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ASHEVILLE SEED CO., ASHEVILLE, N. C 
VINES OR CLIMBING FLOWERS 
No. 367. Balloon Vine or “Love 
in a Puff” 
A graceful tender annual climber, rapidly grow¬ 
ing 6 to 10 feet hi^i. Small white flowers, which 
eventually turn into a seed pod resembling a bal¬ 
loon and for this reason of great interest to chil¬ 
dren. Sow the seed outdoors in open ground early 
in spring. Covering with % inch of fine soil. 
Plant should have some support to run upon. 
Pkt. 10c; J4 oz. 20c; oz. 35c. 
No. 368. Black-Eyed Susan or 
Thunbergia 
A half hardy annual and very elegant, slender- 
growing climber rapidly covering wire trellises 
and also useful for vases in the garden or house. 
Crows about 4 ft. high. They are very attractive 
if grown simply trailing on the ground. The 
flowers are white, light yellow and deep orange 
with a black eye. Blooms continuously from June 
until October. Sow the seed indoors in March or 
April or out doors in May. Thin out or trans¬ 
plant to twelve inches apart. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; Yz oz. 50c; oz. 85c. 
No. 369. Cardinal Climber 
A rapid growing annual climber which if plant¬ 
ed in a warm, sunny situation, will attain a 
height of twenty feet in a season. The brilliant 
scarlet flowers are not large, but are borne in 
such profusion as to almost cover the vines from 
top to bottom. They bloom all during summer 
and fall until frost. The foliage is quite dense 
and the leaves fringed. Seed is usually sown out¬ 
doors early in spring in the row where the plants 
are to remain. Cover seed one-half inch deep. 
Germination will be hastened if the soil is warm 
and kept in moist condition. Thin the young 
plants six to eight inches apart. If very early 
blooming is desired, seed should be started indoors. 
Pkt. 10c; % oz. 35c; % oz. 60c. 
No. 370. Clematis-Paniculata 
Splendid hardy perennial climber growing 12 to 
15 feet and covered with a dense mass of pure 
white star-like fragrant flowers that bloom for 
several weeks. A fine climber for porches, etc., 
and very easily grown. Sow early in the spring 
in open ground covering seed lightly with finely 
pulverized soil firmly pressed down. 
Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 20c; Yl oz. 30c. 
No. 371. Cobaea Scandens or 
Cathedral Bells 
A half hardy perennial of rapid growth, attain¬ 
ing a height of 20 feet during the season ; valua¬ 
ble for covering trellises, arbors, trunks of trees, 
etc., will cling to any rough surface. Large bell- 
shaped blue flowers. In planting, place seeds 
edgewise and merely cover with light soil ; to get 
e'arly results start the seed indoors in March or 
April in rather dry soil, or sow out-of-doors in 
May. Pkt. 10c; % oz. 25c; oz. 40c. 
No. 372. Cypress Vine 
One of the most popular vines, with very deli¬ 
cate fern-like foliage, and masses of beautiful 
small, star-shaped scarlet flowers. Sow in May, 
first soaking the seeds in warm water for a few 
hours; cover seed one-half inch deep. Soil should 
be warm and kept moist. Tender annual grow¬ 
ing 15 feet tall. May be grown in porch or win¬ 
dow boxes. Pkt. 10c; Y* oz. 25c; oz. 45c. 
No. 373. Kenilworth Ivy 
A well-known trailing tender perennial which 
will seed itself from year to year and is most use¬ 
ful for covering rock-work or stumps. Small in- 
conspicious lilac-colored flowers. Sow early in 
spring in open ground, covering seed lightly with 
pulverized soil firmly pressed down. It can be 
sown in boxes or hanging baskets any time of the 
year. Grows about 4 feet high. 
Pkt. 10c; Ys oz. 50c; Yk oz. 85c. 
No. 374. Kudzu Vine 
This is a perennial climber which yearly starts 
new shoots from the crown of the roots. One of 
the most rapid growing of all climbers, providing 
a dense screen of large, rich green leaves. The 
purple flowers are borne in clusters. Well-grown 
vines attain a height of 40 to 50 feet in a single 
season. The seed can be started indoors in March 
or in open ground in May. Protect the roots with 
straw during severe freezing. Soak seed before 
planting. 
Pkt. 10c ; Yk oz. 30c ; oz. 50c. 
No. 376. Moon Flower 
These beautiful tender annuals grow rapidly and 
will reach a height of 20 to 30 feet. The foliage 
is large, dense and luxuriant, affording splendid 
shade for porches. Plant the seed one inch deep 
in rich soil in spring when the ground is warm. 
Soak seed for 12 hours in warm water before 
planting. The flowers open at sundown. 
NO. 376. SKY BLUE—The vines bear thou¬ 
sands of immense blue flowers, many measuring 
6 inches across. Pkt. 10c; Y* oz. 85c. 
Morning Glory 
A handsome showy climber of easy culture and 
suitable for covering arbors, windows, trellises, 
old stumps, etc. The flowers are most brilliant in 
the morning. Hardy annual, growing 15 ft. high. 
Seed is sown outdoors early in spring in row 
where plants are to remain. Well pulverized soil 
should be used and the seed covered Yz inch deep. 
NO. 378. IMPERIAL JAPANESE MIXED—A 
strong grower with enormous flowers in many 
soft and delicate shades. Do not sow until the 
weather is quite warm and the nights are settled. 
It climbs readily and blooms freely. 
Pkt. 1 Or* ; Yz oz. 25c. 
HEAVENLY BLUE. Pkt. 10c. 
No. 379. Scarlet Runner 
An annual, growing 15 feet high. This bean 
produces a rapid growing vine; bearing large 
sprays of bright scarlet flowers. Very ornament¬ 
al. Sow three inches deep, when all danger of 
frost is past. Thin to stand 12 to 18 inches apart. 
Pkt. 5c; % lb. 15c; ^4 lb. 30c. 
No. 381. GOURDS 
Interesting and very useful trailing annuals 
with curiously shaped fruit, commonly known as 
Ornamental Gourds. The vines are of easy cul¬ 
ture and make a rapid growth, so are much used 
for covering old fences, trellises, stumps, etc. The 
foliage is ornamental, and the markings of some 
of the fruit extraordinary. Do not plant the seed 
till danger of frost is over, and select light, rich 
soil and a sunny situation. Leave 2 to 3 plants 
to a hill and water freely. 
NO. 381. MIXED GOURDS—This includes a 
general mixture of all the different gourds from 
the small to the large-fruited varieties. 
Pkt. 10c; Yi oz. 25c ; oz. 40c. 
Castor Oil Bean—Ricinus 
Ricinus 
A half hardy annual growing 12 to 14 feet 
high and producing ornamental plants with 
palm like foliage and showy fruits, giving to 
the garden magnificent sub-tropical effects; 
even a single plant forming a pyramid of 
leaves. Also considered valuable as an aid 
in driving moles out of the garden. Castor 
Oil Bean is a gross feeder and does best 
in rich moist soil. 
NO. 383. CHOICE MIXED—Very beautiful 
and of tall, strong growing habit, in many 
beautiful colors. They need no support. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 4 oz. 60c. 
