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PETER HENDERSON & 
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AIMPELOPSIS VEITCHIH. 
Sometimescalled “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 
palatiai residence corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue, New 
York City. Another fine example of itis seen on Grace Church, in 
New York, while on Commonwealth Avenue, and throughout the 
fashionable ‘‘ Back Bay” district in Boston, there are hundreds of 
the finest houses covered with it from foundation 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. Itisa great proteetion 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, ete., it has no 
equal, while its rapid growth and tenacious elinging qualities make 
it a most desirable plant for staying up terraces. In the summer 
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,extrastrong ground grown, 2 to 3 ft., 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 
20a pot Sa AL OD Se SUG sure: OUNE: =ac 
3d pot <6 to 12 ins., 15c. 1.50 
AMPELOPSIS ROYLEI. 
This is identical with A. Veitchii as regards its climbing prop- 
erties, but itis a larger and stronger growing plant. The foliage 
even in Summer is richly tinted crimson, and in autumn it is per- 
fectly gorgeous in its flame-colored foliage. Itis, in ouropinion, the 
more valuable of the two varieties. Price, the same as A. Veitchit. 
AMPELOPSIS 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, 50 cts. 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 yaluable 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 pro- 
fusely. The bulbs are perfectly hardy and should not be taken up | 
over winter. 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 
ARISTOLOGHIA 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 
sereen is desired nothing can be better. The plants we offer are 
«cc ce ce 
| assumes a gorgeous eoloring. 
extra large and strong. Price, 75 cts. each. 
AGonS the most impor- | 
tant decorative and flow- 
ering plants none are more 
necessary than Hardy Vines. 
The collection we offer below 
contains, we believe, the best 
climbing plants for the perma- 
nent effects known at present 
time. Particular attention 
is called to the “‘ Boston” or 
‘‘Japan Ivy” as being per- 
haps the grandest vine for 
foliage effects it is possible 
to obtain. All the plants 
offered are of a goodsize and 
should give entire satisfac- 
tion. : 
BIGNONIA RADICANS. (Trumpet Ereeper.) 
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 eut back, it will assume a weeping form and 
is highly ornamental in that way. 25 cts. each, $2.25 per dozen. 
CELASTRUS SCANDENS. (Bitter Sweet.) 
A well-known, handsome elimbing plant. Im the fall its foliage 
It bears large elusters of bright 
searlet berries, which remain on the vine a long time. Strong 
plants, 40 ets. each. 
HARDY PEA. (Lathyrus.) 
One of the grandest hardy elimbers we have. The blooms are 
magnificent, formed im great clusters of large waxy flowers. Color 
brilliant rose. Strong plants, 35 cts. each. 
HONEYSUCKLES. (Lonicera.) 
Lonicera Belgica (Monthly Fragrant or Dutch Honeysuckle). The 
grandest of all homeysuckles and always scarce. Ever-blooming 
and very fragrant. Flowers bright red with yellow and buff 
markings at the ends of the tubes. 50 cts. each, $4.50 per doz. 
Lonicera (Japan Honeysuckles). Yellow, white, pink, and 
golden leaved. Fine plants, 30 cts. each, $3.00 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, 50 cts. each; smaller plants, 25 cts. each, $2.25 per doz. 
Variegated English Ivy. We also offer a variegated variety which 
is very ornamental. Price, the same as the above. 
JASMINUM OFFICINALIS. 
Hardy White Jessamine. Very sweet scented and highly desir- 
able. Strong plants, 50 ets. each, $4.50 per doz. 
MOONFLOWER (Hardy). 
(Ipomea Pandurata.) 
A very useful climber. Large white flowers with pink and pur- 
ple throat. For fuller deseription, see page 139. Price, 20 ets. 
each, $2.00 per doz. 
MATRIMONY WINE. Chinese. (Lycium Chinense.) 
A beautiful berry-bearing vine, full of scarlet fruit in the- fall. 
Large plants, 50 cts. each, $4.50 per doz. ; smaller plants, 25 cts. each, 
$2.25 per doz. See also page 127. 
PERIPLOGA GRABEGA. (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, 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
WISTARIAS (Chinese). 
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. 50 cts. each. 
Wistaria Sinensis, Blue. Flowers in drooping clusters like a 
bunch of grapes; soft lavender blue; fragrant. 35 cts. each. 
SPECIAL OFFER.—The entire collection of 19 kinds named and 
described on this page (all largest plants) for$5.00._ Hardy Climbing 
Roses and Clematis will be found on pages 104 and 109. 
