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LATHYRUS latifolius splendens. Everlasting Pen. Beautiful climber for 

 trellises or fences. Rosy carmine flowers in July and August. 6 ft. 

 latifolius albus. White. 

 latifolius, Pink Beauty. Bright rose. 



Each of the above 3 varieties, 30 cts. each; $2.40 for 10; $18.00 per 100 



LONICERA japonica aureo-reticulata. Golden Honeysuckle. A beautiful 

 sort with foliage handsomely marbled with gold, often showing tinges of pink 

 in its young growth. 50c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



japonica Halliana Hall's Honeysuckle. A charming climber of rapid, dense 

 growth, with oval, soft green, persistent foliage and a constant succession 

 throughout the summer of extremely fragrant white and yellow flowers borne 

 in showy clusters. One of the finest for covering trellises and walls. 50c. each; 

 $4.50 for 10; $30.00 per 100. 



sempervirens. Scarlet Trumjxt Honeysuckle. This vigorous climber has dark 

 green, oval foliage and bright vermilion, tubular flowers almost constantly. 

 60c. each; $4.50 for 10. 



LYCIUM chinense. Chinese Matrimony Vine. A vigorous species, with large, 

 light green foliage and pale purple flowers, followed by large, pendulous 

 showy orange and scarlet fruits, borne alone; the branches. 50c. each; 

 $4.50 for 10. 



MADEIRA VINE {Boussingaultia bas- 

 elloides). A tuberous-rooted climl)- 

 ing plant with dense, shining foli- 

 age and of very rapid growth. It 

 does best in a warm, sheltered, 

 sunny location. Strong tubers, 

 60c. for 10. 



Hall's Honeysuckle 



MEN I SPERM UM dauricum. A 



very hardy vine with large, deep 

 green leaves and blue-black fruits. 

 Suitable for low trellises and a 

 tangled growth over rocks. It pre- 

 fers a sunny situation, but also generally thrives in semi-shade. $1.00 each; $9.00 for 10. 



POLYGONUM Auberti. Silver Lace Vine. A vigorous, decorative ohmber blooming all 

 summer and autumn, bearing large sprays of pure white flowers. $1.50 each; $12.50 

 for 10. 



WISTERIA chinensis. Chinese Wisteria. A strong, rapid-growing vine with hght blue, 

 pea-shaped flowers. $1.50 each; $1.3.50 for 10. 

 chinensis alba. White. $1.50 each; $13.50 for 10. 



EVERGREEN VINES AND 

 TRAILING PLANTS 



ARCTOSTAPHYLOS Uva-ursi. Bearhcrry. A native trailing ever- 

 green plant of a shrubby nature thriving on dry banks. The white 

 flowers are bell-shaped, borne in terminal clusters, and are followed 

 by reddish fruit. One of the finest plants for a ground-cover. 75c. 

 each; $6.75 for 10; $60.00 per 100. 



EUONYMUS. The trailing Euonymus are particularly desirable for 

 their dense evergreen foliage and hardiness. A slight protection to 

 shade the plants in winter is desirable to prevent the sun from burn- 

 ing the leaves. 



kewensis {E. radicans minima). A splendid trailing evergreen plant, 

 useful fof the rock-garden or for carpeting the ground. The small 

 oval foliage is dark green in color with lighter veins; a very pretty 

 variety. 50c. each; $4.50 for 10; $35.00 per 100. 



radicans. Winter Creeper. A Japanese evergreen trailer with dark, 

 glossy green, dense foliage. It is a moderate climber, part'cularly 

 desirable for clothing the foundations of houses and rockwork. 

 This plant has been found most satisfactory for edgings and minia- 

 ture hedges in formal gardens, being much more hardy than box- 

 wood. 60c. each; $5.00 for 10; $40.00 per 100. 



radicans acutus. Sharp-leaf Winter Creeper. A strong-growing 

 variety, forming an exceedingly dense mat of deepest green, glossy, 

 arrow-shaped leaves, veined with gray. Excellent for a ground- 

 cover or for wall-covering. 7-5c. each; $6.00 for 10. 



radicans vegetus. Big-leaf Winter Creeper. This is a most valuable 

 ground-covering evergi-een plant, with rich deep green foliage, 

 thriving in partial shade or under trees where grass and other plants 

 fail. It is also our best hardy evergreen vine, retaining its foliage 

 through the winter, even when exposed to the sun. 75c. each; 

 $6.00 for 10; .$48.00 per 100. 



ENGLISH IVY {Hedera helix). This well-known vine is desirable 

 where an evergreen climber is required, but succeeds best in a 

 sheltered shady situation. Foliage broad, thick, dark glossy green. 

 Plants from 4-in. pots, 60c. each; $5.00 for 10; $40.00 per 100. 

 Plants from 5-in. pots, 75c. each; $6.25 for 10. 



Flowers of Bignonia radicans 



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Chinese Wisteria 



