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2310 JAPANESE KUDZU VINE 
(Jack and the Bean Stalk Vine) 
23 io Japanese Kudzu Vine 
Pueraria Thunbergiana Perennial Climber 
"Jack and the Bean Stalk." The blossoms are large and in panicles 
somewhat like wisteria, but larger in size and with better clusters. The 
color is of a pleasing shade of purple. The foliage is luxuriant, some¬ 
what like the leaf of a bean. The vine is extremely rapid and dense in 
growth, making the Japanese Kudzu or "Jack and the Bean Stalk’ ? vine of 
great value where a quickly produced shade is wanted. From established 
roots, this vine will attain a length of 40 to 50 feet in one season. It 
will even flourish where nothing else will grow. It is perfectly hardy, in¬ 
creasing in size and beauty year after year. An ornamental and rapid 
growing climber. Pkt. (125 Seed), 10 cts.; Va oz., 25 cts.; oz., 75 cts. 
2307 Ice Plant 
Heliciirysum Strawflower 
Humulus 
Annual Climber 
2304 JAPANESE HOP (Japonicus)—One of 
the most rapid climbers grown. Seed can be 
sown in the open ground in spring and it will 
attain enormous dimensions very quickly. The 
foliage is luxuriant and it is one of the best 
plants for covering verandas and trellises. Pkt. 
(150 Seed), 10 cts.; Yz oz., 30 cts.; oz., 50 cts. 
'Annual' 
^Trailer 
(MESEMBRYANTHEMUM) 
A singular plant of spreading habit, and very 
effective in beds, rockwork or hanging baskets, 
etc. The plants have a peculiar icy foliage, and 
the sun gives to them the appearance of being 
covered with icy crystals. The flowers are white 
and pink. Pkt. (1800 Seed), 10 cts.; *4 oz., 25 cts. 
Helichrysum Monstro< 
sum Strawflowers 
2304 Humulus 
(Japanese Hop) 
Annual Everlasting 
Easy to grow and do well under the most varied condi¬ 
tions of weather and soil. They do best if planted where 
they get sunlight all day long. A porous and moderately 
moist soil which is fairly rich produces the finest plants 
and largest flowers. 
Sow the seed outdoors when the maples are coming into 
leaf in rows 12 inches apart, and cover with % inch of fine soil. The seeds will ger¬ 
minate in about 2 weeks after planting, and when the young plants are about 2 inches 
tall it Is best to thin them so that they will stand 10 to 12 inches apart in the row. 
For extra-early flowering the seeds can be started indoors in shallow boxes about the 
end of March or early in April. The plants make a strong upright growth from 2 to 3 
feet tall and bloom profusely during late summer and fall. 
Strawflowers are in great demand not only for the fine effect they give in beds and 
borders, and as cut-flowers, but also because they can be dried for winter bouquets. 
Cut the flowers early in the morning while the dew is still on them, and hang them 
heads down in a cool, shady, and airy place until thoroughly dry. 
2281 Fire Ball (Strawflowers) 
Fire Ball is a popular variety mainly because of the richness and brightness of its 
blooms. They are an intense and vivid crimson. The flowers are large and well formed. 
The brilliancy of the color is retained well in the dried flowers. Pkt. (1000 Seed), 10 cts.; 
Va oz., 25 cts.; Va oz., 40 cts.; Vz oz., 60 cts. 
2282 Golden Ball (Strawflowers) 
A well-named variety since the flowers are of almost ball shape and of rich golden 
yellow color. They are borne profusely on strong robust plants. Particularly fine. Pkt. 
(1000 Seed), 10 cts.; Va oz., 25 cts.; '/ 4 oz., 40 cts.; Vz oz., 60 cts. 
2283 Rose Queen (Strawflowers) 
The color of this distinct variety is a bright and cheerful rose, a shade that is always 
greatly admired. Bose Queen deserves a place in every garden. The blooms are of re¬ 
markable size and good form. The petals are large, well expanded, and lie closely 
together, forming a double flower which never shows a yellow center. Pkt. (1000 Seed), 
10 cts.; Va oz., 25 cts,; '/ 4 oz., 40 cts.; Vz oz., 60 cts. 
2284 Salmon Queen (Strawflowers) 
The lovers of delicate shades will appreciate this fine variety because of the soft 
salmon color of the flowers. A robust, free-flowering variety. Pkf. ( 1000 Seed), |0 
cts.; Va oz., 25 cts.; '/ 4 oz., 40 cts.; Vz oz., 60 cts. 
2285 Violet Queen (Strawflowers) 
As the name implies, this variety has violet flowers. The color is rich and in¬ 
tense. Violet Queen is a variety of recent introduction, but it has quickly become 
one of the most favorite of all Strawflowers. The dried blooms show up par¬ 
ticularly rich and life-like. Pkt. (1000 Seed), 10 cts.; Va oz., 25 cts.; '/ 4 oz., 40 
cts.; Vz oz., 60 cts. 
2286 Snowball (Strawflowers) 
Snowball is a favorite on account of its pure white flowers. Is grown 
extensively by those who make a business of growing Strawflowers for 
winter bouquets. The reason for this is that Snowball is most easily 
dyed to any desired color. The blooms are of largest size and quite 
double. Pkt. (1000 Seed), 10 cts.; Va oz., 25 cts.; Va oz., 40 cts.; Vz oz., 
60 cts. 
2287 Finest Mixed (Strawflowers) 
Includes all above fine colors described. Those who have not room 
enough to grow the separate colors will get a fine display from this mix¬ 
ture. Pkt. (1000 Seed), |0 cts.; Va oz., 25 cts.; Va oz., 40 cts.; Vz oz., 
60 cts._ _ _ _ 
oooq c _• 1 f\l „ One packet each of the 
2288 bpecial Utter: 7 separate varieties of 
Strawflowers for only 35 cts. Postpaid. 
Condon’s Seeds Satisfy—Common Sense Culture Directions Printed on Every Package 
