FAUST'S FLOWER SEEDS. 



61 



CAKDIOSPEKIVmM (Balloon Vine). 



AW Sometimes called Love-in-a-PufF; is 

 of rapid growth with 

 pretty foliage and in- 

 flated capsules. The 

 'Vi^KSt^p ^iii^s produce very 

 W^^^L pretty foliage. Pkt., 5 

 ~ cts. 



COBCEA. 



Cardiospermum rpj^g flowers are large 



{BaUoun Vine), and bell-shaped. It is 

 a most rapid and graceful climber. Cobcea Scandens. 

 Scandens. Blue, Pkt., 10 cts, 



CTPRESS TISE. 



The vines have dehcate fern-hke foliage and beautiful star- 

 shaped flowers, borne in clusters. They are splendid climbers. 



Mixed. Scarlet and white, Oz., 30 cts.; pkt., 5 cts. 



Scarlet. Very rich scarlet, " 35 " " 5 " 



"White. The purest paper white, . . "85 " " 5 " 



HUMULUS JAPONICUS (Japanese Hop). 



A wonderful new climber from Japan, of very dense foliage 

 and elegant appearance ; the color is a delicate green, the 

 stems being slightly hairy, giving it a most unique and inter- 

 esting appearance. One of the principal features of this new 

 acquisition is that it can be sown in the open ground early in 

 the spring and in a short time will attain an immense growth. 

 It is unquestionably one of the most valuable climbers for 

 coveiing verandas, trellises, etc., as it is not injured by either 

 insects, dry weather or the burning rays of sun, but retains its 

 fresh color until late in the autumn. H. A. 20 to 30 feet. 

 Pkt., 15 cts.; 4 pkts., 50 cts. 



HYACINTH BEAN. 



A beautiful class of ornamental climbers, quick growing, 

 bearing large clusters of showy flowers. 



Dolichos liablab. Mixed, purple and white, . . Pkt., 5 cts. 



IPOMCEA. 



The brilliant and varied 

 hues of the many species and 

 varieties of this flower are 

 exceedingly beautiful. They 

 are closely allied to and much 

 like the Morning Glory, and 

 of tall and rapid growth. 

 Bona Nox. Good-Night, 

 or Evening Glory. Large 

 violet flower. Pkt., 5 cts. 

 Coccinea. Small scarlet 

 flower, dense foliage, very 

 showy. Pkt., 5 cts. 

 Hederacea Grandiflori 

 Superba. Rich sky-blue 

 flowers, white margin. 

 Pkt., 5 cts. 

 Choice Mixed. All varie- 

 ties. Pkt, 5 cts. 



Noctiflora 

 (Moon Flovrer). 



^, Grows verv rapidly and will 



Moon Flower. cover a large surface. 



Flowers open at dusk and on dull days, pure white and fra- 

 grant, measuring 6 inches in diameter. Pkt., 10 cts. Strong 

 plants by mail, 15 cts. 



MAURANDIA. 



A very graceful climber for green-house, parlor, baskets, or 



• out-door purposes. They are covered with rich purple, white 

 . and rose blossoms the entire season. 



Fine Mixed. Rose, white, violet Pkt., 10 cts. 



MOMORDICA. 



Ornamental foliage, fruit golden-yellow, warted, and when 

 ripe opens, showing the seeds in its brilliant carmine interior. 

 Balsamina [Balsam Apple). Apple-shaped fruit. A most 



beautiful climbing plant Oz., 40 cts.; pkt., 5 cts. 



• Charantia (Balsam Pear). The fruit is used preserved in 



alcohol for liniment and should be grown in all gardens. 

 The fruits are of a rich golden-yellow, Oz., 40 cts.; pkt., 5 cts. 



OKNAMENTAX GOUKDS. 



The growth of these varieties 

 is as diversified as their fruits, 

 some being vigorous and others 

 slender and delicate. Wherever 

 grown they never fail to excite 

 admiration. 



Hercules' Club. Club-shaped, 



NN^'^SBHwr JKK^^SS^ 4 feet long, Pkt., 5 cts. 



7^)^^.. .. ...m^m^a^jfm^ Eemon. Yellow fruit, " 5 " 



Orange. The well-known Mock 



Orange, Pkt., 5 cts. 



Neve Miniature. Bottle-shaped, 

 Pkt., 5 cts. 



6--- B»i^i«Mm»*>'w>^!E« ^ine Mixed. All varieties from 

 fes=i„ -..^■.ummmmf^ m<>r?lia a large collection containing 

 many curious sorts, Pkt., 5 cts. 



See Vegetable Seeds for 

 Gourds for household pur- 

 Gourde, poses. 



Sweet Peas. 



SWEET PEAS. 



Sweet Peas bloom freely all summer and 

 autumn, if the flowers are cut off and not 

 allowed to go to seed. Their pretty colors 

 and delightful perfume make them the 

 most charming of flowers. They are now 

 the fashionable flower and all should in- 

 clude them in their garden. Any variety 

 by the ounce, 15 cts. 



Adonis. New. A rose pink, Pkt., 5 cts. 

 Butterfly. White, edged with blue, Pkt., 

 5 cts. 



Painted L,ady. Rose and white, Pkt., 5 

 cts. 



Scarlet Invincible. Brilliant scarlet, Pkt., 5 cts. 



The Queen. Rosy white, " 5 •' 



Crown Princess of Prussia. Bright blush, . . " 5 " 

 Best Mixed. All the above, " 5 " 



NEW SWEET PEAS. 

 Vesuvius. Rose ground color, varied and spotted with 



brown ; wings and keel clear blue, reflecting rose and lilac. 



A beautiful variety. 

 Indigo King. A dark rich maroon purple, indigo blue wings. 

 Princess Beatrice. Bright rose pink. Superb variety. 

 Orange Prince. Orange pink, flushed scarlet; very showy. 

 Invincible Carmine. Bright glowing carmine flowers, the 



most brilliant of all Sweet Peas. 

 Imperial Blue. Bright blue mngs, slightly shaded with 



mauve, standard being deep rich purple, shaded with rose. 

 Princess of Wales. Shaded and striped with mauve on a 



white ground. 



Duchess of Edinburgh. Standard light scarlet, slashed 

 with crimson, margined with cream white. A charming 

 variety. 



Queen of the Isles. A charming variety. The large flowers 

 are rosy purple and scarlet, flushed with white. 



Bronze Prince. The upper petals are of a rich, shining 

 bronzy-maroon ; the lower, a deep, rich purple. Very 

 handsome. 



Princess liouise. The wings are a deep lilac blue, with 

 standard of a rich rosy pink. 



Each of above, Pkt., 10 cts.; one pkt. each of the above 

 11 varieties, 75 cts. The entire collection, when planted each 

 variety by itself, makes a very eftective show. 

 New Sweet Peas, Mixed. A mixture of the above beautiful 



varieties. Pkt., 10 cts.; oz.. 20 cts.; 34 lb., 60 cts.; lb., $2.00, 



postpaid. 



THUNBEKGIA. 



Slender growing climbers, and useful for trailing over trel- 

 lises. They grow rap.dly, the large flowers are borne in great 

 profusion. The flowers are extremely pretty and much 



admired. Mixed Pkt., 10 cts. 



TROP^OLUM. 



Elegant growing and easily cultivated climbers, with great 

 richness and brilliancy of color, and for covering trellises, 

 verandas and bowers they are unsurpassed. They bear hot 

 and dry weather well and are not troubled by any insects. In 

 some places the young shoots are used as a salad, and the 

 pods are considered a good substitute for cress. 



Liobbianum. Mixed, choice varieties, Pkt., 10 cts. 



Firefly, " 10 " 



The Everlastings are exceedingly graceful, and are highly 

 valuable for making up of winter bouquets, and for winter 

 decorations when other flowers are scarce. The flowers should 

 be cut before they are entirely matured, and hung up in 

 bunches to dry, with their heads downward to keep the stems 

 straight. 



ACKOCLINIUM. 



These grow about 

 a foot high and, 

 produce Daisy-like 

 flowers. It is one 

 of the most beauti- 

 ful of the Everlast- 

 ing flowers. Bears 

 in great profusion, 

 and should be 

 gathered the first 

 day of opening to- 

 secure a bright cen- 

 tre when dried. H. 

 H. A. 



]Vlixed. Rose and 

 white. Oz., 50 cts.; 

 pkt., 5 cts. 



AMMOBIUM. 



The flowers are 

 small, pure white 

 and verj' useful for 

 making up in bou- 

 quets, summer and winter 



Height, 2 feet. Pkt., 5 cts. 



