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HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS 



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Polygonum Baldschuanicum. 



VITIS HENRYANA. 



A recent introduction from China, with foliage in general outline similar 

 to, but not as large as that of our native Virginia creeper, the leaves being 

 much heavier and of greater substance and prettily variegated. The ground 

 color is a deep velvety-green, the midrib and principal veins of silvery 

 white. This variegation is most pronounced in the autumn, when the green 

 ground color changes to red, the white marking not changing color. 75 

 cts. each; §7.50 per dozen. 



VITIS HrMUUFOLIA. 



A rapid growing hardy climber with dark green hop- vine like leaves 

 which are absolutely insect and disease proof. Always presenting a clean, 

 fresh appearance, in late summer and fall the plant is loaded with pea-like 

 berries, which are very attractive in the various stages of ripening, passing 

 through many shades of blue and purple, finally turning blue-black. Ready 

 April 15; 25 cts. each. 



CHINESE WISTARIA. 



One of the best of all hardy climb- 

 ers. When given a sunny situation 

 and liberal manuring it grows rapid- 

 ly, and presents when in 

 bloom a magnificent appear- 

 ance. 



Sinensis. The favorite va- 

 riety, producing thousands 

 of pendulous clusters of delicate 

 violet-blue blossoms, richly per- 

 fumed. Strong plants, 50 cts. each. 

 — Alba. Of similar habit to 

 Sinensis, with pure white flowers. 

 Strong plants, 50 cts. each. 



POLYGONUM AUBERTI. 



A splendid climber, much on the style of P. 

 Baldschuanicum, but of stronger growth and 

 smaller foliage. After it becomes established it is 

 very vigorous, and a three year or older plant, 

 with its mass of feathery white flowers, is a pleas- 

 ing sight during late summer and autumn. Strong 

 plants, 75 cts. each. 



POLYGONUM 



BALDSCHUANICUM. 



This beautiful hardy, woody, twining plant first 

 offered by us in 19 is still comparatively rare. We 

 consider it one of the most interesting and showy 

 hardy climbers. Its white flowers are borne in great 

 feathery sprays at the extremities of the branches 

 throughout the summer and fall. Strong plants, 50 cts. each. 



POLYGONUM MULTIFLORUM. VlTIS Henbyana . 



A very desirable climbing plant, which seems peculiarly adapted to our climatic 

 conditions. It is of strong, rapid, but not coarse growth, frequently attaining a 

 height of 15 to 20 feet in one season. Its bright green heart-shaped leaves are never 

 bothered by insects, and during September and October it produces masses_ of foamy- 

 white flowers in large trusses from the axil of each leaf. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



PUERARIA TMUNBERGIANA. 



(Kudzu Vine.) 

 The most rapid growing vine in cultivation, attaining, after once being established, 

 a height of 50 feet or more in one season. Its foliage is large, and furnishes dense 

 shade; it bears small racemes of rosy-purple, pea-shaped blossoms towards the close 

 of August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



SCHIZOPHRAGMA HYDRANGEOIDES* 



(Climbing Hydrangea ) 



Although introduced from Japan in 1879, this grand climber is still rare. It is one 

 of the most interesting of our hardy climbers. Its flowers, which are borne in large 

 trusses, are similar to a white Hydrangea, and when in flower, during July and August, 

 makes a handsome display. One of the best flowering vines for planting against a 

 tree or wall, as it clings naturally to any rough surface. (See cut.) A limited stock 

 of strong plants, $1.00 each. 



AGMA HVDRANGEOIDES. 



STRONG HARDY ROSES FOR THE GARDEN is one of our Specialties. See pages 175 to 193. 



