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Climbing- Cobaea. 



lish Clematis, do not need to be told that 

 these Clematis are undoubtedly the most 

 beautiful of all flowering vines. The flow- 

 ers are grandly beautiful and of very large 

 size, often measuring from 4 to 6 inches in 

 diameter, and are borne in gorgeous 

 wreaths and clusters of bloom that hang in 

 graceful festoons from' the vine during 

 July and August. We offer strong plants 

 on their own roots, superior to grafted 

 plants. 



Jackmani — Purple, immense flowers, 

 $1.00 each. 



Jackmani Superba — Immense pure 

 white flowers $1.00 each. 



The Gem — Deep lavender, very striking; 

 first size, 75c. each; extra size, $1.00 eaoh. 

 Paniculata — One of the most beautiful 

 of our hardy flowering vines. The flowers 

 are pure white and are borne in great pani- 

 cles or clusters of bloom, fairly covering the 

 plants so that it is a mass or sheet of 

 fleecy white. Strong field grown plants 75 

 cents each. 



COBAEA SCANDENS. A rapid grow- 

 ing climber, attaining a length of 15 to 30 

 feet in a single year, and bearing an abun- 

 dance of large, beautiful bell-shaped flowers. 

 Rich purple flowers 2 inches long, V/z 

 inches across. 15c. each; $1.50 per dozen. 

 CLERODENDRON BALFOURI. A 

 most satisfactory plant for pot culture, a 

 vigorous, rapid and healthy grower, pro- 

 ducing 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, 25 and 50 cents each. 



CHINESE- SWEET SCENTED HON- 

 EY-SUCKLE. A fine variety of vigorous 

 growth, white and yellow flowers ; a very 

 fragrant and constant bloomer, 75c. 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. 



IPOMEA NOCTIFLORA. (Moonflow- 

 er.) The best white moon vine, rapid 

 grower, large flowers and wonderfully pro- 

 lific. 15 cents each. 



IPOMEA LEARI (The Blue Moon- 

 flower.) — This distinct and charming nov- 

 elty is valuable on account of being in 

 beautiful and striking contrast with the 

 true White Moonflower (described above) ; 

 habit of growth and flowering the same. 

 The color is exquisite clear satiny blue, 

 with well defined crimson bars ; very dis- 

 tinct. We recommend planting the Blue 

 Moonflower with the White one (Ipomea 

 Noctiflora), as the effect will be novel and 

 attractive. Price, strong plants, 25c. each. 



HARDY ENGLISH IVY. Well known 

 Ivy of rapid growth either as a climber or 

 for covering stumps, unsightly fences, 

 graves and shady spots where grass will 

 not grow. Give plenty water early spring 

 and summer; leaves beautifully marked and 

 variegated. 30 and 50 cents each. 



LONICERA. Honeysuckle. — Aurea ret- 

 iculata. Golden netted ; a remarkable va- 

 riety; leaves bright green, beautifully 

 netted all over with golden veins, leaves 

 and stems changing to bright crimson in 

 the autumn ; a beautiful plant. 35 to 50 

 cents each. 



Mina Lobata. 



Grand Prise for Seed Exhibit at the Worlds Fair, St. i/ouie, Mo. 



