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HA^RDY CLIMBING PLA.NTS. 



.For Hardy Climbing Roses, see pag-e 104. Clematis, see pag-e 133. 



TtiMONGr the most important decorative and flowering plants none are more necessary than Hardy Vines. The collection we offer 

 iK below contains, we believe, the best climbing plants for permanent effects known at present time. Particular attention is called 

 * V^, to the i« 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 VEITCHIL 



Sometimes called " Boston Ivy " and " Japan Ivy." 



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

 It is adapted to all situations, and transforms the humblest cot- 

 tage. 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 pro- 

 tection 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. In the summer the 

 foliage is a rich shade of green, but 

 in the fall it assumes the most gor- 

 geous 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, 1% to 

 2 ft., 30c. each, $3.00 per doz.; 3d 

 size, pot-grown, 6 to 12 inches, 15c. 

 each, $1.50 per doz. 



A. Quinquefolia. The old Vir- 

 ginia Creeper. This is known in 

 many sections as ' ' American Wood- 

 bine." Invaluable where a coarse, 

 rapid climber is desired. The foli- 

 age is larger than either of the 

 above and colors grandly in the 

 fall. Large plants, 30c. each, $3.00 

 per doz. 



Actinidia Polygama. A climb- 

 ing plant from Japan, of rapid 

 growth and self-clinging; very val- 

 uable as a rapid, ornamental climb- 

 er. The flowers are white, with a 

 purple -centre, sweetly fragrant, 

 and sometimes cover the whole 

 vine- The fruit is round, edible, 

 and has a fine flavor. 50c. each, 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Akebia Quinata. A scarce Jap- 

 anese 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 

 $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, $4.50 per doz. 



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

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

 covering outbuildings, 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 bright scarlet berries, which re- 

 main on the vine a long time. Strong plants, 40c. each, $4.00 

 per doz. 



Ivy (English). Invaluable from its quality of remaining ever- 

 green all the year. It is largely used for covering graves in ceme- 

 teries. Price, large plants, 50c. each; smaller plants, 25c. each, 

 $2.25 per doz. 



15c. each, 



HONEYSUCKLES. 



Lonicera Belgica (Monthly Fragrant or Dutch Honeysuckle). 

 The grandest of all honeysuckles and always scarce. Ever- 

 blooming and very fragrant. Flowers bright red with yellow 

 and buff markings at the ends of the tubes. 

 Lonicera Flexuosa (Japan Sweet-scented Honeysuckle). Beauti- 

 ful large flowers ; pale yellow and white ; exquisitely sweet ; a 

 constant and profuse bloomer. 



Lonicera Sempervirens (Scarlet 

 Trumpet Honeysuckle). This 

 grand variety is evergreen and 

 is considered the handsomest in 

 cultivation. It is a strong, rapid 

 grower, and produces scarlet in- 

 odorous flowers. 

 Lonicera Halleana (Hall's Japan 

 Honeysuckle). A strong, vigor- 

 ous, almost evergreen sort, with 

 pure white flowers, changing to 

 yellow. Very fragrant, and cov- 

 ered with flowers from July to 

 December ; holds its leaves till 

 January. The best bloomer of all. 

 Lonicera Brachypoda (Evergreen 

 Sweet-scented Honeysuckle). A 

 hardy, vigorous grower; blooms 

 nearly all the season ; deliciously 

 fragrant ; flowers buff, yellow and 

 white ; very desirable for veranda 

 and trellis work. 

 Lonicera Brachypoda Aurea 

 (Golden-leaved Honeysuckle). 

 Leaves beautifully veined and 

 spotted with clear yellow; flow- 

 ers yellow and fragrant. This 

 beautiful Honeysuckle is so dis- 

 tinct that it is one of the best 

 varieties to plant with other vines 

 for a striking contrast. 

 Price for any of the above 

 Honeysuckles, 25c. each, $2.25 per 

 doz. ; set of 6 sorts for $1.25, large 

 plants ; young plants, 10c. each, 

 $1.00 per doz. 



Hardy White Jasmine (Jasmi- 

 num Officinalis). Very sweet- 

 scented and highly desirable. 

 Strong plants, 25c. each, $2.25 per 

 doz. 



Jasminum, Nudiflorum (Hardy 

 Yellow Jasmine). This most unique 

 shrub is a semi-climber, or can be 

 grown as a weeping shrub. The 

 handsome bell-shaped flowers are 

 golden yellow in color, sweet-scented, and are produced in won- 

 derful profusion in early spring, usually coming into bloom in this 

 latitude in February and March ; they are borne before the foliage 

 appears. It. is an object of striking beauty to see this beautiful 

 shrub covered with innumerable flowers when the ground is cov- 

 ered with snow. Large size, 25c. each, $2.25 per doz. 



Periploca Graeca (Silk Vine). A rapid-growing beautiful climber. 

 It is particularly desirable for the seashore, 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 eolor, 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. 



