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ASPARAGUS VERTICILLATUS. 
A beautiful climber, having foal hey foliage and red berries- 
grows to a height of about 12 to li feet. The foliage is a deep 
flossy green, is excellent for screens, ae it grows vory rapidly. It 
JS perfectly hardy. Seeds should be planted in early spring in the 
house. Pkt., 10 seeds, 8 cts. 
ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 
New. Perhaps the best new plant introduced within ten years. 
Highly praised everywhere; liandsom. at seen droo ling from a pot 
or basket Sprays 4 to 6 feet long, of fresh, green, feathery foliage ; 
useful for bouquets, wreaths or sprays, remaining perfect for 
weeks after cutting. Grows freely the whole year rouno; extreme- 
ly valuable for all purposes. Flowers white, followed by red ber- 
ries. Pkt., 10 seeds, 10 cts. 
BALSAM APPLE. 
A beautiful climbing plant with apple-shaped fruits, which, if 
preserved in alcohol, make the most useful liniment. Pkt., 1 0 
seeds, 3 cts. 
Bird of Paradise. 
BIRD OF PARADISE (POINCIANA GlLLESI). 
, color of the flower is golden yellow, measuring two and a 
half Indies across, with shape as shown in illustration, and are 
produced in very largo trusses. The most beautiful part of the 
flower is the large pistils which are amend out in fan-like form, 
and are of bright crimson color. The foliage is also highly deco- 
rative, reminding one of a very delicate Acacia. If the seed is 
started early, it will produce blooms in great profusion the first 
year. Pkt., 15 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 heicht of ten or twelve feet., and is covered 
from July until heavy frost with clusters of beautiful scarlet 
flowers. Pkt., 10 seeds, 4 cts. 
