FJSfUST'S NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES FOR 1894. 
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Gentrosema 
Grandiflora. 
This is a perfect- 
ly hardy perennial 
vine of rare and 
exquisite beauty, 
which blooms 
early in June from 
seed sown in April, and bears, in the 
greatest profusion, inverted pea- 
shaped flowers, from i}4 to 2}4 inches 
in diameter, and ranging in color from 
a rosy violet to a reddish purple, with 
a broad feather-white marking 
through the centre. The large buds 
and the back of the flowers are pure 
white, making it appear as if one plant 
bore many different colored flowers 
at one time. Occasionally plants bear 
pure white flowers, while others are 
margined with a broad white feather- 
ing. The flowers are produced in the 
greatest abundance, sometimes 6 to 8 
in a single cluster. The stem and 
foliage are very graceful, and of a 
delightful odor. Blooming stems placed in water remain fresh for many 
days. It is well adapted for every garden purpose, and especially as a 
climber, running 6 to 8 feet in a season. Even in the poorest soil it will 
bloom freely until cut down by frost. 
|r.oo ; oz., I3.50. 
Pkt., 10 cts. ; 3 pkts., 25 cts. ; X oz. 
GENUINE 
RICINUS ZANZiBARIENSIS (Paima Christi). 
This isa most striking novelty from East Africa, an entirely 
new and distinct class, and may, in its general appearance, 
be compared to a luxuriantly growing giant Aralia Sieboldi. 
The plants attain great dimensions, presenting «i splendid 
aspect with their gigantic leaves, which range from brilliant 
coppery bronze to light and dark green ; the ribs, also, are of 
bright colors and contrast nicely with the leaves. They make 
handsome specimen plants, and will become a general favor- 
ite. We have had the seeds engraved natural size, as in the 
illustration, and in themselves they are a great curiosity, 
being highly polished and of the most beautiful colors. Pkt. , 
20 cts.; 3 pkts., 50 cts. 
MOONFLOWER 
We are growing 
large quantities of the 
genuine Moon- 
flower, and will be 
able to fill all orders 
of this most popular of 
all climbing plants. It 
is a rapid grower, and 
will climb anywhere, 
on old walls or where 
there are strings to 
cling to, on trellises, 
arbors, fences, etc., 
often growing as much 
as 50 feet in one season. 
No climber grows so 
rapidly, or will cover 
so large an area in so 
short a period of time. 
A single plant will produce from 40 to 100 blooms 
every evening. The flowers bloom just at dusk, 
and create great surprise and enthusiasm, as the 
process of expanding and opening may be easily 
followed by the eye, when in the space of a few 
minutes the birth of the flower is complete. This 
bursting forth is preceded by trembling of the 
stem, and so continues until the flower is fully dis- 
closed to the admiration of all. The flowers are a 
pure white, about 15 inches in circumference, 
emitting a rich Jessamine odor. 
There are many Moon vines being sold, and 
great care should be exercised in securing the true 
variety, "IPOM^ A NOCTIFLORA." We 
also offer the seed (see Climbers, in Flower Seed 
Department), but would recommend all to buy 
plants, as they can be sent safely by mail to all 
parts of the United States, and will give entire 
satisfaction. Strong plants, 15 cts. each, or 4 for 
50 cts., by mail, postpaid. Safe arrival guaranteed. 
