A RAPID VINE 
Here is an attractive and 
handsome foliage vine repre¬ 
sented in the engraving. It 
is Humulus Japonicus Vari- 
egatus, popularly known as 
Variegated Japanese Hop. 
Anyone can grow it from 
seeds, which come up prompt¬ 
ly, and the vines will quickly 
cover a trellis, summer house 
or wall with the distinctly 
contrasted white and light 
and deep green foliage, dense 
and graceful. The flowers are 
small white clusters, but not 
conspicuous. As a foliage vine 
however, it is hardly excelled 
for hiding unsightly buildings 
or stumps, its rapid growth 
and density well fit it for the 
purpose. Sow in Fall or early 
Spring. It thrives in almost 
any soil or situation. Give 
support as soon as they be¬ 
gin to run. 50 seeds 5cts. 
NIEREMBERGIA FRUTESCENS.— One of the most enduring 
and handsome of perennials is Nierembergia frutescens, a shrubby 
species from Chili. Easilj' propagated from seeds, the little plants 
soon begin to bloom, and keep blooming and increasing all season. 
They grow two feet high, become a mass of slender, flax-like 
branches and foliage. Their lovely cup-like blue and white flowers; 
an inch across, seen at a distance appear as a fluttering swarm of 
pretty butterflies. In winter the plants retain their handsome green 
color, and quite early they don their fresh foliage, and swing their 
exquisite chalices to the breeze. My friends, if you want a charm¬ 
ing everblooming perennial for either house or garden, here it is. 1 
am sure if you knew of its beauty and usefulness you would not be 
without it. It thrives in heat or cold, rain or drouth, sand or clay, 
cultivated or neglected, has no enemies, increases from self-sown 
seeds, and is always profusely in bloom. It never tires nor sulks, 
but greets you with a nodding, loving smile every time you come 
into its presence. Can you ask for more? Packets of 750 seeds 5cts. 
A SPLENDID LASTING PERENNIAL 
In the little engraving I show flowers of 
Platycodon grandiflorum, the Chinese Bell 
Flower. It is easily grown from seeds, and when 
established will last for years. Started early 
the plants wall bloom the first season, and be¬ 
ing hardy, will make a fine display in the gar¬ 
den, year after year. Plants grow about 18 in. 
high and bloom throughout the summer. If 
you want a beautiful lasting perennial, one 
that does not need petting, be sure to get this 
one. It will prove an annual source of delight 
to you and your friends. Colors: White, Blue, 
or both Mixed, 75 seeds 5cts., Dwarf White, 
Blue, or Mixed, 75 seeds 5cts., Duplex White, 
Blue, or Mixed, 40 seeds octs., Complete Spe¬ 
cial Mixture, 100 seeds, 5cts. 
Platycodon.—This is undoubtedly of the first rank among 
the whole host of hardy plants. In no sense is it an every-day 
looking plant, even prior to the flowering, and still less so when 
the richly colored blossoms expand, for then it is one of the 
most valuable of choice hardy garden plants. It is deserving 
of all care, as it is deserving of all praise.—English Garden. 
