Germain Seed Company, 326-330 South Main St., Los Angeles, Cal. 
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CLIMBING PLANTS 
AMPELOPSIS quinquefolin (Virginia Creeper). 
A very rapid grower; deciduous, 25 cts. to 
50 cts. each. 
Veitcliii (Boston Ivy). Foliage very hand¬ 
some, becoming crimson in the fall; decid¬ 
uous. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE. See Dolichos. 
BIGNONIA (Trumpet Vine). Five varieties. 25 
cts. to '50 cts. each. 
Grancliflora. One of the best climbers. 50 
cts. to $1.50 each. 
Venustn. Rapid grower; orange-colored flow¬ 
ers. 35 cts. to 50 cts. each. 
BOUGAINVILLEA glabra. Rich shade of ma¬ 
genta, though the color varies in different 
soils. A free bloomer and rapid grower. 25 
cts. to $2.50 each. 
Glabra Sanderlana. Most prolific sort; blooms 
when only a few inches high, and is scarcely 
ever out of flower. The bracts are a rich, 
magenta color, rather smaller than the 
other two kinds mentioned here, but what 
it lacks in size it more than makes up in 
quantity. 25 cts. to $2.50 each. 
SpectablliN. A rapid grower which produces 
large bracts of glowing carmine-purple 
color. The bracts are larger than those of 
any other variety; foliage large and cov¬ 
ered with hairs. 25 cts. to $4 each. 
DOLICHOS ligno.su.N (Australian Pea Vine). 
Rose and purple. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
FICUS repcn.s (Climbing Rubber). This is most 
excellent for brick or stone walls and 
fences. All but the fruiting branches lie 
perfectly flat against the wall, making a 
perfect mosaic. 20 cts. each, $2 per doz. 
HEDERA Helix (English Ivy). 25 cts. each. 
IPOMOEA Learii (Blue Moonflower). 15 cts 
each, $1.50 per doz. 
Pandurata. Tuberous-rooted, rapid grower; 
flowers in clusters, pinkish purple; decidu¬ 
ous. 25 cts. each. 
IVY. See Hedera. 
JASMINUM frutienns (Jasmine). Yellow. 25 
cts. each. 
Gracilis. White; very graceful. 25 cts. each. 
LONICERA Sinensis (the Chinese Honeysuckle). 
White and red; very fragrant. 35 cts. each. 
Japonica a urea reticulata (Golden-netted Hon¬ 
eysuckle). White and yellow. 25 cts. each. 
llalliaua. White and pink. 25 cts. to 35 cts. 
each. 
MANDEVILLEA suaveolcns (Chili Jasmine). 
White, very fragrant; deciduous. 25 cts. 
each. 
PASSIFLORA (Passion Vine). Six different 
varieties. 25 cts. to 50 cts. each. 
PHASEOLUS caracalla (Snail Vine). Lilac, pur¬ 
ple and yellow; splendid. 15 cts. to 25 cts. 
each. 
RHYNCHOSPERMUM jnsininoides (Star Jas¬ 
mine). Pure white, fragrant. 50 cts. each. 
S.MILAX (Medeola asparagoides). A well-known 
climbing plant, much used in floral work, 
festooning, etc. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. 
SNAIL VINE. See Phaseolus. 
SOLANUYI Wendlandii. A splendid climber with 
delicate light blue flowers; deciduous. 35 
cts. to 50 cts. each. 
STEPHANOTIS floribundn. Waxy white, very 
fragrant. One of handsomest climbers. Re¬ 
quires sheltered, warm situation. 75 cts. 
to $1.50 each. 
TACSONIA Rucliniinni. Deep rose-color; flow¬ 
ers similar to passion flowers, but larger. 
25 cts. to 50 cts. each. 
TECOMA jnsminoides. White and purple. 25 
cts. to 50 cts. each. 
WISTARIA Sinensis. Light blue; the best of 
all deciduous climbers; flowers in early 
spring; well known. Grafted plants, 50 cts. 
to $2 each. 
Multljuga alba. Flowers pure white, in bunches 
often over 2 feet long; deciduous. Grafted 
plants, 50 cts. to $2 each. 
ORNAMENTAL PLANTS AND SHRUBS 
ABUTILON (Flowering Maple). A large assort¬ 
ment. 15 cts. to 35 cts. each. 
ALOYSIA ei tried ora (Lemon Verbena). Well- 
known, fragrant shrub. 35 cts. each. 
BOTTLE-BRUSH. See Callistemon. 
BROOM, SPANISH. See Genista. 
CALADIUM esculentum (Elephant’s Ear). A 
tropical plant with enormous leaves. Very 
ornamental for lawns. In pots, from 50 cts. 
to $1 each. 
CAMELLIA Japonica. Red, white, pink and 
variegated. iy 2 to 2 ft., $1 to $1.25 each; 
2 to 2y 2 ft., $1.50 to $2 each; 3 ft., $3 each. 
CYPERUS nlternifoliuN (Palm Grass, or Um¬ 
brella Plant). A favorite for jardinieres. 
In 5-in. pots, 25 cts. each; 6-in. pots, 50 cts. 
to 75 cts. each. 
COPROSMA Baueriana, fol. variegata. Glossy 
green leaves, blotched with yellow. In 3- 
in. pots, 25 cts. each; 5-gal. cans, $1 each. 
CRAPE MYRTLE. A handsome, deciduous 
shrub that produces an abundance of very 
showy flowers. In three colors, rose, crim¬ 
son and white. In pots, 50 cts. each; larger 
plants from open ground, 75 cts. to $1 each. 
CALLISTEMON speciosus (Bottle-Brush). Scar¬ 
let flowers. In gallon cans, 3 ft. high, 50 
cts. to 75 cts. each. 
CORONILLA glauca. A pretty evergreen shrub 
with glaucous green foliage and beautiful 
yellow, fragrant blossoms. 50 cts. each. 
DIOSMA fragrans (Breath of Heaven). A favor¬ 
ite shrub or pot-plant; small white flowers. 
40 cts. to 75 cts. each. 
DAPHNE odorn. A handsome, evergreen, win¬ 
ter-blooming shrub. In 6-in. pots, $1 each. 
EUONYMI/S. A handsome evergreen shrub. In 
variety. 25 cts. to 50 cts. each. 
EULALIA Japonica (Japanese Plum Grass). Ef¬ 
fective in groups. 50 cts. each. 
FUCHSIA. All the leading sorts. 25 cts. to 50 
cts. each. 
GYNERIUM argcnteiim (Pampas Grass). Well 
known; useful lor planting on lawns, etc. 
Small clumps, 50 cts. each. 
GENISTA HcopariiiM (Cytisus scoparius; Span¬ 
ish Broom). Bright yellow, pea-shaped flow¬ 
ers. In pots 35 cts. to $1.50 each. 
HYDRANGEA liorteiiNl.s. One of the most gor¬ 
geous blooming plants grown in our semi¬ 
tropic climate; thrives best in partial shade, 
but does well in any situation. Highly rec¬ 
ommended for planting on the shady side 
of buildings. Our plants are pot-grown. 25 
cts., 35 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
HYDRANGEA OTASIvA. The flowers are much 
larger than the old variety frequently meas¬ 
uring 12 inches in diameter and of a de¬ 
lightful pink color. 35 cts. to $2 each. 
LAUIIUS NOBILIS (Bay Tree). Handsome orna¬ 
mental trees, trained in pyramids and 
globes, excellent for hotels and other places 
where a striking effect is desired. Pyra¬ 
mids in tubs. Standard or Globe Shape in 
tubs. 
Write for prices on bay trees stating shapes 
and sizes desired. 
HIBISCUS rosa Sinensis. A beautiful shrub, 
with large, showy flowers. Choice double 
and single varieties. 25 cts. to 75 cts. each. 
HE LIOTR OPIUM (the common Heliotrope). A 
fine collection; various shades of blue and 
pure white. 25 cts. each. 
LANTANA. A fine assortment in pots. 15 cts. 
to 35 cts. each. 
LAURUSTINUS. See Viburnum. 
LEMON VERBENA. See Aloysia. 
LILAC. See Syringa. 
LIGUSTRUM Japonleum (Japanese Privet). A 
handsome shrub; valuable for hedges, 50 
cts. per doz., $3 per 100. 
MYRTUS communis (Common Myrtle). A well- 
known shrub. In pots, 15 cts. to 50 cts. each. 
MAGNOLIA fuscata. A small tree with flow¬ 
ers of the most delicious fragrance. In 
pots, $1.50 each. 
