- LASURSTERN 
LASURSTERN. Large flowers—up to 6 inches across— 
come plentifully on a plant which grows to 10 feet. The color 
ranges from deep blue to rich lavender. The contrasting 
center and the ribbed petals add beauty of their own. This is 
a most desirable Clematis with a fine reputation. Early 
bloomer. 
THE PRESIDENT. A deep plum-violet beauty with a rich- 
ness and appeal that are hard to resist. As an early bloomer, 
The President provides wonderful color when you appreciate 
it most. The plant bears these lovely flowers generously. 
From top to bottom, the flowers and foliage are a rare delight. 
CRIMSON STAR. Loaded with large, rich red flowers with 
contrasting yellowish centers, this one is truly spectacular, 
especially in early summer when blooms are at their fascinat- 
ing best. Try cutting a bloom and laying it over the rim of a 
large goblet filled with water. It will last a long time and give 
the house a touch of wonderful color. 
CRIMSON STAR 
Ceautfil . 
the loveliest hardy! 
On these two pages, it is my pleasure to offer you 9 “hand- 
picked,” as it were, varieties of Clematis selected from among 
many because of their outstanding beauty of color and their 
pleasing growth characteristics. These pictures give you 
only an idea of how beautiful they really are. In real life, 
this hardy, flowering vine produces dozens of delightful 
blooms, and since the plant grows from 8 to 12 feet tall, you 
can enjoy their marvelous color from the ground up. You will 
need some sort of support for the Clematis vine to cling to— 
a trellis, a pole, wire or string netting, an old tree stump, a 
fence, a stone wall—anything, in fact, which the vigorous 
vine can attach itself to. Culture is easy, and is thoroughly 
explained in the Planting Guide which comes with your plants. 
Incidentally, a number of gardeners plant Clematis at the 
foot of climbing roses, thus using the rose as a support for the 
Clematis vine. The flowers of the rose and the Clematis are 
intermingled . . . a glorious effect! 
CLEMATIS PRICES: $1.95 ea.; any 3 or more, $1.75 ea. 
JACKMANT. A fast-growing plant bearing very large flowers 
in rich, royal purple makes Jackmani one of the most popular 
and most appreciated varieties. It’s a midseason bloomer, a 
plentiful producer and a pleasure all the way. A favorite of 
mine, largely, I think, because of the incredible richness of its 
coloring. I’m sure that you will like this fine, old reliable, too. 
VILLE DE LYON. Another midseason bloomer, this time 
with bright carmine-red flowers. Darker margins accentuate 
the redness of the petals, making the total impression a beau- 
tiful one. There need be no hesitancy about choosing Ville de 
Lyon, although a color picture would help you decide. It IS 
beautiful! 
LAWSONIANA. Note the very interesting center which 
looks like a jewel in a lovely setting. This one 
produces many flowers and fine foliage in the 
usual generous Clematis manner. It is a popu- 
lar variety and with good reason. I've seen this 
one growing very decoratively on a rural mail 
box, as well as on a suburban fence, and in both 
instances it embellished the scene, starting 
early in the season. Very attractive! 
LAWSONIANA 
