Select List of Hardy Climbing Plants. 



%~it* All orders for Hardy Climbing Plants will be forwarded on receipt, or as soon as they can be dug, unless instructed to the 



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ACTFNIDIA ARGUTA The Silver Vine) 



A desirable Japanese climber of strong, vigorous growth, with dark green, 

 shining foliage and white flowers with purple centres, which are followed by 

 clusters of edible fruit. An excellent plant for covering arbors, trellises, etc. 

 where a rapid and dense growth is desired. Strong plants, 50 cts. each; ?5.00 

 per doz. 



ACTINIDIA CHKXEXSIS. 



A valuable climber recently introduced from Central China, with large orbicular 

 foliage of a dark green on the upper surface, densely tomentose beneath, and when 

 young thickly covered with bright red hairs, which give them a beautiful velvety 

 appearance. In its native habitat it bears handsome yellow flowers lh inches 

 across, borne in clusters on short stems; these are succeeded by edible fruit 

 the size of a walnut, with gooseberry flavor. As far as we know, the plant has 



not yet flowered under cultivation; but 

 aside from that, it is a remarkably 

 handsome and rapid-growing orna- 

 mental climber and of great value for 

 covering arbors, pergolas, etc. (See 

 cut.) $1.00 each. 



Akebia Quinata. 



Ampelopsis Lowti. 



AKEBIA QITINATA. 



(Akebia Vine.) 

 One of the most graceful of our hardy climbers, with deep green, small foliage, and pro- 

 ducing in early spring numberless bunches of violet-brown flowers, which have a pleasant 

 cinnamon odor; most desirable for positions where a dense shade is not required. Strong 

 plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; §15.00 per 100. 



APIOS TIBEROSA. 



A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, resembling in miniature the common Wistaria 

 in vine and foliage, and having clusters of rich, deep purple flowers, which have a strong 

 delicious violet fragrance. They grow to a heighth of 8 to 10 feet, and bloom profusely. 

 Pant 2 to' 3 bulbs near together to produce a mass of vines and (lowers. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. 

 per doz. 



tW NEW JAPANESE IVY. 



AMPELOPSIS LOWII. 



Since the introduction of the popular Ampelopsis Veitchi or Boston Ivy, over fortv vears 

 ago, no other plant of a similar self-clinging habit has been introduced, and we believe that 

 this new variety, which possesses all of the good points of Ampelopsis Veitchi, will In- a wel- 

 come addition. 



Like Ampelopsis Veitchi, it clings to the smoothest surface without support. It is of 

 equally rapid growth and perfectly hardy, but the foliage is much smaller and deeply cut, 

 giving a grace -i d elegance nol possessed by the old soil. In spring and summer the leaves 

 are of a bright, tresn apple green color, changing in the autumn to brilliant crimson and 

 scarlet. (See cut.; Strong plants, 60 cts. each; $6.00 per doz. 



ACTIMIIIA ClIIMNSIS. 



Tender climbers. 



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i'j.-.K as Cobaca, Passion Vine, Moonflowerf, etc., are offered under the head of Garden and Greenhouse Plants. 



