
ALAMO VINE 
Alamo Vine 
(CONVOLVULUS HERMANNIODIES) 
Grown and admired especially 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. Pkt., 10c; 3 for 25c. 
Antigonon—Montain Rose 
or Queen’s Wreath 
A climber with beautiful rose-colored flowers 
in racemes 2 feet 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., 25¢; 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, changing 
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 hbe- 
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. 
Vines for Fence and Trellis 
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 annual from 10 to 20 feet high. 
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, 
ee and green leaves. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts. for 
Ce 
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 have no 
limit to its growth. Foliage large, covers well; 
bears smal racemes of rosy; purple, pea- 
shaped blossoms. A splendid species for cover- 
ing permanent verandas, Hardy perennial. 
Sow in spring to fall. Pkt., 10c; 3 pkts. for 25c. 
Momordica—Balsam Vine 
(BALSAM VINE) 
Gracefully 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 
brilliant scarlet pea-shaped blossoms. May be 
used as a snap or shell bean for eating pur- 
poses 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. 
Staffel’s 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 
Coleus, assorted colors 
Coleus, Xmas Gem 
Columbine Hybrids, mixed__ 
Salvia, red 
Geraniums, pink, red, white 
Gerbera Daisies, brilliant colors, 
mixed, each, 25c 
Snapdragons, rust-proof, 
yellow 
Lantana, weeping, lavender. 
Lantana, bush, red, yellow, mixture__ 
Plumbago, blue 
Hibiscus, red 
Poinsettia, red _ 
Begonia, red 
Begonia Angle Wing and Beefsteak 
each : 
Nursery Emulsion 
AMAZING RESULTS CAN BE OBTAINED THRU CAREFUL USE 
OF STAFFEL’S NURSERY EMULSION IN CASES WHERE STUB- 
BORN TYPE INSECTS HAVE TAKEN OVER YOUR GARDEN. 
¥2 Pint 35c 1 Pint 50c 
NOT FOR USE ON HOUSE PALMS 

1 Quart 75c 
Per Doz. Plants 
Artillery, green foliage 
Petunia, plain, red, rose, blue, pink... 
Petunia, ruffled, rose, red, pink, blue .85 
Ferns, asparagus, Boston, plumosus, 
itmani 
Chrysanthemums, large, flowering, 
orchid, white, red, yellow, bronze__ 
Shasta Daisy, single 
Violets, purple Giant Freys, fragrant, 
each, l5c 
Violets, pink rosina, each, 25¢_ 
Violet, German lilac 
Violet, purple 
Pansy, Swiss Giant, assorted_- 
Golden Glow, yellow 
Devil's Ivy . 
English Ivy 
Salvia Dwarf Fire 
“new'', dozen 

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