Plant Vines for Fence and Trellis 
Alamo Vine 
Alamo Vine 
(CONVOLVULUS HERMANNIODIES) 
Grown and admired especialy for its fine 
foliage; a rapid grower, very hardy, quickly 
covers large area, with luxuriant dark green, 
six point toothed leaf, flowers white with pur¬ 
ple throat, blossoms from spring to frost. Re¬ 
ceived its name because of the fine growth 
in the Alamo garden. Pkf., 10c; 3 for 25c. 
Antigonon—Mountain Rose 
or Queen's Wreath 
A climber with beautiful rose-colored flowers 
in racemes 2 feel long, originating in Central 
Mexico. The profusion of blooms gives the 
appearance of roses at a distance, hence its 
Mexican name of Rosa de Montana or Moun¬ 
tain Rose. The vines are killed to the ground 
by frost but will grow and bloom the next 
spring. Sow outdoors in spring. Pkt., 10c; 3 
pkts., 25c; oz., 35c. 
Boston Ivy 
This is one of the finest climbers we have 
for covering walls, as it clings firmly to the 
smoothest surface, covering it closely with 
overlapping foliage, giving it the appearance 
of being shingled with green leaves. The 
color is a fresh, deep green in summer, chang¬ 
ing to the brightest shades of crimson and 
yellow in autumn. It is hardy and becomes 
more popular every year. Sow in fall. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts., 25c. 
Cardinal Climber—Ipomoea 
Quamoclit Hybrida 
The most wonderful, brilliant and distinct 
annual climber. It is the result of a cross be¬ 
tween Ipomoea Quamoclit, the Cypress Vine, 
and Ipomoea Coccinea, or Star Glory. It is a 
strong and rapid grower, attaining a height of 
30 feet or more, with beautiful, deeply lacini- 
ated foliage and literally covered with a blaze 
of circular cardinal-red flowers till frost. The 
flowers are about one and a half inches in 
diameter, and are borne in clusters of seven 
to eleven blooms each. Sow in spring. Pkt., 
10c; 3 pkts. for 25c. 
Cypress Vine 
A splendid annual climber for covering 
arbors, trellises, etc. The bright starlike blos¬ 
soms of scarlet and white appear in endless 
profusion and has delicate, feathery foliage. 
Grows 12 feet high. Mixed and separate col¬ 
ors. Sow in spring. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; 
oz., 40c. 
Gourds 
Ornamental Gourds are very interesting 
climbers, producing a curious fruit. This old- 
fashioned climber usually runs 15 to 20 feet. 
EGG GOURD. Fruit white, like an egg. 
DIPPER. Very useful for dipper. 
MIXED. 
Price, any variety, pkt., 10c; oz., 25c, post¬ 
paid. 
Hyacinth Bean 
A fine climber with clusters of purple and 
white flowers, followed by ornamental seed 
pods. Tender anual from 10 to 20 feet high. 
Sow in spring. 
MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c. 
ALBA. White. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c. 
PURPLE. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c. 
Japanese Hop 
(OR HUMULUS) 
Rapid summer climber, attains a height of 
20 to 30 feet in 3 and 4 weeks, making a 
dense covering. It is one of the best plants 
for covering verandas, trellises, etc. Heat, 
drought and insects do not trouble it. Sow in 
spring. 
VARIEGATED. Bright variegated yellow, 
white and green leaves. Pkt,, 10c; 3 pkts. for 
25c. 
Proves Far Superior and Safer Than Organic 
Mulch and Sand in Soil Preparation for 
All Stages of Plant Growth 
No longer do you need to depend upon im¬ 
ported organic mulch or take the risk of 
fungus infected sand. Now you can replace 
both with a single conditioner. It is granular 
like sand. It opens up the soil—lets water 
Japanese Kudzu Vine 
Fastest growing hardy climbing plant. It 
will grow 8 to 10 feet the first year from seed 
and after being established seems to hove 
no limit to its growth. Foliage large, covers 
well; bears small racemes of rosy purple, 
pea-shaped blossoms. A splendid species for 
covering permanent verandas. Hardy peren¬ 
nial. Sow in spring to fall. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts. 
for 25c. 
Momordica—Balsam Vine 
(BALSAM VINE) 
Gracefuly climbing vines with small yellow 
blossoms, followed by fruits of curious shapes. 
Annual, 10 feet high. Sow in spring. 
BALSAM PEAR. The fruit is pear shaped 
and has a warty skin; when ripe it bursts 
open and shows a brilliant interior of large 
carmine seeds. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c. 
Scarlet Runner Bean 
A rapidly growing climber. Has sprays of 
brililant scarlet pea-shaped blossoms. May 
be used as a snap or shell bean for eating 
purposes or as an ornamental climber. Pkt., 
5c; oz., 10c, postpaid. 
Thunbergia 
(BLACK-EYED SUSAN) 
An elegant, graceful and slender climber 
with showy blooms. It will trail over the 
ground, forming a dense mat of foliage and 
blooms. Many beautiful colors with a jet- 
black center. 
MIXED COLORS. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts., 25c; oz., 
$1.00, postpaid. 
penetrate freely. And it is more. It is highly 
porous. Its countless cells entrap moisture— 
hold it on tap for plant roots more perma¬ 
nently than organic mulch. From seed sprout¬ 
ing through all stages of plant life it keeps 
soil in life giving condition—light, loamy and 
friable. Sterile—-free of fungus. Trial size post¬ 
paid, 45c. 
Staffers Bedding and Window Box Plants 
We grow our own. All Plants sent postpaid, no plants sent C. O. D. 
Per Doz. Plants 
Ageratum, Blue Cap, miniature____ 1.20 
Coleus, assorted colors _______ .60 
Coleus, Xmas Gem _____________— 1.20 
Columbine Hybrids, mixed ___ 1.50 
Salvia, red _________ .60 
Geraniums, pink, red, white_______ 2.00 
Gerbera Daisies, brilliant colors, mixed, each, 25c__—-.$2.50 
Snapdragons, rust-proof, pink, red, yellow____ .60 
Lantana, weeping, lavender _____ 1.20 
Lantana, bush, red, yellow, mixture___ 1.20 
Plumbago, blue __-.—...... 2.00 
Hibiscus, red _______ 3.00 
3.00 
2.00 
.60 
.60 
.85 
2.00 
1.20 
.30 
1.50 
2.50 
.30 
.30 
.40 
.30 
2.00 
2.00 
Newly Discovered SOIL CONDITIONER 
Begonia, red ____— 
Artillery, green foliage ______ 
Petunia, plain, red, rose, blue, pink____—... 
Petunia, ruffled, rose, red, pink, blue_____ 
Ferns, asparagus, Boston, plumosus. Whitman!_ 
Chrysanthemums, large, flowering, orchid, white, red, yellow, bronze 
Shaski Daisy, single ____—.. 
Violets, purple Giant Freys, fragrant, each, 15c___ 
Violets, pink rosina, each, 25c________ 
Violet, German lilac _____ 
Violet, purple ........ 
Pansy, Swiss Giant, assorted...... 
Golden Glow, yellow ------- 
Devil's Ivy ..... 
English Ivy ------— 
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