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RARE VINES 
CLEMATIS VINES Continued from Pg. 181 
slender evergreen, the finely divided fol- 
iage being bronzy in winter. Flowers pale 
yellow with reddish spots, produced 
all winter; for the South Each $1.50 
—campaniflora. A vigorous climber, nat- 
ive of Portugal. Its small, bell-shaped 
blue-tinted flowers, borne profusely from, 
July to September, are very effective in 
the mass. Each $1.75 
—chryseocoma. A beautiful species resemb- 
ling the well known C. montana but less 
rampant. The pink-tinged, white flow- 
ers are borne profusely in early May 
and June. and successionally on the young 
growth in late summer. Each $1.50 
—Fargesii. A vigorous Chinese species 
well distinguished by its pure white flowers 
114-2 inches across, being 6-petalled and 
appearing from June to Sept. Each$3.00 
—Flammula. A slender, densly branched 
species. From August to October the small 
white, sweetly fragrant flowers are abund- 
antly scattered over the whole plant. $3.00 
—tlorida Sieboldii. (bicolor) A _ striking 
and very rare plant. Flowers 3 inches a- 
cross, white, with a conspicuous center 
boss of purple petaloid stamens. Each $3.50 
—Jouiniana. (heracleifolia x Vitalba) A 
very vigorous, somewhat shrubby climber. 
Especially beautiful in the autumn with 
its profusion of small, white, lilac-tinted 
flowers. Each $1.25 
—koreana lutea. A slender climber with 
flowers 114” across, yellow, with black 
staminodes, appearing from late July ta 
September. Each $3.00 
—macropetata. A charming spring and 
early summer flowering species of the 
Atrangene section, in which the conspic- 
uous, petaloid staminodes add greatly td 
the beauty of the large, violet-blue flowers. 
Each $1.75 
—w—MDMarkhamii. A _ beautiful lilac-pink, 
variety. Each $1.7§ 
—Meyeniana. This Chinese species re- 
sembles C. Armandii in foliage and in 
bearing panicles of rather small white 
flowers; not hardy in North. Each $2.00 
—Rehderiana. A charming species with 
cowslip-scented flowers which are produced 
in panicles during summer and autumn. 
Each $1.75 
—tangutica. Considered to be the _ best 
yellow-flowered Clematis, having flowers 
215” across. Each $3.00 
——abtusiuscula. The commonly cultivat- 
ed variety: A delighiful plant with slender 
but strong growths, in autumn producing 
an abundance of lantern-shaped rich yel- 
low flowers, the later ones intermingled 
with masses of feathery seed-heads. $1.50 
—uncirata. The daintiest of the Chinese 
evergreen species. Leaflets small, ovate 
glaucous beneath; flowers about 1” across, 
white, fragrant, borne in panicles; not 
hardy in the North. Each $3.00 
CLEMATOCLETHRA. 
—integrifolia. A rare twining shrub al- 
lied to Actinidia. The small, white flowers 
produced in June, are fragrant. Reaches 
a height of 20-25 feet. Each $1.75 
—strigilosa. One of the rarest species of 
this little known genus. Each $2.00 
COCCULUS trilobus. 
An extremely variable Asiatic twining 
shrub. Leaves entire or lobed, small or 
large, varying from oricular to ovate- 
acuminate, persisting and retaining their 
bright green color until late autumn.$1.75 
HEDERA. Ivy. We can supply many kinds 
especially some 16 varieties of H. Helix. 
All priced at $1.25 each; 6 plants for $6.00 
LAPAGERIA. 
This glorious evergreen twiner requires 
the protection of sheltered wall and part- 
al shade. Lime free soil is necessary. 
The rose-crimson flowers are like waxen 
lilies; not hardy in North. There is also 
a white variety. Each $3.00 
LONICERA. ~ 
Honeysuckle. The climbing members of 
this family are very ornamental. We 
offer here only a very few, those but 
seldom seen. 
—arizonica. Very rare in cultivation, the 
tubular flowers are of almost reguiar shape 
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COSMOS - COTONEASTER 
COSMOS. (KOS-mos) Compositae. , } 
Showy late flowering annuals and perennials, closely allied to the Dahlia. They are 
easily grown and thrive even in poor sois, Useful both in the border and for cutflowers. 
C. BIPINNATUS: Half hardy annuals to whcih belong the commonly known garden 
forms. Sow direct or may be started indoors. Height 8-10 feet. 
—Dazzler. Pretty crimson; 4 ft tall......ccscceccserccrserererersrensescssssesesenerenansnansensscerensccorensesss COS-1D. 15¢ 
—Pinky. New Clear LOS€-PINK......cecececescenssereenenseesensseecernietsrarenenesensseeanensens cob .COS-1P. 15¢ 
—Radiance. Deep rose with crimson ring; a high class new variety. .COS-1R. 20¢ 
—Blend. All the Sensation types, ADOVE, MIX... eeseseseseseseereteensnenenenenecensrentets COS-1X. 15¢ 
TRUE or EARLY FLOWERING TYPE: A superior garden strain of large size but early. 
PAIS FImmSOM CUCEME  Willessiesespicescnscsecccas darecnscnssrccsserccosesscsoccosresosserevonseoosesseenssdapantavsreneronsencansiocssunere COS-2C. 15¢ 
—Rose Queen. ........ .COS-2Z. 15¢ 
White meOCiure ener ete tercscrssctcceti ncomsrectnsersssesesvicencccoeseteeeecss .COS-2W. 15¢ 
—Mixed Queen. Above colors carefully DlENGE..........cccccteseestreessessensenensenenecersesenens COS-2X. 15¢ 
HYBRID VARIETIES:..These are not as tall growing; excellent in border and cutting. 
—Orange Flare. Large Orange flOWEYS........cssesesesesesesreseneensnenscsssnsnssensssrsaensnccceracesesnens COS-3F.15¢ 
—Orange Ruffles. Ruffled petals; pretty. .COS-3R. 15¢ 
—Yellow Flare. Rich yellow... cesses .COS-3Y. 15¢ 
Mixed Hybrids. occccccccccscccsscssececssssssecsssvscsssesesssscncsecesesesssssserssceensnensacserenscesssneverensecsssancncnsazetss® COS-3X. 15¢ 
OTHER COSMOS TYPES: : ’ 
—Double Crested. Large double crested flowers inwhite, pink and crimson....COS-4X. 20¢ 
—Late Mammoth Mixed. Large single type best for the SOUT ecu cscuntvercrcenceyse COS-5X. 15¢ 
S=DMOuUDI ES MUSA s aircreegecsserceieicsvecetdcsiasercussrsncsutceavsonnesngvenesenrenoussousceaucessrsoanves .COS-7X. 15¢ 
—Peerless, Double Mixed. ................ .COS-8X. 15¢ 
—Cosmos Blend. All KindS Mixed... seccssccsssencesnenseceesensesssesecesssesenscgnassresenesenssensecses COS-X. 10¢ 
COSTUS. (KOS-tus) SPIRAL FLAG. Zingiberaceae. 
Tropical perennials with red, yellow and white flowers in dense spikes. Rich, moist 
soil. For the far South only. : 
—speciosus. White with yellow center; 5 in. Spilcessuliadics VOMEts beeen COST-5. 25¢ 
COTONEASTER. (koh-toh-ne-AS-ter) Rosaceae. 
Temperate zone shrubs, mostly from China, very ornamental, but many are not hardy 
in the far North. They like a sunny position and well drained soil. 
eA Arnel ere crscscestentesectecerentt canescens ueucecenendeststacncrares-qsvavetshansacessenyarsonacnena® : COTN-1(F). 50¢ 
—acuminata. Pinkish fils in clusters; 12 ft; this 1S Ardy... ccccscccccessreesseeerrees COTN-1. 25¢ 
—adpressa. COTN-2(F). 50¢ 
—bullata v. microphylla. Decid. sh. to 6 ft; pinkish fils; vs. 5” long.... COTN-10M(F). 50¢ 
—congesta. 3 ft ev. sh; solitary white fis; bright red fr; HSh................ COTN-13(F). 50¢ 
—Dammeri. Prostrate evergreen; white fls; bright red fr; HSh............ COTN-15(F). 50¢ 
—frigida. Fls white in dense clusters; fr bright red; South only; 20’.......... COTN-24. 25¢ 
-——_humifusa: see C. Dammeri. 
—microphylla: see C. bullata. 
—rotundifolia. Evergreen, fls white in clusters; fr red; 12 ft... COTN-55. 25¢ 
Cotoneaster! Blend. ad MEandsSh OFfEPEG, eMAURe Cee caccieskestacseconceteasecessoenersasarsnserss COTN-X. 25¢ 
CORTUSA. (kor-TOO-suh) Primulaceae. 
Perrenials with rose and yellow flowers in umbels. They are especially good in 
rock gardens and renuire some winter protection in the North. 
-—Matthiolii. Nodding rosy purple f1Sj 6773 FLP ....cenccssseeseecreeterconssnseonanones CORU-i(F). 50¢ 
J =——=POEKINENSIS., Like wets conlssessoeeseetarcncuescvsntvesswteostesreuatestessenzace CORU-IP(F). 50¢ 
CRATAEGUS. (kra-TEEG-us) HAWTHORN, THORNAPPLE. Rosaceae. 
Fine specimen shrubs and trees,nearly all of which are hardy in the North. They 
come very true from seed which germinates slowly and should be stratified. 
—Crus-galli. Cockspur T. Fils white tinged with red; fr red; 20’; hardy...CRAT-16. 25¢ 
—intricata. (C. coccinea) Dark glossy lvs; fr large scarlet; 15 ft................ CRAT-35. 25¢ 
CRAWFURDIA. (craw-FUR-de-ah) Gentianaceae. 
Twining plants from the Himalayas and allied to the Gentians, which see for their 
culture. They are not hardy in the North but grow well in California. They are rare 
in American gardens. 
—japonica. FIs dull greenish; fleshy red fr; very ornamental; vine; HHP....CRAW-1. 35¢ 
—speciosa. Fils blue, funnel-shape; the hardiest; vine; THHP................ccsse CRAW-3. 35¢ 
CREMANTHODIUM. (cre-man-THOD-ee-um. 
—Thompsonil. Els Temon=yellow, 1 S252 AC cc.cccsscsssscarcsusnsessnvessrersvssevessevarsutsesewssapsscsuns CREM-5. 25¢ 
CREPIS. (KRT-pis)) HAWK’S-BTARD. Compositae. 
vie te are in yellow, red or orange heads, and grown in the border. Light loam soil 
and full sun. 
—aurea.) Orange’ flower heads; 1273) Alps 3) ELP iii ncsacevaccetevetesrectshrensrassonstesces CREP-1(F). 40¢ 
—glomerata. Fis yellow; black anthers; 6-107? Pighn...........cssccssnsecerssssecsssseeres CREP-5. 25¢ 
—incarna. PPL y LS eel One LO Te he Gysueid eresaeatcneetecse geass cancnesarecsneransnescvrtcis essccescsteFssaaats cucnanensse CREP-7. 40¢ 
mr) RECTUS has ie cnese-csdescue tac vtate cnccemiocmeenetane ; CREP-8(F). 50¢ 
—pannonica . CREP-11(F). 50¢ 
Peaibexicn, Cee tet ccctinte Meci sci ee gota sic eh lee nee ace ea CREP-14(F). 50¢ 
CROCUS. (KROH-kus) SAFFRON. Iridaceae. 
While many species of Crocus are ordinarily purchased as bulbs, a great deal of pleas- 
ure can be had in raising them from seeds, especially in the new hybrids one can grow. 
—Fleischeri. Fls white striped lilac; a rare species fOr RG... eeeeeeeeees CROC-14. 30¢ 
—speciosus. Fils lilac striped bluish, autumn flowering... . 25¢ 
—Tomasinianus. Fls qale reddish blue, spring flowering; naturalizes : . 25¢ 
=Crocus Blend... viixture wot (SpGCle ste crcsresticnss-c-ssseesustecee dereestarsttraescecsetosaateetnsatesecataee . 20¢ 
CROSSANDRA. (kros-SAND-ruh) Acanthaceae. 
Tropical plants and shrubs grown outdoors in the far South or under glass in the N. 
——MlOtica me SOUL RHOGESIAN ISP CCIOS res rervatuscceccescrereete neon cea taotar eho a eee CROS-3. 25¢ 
CROTALARIA. (kroh-tah-LAY-re-ah) RATTLE-BOX. Leguminoseae. 
Plants with Sweet Pea-like flowers and swollen pods. Soak seeds in warm water be- 
fore planting. In the North they are greenhouse plants. 
—capensis. Golden yellow Sw. Pea; 5 ft Sh; soak seeds; TSH... eee CROT-6. 25¢ 
—retusa. Golden Sweet Pea. Pretty, golden yellow fis; TA... CROT-12. 20¢ 
—Rhodesiae. Procumbent, golden orange; RG; sun, light soil; TSh CROT-14. 25¢ 
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