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CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



HARDY ORNAMENTAL VINES. 



ACTINIDIA. 



A splendid vine for curering walls and trellises; very rapid in its growth and robust in 

 habit. 



A. Polygama— Leaves broad, shining and deep green; flowers white, witli purple center, 

 succeeded by a grape-like fruit which is edible. Each, 35 cts.; per doz., $3.50. 



AKEBIA. 



A Japanese plant, with dense, handsome foliage ; one of the best vines in cultivation. 

 A. Quinata — Clover-like leaves and showy plum-colored flowers; very desirable. Each, 35 

 ct«.; per doz.. ?3.50. 



APIOS— Ground Nut. 



A. Tuberosa (Wild Wistaria) — An excellent vine for clambering over rock work, stumps, 

 trellises and such like. It grows rapidlyand producHS pretty clusters of purple flowers, having 

 a delicious, violet-like fragrance. Price, each, 15 cts.; per doz., S1.50. 



BIGNONIA (Tecoma)— Trumpet Vine. 



B. Radicans— 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. Price, each, 30 cts.; 

 per doz., $3.00. 



CINNAMON VINE, or CHINESE YAM. 



(Dioscorea Batata.) 

 .A rapid climber and very desirable vine; perfectly hardy. Each, 10 cts.; per doz., SI. 00. 



CLEMATIS. 



For covering large spaces quickly the 

 Clematis stands unrivaled. They may be 

 planted at any time. The ground should 

 be dug deeply and well manured; in fact, 

 the ground cannot be made too rich for 

 them. A little attention to this will 

 amply repay you for j'our trouble, as the 

 plant will grow more vigorously and con- 

 sequently give a greater quantity of 

 flowers. 



C. Coccinea— Scarlet ; the flower looks 

 morelikea bud than a blossom, and forms 

 a striking contrast when grown side by 

 side with other varieties. Price, 25 cts. 



C. Crispa— Lavender, bell-shaped flow- 

 ers, very fragrant ; habit robust, hardy 

 and free-flowering. Price, 25 cts. 



C. Henryi — Large, pure white flowers; 

 free bloomer; one of the best varieties in 

 cultivation. 



C. Kermesina — A splendid free-bloom- 

 ing variety, bearing a profusion of 

 medium-sized flowers of a bright wine-red 

 color. It is a strong, free grower and 

 quite hardy. 



C. Jackmanni — Deep violet purple flow- 

 ers produced in masses ; one of thebest. 

 C. Madame Edward Andre 



— Entirely distinct and novel 

 sort, the nearest approach to 

 a bright red ever sent out. It 

 resembles Jackmanni in free- 

 dom of bloom, strong, vigor- 

 ous growth and size of flower, 

 which is of a pleasing car- 

 mine red color. A most desir- 

 able variety. 



C. Paniculata (Japanese 

 Virgin's Bower) — It is by no 

 means surprising that this re- 

 cent introduction from Japan 

 should have so soon attained 

 such popularity, for it well 

 merits all the attention be- 

 stowed upon it. Not only is 

 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 is rapid, quickly cover- 

 ing walls, arbors, trellises or 

 old tree stumps. The leaves 

 are small, dark green and 

 glossy. The flowers are medium in size, pure white and most deliciousl.v fragrant, and are produced 

 in wondrous profusion in the early fall months. We know of no Clematis which for so little care will 

 give so much satisfaction as Paniculata, and where on account of lack of space only a few such plants 

 can be grown. We can with confidence recommend this one as the peer of all the Clematis. Price, 

 each, 25 cents. Extra strong plants, 76 cents. 



C. Ramona — .A very hardy, strong-growing sort, blooming profusely throughout the season. 

 Flower large, lavender color. 



NEW RED 

 CLE.MATIS — 

 M.iDAME 

 EDWARb 

 ANDRE. 



OHINESE MATRIMONY VINE. 



Lycium Chinensis. 



A handsome, hardy climbing plant of vig- 

 orous habit and rapid growth, and succeeds 

 well in any soil and in almost any situation, 

 either in shade or sunlight. It blossoms very 

 profusely, bearing bright purple flowers, suc- 

 ceeded by scarlet berries, which remain on the 

 vine until late in autumn. Because of Its 

 man.v excellent characteristics this plant is 

 gaining a wide popularity, and will be exten- 

 sively planted the coming season. Strong 2- 

 year-old plants, 30 cts. each. 83.00 per doz.; 

 young plants, 15 cts. each, .|1.50 per doz. 



LLEMATIS PA.MCULATA. 



Prices of above Clematis, except where noted, strong, 2=year old plants, 

 each, 75 cents; l=year old, each, 35 cents. 



For special offer of Clematis see inside of front cover of Catalogue. 



IHINESE MATRIMONV VINE. 



