A fine climber ; arrows to a height of about 12 to 15 feet. The fol- 
iage is a deep glossy green, is excellent for screens, as it grows 
very rapidly. It is perfectly hardy. Seeds should be planted in 
early spring in the house, and transplanted out when one year old 
Pkt. f lO seeds, 8 cts. 
BEAN, SCARLET RUNNER. 
A Favorite Old-Fashioned Climber. 
One of the very few beans that is both ornamental and useful. 
It grows rapidly to a height of ten or twelve feet, and is covered 
from July until heavy frost with clusters of beautiful scarlet 
flowers. Pkt., 10 seeds, 4 cts. 
Frances Everett, Redwood Falls, Minn., April 16th, 1898, writes The 
seeds yon last sent are so satisfactory I wish for more. Out of 6U Carna- 
tions 40 seeds are growing. 
Mrs. N. J. Rausch, Howard Lake, Minn., March 14th, 1898, writes Your 
flower seeds have always proved satisfactory. 
Mrs. E. J. Briggs, Ortonville, Minn., March 4th, 1898, writes:— I sowed 
some of your Royal Show Pansies last year and they were grand. 
Bird of Paradise. 
BIRD OF PARADISE (POINCIANA GiLLESl). 
The color of the flower is golden yellow, measuring two and a 
half inches across, with shape as shown in illustration, and are 
produced in very large trusses. The most beautiful part of tho 
flower is tho largo pistils, which are spread out in fan-like form, 
and aro of bright crimson color. The foliage is also highly deco- 
rative, reminding one of a very delicate Acacia. lf # the seed is 
started oarly, it will produce blooms in great profusion the first 
year. Pkt., lO seeds, 8 cts. 
BALSAM APPLE. 
A beautiful climbing plant with apple-shaped fruits, which, if 
preserved in alcohol, make a most useful liniment. Pkt., lO 
seeds, 3 cts. 
Mra.N. B. Gay, Brookaide, Ala., Jaduary 21at, 1898, writes The seeds T 
got from you last year were very satisfactory. 
