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HARDY CLIMBING AND CREEPING VINES. 



Clematis Paniculata. 



AcTiMDiA Arguta. Japanese climber of vigorous 

 growth, dark green, shining foliage and white flowers, 

 with purple centres, which are followed by clusters of 

 edible fruit. Excellent for covering arbors, trellises, 

 etc. Each, .50; doz., $5.00. 



Akebia quinata. a rapid climber of dense growth, 

 with rich green, clover-like foliage and pendulous 

 clusters of dark purple flowers, borne at the opening 

 of the foliage. Each, .35; doz., $3.50. 



Ampelopsis QUINQUEFOLIa( Virginia Creeper, or Wood- 

 bine). Well-known climber, with broad, deeply cut 

 foliage of a pleasing shade of green, taking on most 

 brilliant autumn coloring. Each, .25; doz., $2.50. 



Ampelopsis quinquefoua,var. Englemannii. Choice 

 variety, with smaller, glossier green foliage, and disk. 

 like tendrils, which enable the vines to attach them- 

 selves to stone and woodwork. Particularly desirable 

 where the Boston Ivy is not sufficiently hardy. Each, 

 .25; doz., $2.50. 



Ampelopsis Veitchii {Japanese, or Boston Ivy). A 

 charming vine, with handsome, glossy green, deeply 

 lobed foliage, assuming a most brilliant autumnal 

 coloring, and with the habit of attaching itself firmly 

 and closely to stonework, thus enabling it to com- 

 pletely cover the face of the building. Many beauti- 

 ful examples of this vine are to be found in the 

 vicinity of Boston, covering the many public buildings. 

 One year plants. Each, .20; doz., $2.00; loo, 

 $12.00. Two year plants. Each, .30; doz., $3.00; 

 100, $20.00. 



Aristolochia Sipho {Dutckman's Pipe). A beautiful 

 vine of strong growth, with showy, broad, and hand- 

 some heart-shaped, light green leaves, which overlap 

 each other and make a perfect screen. The incon- 

 spicuous green and purple flowers are very curious in 

 their resemblance to a Dutch pipe. Each, .75; doz.. 

 $7.50. 



BiGNONIA Radicans ( Trumpet Creeper). For covering 

 unsightly places, stumps, and rock-work. The flowers 

 are large and attractive. Dark red, orange throat; 

 free-blooming and very hardy. Each, .25; doz., $2.50. 



Celastrus scandens {Roxbury IVax tVori). Ovate, 

 glossy green foliage, turning bright yellow in the 

 autumn. Showy, drooping clusters of orange and 

 scarlet fruits in fall, and clinging to the branches 

 throughout the winter. Unique alike in foliage and 

 in fruit. Each, .35; doz., $3.50. 



Clematis cripsa. Of moderate growth, with glossy 

 green foliage and nodding, thick-petaled, starry, laven- 

 der-blue flowers, fragrant. Each, .35; doz., $3.50. 



Clematis coccinea. Oval, light green foliage, nod- 

 ding, bell-shaped, brilliant scarlet and orange flowers; 

 blossoms constantly through the summer. Each, .35; 

 doz., $3.50. 



Clematis Henryi. Pure white, broad-petaled flowers, 

 often 10 inches across, and a prolific, constant bloomer. 

 Each, .75 



Clematis Jackmanni, var. alba. Pure white variety. 

 Each, .75. 



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