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R. & J. FARQUHAR & CO., BOSTON 



HARDY VINES. 





Lonicera Halleana. Hall's Honeysuckle. 



Aetinidia arguta. Japanese climber of vigorous growth, dark 

 gi'een shining foUage and white flowers, with purple centres, 

 which are followed by clusters of edible fruit. Excellent for 

 covering arbors, trellises, etc. Each, .50; doz., S5.00. 



Akebia quinata. A rapid climber of dense growth, with rich 

 green, clover-like foliage and pendulous clusters of daik purple 

 flowers, borne at the opening of the foliage. Each, .50; doz., S5.00 



APistoloehia sipho. Dutchman's Pipe. A beautiful vine of 

 strong growth, with showj', broad and handsome heart-shaped, 

 light green leaves, which overlap each other and make a perfect 

 screen. The inconspicuous green and purple flowers are very 

 curious in their resemblance to a Dutch pipe. Each, $1.25; doz., 

 $12.00. 



Ampelopsis. quinquefolia. Virginia Creeper or Woodbine 

 Well-known climber, with broad, deeply cut foliage of a pleasing 

 shade of green, taking on most brilliant autumn coloring. Each, 

 .50; doz., .§5.00. 



Quinquefolia, vap. Englemannii. Choice variety, with smaU, 

 glossy green foliage, and disc-like tendrils, which enable the vines 

 to attach themselves to stone and woodwork. Particularly 

 desirable where the Boston Ivy is not sufficientlj^ hardy, or where 

 a more rustic effect is desired. Each, .50; doz., $5.00. 

 Trieolor. Vitis heterophylla variegata. A charming vine, with 

 fine deep green foliage, beautifully variegated with white and 

 pink. In August it becomes densely covered with berries of 

 bright porcelain blue color. Each, .50; doz., $5.00. 

 Veltehii. Japanese or Boston fvy. A charming vine with hand- 

 some, glossy green, deeply lobed foliage, assuming a most bril- 

 hant autumnal coloring, and with the habit of attaching itself 

 firmly and closelj' to stonework, thus enabling it to completely 

 cover the fac^e of the building. Two-year plants. Each, .50; 

 doz., $5.00; 100, $35.00. 



Bignonia radieans. Trumpet Creeper. For covering unsightly 

 places, stumps and rockwork. The flowers are large and at- 

 tractive; dark red, orange throat; free blooming and very 

 hardy. Each, .50; doz., S5.00. 



Bignonia radieans grandiflora. A large-flowering variety 

 of the i)r(K'oding with beautiful orange-red flowers .50 each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



CelastPUS artieulatus. Japanese Bittersweet. A rampant cHmb- 

 ing shrub, having lu.xuriant green fohage and in autumn be- 

 coming literally covered with bright j'ellow fruits, which soon 

 open and disclose the scarlet seeds within. This and the native 

 varietyC.Scandens are valuable for covering banks or rocky ground 

 and for producing naturahsitic effects. Each, .50; doz., $5.00. 



Clematis Henryi. Pme white, broad-petaled flowers, often ten 

 inches across; constant bloomer. Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. 

 Jaekmanni. Produces large, deep violet-purple broad-petaled 

 flowers. Each, Sl.OO; doz., $10.00. 



Mad. Edouard Andre. The richest dark crimson variety ; very 

 handsome. Each, Sl.OO; doz., $10.00 



Miss Bateman. Showy, large white flowers. Each, $1.00; doz., 

 $10.00. 



Heraeleaefolia. Massive deep green foliage and clusters of pale 

 blueflowers; July and August. 10 ft. Each, Sl.OO; doz., $10.00. 

 Panieulata. Japanese. Rapid grower, quickly covering trel- 

 li.ses with a dense mass of handsome compound, gloss}', dark 

 green foliage, and bearing late in summer an immense profu- 

 sion of pure white, fragrant starry flowers, quite hiding the 

 fohage. Perfectly hardj-, and adapted to all soils. Each, .75; 

 doz., $7.50. 



Euonymus radieans. Japanese evergreen trailer with dark, 

 glossy green, den.«e fohage. A moderate climber, particularly- de- 

 su-able for clothing the foundations of houses and rockwork. 

 This plant has been found most satisfactory for edgings and 

 miniature hedges in formal gardens, being much more hardy 

 than Box-wood. Each, .35; doz., $3.50. 



Radieans vegetus. Large-leaved trailing Euonymus. This is 

 a most valuable ground-covering evergreen 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 fohage through the winter, even 

 when exposed to the sun. Each, .50; doz., $5.00. 

 Radieans variegata. A rare form, with foliage handsomely 

 variegated with green, silver and pink. Each, .35; doz., $3.50. 



Englisil Ivy. Hedera helix. This well-known climber is de- 

 sirable where an evergreen chmber is required, but succeeds best 

 in a shady situation. Foliage broad, thick, dark glossy green. 

 Small Plants. Each, .50; doz., $5.00. Larger Plants 3 to 



4 ft. Each, Sl.OO; doz., $10.00. 4 to 5 ft. each, $2.00; doz., S20.00. 



Hydrangea petiolaris. (Wilson.) This splendid hardy chmber, 

 hitherto has been but little known, although it was introduced 

 from Japan a generation ago. Once estabhshed, it chmbs rap- 

 idly, chnging by its httle rootlets hke English Ivy. The fo- 

 liage is bright green, quite massive, and numerous flat flower 

 cymes are produced which average 8 to 10 inches in diameter. 

 The flowers are white, coming in the earlj' summer. Each, .75; 

 doz., .$8.00. 



Lonieera braehypoda. var. aurea reticulata. Golden 

 Honeysuckle. A beautiful sort, foliage handsomely marbled with 

 gold, often showing tinges of pink in its young growth. Each, 

 .50; doz., S5.00. 



Braehypoda, var. Halleana. Hall's Honeysuckle. A charm- 

 ing climber, of rapid dense growth with oval, soft green, per- 

 sistent foliage and a constant succession throughout the sum- 

 mer of extremely fragrant white and yellow flowers borne in 

 showy clusters. One of the finest for covering trellises and walls. 

 Each, .50; doz., $5.00. 



Periploea Grseea. Grecian Silk Vine. A rapid growing vine, 

 often growing 10 to 20 feet in a season. Of slender growth, with 

 lanceolate, rich, dark shining green foliage and small clusters 

 of purple flowers. Each, .75; doz., $7.50. 



Polygonum multiflorum. A rapid growing vine, frequently 

 reaching 15 feet o'' more in height, the first season. It pro- 

 duces thick bright green, heart-shaped leaves and a profusion 

 of delicate white flowers resembling the finer Spiraeas. Each, 

 .35; doz., $3.50. 



Vitis heterophylla variegata. Sec Ampelopsis tricolor. 



Wistaria ehinensis. Chinese Wistaria. A strong, rapid-grow- 

 ing vine with light green compound foliage of an evergreen nature 

 and light blue, pea-shaped flowers, borne in verj' dense, long, 

 pendulous racemes in advance of the opening of the foliage. 

 Each, $1.00; doz., $10.00. 



Chinensis alba. White Chinese Wistaria. Each, $1.00; doz., 

 $10.00. 



Multijuga. A superb variety from Japan with enormous ra- 

 cemes of flowers which often attain a length of 2 to 3 feet. 

 White, Purple or Lilae. Each, $1.00; doz. $10.00. 



