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CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



HARDY ORNAMENTAL VINES. 



BOSTON IVY-Ampelopsis Veitchii. 



This beautiful climbing plant of Japanese origin was first brought conspicuously 

 to the notice of American people in the East and particularly around Boston. It at 

 once attracted so much attention that it was written about and talked about every- 

 where, and very naturally was spoken of as the " Boston Ivy," and is to-day perhaps 

 better known by that name than any other. It is a variety of the Virginia creeper, 

 but very slender and delicate-like. The plant clings very closely to brick and stone 

 work, and rapidly attains a height of even fifty feet. The leaves are small, purplish 

 green in summer, changing in fall to the most beautiful tints of crimson and orange. 

 In our Northwestern climate the plant requires a slight protection during the fir6t 

 two or three winters, but subsequently it is perfectly hardy. A portion of the young 

 growth is always rather tender and apt to be winterkilled; but protect that by some 

 simple, light covering, enough to exclude the sun's rays, for a winter or two, while 

 the plant is small, and it will eventually get established, and can defy our severest 

 weather. Plant in rich soil, and train on stakes until it is established", and has firm 

 hold of the wall. Strong plants, each, 25 cts.j extra strong, each, 50 cts. 



Ampelopsis Quinquefolia — Woodbine (Virginia Creeper) — A well-known very 

 hardy vine of rapid growth. Price, each, 25 cts. 



Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe) — A magnificent, rapid growing, hardy 

 vine, with large, light green, heart-shaped foliage, making a dense shade. Its flow- 

 ers are of a brownish color, resembling a pipe in shape, hence its name. This is one 

 of the best vines for verandas, archways, etc. Price, 35 cts. 



HONEYSUCKLES. 



Aurea Reticulata — A variety with beautiful variegated foliage. Flowers yellow 

 and fragrant. Price, 25 cts. 



Chinese Twining — Well-known vine, holding its foliage nearly all winter. White 

 flowers in July and September. Price, 30 cts. 



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

 white flowers, changing to yellow; blooming from July until frost. Price, 30 cts. 



Monthly Fragrant — Blooms all summer. Red and yellow flowers; very fragrant. 

 Price, 25 cts. 



Scarlet Trumpet — Rapid grower, and produces scarlet inodorous flowers all sum- 

 mer. Price, 25 cts. 



Honeysuckle, Upright — An old, well-known shrub, producing red, white, pink 

 and variegated flowers in May and June. Four varieties, 25 cts. to 50 cts. 







BOSTOX IVY. 



WISTARIA. 



Chinese Sinensis — Vigorous grower. Has long pendulous clusters of 

 pale blue flowers in May, June and autumn. Price, 35 cts. 



Chinese White— The finest of all pure white flowers. Price, 50 cts. 



CLEMATIS. 



For covering large spaces quickly the Clematis stands unrivalled. 

 They may be planted at any time. The ground should be dug deep and 

 well manured; in fact, the ground cannot be made too rich for them. A 

 little attention to this will amply repay you for your trouble, as the plant 

 will grow more vigorous and "consequently give a greater quantity' of 

 flowers. 



Countess of Lovelace — A double variety; bright bluish lilac, with 

 white filaments and yellow anthers; sometimes produces single flowers 

 the first season. Price, $1.00. 



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

 and forms a striking contrast when grown side by side with other varie- 

 ties. Price, 20 cts. 



Crispa — Lavender, bell-shaped flowers, very fragrant, habit robust, 

 hardy and free-flowering. Price, 20 cts. 



Henryi — Large, pure white flowers, free bloomer; one of the best 

 varieties in cultivation. 



Jackmanni — Deep violet purple flowers produced in masses; one of 

 the best. 



Jackmanni Alba — A pure white variety of the preceding; very fine. 



Paniculata — It is by no means surprising that this recent introduc- 

 tion from Japan should have so soon attained such popularity, for it well 

 merits all the attention bestowed upon it. Xot only i6 it exceedingly 

 handsome but it is also perfectly hardy in any exposure, requiring no 

 protection in the most severe winters. The growth of the plant ie rapid, 

 quickly covering walls, arbors or trellises. The leaves are small, dark 

 green and glossy. The flowers are medium in size, pure white and most 

 deliciously fragrant, and are produced in wondrous profusion in the early 

 fall months. Price, each, 25 cts. 



Strong 2-year-old plants of above, except where noted, 75 cts. If by 

 mail, add 10 cts. extra for each plant. 



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