Vine Seeds g*owbestin Warm Soi 



1BERIS (Perennial Candytuft) [hP-R-8 in.] Hardy Candytuft is a good plant for 

 the rock garden in late spring. It is of spreading habit and is covered with 

 large flat clusters of small lilac flowers shading white toward the centers of the 

 clusters. It is of easy culture, and, while the flower stalks and foliage die down 

 in the winter, the roots lie dormant, sending up a new growth early the 

 following season. 



Gibraltarica 



Ice Plant (See Mesembryanthemum) 



Yi, oz. 40c; pkt. 10c 



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

 treasures comes this choice perennial. It produces a group of vivid green ^L 

 leaves, similar to the Ailanthus in form, above which tall strong stems w 

 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. 



Delavayi Pkt. 25c 



IPOMOEA [hA-C-12 ft.] 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 much 

 larger, 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 



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. The flowers open each evening, to bloom until morning 



Oz. 50c; pkt. 10c 



Heavenly Blue (Early Flowering Sky Blue) This remarkable vine grows rapidly 

 and supplies a quantity of huge, dark green, glossy leaves. The blossoms 

 are clear sky blue with cream-colored throats. (See illustration, page 71) .... 

 Yi oz. 60c ; pkt. 10c 



Imperialis Large Flowered Mixed (Japanese Morning Glory) One of the hand- 

 somest 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) 



JOB'S TEARS (Coix Lachryma) [hA-12 in.] The narrow cornlike leaves of this 

 odd ornamental grass bear numerous little sprays of flowers. These soon form 

 seeds 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) 



Hunnemannia blossoms are like California 

 poppies but more crinkled. When com- 

 bined in a border with Love-in-a-mist 

 (Nigella), the contrast is pleasing. 



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, 1J4 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 



Kenilwoeth Ivy (See Linaria) 



KOCHIA (Mexican Fire Bush, Summer Cypress) [hA-2^ ft.] 

 The symmetry and attractive appearance of this hedge 

 plant make it a favorite with the home gardener. The 

 moss-like foliage remains clear, bright green 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.] This great vine will attain a height 

 of 8 to 10 feet the first season. When once established 

 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. It will thrive in the poorest soil . . Yz oz. 50c ; pkt. 10c 



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