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THE GENESEE J^AKMEJbL 



CLEMATIS AZUREA, OR LARGE BLUE- 

 FLOWERED CLEMATIS. 



This Clematis, of which a cut is given in this 



ter, of a deep blue color, and has from seven to nine 

 petals, making its outline like a star, from the base 

 of which the leaves start. The stamens are curiously 

 formed, very much resembling the Passion flower. It 



month's issue, v?e think the finest of the species. It 

 has bloomed on our grounds the ])ast two seasons in 

 the greatest profusion, for nearly two months. Its 

 flowers are very large, being fuUy six inches in diame- 



CLEMATIS AZUREA. 



is perfectly hardy, having withstood, unprotected, our 

 severe winters without the least injury. Being a climb- 

 er, the flowers produce a fine effect, if the plant is al- 

 lowed to run upon a wire trelhs or upright frame-work. 



