Climbing and Trailing PLANTS 
2895 Lathyrus Splendens. Perennial Sweet Pea, the real ‘Pride of California.” A 
rapid growing, climbing pea, bearing large, deep Fuchsia-crimson flowers often meas- 
uring two inches across. It has no similarity to common perennial pea. Blooms all 
summer, roots extremely hardy, grows six feet high, foliage dying back and growing 
again the following year. The plants, when established, sell for 50c each. We con- 
sider this native perennial pea of California the best climbing novelty we have ever 
offered. Pkt. 25c. (Not hardy in the east.) 
2859 Rare Orange Glory Vine (Thunbergia Gibsoni). A lovely new graceful climber 
for covering ‘pillars and trellis work, or for growing in pots on small stakes. It has 
glistening green ivy-shaped foliage and flowers of the most brilliant glowing orange, 
a color found in no other flower. Pkt., 10 seeds for 25c. 
2859 R GE. GLORY VINE, 
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2849 Scarlet O’Hara. Red Morning Glory. Popular for trellis, arbors, fences and 
so forth. They should be planted where they are to grow, in April or May, in well- 
dug rich soil. If seeds are soaked in luke warm water several hours until they show 
signs of swelling before planting there will be a better germination. Pkt. 25c. 
2845 Madame Butterfly or Mikado. This mammoth-flowering Japanese Morning Glory 
often measures more than four inches across in innumerable different colors which 
are entirely distinct from ordinary Morning Glorys. For pot culture, if the runners 
are pinched two or three times the plant will form a dwarf and compact shape bear- 
ing many gigantic flowers. Excellent for pot, window box. Pkt. 25c. 
2844 Clark’s Heavenly Blue Giant Improved Early Flowering. (New.) This splendid 
Moonflower has glorious large blooms measuring 414 inches in diameter. They are 
an intense sky blue color shading to white in the throat. The blooms remain open 
until noon. Its extra early flowering habit makes it particularly valuable in sections 
where other Moonflowers are too late. We feel sure that our customers will be most 
favorably impressed with it for it truly is lovely. Pkt. 25c; 14 oz. $1.00. 
2843 Fraser’s Big Heavenly Blue. Luxurious grower. Bears enormous flowers of 
clear sky-blue with white throat and glossy green foliage. Flowers all summer. 
Pkt. 1l5c; 2 oz. $1.00. 
2840 Morning Glory, Fraser’s Pearly White. This grand white Ipomea is a 12-foot 
annual climber, single plant selection from a sport of Heavenly Blue, so a fine com- 


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2882 Ipomea, White Moonflower, Mexican Giant Flowered. Flowers often measuring 
six inches across, pure white and very fragrant. Pkt. 25c. 

CHINESE OUTDOOR ORCHIDS 
Bletia (Bletilla). From China comes this fascinating and exotic gem among flowers. 
A true Orchid, yet perfectly at home in the soil of your gardens. They are hardy 
enough to grow out in the open in mild climates and as pot plants for house culture 
in the north. They grow well in any soil and soon make large clumps, blooming 
freely in spring and early summer. They do well in partial shade or full sun. The 
Orchid shaped flowers are an exquisite mauve-violet in color and are lovely in 
corsages, small vases or table decorations. Price 50c each; 5 for $2.00. 
JAPANESE KUDZU VINE 
2886 Pueraria thunbergiana. Perennial climber starting new shoot each year from 
the root crown. Drought resistant. Makes 40 to 50 feet of growth each season, once 
established, and 8 to 10 feet the first year. Large bright green leaves and purple 
pea-shaped flowers borne in clusters add to its attractiveness. Pkt. 15c. 
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2535 Violet Blue. Half-hardy perennial. Foliage deep green and flowers large bell- 
shaped of greenish cast in the bud changing to a deep violet blue. Prefers wire 
netting or rough boards on which to climb. Rapid grower. Pkt. l5c. 
2876 Humulus. Japanese Hop. Variegated. A rapid-growing, half hardy climbing 
annual with dense leaves. Will grow 20 to 30 feet in a season. Sow in the open 
from March to May. Pkt. 15c. 
CARDINAL CLIMBER 
2841 Cardinal Climber. Grows rapidly when planted in rich soil and sunny location. 
About 15 feet in a season. Flowers are cardinal red, tubular-shaped, 1 to 14% inches 
across and borne in many new clusters each morning. Pkt. l5c. 
2888 Scarlet Runner Bean. Fraser’s Prizewinner. Pkt. l5c. 
2887 Mina Lobata (Flag of Spain). A beautiful free-blooming half hardy annual 
climber with scarlet and yellow flowers. Sow in the open in late spring after danger 
from frost. Pkt. 15c; Y oz. 50c; 14 oz. 85c. 
M4 GEE 2 OO ON CERT OR Ua 
Sometimes called Queen’s Wreath and Rosa de Montana. A lovely vine bearing quan- 
tities of rose pink flowers in wreaths. Blooms in summer and fall. Thrives in hot 
sunny situations and if cut down by frost will come up again in spring. Pkt. 15c; 
iy oz. 30c. 
VICTORY CHAYOTE VINE 
Orders shipped January 1 to March 30 only. Let the fruit lie around until it has well 
sprouted, and then plant the seed, leaving the sprout well above ground. Give it 
abundance of water throughout the hot summer season. The Chayote is no longer a 
novelty. It has now become an article of commerce. It may be found on sale at 
many grocery stores throughout the season, which lasts from October until March. 
The vine is a rampant grower. The first year from seed it will grow 20 to 30 feet. 
Destroyed to the ground by frost, it soon sends out new growth. Within four weeks 
fruit is large enough for the table. A trellis or other support is necessary. Cook in 
the same manner as squash. White Victory Vegetable. Each 50c; 5 for $2.00, postpaid. 
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