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RARE VINES 
SPRINC DELIVERY 
We list here some of the most beauti- 
ful of the woody climbers, all rarely 
offered. Orders will have to be placed 
at once, as many are imported and more 
time is required to handle these rare 
items than those that are commonly sold 
and dug by machine. 
This is a rare opportunity to secure 
these hard-to-fine Climbers. 
ACTINIDA. 
A genus of vigorous, easily cultivated 
Asiatic summer flowering twining shrub. 
—arguta. Flowers about 34’’across, white 
slightly fragrant, anthers purple. Berries 
greenish yellow, 1” long. Will reach the 
top of lofty trees. Each $1.75 
—chinensis. Leaves 67-9" wide; flowers 
fragrant, 115” across, creamy white chang- 
ing to buff-yellow, unisexual. Fruits i? 
long and edible. Each $2.00 
—coriacea. Partially evergreen species 
with lanceolate leaves and flowers rose- 
pink. Plants raised from seed.Each $1.50 
—Giraldii. A rare Chinese species with 
broadly ovate leaves: Each $2.00 
—Kolomikta. Remarkable on account of 
the tri-colored variegations of the leaves, 
the terminal half being suffused white and 
pink. Flowers white, slightly fragrant, 
14”’ across. Each $2.00 
—melanandra. Flowers mnumerous( an‘d 
pale lemon-yellow with 
Leaves elliptic-lanceo- 
Each $1.75 
very attractive, 
dark grey anthers. 
late, with bright red stalks. 
—polygama. Flowers white, fragrant, 34” 
across; berries translucent yellow. Leaves 
oblong-ovate. Each $1.50 
—purpurea. Differs from A. arguta in its 
more elliptic-oblong leaves and purple ber- 
ries which are sweet: Each $2.00 
AKEBIA. : ; 
—quinata. Semi-evergreen_ twiner with 
very attractive foliage. The chocolate- 
purple female fl’rs are fragrant. Each $1.50 
—trifoliata. (lobata) Deciduous or part- 
ially evergreen plant, very elegant in habit. 
The deep purple female flowers are con- 
spicious in April. Each $1.50 
ARAUSIA. 
—sericifer. (Physianthus albens) The 
White Bladder Flower of Brazil. A vigor- 
ous evergreen twiner for the mildest 
localities. Flowers in July, white, tinged 
red, fragrant. Each $2.86 
ARISTOLOCHIA. 
The climbing ‘“Birthworts” are of easy 
culture and among the most remarkable 
and vigorous of twining shrubs. The flow- 
ers, produced during summer, are curious- 
ly formed, resembling in shape a Dutcn- 
man’s pipe or siphon. 
—altissima. Very distinct species from 
Sicily and Algeria, resembling a Smilax m 
its bright green leaves. Flowers narrowly 
tubular, brownish yellow with darker 
markings. Rather tender. Each $1.25 
—monpinensis. Vigorous Chinese species 
Flowers with yellow throat and brown- 
purple limb. Each $2.00 
—manshuriensis. Differs from A. Sipho im 
its flowers being slightly larger and in 
color yellowish, flushed purple. Each $1.25 
—sempervirens. Tender evergreen species 
for far South, with purple flowers. The 
branches are normally prostrate and only 
partially climbing. Each $1.50 
ASTERANTHERA ovata. 
A small, trailing creeper, collected in S. 
America by Capt. C. Ingram and_belong- 
ing to the order Gesneriaceae. The tub- 
ular, two-lipped flowers are over 2” long 
and in color carmine, the lower lip having 
blood-red veins accentuated by the white 
throat. Hardy only in South. Each $2.00 
BERBERIDOPSIS corallina. 
The “Coral Plant’ of Chile. One of the 
most beautiful evergreen climbers. Flow- 
ers deep coral crimson in pendent racemes. 
Leaves dark green, leathery, glaucous be- 
neath. Hardy only in South. Each $1.59 
BERCHEMIA Giraldiana. Each $1.50 
A graceful scandent shrub, attaining 8 
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CHRYSANTHEMUMS 
CHEIRANTHUS: Continued from Page 17 4 : 
ANNUAL WALLFLOWERS: This strain will flower the first season if ae oa 
—kewensis. Bushy per; fls 1 in. ac in upright racemes; orange; HHP........ CHEH-3. 20¢ 
—linifolius: see Erysimum linifolium. 
CHEIRANTHUS SPECIES: 
—alpinus. Lemon-yellow fls; Norway; 1 ft; HP ccccscccseeesesessesseeseetestseneeees CHER-4(F). 40¢ 
CENOPODIUM. (kee-no-POH-di-um) Goosefoot. 
Just a few ornamental species and some used for greens and herbs. Easily grown. 
—Botrys. Feathered Geranium Jerusalem Oak. Graceful plumes; 2’; HA....CHEN-6. 15¢ 
—Bonus-Henricus. Good Kink Henry; Mercury. HP; see Herb List... CHEN-5S(V). Z5¢ 
CHILOPSIS. (ky-LOP-sis) Bignoniaceae. 
One deciduous shrub or tree, to 20 feet, native of SW in dry regions; along streams. 
—linearis. Desert Willow. Fls trumpet-shape, lilac, terminal racemes........ CHIL-1. 25¢ 
CHIONANTHUS. (kye-oh-NANTH-us) FRINGE TREE. Oleacaea. 
The Fringe Trees are hardy in the Northh with a little protection and thrive in a 
sunny position and a moist sandy loam. Plant seed in autumn or stratify for spring. 
—virginicus. 30 ft; Pa. to Fla; clean seed Oz. 70¢; 4 oz. $1.60; lb. $3.50... CHIN-3(S). 50¢ 
CHIRONIA. (ky-RON-ne-ah) Gentianaceae. 
African plants with pink and purple flowers in cymes; grown in Calif. 
—transvalensis Bright pink on slender stems; marshy ground; 242 ft; TA.... CHIO-3. 35¢ 
CHRYSANTHEMUM. (kris-AN-the-mum) Compositae. 
Large genus of annuals and perennials, of which there is a very large nuumber of 
very pretty ornamentals. They can be divided into five or six classes as follows: 
C. CARNATUM: The popular Painted Daisy; plants 21% ft tall, well branched, flowers 
3” across and all with dark eye, surrounded by a narrow yellow ring, then slightly 
larger scarlet ring followed by the dominant color for the variety. Hardy annuals, best 
in a sunny location and excelent for mass effect or for cutflowers. Space plants 20”. 
—atrococineum,. | Lhe! Sultans Garle) PUPDISL...ccecrccccstscsccnecscosscvessacnsccavessuccetesceastesess CHRY-1A. 15¢ 
—Burridgeanum. Pure white petals, zoned brownish red; lge brown disk..CHRY-1B. 15¢ 
—Hybrid, Double Fringed. Beautiful Enlglish strain of doubles; 21%’........ CHRY-1H. 20¢ 
—chameleon. Golden chamois,:scarlet and yellow zone; 18” ..CHRY-1C. 15¢ 
—Cocarde. White and crimson with yellow ring; pretty........ ..CHRY-1K. 15¢ 
—Dunnett’s Double Hybrids. Double flowers in various colors ..CHRY-I1D. 15¢ 
SSCATLOE Mirai encccenaeugearrectersssseltvndseseserscearernernetucntrastesvtrcstnccavesshetorcasssemenssaxrsrnsensrases ..CHRY-1DS. 15¢ 
——White. oe. .CHRY-1IDW. 15¢ 
sas we GOLA OM CLL Wey tgrcace ccesccsstcescondincuscucteocanencccstetsrescereseretetecaseesasscesescssevesvareresceuestefeecdianes CHRY-IDY. 15¢ 
—Eclipse. Shading light yellow to apricot, garnea band, yellow zone........ CHRY-IE. 15¢ 
—leuteum. Yellow  flOWeTS........... cc ceeeeeees . .CHRY-IL. 15¢ 
—Northern Siar. White with dark disk......... ..CHRY-IN. 15¢ 
—W. E. Gladstone.. Large purple-red floWeYS.........ccccceeeeee ..CHRY-1G. 15¢ 
—White Queen. Pure white, pale yellow zone; 18” . .CHRY-1Q. 15¢ 
==SINGIEVE LOW EES “IMEUICO sikcccisttey cacti on seas cncktuatvaseacicassvestacerpccsosescaetetves -CHRY-1SX. 15¢ 
<—DOublew EL 1O Ww ers HNIC cw corer rereees ns ccteteate aes setae etanstiacatocenenioad docse nace cvichouteveucivseceoses CHRY-1DX. 15¢ 
—Merry Mixture. A Calirornia grown strain containing all the varieties...CHRY-1X. 15¢ 
C....CORONARIUM: Tallest of the hardy annuals and if planted in very rich soil may 
need staking. Sow seed as early as possible, usually where plants are to grow; thin 1’. 
—Golden Glory. New English single, deep yellow, central disk same; 3’....CHRY-2G. 20¢ 
—Golden Gem. Dwarf double; try in pots; 173 pretty. cccscsccscesccescsccsseeees I . 20¢ 
—Golden Crown. Silvery green fol; butter-yellow fis; 216 ft. F 15¢ 
1) OULD SMe SOL LO Wercsge recccecersecvsecnthececsetessauet eax cvstussastesunseatevipiuavsencsseveessesezesvekes 15¢ 
——White oe . 15¢ 
—-—Sulphur Yellow .. . 15¢ 
—Double Mixed. ...........:....c.ceecs00. - 15¢ 
sae e 15¢ 
: t 15 ft tall. The flowers are 3” 
across with dark or light eye surrounded by inconspicuous pale yellow disk, then the 
dominant color of the variety. All hardy annuals; best to sow seed where plants are 
to grow and as early as possible in the spring; thin to 12-18 inhes apart. 
—Easiern Star. Bright yellow with dark eye; 1 ft.eciccccecccccccccscccecces 
—Eldorado. Deep canary yellow with black center, pretty; 11% ft.. 
—Golden Glow. Double Golden yellow. 
-CHRY-3S. 15¢ 
-CHRY-3E. 15¢ 
past gresseusauecvdsesdescsesssvesscescots -CHRY-3L. 15¢ 
—Goria. Double yellow (flowerg.............. = 
—Helios. Evening Star. Golden yellow... cesses “ GHY OE: 186 
—Miorning Star. Large yellow with black center; 18” . CHRY-3M. 15¢ 
—Zebra. Flowers striped and blotched... cece i : 
P*Biend Alene sabovemusrichccmc. 1 hake cok pete te en _.CHRY-3X ty 
C.. INDICUM: Perennials, 2-3 feet tall with soft foliage and much branch 
very showy a Ht eee age a ae ae from seed. Flowers are in hese 
numerous and 42-1 inch across. ant either early in th i ; 
feu wile cam y e spring or later for bloom the 
—Double Special Blend. Rich colors, extra choice strain................. - 
—Saier’s Early Flowering Strain. Very choice single, bright Ge eke ee 25 
C.. COCCINEUM or PYRETHRUM: Fine cutflowers, especially like i 
wers are in daisy-like heads. If kept cut it will fewer into the cute ee 
second year from seed. Space plants not less than 1 ft; hardy perennial 
ee UTeUI a Gold mhealheree eee eee nnn. ee a” CHRY-5AF 
Golden Moss mE VieDyard walle meen tte the, ann iN Ev Su lenmamts - 
——Dark Carmine. Very nice variety... 
——Golden Gem. Dwarf type 
. 15¢ 
...CHRY-5AM. 15¢ 
. CHRY-5BC. 20¢ 
—corymbosum. (Pyrethrum) Saeeeeeeeeeecceuenesseesnacscnceeeneeenccncessasseecceecsuce eo can be 
2G tant SEW hte en cee ea Pier en) Kemah “CHRY-SW. 155 
Se OSS ee EE (MEU e RL ea CMe aes : = 5 
——Pink. .CHRY-5Z. 15¢ 
—Langport Scarlet. Excellent for CUtHOWETS....c..cccccccccscscccses.. Cone st ry 
—roseum,ssingle;and) Double, 7h xtra) Strain...canci cise CHRY-5R. 1 ‘ 
CHRYSANTHEMUM: Cont, on Page 181. 0 -5R. 15¢ 
You can order your seeds any way you wish, either by writing the ful 
the flower wanted or just using the symbol at the end of the line; Merapen re oe 
plainer with just the symbol but be sure to make it very plain and the correct one 
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