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Hkrdy Cl.i7^bing Plants. 



(IN VARIETY.) 



7\ MONG the most important decorative and flowering plants none are more necessary than Hardy Vines. The collection we 

 -*■ \» offer below contains, we believe, the best climbing plants for permanent effects known at present time. Particular 

 attention is called to the "Boston" or "Japan Ivy" as being perhaps the grandest vine for foliage effects it is possible to obtain. 

 All the plants offered are of a good size and should give entire satisfaction. 



AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. 



Sometimes called "Boston Ivy" and "Japan Ivy»" 



No picture can portray the beauty of this grand climbing plant. 

 As an important aid to architectural beauty it is rapidly attaining 

 prominence, being now a feature on the finest houses— notably the 

 palatial residence corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue, New 

 York City. Another fine example 

 of it is seen on Grace Church, New 

 York, while on Commonwealth Av- 

 enue, and throughout the fashion- 

 able "Back Bay" district in Boston, 

 there are hundreds of the finest 

 houses covered with it from founda- 

 tion to roof. It is adapted to all 

 situations, and transforms the 

 humblest cottage. It is entirely 

 hardy in the most exposed places, 

 attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet 

 in two or three years, clinging to 

 stones, brick or wood work with 

 the greatest tenacity. It is a great 

 protection to houses, as the leaves 

 lapping over each other like slates 

 on a roof effectually prevents rain 

 from penetrating the walls. For 

 covering dead trees, gate posts, 

 boundary walls, verandas, etc., it 

 has no equal, while its rapid growth 

 and tenacious clinging qualities 

 make it a most desirable plant for 

 staying up terraces. In the sum- 

 mer the foliage is a rich shade of 

 green, but in the fall it assumes the 

 most gorgeous tints of scarlet, 

 crimson and orange, so dazzling as 

 to be seen at a great distance. 



Prices : 1st size, extra strong 

 pot grown, 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each, 

 $4.50 per doz. ; 2d size, pot grown, 

 \% to 2 ft., 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. ; 

 3d size, pot grown, 6 to 12 inches, 

 15c. each, $1.50 per doz. 



A. Roylei. This is identical 

 with A. Veitchii as regards its 

 climbing properties, but it is a 

 larger and stronger growing plant. 

 The foliage even in summer is 

 richly tinted crimson, and in 

 autumn it is perfectly gorgeous in 

 its flame-colored foliage. It is, in 

 our opinion, the more valuable of 

 the two varieties. Price, the same 

 as A. Veitchii. 



A. Quinquefolia. The old Virginia Creeper. This is known in 

 many sections as "American Woodbine." Invaluable where a 

 coarse, rapid climber is desired. The foliage is larger than either 

 of the above and colors grandly in the fall. Large plants, 50c. each. 



Akebia Quinata. A scarce Japanese twining plant, with rich, 

 dark green foliage and curious dark brown flowers of the most 

 powerful and delicious odor. 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



Apios Tuberosa. A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, 

 closely resembling the common Wistaria in vine and foliage, and 

 having clusters of rich, deep purple flowers, which have a strong 

 delicious violet fragrance. Plant the bulbs near a trellis, fence, 

 tree or any place where you may wish a climber. They grow to 

 a great height and bloom profusely. The bulbs are perfectly 

 hardy and should not be taken up over winter. 15c. each, $1.50 

 per doz. 



Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe). Large, showy, light 

 green foliage ; flowers long and pipe-shaped, hence the name. 

 A very rapid growing vine, and where a dense screen is desired 

 nothing can be better. The plants we offer are fine and strong. 

 Price, 50c. each. 



Bignonia Radicans (Trumpet Creeper). A most rapid grower ; 

 flowers in large bunches, of a rich orange scarlet. Invaluable for 

 covering out-buildings, old trees, etc. Trained to a post and cut 

 back, it will assume a weeping form and is highly ornamental in 

 that way. 25c. each, $2.25 per doz. 



Celastrus Scandens (Bitter Sweet). A well-known, handsome 

 climbing plant. In the fall its foliage assumes a gorgeous color- 

 ing. It bears large clusters of 

 S*/fl^\ bright scarlet berries, which re- 



•<= *\ l 3% - T >^<f?i main on the vine a long time. 



Strong plants, 40c. each. 



Hardy Pea (Lathyrus). One of 

 the grandest hardy climbers we 

 have. The blooms are magnificent, 

 formed in great clusters of large 

 waxy flowers. Color brilliant rose. 

 Strong plants, 25c. each. 



HONEYSUCKLES. 



Lonicera Belgica (Monthly Fra- 

 grant or Dutch Honeysuckle). 

 The grandest of all honeysuckles 

 and always scarce. Ever-bloom- 

 ing and very fragrant. Flowers 

 bright red with yellow and buff 

 markings at the ends of the tubes. 

 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 



Lonicera (Japan Honeysuckles). 

 Yellow, white, pink and golden 

 leaved. Fine two-year-old plants, 

 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. ; young 

 plants, 10c. each, $1.00 per doz. 



Hop Vine. As no garden is com- 

 plete without a vine, and as none 

 is more satisfactory than the Hop 

 Vine in any situation, we in- 

 clude it in this collection. Price, 

 strong roots, 15c. each, $1.50 per 

 doz. 



Ivy (English). Invaluable from 

 its quality of remaining evergreen 

 all the year. It is largely used for 

 covering graves in cemeteries. 

 Price, large plants, 50c. each ; 

 smaller plants, 25c. each, $2.25 per 

 doz. 



Variegated English Ivy. We 

 also offer a variegated variety which 

 is very ornamental. Price, the 

 same as the above. 



Hardy "White Jessamine. Very sweet-scented and highly desir- 

 able. Strong plants, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 



Periploca Grseca (Silk Vine). A rapid growing beautiful climber. 

 It is particularly desirable for the sea-shore, as it stands the salt 

 air better perhaps than any other. Rich glossy foliage, purplish 

 brown flowers in clusters. Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 



Schizophragma Hydrangeoides (Climbing Hydrangea). A 

 handsome, rapid growing plant, with almost all the character- 

 istics in flower and foliage of the shrubby Hydrangea. It clings 

 with tenacity to any object by which it may be planted, and attains 

 a height of fifty feet. It has large white flowers, which remain a 

 long time on the plant, making it a conspicuous and desirable 

 object. Price, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. 



Wistaria Sinensis. White. Flowers borne in long, drooping 

 clusters, as in the blue variety ; pure white in color, making a 

 most striking and elegant contrast. 50c. each. 



Wistaria Frutescens. Blue. Flowers in drooping clusters like 

 a bunch of grapes ; soft lavender blue. 35c. each. 



