growth, and well adapted 

 during summer for warm situations out of 

 doors. Seeds should be placed edge down- 

 ward when planted. Tender annual. 

 SCANDENS. Purple flowers; 15 ft. Per pkt. 



5 cts. 



Cypress Vine (Ipomea Quamoclit) 



One of the most popular and beautiful of 

 climbers, graceful, airy, and finely cut dark- 

 green foliage, and elegant, star-like flowers; 

 15 ft. Tender annuals. 

 MIXED VARIETIES. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Dolichos (Hyacinth Bean) 



A splendid climber, of quick growth, will 

 in a short time cover with tnick, dense and 

 handsome foliage, arbors, trellis or fences. 

 The large spikes of pea-like flowers are 

 abundant, standing well out from the foliage 

 and very pretty. The flowers are succeeded 

 by showy, creamy-white and deep crimson 

 pods. 



MIXED COLORS; 10 ft. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Gourds — Ornamental 



A class of plants of rapid growth, with 

 luxuriant and ornamental foliage and bear- 

 ing fruit of the most varied and fantastic 

 forms; very desirable for covering old trees, 

 fences, etc., or may be treated the same as 

 squashes. Tender annuals. 



FINE MIXED. Per oz. 25 cts. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Humulus (Japanese Hop) 



This handsome climbing vine is very val- 

 uable for trellis and high places. The leaves 

 are strikingly variegated and marked; the 

 color is bright, deep green, distinctly mark- 

 ed with silvery white tinged with yellow; a 

 strong grower, not injured by heat or in- 



NEW JAPANESE VARIEGATED; 20 ft. Per 



pkt. 5 cts. 



Morning Glory (Convolvulus Major) 



The best known and most popular annual 

 climber we have. The flowers are bright, 

 and produced in great abundance. Seed 

 grows readily and vines are of such rapid 

 growth that it should be largely grown to 

 cover unsightly fences and outhouses. Hardy 

 annual. 



FINE MIXED, all colors, 15 ft.; per oz. 10 



cts., per pkt. 4 cts. 

 IMPERIAL JAPANESE. This novelty is a 

 surprise to all for its great beauty, giant 

 flowers and their wonderful coloring, run- 

 ning from snowy-white through all possi- 

 ble shades of blue, and of red from palest 

 pink to darkest reds and purples. The seed 

 is hard or flinty; before sowing treat as 

 follows: Draw a sharp knife across one 

 edge of the seed, just enough to cut 

 through the shell, then soak in lukewarm 

 water long enough to have seed swell to 

 double the size they were when dry. Sow 

 in May in a warm, sunny position, in good, 

 rich soil, and give plenty of water in dry 

 weather. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Moon Flower 



This is one of the most charming and 

 beautiful climbers. The flowers are of im- 

 mense size and pure white color. This 

 variety is a cross between the white and 

 black seeded varieties, and blooms from 

 four to six weeks earlier than the old vari- 

 eties. To secure prompt germination of 

 seed, cut off a very small piece from the 

 point (not where germ is). Soak in luke- 

 warm water one night only and plant next 

 day in a warm place; about the middle of 

 May. 



NEW CROSS-BRED VARIETY. Per pkt 



5 cts. 



Passion Flower 



A well-known climber of rapid growth, 

 with singular large flowers, well adapted to 

 house culture in winter or for training over 

 porches, or in sunny positions in the open 

 ground. Half-hardy perennial. 

 COERULEA. Large flowers of violet and 



blue, 10 ft. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Smilax 



A beautiful and graceful perennial climber, 

 with glossy, deep green, wavy, delicate foli- 

 age and small white flowers; fine for vases 

 and baskets. Soak seed in warm water 12 

 hours, plant in pots, and keep in moist, warm 

 place; 5 ft. Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Wild Cucumber Vine 



A well-known rapid growing annual climb- 

 er. Quickly covers verandas, trellis, old 

 trees, fences or unsightly places. Grows 30 

 feet in one season, never suffering from the 

 heat, but retaining its fresh and lively green 

 color; never infested with insects. It has a 

 beautiful leaf and is thickly dotted over with 

 pretty, white, fragrant flowers, followed by 

 ornamental prickly seed pods. A hardy plant, 

 grows readily in all situations. Cut off the 

 double point of this seed about 1-16 inch, 

 and then soak seed in lukewarm water for 

 about 24 hours before sowing. Per oz. 15 

 cts., per pkt. o cts. 



