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DE JONG FLORAL AND SEED CO., 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 abso- 

 lutely 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 resemblence to a canary bird with its 

 wings expanded. Blooms all summer. Half- 

 hardy annual. 



CAN ARIENSE : 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 continually in 

 bloom. Soak the seed in warm water for 24 

 hours before sowing. Hardy perennials; 15 ft. 

 PAN I CUL AT A. One of the finest. Of robust 

 habit, and covered in late summer with pure 

 white fragrant flowers, freely produced, com- 

 pletely hiding the foliage. A grand plant for 

 any position where a climber is wanted. Per 

 pkt. 5 cts. 

 CARDINAL CLIMBER. 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 downward 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 thick, dense and hand- 

 some foliage, arbors, trellis or fences. The large 

 spikes of pea-like flowers are abundant, stand- 

 ing 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 lux- 

 uriant and ornamental foliage and bearing 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. 



Wild Cucumber Vine 



A well-known rapid growing annual climber. 

 Quickly covers verandas, trellis, old trees, renc- 

 es or unsightly places. Grows 30 feet in one 

 season, never suffering from the heat, but re- 

 taining 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 prick- 

 ly seed pods. A hardy plant, grows readily in 

 all situations. Cut off the double point of this 

 seed about 24 hours before sowing. Per oz. 15 

 cts., per pkt. 5 cts. 



Morning Glory (Convol- 

 vulus Major) 



The best known and most popular annua, 

 climber we have. The flowers are bright, anc 

 produced in great abundance. Seed grows read- 

 ily and vines are of such rapid growth that ii 

 should be largely grown to cover unsightlj 

 fences and outhouses. Hardy annual. 



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

 per pkt. 5 cts. 



IMPERIAL JAPANESE. This novelty is a sur- 

 prise to all for its great beauty, giant flowers 

 and their wonderful coloring, running fron 

 snowy-white through all possible shades o* 

 blue, and of red from palest pink to darkest 

 reds and purples. The seed is hard and flin- 

 ty ; before sowing treat as follows : Draw h 

 sharp knife across one edge of the seed, jusi 

 enough to cut through the shell, then soak ii 

 lukewarm water long enough to have seed 

 swell to double the size they were when dry 

 Sow in May in a warm; sunny position, ii 

 good, rich soil, and give plenty of water ir 

 dry weather. 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 foliagt 

 and small white flowers; fine for vases and bas- 

 kets. Soak seed in warm water 12 hours, plain 

 in pots, and keep in moist, warm place; 5 ft 

 Per pkt. 5 cts. 



Moon Flower 



This is one of the most charming and beauti- 

 ful climbers. The flowers are of immense size 

 and pure white color. This variety is a cross be- 

 tween the white and black seeded varieties, and 

 blooms from four to six weeks earlier than the old 

 varieties. 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. 



Mammoth Pink. Very much like the big 

 white Moon-flower, but pink in color. 10c 



Heavenly Blue. Immense flowers, in clusters, 

 and produced in such abundance as to almost 

 hide the foliage. 10c. 

 One pkt. each of the above 20c 



