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ZINNIA, (Dou ble-Flowered.) 
A splendid plant of branching 
habit and great beauty, continuing 
in bloom a very long time, and for 
the richness and brilliancy of its 
flowers is highly prized; is quite 
hardy, and particularly adapted to 
our climate; will thrive in any good 
soil. Seed may be sown in a hot-bed 
or open ground, early in spring; trans¬ 
plant when small to about 15 or 20 
inches apart; grows about 20 inches 
in height, begins to bloom when quite 
small, the same flowers continuing in 
perfection for months. The seed we 
offer below is very choice and unex¬ 
celled. Half-hardy annual. [See 
Illustration.] 
Zinnia, Double Dwarf, the 
choicest colors mixed.10 double zinnia. 
Double Siriped, seed saved from the finest striped varieties.... 
Pkt. Cts. 
.10 
JL 
CXR/NA/VVEMTAL CLIM'BE'RS. 
The Climbers are rapidly increasing in popularity and favor. The strong and 
vigorous growing varieties are well adapted to covering arbors, verandas, fences, 
buildings, etc., and will p oduce both beauty and shade. Those of finer and more 
delicate growth are particularly adapted for hanging baskets, vases, and similar 
purposes. It is absolutely necessary that the proper support be furnished in due 
time for the varieties of strong growth, for if the plants are once neglected, and 
given bo a wrong course, it will be almost an impossibility to make them assume 
good habits, even with much anxiety and trouble. We consider no hanging basket 
or vase as complete without one or more climbing plants, which form the drapery 
necessary to make any basket or vase look well. 
ADLUMIA. 
Pkt. Cts. 
Adlumia Cirrhosa, or Allegheny Vine, is a beautiful biennial climber, often 
growing more than twenty feet in one season ; flowers pink and white, in 
clusters. Sow seed in spring, in a damp, cool place, or keep the ground shaded. 
Transplant in the autumn, if possible, though the spring will answer.10 
COB<EA. 
A magnificent climbing plant of very rapid growth, with large bell-shaped 
flowers and well adapted to the greenhouse or conservatory. In a good soil and 
warm situation will grow 20 or 30 feet in height. The seed should be started in a 
hot-bed, as it is very apt to rot in the open ground. Tender annual. 
Cobcea Scandens, purple.10 
CONVOLVULUS, —(Morning Glory.) 
On account of its rapid growth, this well-known annual is unsurpassed for 
covering trellises, verandas, walls, rock-work, etc., in a short time ; flowers large 
and showy. Sow seed early in spring where the plants are to bloom. It is neces¬ 
sary that support be furnished as soon as the plant shows a disposition to run. 
Convolvulus Major, finest colors mixed. .... ft 
CYPRESS VINE, See I POMCRA. 
