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SMILAX. 



Charming tender perennial climber for greenhouse or window gar- 

 dens. The foliage and stems are of a pleasing light green; very 

 graceful. Excellent for decoration. 



Sow in shallow boxes (2 inches deep) of light soil, in light window 

 cover the seeds to a depth of only four times their size: press down 

 firmly with a board, and when two or three leaves hay e formed 

 transplant one inch apart into similar boxes. Water with a fine 

 spray, and do not allow them to dry out when small. Pot ofif 

 as soon as large enough, and re-pot as they grow. 



STOKESIA (The Hardy Cornjiower). 



A beautiful, hardy perennial plant that no garden should be 

 without. As a single specimen or group in the border or for beds 

 in masses it is very attractive. It is of the easiest culture, blooming 

 the first year from seed, and succeeding in any open sunny position. 

 The plants grow from 18 to 24 inches high and begin flowering in 

 July, continuing without interruption till late in October. The 

 flowers are produced on long stems, and are valuable for cutting. 



Culture same as Thunbergia on this page. 

 STOCKS. 



These popular flowers are easily grown, and are so highly fragrant 

 and of such great beauty, that they deserve a place in every 

 garden. They should be given good rich soil to grow in, and will 

 reward good treatment with remarkably large flowers. 



Culture same as Thunbergia on this page. 

 SWEET PEA. 



For description of varieties of this universally popular annual 

 see our catalogue "Everything for the Garden." For culture send 

 for our booklet. "How to Grow Sweet Peas" sent free. 

 SUNFLOWERS. 



Lack of space forbids description of all varieties. See our cata- 

 logue "Everything for the Garden," Culture same as Thimber^a 

 on this page. 



TRITOMA. 



Popularly known as "Torch Lilies," "Red -Hot Poker," "Flame 

 Flowers," etc., are among our showiest hardy plants, producing 

 the brightest flowers of the autumn garden. They grow from seed 

 and flower well the second year, commencing in May and continue 

 to bloom throughout the summer and fall. The plants vary in 

 height from 18 inches to 6 feet. 



Culture same as Smilax on this page. In the fall the roots should 

 be taken up and kept in sand in a cellar. Sowings can also be made 

 in the open ground in the spring, after danger of frost is over. 

 THUNBERGIA ALATA. 



Rapid-growing climbers attaining a height of 6 to 8 feet, densely 

 clothed with neat, green foliage not afi'ected by insects; the small 

 single flowers of various colors are freely produced. A pretty vine 

 for trellis, fences, rock-work, etc. Though tender perennials, they 

 are usually grown as annuals. 



Sow out of doors when danger from frost is over, the seed covered 

 to a depth of about four times its size with light soil; press down 

 firmly with a board and thin out so that the plants are not crowded. 

 For early flowers start indoor and transplant to open ground after 

 danger of frost. 



VINCA ROSEA (Madagascar Periwinkle.) 



Handsome, bushy plants, producing freely round, single flowers, 

 1 K inches across, suitable for either pot culture or sunny flower 

 beds; tender perennial, but flowers the first season if sown early 

 indoors; 1 }4 feet. Start indoors about January as described under 

 Verbena. 



