HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA—HARDY CLIMBERS 37 
SCHIZOPHRAGMA HYDRANGEOIDES 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
of each leaf. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
July and August, makes a handsome display. 
cut.) Strong plants, $1.00 each. 
JASMINIUOM OFFICINALE. 
Favorite climbers for sheltered positions; hardy south of Philadelphia. With 
protection, will stand out as far north as New York. Pure white, fragrant flowers. 
| LATHWRUS LATIFOLIUS. 
(Hardy Everlasting Pea.) 
One of the best and most desirable flowering hardy climbing plants, growing to 
a height of 8 to 10 feet, and producing clusters of large, deep, rosy-red flowers 
the entire summer; fine for cutting; lasting well. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 
POLYGONUM AUBERTI. 
A splendid climber, producing great foamy sprays of white flowers at the ex- 
tremities of the branches during the late summer and autumn; a two- or three- 
year-old established plant when in flower is a pleasing sight. 50 cts. each. 
POLYGORNUM MULTIFLORUM. 
A very desirable climbing plant, of strong, rapid, but not coarse growth, fre- 
! quently attaining a height of 15 to 20 feet in one season. During September and 
October it produces masses of foamy-white flowers in large trusses from the axil 
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 
planting against a tree or wall, as it clings naturally to any rough surface. (See 
PUERARIA THUNBERGIANA (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. 
VITIS. 
Henryama. A recent introduction from China, with foliage similar to but not as 
large as the Virginia creeper, the leaves being of greater substance, and prettily 
variegated. The ground color is a deep velvety-green, the midrib and principal 
veins of silvery white. The variegation is most pronounced in the autumn, when 
the green ground color changes to red. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
Humulifolia (Zurquwoise-berry Vine). One of the most desirable very hardy 
climbers, with glossy dark green leaves, which are insect and disease proof, always 
presenting a clean, fresh appearance. In late summer and fall the plant is loaded 
with berries, which are very attractive in the various stages of ripening, passing 
through many shades of blue, finally turning blue-black. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per 
doz. 
Megalophylla. A remarkable Chinese species, with very large dark green foliage, 
and bearing an abundance of attractive black fruit. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Thompsoni. Another pretty species with deep green foliage tinted with purple- 
bronze and claret on the under side, changing to purplish-red in the autumn, of 
slender growth and suitable for a position where a strong-growing vine would be 
too vigorous. 50 cts. each. 
WIST ARIAS. 
One of the best hardy climbers. When given a sunny situation and liberal manur- 
ing grows rapidly, and presents when in bloom a magnificent appearance. 
[lultijuga. A Japanese variety, bearing loose paricles frequently 3 feet long of 
deep purple flowers. 
Sinensis. The favorite variety, producing thousands of pendulous clusters of deli- 
cate violet-blue blossoms, richly perfumed. 
— Alba. Of similar habit to Sinensis, with pure white flowers. 
Price, any of the above, strong plants, 50 cts. each. 
One of the best flowering vines for 
Vitis Henrvana 
