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CURRIE BROTHERS' HORTICULTURAL GUIDE. 



HARDY ORNAMENTAL VINES. 



BOSTON IVY. 



AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. 



This beautiful climbing plant of Japanese origin was first 

 brought conspicuously to the notice of American people in the 

 East and particularly around Boston. It at once attracted so 

 much attention that it was written about and talked about every- 

 where, and very naturally was spoken of as the "Boston Ivy," 

 and is to-day perhaps better known by that name than any 

 other. It is a variety of the Virginia creeper, but very sler.der 

 and delicate-like. The plant clings very closely to brick and 

 stone work, and rapidly attains a height of even fifty feet. The 

 leaves are small, purplish green in summer, changing in fall to~ 

 the most beautiful tints of crimson and orange. In our North- 

 western climate the plant requires a slight protection during 

 the first two or three winters, but subsequently it is perfectly 

 hardy. A portion of the young growth is always rather tender 

 and apt to be winter-killed; but protect that by some simple, 

 light covering, enough to exclude the sun's rays, for a winter or 

 two, while the plant is small, and it will eventually get estab- 

 lished, and can defy our severest weather. Plant in rich soil, 

 and train on stakes until it is established, and has fiirn hold of 

 the wall. Strong plants, each, 25 cts. ; extra strong, each, 50 cts. 



Ampelopsis Quinqnefolia — Woudbine (Virginia Creeper)— A 

 well-known very hardy vine of rapid growth. Price, each, 

 25 cts. 



Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe) — A magnificert, 

 rapid growing, hardy vine, with large, light green, heart-shaped 

 foliage, making a dense shade. Its flowers are of a brownish 

 color, resembling a pipe in shape, hence its name. This is one 

 of the best vines for verandas, archways etc. Price, 35 cts. 



HONEYSUCKLES. 



A urea Reticulata — A variety wilh beautiful variegatid fo- 

 liage. Flowers yellow and fragrant. Price, 25 cts. 



Chinese Twining — Well-known vine, holding its foliage near- 

 ly all winter. White flowers in July and September. Price, 

 30 cts. 



Halleana (Hall's Japan) — A strong, vigorous, fragrant vari- 

 ety, producing fine white flowers, changing to yellow; bloom- 

 ing from July until frost. Price, 30 cts. 



Monthly Fragrant— Blooms all summer. Red and yellow 

 flowers; very fragrant. Price, 25 cts. 



Scarlet Trumpet — Rapid grower, and produces scarlet in- 

 odorous flowers all summer. Price, 25 cts. 



Honeysuckle, Upright — An old, well-known shrub, prcduc- J|| 

 ingred, white, pink and variegated flowers in May and Jv.ne. 

 Four varieties, 25 cts. to 50 cts. 



WISTARIA. 



Chinese Sinensis — Vigorous grower. Has long pendulous 

 clusters of pale blue flowers in May, June and autumn. Price, 

 35 cts. 



Chinese White — The finest of all pure white flowers. Price, 

 50 cts. 



HA.RUY GRASSES. 



Most effective plants in beds or clumps on the lawn, or 

 grouped with shrubs or herbaceous plants. 



Arundo Donax Variegata— The variegated Bamboo. Foliage 

 creamy white and green. Height from 5 to 8 feet. Each, 

 30 cts. 



Erianthus Ravenna— A very ornamental tall-growing grass; 

 height, 9 to 12 feet. Each, 30 cts. 



Enlalia Japonica Variegata— A beautiful grass. Leaves 

 striped green, white, pink and yellow. Height, 5 to 7 feet. 

 Each, 25 cts. 



Enlalia Japonica Zebrina— Very attractive. Leaves marked 

 with broad bands of yellow across the blade. Each, 25 cts. 



Enlalia Cracillima Univittata— A variety with long, very 

 graceful narrow leaves, bright green with a silvery midrib. 

 Each, 25 cts. 



NEW RED CLEMATIS— MADAME EDWARD ANDRE. 



CLEMATIS. 



For covering large spaces quickly the Clematis stands unri- 

 valed. 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 your trouble, as the plant will grow more vigor- 

 ously and consequently give a greater quantity of flowers. 



Cocci nea— Scarlet; the flower looks more like a bud than a 

 blossom and forms a striking contrast when grown 6ide by side 

 with other varieties. Price, 25 cts. 



Crisua — Lavender, bell-shaped flowers, very fragrant, habit 

 robust, hardy and free-flowering. Price, 25 cts. 



Henry i — Large, pure white flowers, free bloomer; one of 

 the best varieties in cultivation. 



Jackinamii — Deep violet purple flowers produced in masses; 

 one of the best. 



Jackmanni Alba — A 'pure white variety of the preceding; 

 very fine. 



Madame Edward Andre — Entirely distinct and novel sort, 

 the nearest approach to a bright red ever sent out. It resem- 

 bles Jackmanni in freedom of bloom, strong vigorous growth 

 and size of flower, which is of a pleasing carmine red color. A 

 most desirable variety. 



Paniculata (Japanese Virgin's Bower) — It is by no means 

 surprising that this recent introduction from Japan should have 

 so soon attained such popularity, for it well merits all the atten- 

 tion bestowed upon it. Not only is it exceedingly handsome but 

 itisalso perfectly hardy in any exposure, requiring no protection 

 in the most severe winters. The growth of the plant is rapid, 

 quickly covering 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 deliciously fragrant, and 

 are produced in wondrous profusion in the early fall months. 

 We have this season shown in colors, on the cover page of our 

 Catalogue, a single spray of flowers of this handsome Clematis, 

 but it by no means does the plant justice. 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 cts. 



Strong 2-year-old plants of above, except where noted, 75 cts. If by 

 mail, add 10 cts. exlra for each plant. 



