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AmPELOPSIS TKICnLf)K 



Atnpelopsis Tricolor. 



(Vitis heterophylla variegata.) 



A beautiful and desirable climber, with 

 fine dark green foliage, wonderfully varie- 

 gated with white and pink; during the 

 late summer and fall the plant is liber- 

 ally covered with attractive small berries 

 of a peculiar lustrous metallic peacock blue 

 color; highly useful for trailing over rocks 

 or for a low trellis. (See cut. ) 25 cts. 

 each; $2.50 per doz. 



CELASTRUS SCANDENS. 



(Bitter Sweet or Wax Work.) 



One of our native climbing plants, of rapid growth, succeeding in almost any situ- 

 ation, sun or shade, with attractive light green foliage and yellow flowers during 

 June, which are followed in the autumn with bright orange fruit, which usually re- 

 main on the plant throughout the winter. 25 cts. each; $2.C0 per doz. 



CINNAMON VINE (Dioscor.a Batata.). 



A rapid growing climber, taking its name from the peculiar fragrance of the delicate 

 white flowers. The leaves are heart-shaped, bright glossy green; growth is very rapid, 

 often running 26 to 40 feet; quite hardy. Good roots, 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. 



Clematis 



Integrifolia 



Durandi. 



The most valuable 

 of the large flowered 

 blue Clematis, a vig- 

 orous, healthy grower 

 not subject to disease. 

 It is a cross between 

 6'. ill tegrifolia and 

 C. Jdckmani, of semi- 

 climbing habit, growing 

 about 6 feet high and 

 producing without in- 

 termission from June 

 until late in fall showy 

 indigo-blue flowers of 

 great substance, 3 to 

 3j inches in diameter. 

 50 cts. each; $5.0<) per 

 doz. 



Aristolochia Sipho. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A valuable hardy tuberous- rooted climber, resembling in miniature 

 the common Wistaria m vine and foliage, and having clusters of rich, 

 deep purple flowers, which have a strong delicious violet fragrance. 

 They grow to a height of 8 to 10 feet, and bloom profusely. Plant 

 2 to 3 bulbs near together to produce a mass of vines and flowers. 

 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. 



ARISTOI.OCIIIA SIPHO. 



(Dutchman's Pipe Vine.) 

 A vigorous and rapid growing climber, bearing singular brownish- 

 colored flowers, resembling in shape a pipe. Its flowers, however, 

 are of little value compared to its light-green leaves, which are of 

 very large size, and retain their color from early spring to late fall; 

 perfectly hardy. Strong plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



BIGNONIA (Trumpet Vine). 



For covering unsightly places, stumps, rockwork, or wherever a 

 showy-flowering vine is desired, the Bignonias will be found very use- 

 ful. The flowers are large, attractive and borne profusely when the 

 plants attain a fair size. 

 Qrandiflora. Large flowers of orange-red. 50 cts. each; $5.00 



per doz. 

 Radicans. Dark red, orange throat, free blooming and very hardy. 



25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Boussitig^aultia Baselloides. 



(Madeira, or Mignonette Vine.) 



An old-fashioned popular vine, covering a large space in a short 

 time. Fleshy heart-shaped leaves of a light green, and numerous 

 racemes of feathery white flowers of delicious fragrance. Protect 

 with litter in this latitude. Strong tuber-s, 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per 

 doz. 



Bic.NoNiA. OR Trumpet Vink. 



HARDY CLIMBING ROSES will be found offered with other Rotas on pages 166 to IBS. 



