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R. & J. FARQUHAR COMPANY, BOSTON. HARDY VINES. 



HARDY VINES AND TRAILING PLANTS. 



Clematis paniculata. 



ACTINIDIA 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. SI. 00 each ; S10.00 per doz. 



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. 60 cts. each; S6.00 per doz.; 

 pot-grown plants, SI. 00 each; S10.00 per doz. 



ARISTOLOCHIA sipho. (Dutchman's Pipe.) Handsome heart- 

 shaped light green leaves, which overlap each other and make a per- 

 fect screen. The inconspicuous flowers resemble a Dutch pipe. 

 $1.25 each; S12.00 per doz. 



tomentosa. Small leaved variety of the Dutchman s Pipe. 

 each; S10.00 per doz. 



AMPELOPSIS quinquefolia. {Virginia Creeper or Woodbine.) 

 known climber, with broad, deeply cut foliage. 50 cts. 

 $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



heterophylla. (Vitis heterophylla.) Glossy-green fo- 

 liage, striped with creamy white, deeply cut. Clusters 

 of showy blue berries in the Autumn. A desirable 

 vins for low trellises or stone walls. 75 cts. each; 

 *7.50 per doz. 



qi Liquefolia, var Englemannii. Small, glossy 

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

 vines to attach themselves to stone and woodwork. 

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Veitchii. (Japanese or Boston Ivy.) A charming vine 

 with handsome, glossy green, deeply lobed foliage, as- 

 suming a most brilliant Autumnal coloring, and with 

 the habit of attaching itself firmly and closely to 

 stonework, thus enabling it to completely cover the . 

 face of the building. Each Doz. 100 



Two-year plants $0.60 $6.00 S45.00 



BIGNONIA radicans. (Trumpet Creeper.) For covering 

 unsightly places, stumps and rockwork. The flowers 

 are large and attractive dark-red, orange throat; free- 

 blooming and very hardy. 50 cts. each; So. 00 per 

 doz. 



SI. 00 



Well- 

 each; 



CELASTRUS orbiculatus. (Japanese Bittersweet.) A rampant 



climbing shrub, having luxuriant green foliage and in Autumn 

 becoming literally covered with bright yellow fruits, which soon 

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

 variety, C. scandens, are valuable for covering banks or rocky 

 ground and for producing natural effects. 60 cts. each; $6.00 

 per doz. 



Scandens. (Bittersweet, Roxbury Wax Work.) Ovate, glossy green 

 foliage, turning bright yellow in the Autumn. Showy, drooping 

 clusters of orange fruits in Fall, clinging to the branches through- 

 out the Winter. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. Larger Plants, 

 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; 



CINNAMON VINE. (Dioscorea batatus.) (Chinese Yam.) Splendid 

 hardy climber of rapid growth, with bright glossy-green heart- 

 shaped leaves and white cinnamon-scented flowers. In China it 

 is cultivated for its edible tubers. 8 ft. Strong Tubers. 15 cts 

 each; $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. 



CLEMATIS Henryi. Pure white, broad petaled flowers, often ten 

 inches across; constant bloomer. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



Jackmanni. Produces large, deep violet-purple broad petaled 

 flowers. SI. 50 each; S15.00 per doz. 



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

 handsome. SI. 50 each; S15.00 per doz. 



Ramona. Light blue. $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. 



paniculata. (Japanese.) Rapid grower, quickly covering trel- 

 lises with a dense mass of handsome, compound, glossy, dark green 

 foliage, and bearing late in Summer an immense profusion of pure 

 white, fragrant, starry flowers, quite hiding the foliage. Perfectly 

 hardy, and adapted to all soils. 50 cts. each; S5.00 per doz.; 

 S35.00 per 100. Extra large, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; S55.00 

 per 100. 



HOP VINE, (Humulus lupulus.) A very desirable hardy climber of 

 rapid growth, suitable for covering unsightly places. 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



HYDRANGEA petiolaris. (Wilson.) This splendid hardy climber 

 hitherto has been but little known, although it was introduced from 

 Japan a generation ago. Once established, it climbs rapidly, cling- 

 ing by its little rootlets like English Ivy. The foliage 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 early Summer. $2.00 each; S20.00 per doz. 



Bignonia radicans. 



Six plants of one variety sold at dozen rate: 25 at 100 rate. 



