CLEMATIS 
Clematis is a group of many glories. Mostly, of course, 
it is known for flowering climbers of superb beauty, but 
it has also quite unvine-like perennials for the hardy bor¬ 
der, with semi-vines for rock trailing. 
CLEMATIS AFOLIATA—by 8 ft. Odd tangles of green 
leafless stems, hung with pale yellow flowers. Pkt. 15c. 
CLEMATIS ALPINA—evrlty(8)48. A Clematis of ex¬ 
quisite daintiness of blossom, little spreading bells of clear, 
pure light blue, or sometimes white, finished with a satiny 
gloss. Very free. Pkt. 15c. 
CLEMATIS COLUMBIANA—evltsty(2)8 ft. The blossoms 
are spreading, graceful bells, rather large and loose; of a 
delightful shade of soft blue-violet. A highly attractive and 
showy species of full hardiness. Pkt. 15c; tV oz. 30c. 
CLEMATIS CRISPA — vmaty(3)50. Pretty and fragrant 
bells, with thick crispy petals. Crimson-purple without, 
downy cream within. Will make a wire fence into a flower- 
set wall of green. Particularly effective when trailing down 
a rocky bank. Grows naturally in damp soils, but seems 
fully adaptable to ordinary dry garden conditions. Easy 
enough if sown in late fall. Pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 35c. 
CLEMATIS DAVIDIANA—cby(4) 4 ft. Dense axillary clus¬ 
ters of fragrant blue flowers, hyacinth-like. Pkt. 15c. 
CLEMATIS GIANT HYBRIDS — vclty. 8 ft. Splendid 
large and widely open blossoms in white and shades of 
rose, lilac, purple and crimson. Pkt. 15c. 
CLEMATIS MONTANA RUBRA—vclty(2-3). 10 ft. Splen¬ 
did wide-open blossoms of rose pink. Pkt. 20c. 
CLEMATIS PATENS—vlty(2) 10 ft. Spectacular six-inch 
flowers, lavender to deep blue. A particularly fine species. 
Pkt. 25c; Ys oz. 30c. 
CLEMATIS SIBIRICA ALBA—vclty( 1)60. Pendant bells 
of snowy whiteness in early spring. Pkt. 15c. 
CLEMATIS TANGUTICA—vclty(2-3). 10 ft. Big blos¬ 
soms of brilliant yellow. Excellent. Pkt. 15c. 
CLEMATIS TEXENSIS — vclty(3). 8 ft. Flowers like 
painted urns, brilliant red without, buff-pink within. Pkt. 15c. 
CLEMATIS VITICELLA — vcltfy(2-3). 20 ft. Quick 
climber, loaded with starry blossoms of blue, lavender or 
rosy lilac. Exceedingly floriferous. Pkt. 10c. 
OFFER 29B7—One pkt. each of above, for $1.10. 
CLERODENDRON TRICHOTOMUM—qh_ 10 ft. Flowers 
in immense panicles, like white Phlox divaricata, but more 
starry. Rose-purple bracts that later become crimson, con¬ 
trasting with the peacock-blue berries. Blooms in August 
and September. Carnation fragrance. Hardy at Philadelphia, 
but may need shelter north. Pkt. 15c; Y$ oz. 50c. 
CLIANTHUS PUNICEUS —htw(7). Pot plant climber 
with long racemes of rich crimson. Pkt. 20c. 
CLINTONIA ANDREWSIANA — rnmatsty (2-3)24. Bur¬ 
nished rosettes, crimson “lilies” above, then glossy, long- 
hanging purple berries. Pkt. 20c; Ys oz. 60c. 
OLIVIA MINIATA—htw. Showy clusters of rich “burnt 
orange” flowers. Long in bloom. Big bulb-like seeds. 
Each 15c; 3 for 40c; 9 for $1.00. 
CLEOME 
Easy annuals of cheerful beauty. Valued for decorative 
effects, or for lighting up a shrubbery back-ground. Seed 
comes quickly if sown while soil is cool. 
*CLEOME SPINOSA GIC-ANTEA—eobk (8) 50. This is 
the spectacular giant Spider-flower so often seen in parks. 
Rosy-pink. Pkt. 10c; Y\ oz. 30c. 
^AFRICAN CLEOME—(Gynandropsis pentaphylla)—eobk 
(8)50. Practically this is a giant-flowered, highly vigorous 
white Cleome. Pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 30c. 
*CLEOME SERRULATA—eocbk(8)50. A species rather 
new to gardens, that I personally prefer to Cleome spinosa. 
The coloring is the same rosy pink, the flower-scheme is 
much the same, but the florets are more closely clustered, 
so that the effect, with no loss of airiness, is one of greater 
grace and charm. Makes a good cut flower. Pkt. 15c; Ys 
oz. 30c. 
"'CLEOME LUTEA—eonx(2-3)25. Airy, spidery, terminal 
flower-clusters of rich yellow. Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 30B7—One pkt. each of the above, for 50c. 
If we fear mark of soil, the freedom of gardening 
can not be ours. Earth is tonic; without it we be¬ 
come didactic, dogmatic, walled in by reasonless 
rules; with it comes a certain tolerance, a falling 
away of boundaries, spiritual and physical. As with 
Antaeus of old, by touch of earth is our strength 
renewed. 
CODONOPSIS CLEMATIDEA—*urx(utw)(8)6. Delight¬ 
ful tuberous-rooted trailer, with drooping white bells, veined 
with brightest peacock blue. Within, the bells are zoned 
with purple and blue, above a basal blotch of black and 
buff. Needs mulching in winter, or roots may be stored in 
sand in cellar. Also makes good pot plant. Pkt. 15c. 
CODONOPSIS LANCEOLATA—*erbufx(3)25. Gracefully 
spreading plants that carry pretty bells, semi-pendant, of 
soft lilac, violet within. Pkt. 15c. 
COLCHICUM AUTUMNALE — urhtzy(4)10. Cup-shaped 
lavender or purple bloom, in autumn, after, long after, 
the foliage has ripened. Pkt. 10c; Y\ oz. 40c. 
COLCHICUM LUTEUM—urzy(l)6. Flowers like stars of 
solid gold. Rare. Kashmir. Pkt. 20c; Ys oz. 60c. 
COLCHICUM SPECIOSUM — urzy(4)8. Giant white- 
throated flowers, rose to crimson-purple. Pkt. 20c. 
THE DECORATIVE COLEUS 
For rich and brilliant foliage, no plant excels Coleus. 
The new Abyssinian species are desired for unusual bloom 
effects. 
COLEUS AUTRANI—*erbx(htw). Splendid species from 
western Abyssinia. Decorative foliage, and attractive pink 
flowers in spike formation. Pot plant, or summer rockery. 
Full sun. New and rare. Pkt. 25c. 
COLEUS PURPLE SPIKE—Another rare Abyssinian, not 
yet botanically identified. Valued for the long, spike-like 
inflorescence, a deep and velvety royal purple. May be kept 
as a stocky pot plant by pinching back, but plunged in 
summer border, will reach 4 ft. Pkt. 25c. 
COLEUS RAINBOW BLEND—A large-leaf strain, with 
foliage in varied and striking combinations of white, yellow, 
copper, red and maroon. No two seedlings will be just 
alike. Showy and easy pot plant, or valued for summer 
border effects. Leaves usually frilled and undulate. Pkt. 25c.. 
OFFER 31B7—One pkt. each of above, for 65c. 
SKY-FLOWERS HERE 
All are easily grown from seed, which germinates surely 
and strongly. All bloom quickly. 
COMMELINA COELESTIS—*euftb(8)28. Sky Flowers. 
Tumbled masses of intensely, vividly, blue blossoms, the 
color of the deep summer sky. Store tuberous roots like 
Dahlias. See illustration, page 9. Pkt. 15c; Ys oz. 50c. 
COMMELINA COELESTIS WHITE PANSY—*euftbx(8) 
25. Enamel-white blossoms. Bush Pansy effect. Pkt. 15c. 
COMMELINA NUDIFLORA — *erb(htw) (8) 10. Called 
Blue Butterfly, and the name seems very applicable to the 
great wavy-winged blossoms; but not all the flowers are 
azure, some will be delicate orchid-rose. A half-trailer for 
the garden, the rockery, the porch box, window box or 
hanging- basket. Pkt. 15c. 
♦COMMELINA SIKKIMENSIS—eobk(8)25. Blossoms of 
richest, most brilliant, blue-indigo, all summer long. Of 
easiest culture. Pkt. 20c. 
OFFER 32B7—One pkt. each of above, for 55c. 
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