LIST OF HARDY CLIMBING VINES FOR 1916. 



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HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 



CLEMATIS PANICTTLATA. 



BIGNONIA. 



TECOMA — Trumpet Vine. 



B. Radio n ns — The well- 

 known and very popular 

 Scarlet Trumpet Flower. 

 An excellent vine with 

 long, handsome, dark- 

 green foliage. The flowers 

 are bright orange and 

 scarlet, and are borne in 

 great showy clusters in 

 wonderful profusion all 

 summer. Each 30c; per 

 doz $3.00 



CINNAMON VINE, OR CHINESE 

 YAM — Dioscorea Batatas. 



A rapid climber and very de- 

 sirable vine; protect in 

 winter. Each 10c; per 

 doz $1.00 



AMPELOPSIS. 



CLEMATIS. 



A. Veltchii (Boston Ivy) — This beautiful climbing plant 

 of Japanese origin is a variety of the Virginia Creeper, 

 but very slender and clings very closely to brick and 

 stone work, attaining a height of even 50 feet. In our 

 northwestern climate the plant requires a slight pro- 

 tection during the first two or three winters. Young 

 plants, each 25c; per doz. $2.50. Extra strong plants, 

 each 50c; per doz $5.00 



A. Engelraanni — A very desirable, extremely hardy va- 

 riety, resembling the Virginia Creeper. It is remarka- 

 ble for the brilliancy of its colors in fall. Like the 

 Boston Ivy the plant will cling without artificial sup- 

 port to brick or stone. Strong young plants, each 25c; 

 per doz. $2.50. Large 2-year-old plants, each 40c; per 

 doz $4.00 



A. Quliiquefolia (Woodbine or Virginia. Creeper) — A well 

 known very hardy vine of rapid growth. Very valuable 

 as a screen for porches, a covering for fences, trellises, 

 old stumps and the like. With the approach of autumn 

 Its five-clustered leaves turn a brilliant scarlet. Strong 

 plants, each 25c; per doz. $2.50. Extra large plants, 

 each 40c; per doz $4.00 



CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE. 



Lyclum Chinense — A handsome hardy climbing plant of 

 vigorous habit and rapid growth. It bears bright purple 

 flowers, succeeded by scarlet berries, which remain on 

 the vine until late in the autumn. Strong 2-year-old 



plant, each 30c; per doz $3.00 



Young plants, each 15c; per doz $1.50 



CLEMATIS PANICULATA. 



Japanese Virgin's Bower. 



This exceedingly attractive and handsome variety is per- 

 fectly hardy In any exposure, requiring no protection in the 

 most severe winters. The growth of the plant is rapid, quick- 

 ly covering walls, arbors, trellises or old tree stumps. The 

 flowers are medium in size, pure white and most deliciously 

 fragrant, and are produced in wondrous profusion in the early 

 fall months. 



One year old plants, each 20c; per doz $2.00 



Two year old plants, each 30c; per doz $3.00 



Three year old plants, each 50c; per doz $5.00 



For covering large spaces quickly the Clematis stands un- 

 rivaled. They may be planted at any time. The ground 

 should be dug deeply and well manured. 



C. Coccinea — Scarlet; the flower looks more like a bud than 

 a blossom, and forms a striking contrast when grown side 

 by side with other varieties. Price 25c; per doz. $2.50. 



free bloomer; one of 



C. Henry! — Large, pure white flowers, 

 the best varieties in cultivation. 



C. Jackmannl — Deep violet purple flowers produced in masses; 

 one of the best. This is the variety which is everywhere 

 seen producing so abundantly its rich purple flowers in 

 summer and early fall. 



Prices, except where noted, 2-year-old plants, 75c each; $7.50 

 per doz. Extra large 3-year-old plants, $1.00 each; $10.00 per 

 doz. 



ARISTOLOCHIA. 



A. Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe) — A magnificent, rapid grow- 

 ing, hardy vine, with large, light green, heart-shaped 

 foliage. Its flowers are of a brownish color, resembling 

 a pipe in shape, hence its name. One of the best for 

 verandas, archways, etc. Price each 50c; per doz $5.00 



HONEYSUCKLES. 



Honeysuckles are among the most popular of flowering 

 vines and are best suited for climbing over arbors, porches, 

 trellises, old tree stumps, etc. 



Halleana (Hall's Japan) — A strong, vigorous, fragrant variety; 

 producing fine white flowers, changing to yellow; blooming 

 from July until frost. Price 30c; per doz. $3.00. 



Scarlet Trumpet — The most handsome of all the cultivated 

 species; of strong, rapid growth; flowers scarlet and very 

 profuse. Price, each 50c. 



WISTARIA. 



This very popular hardy vine is one of the best climbers 

 in cultivation. It is a rapid grower, but delights in deep, rich 

 soil. A sunny situation is most conducive to its growth and 

 the development of its exceedingly beautiful and attractive 

 blossoms. 



Sinensis — Has long pendulous clusters of pale blue flowers In 

 May, June and autumn. Each 35c. 



Chinese White — The finest of all pure white flowers. Each 50c. 



