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HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS 



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Vitis 



Henryana. 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 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; S5.00 per doz. 



Humulifolia (Ttirguoise-berry Vine). One of the most desirable very hardy cHmbers, 

 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 verj- attractive in the various stages of ripening, passing through many 

 shades of blue, finally turning blue-black. 25 cts. each; S2.50 per doz. 



Wistarias 



One of the best hardy climbers, producing their great trusses of flowers in abun- 

 dance during the month of May with some scattering bloom in August and 

 September. While they succeed in any kind of soil they should be Uberally fed 

 when first planted to give them a \'igorous start. / 



Sinensis. The favorite variety, producing thousands of pen- 

 dulous clusters of dehcate violet-blue blossoms, richly perfumed. 

 — Alba. Of similar habit to Sinensis, with pure white flowers. 

 Price, either of the above strong plants, 75 cts. each. 



Climbing and Rambler 

 Roses 



We offer a splendid up-to-date selection 

 of these in strong two-year old plants, for 

 descriptions and prices see section in this 

 catalogue devoted to Roses, beginning on 

 page 120. 



POLYGONT-rM 



Polygonum Auberti 



(Silver Lace Vine) 



One of the most desirable flower- 

 ing climbers, the plant is of strong, 

 vigorous growth, attaining a height of 

 25 feet or more, producing tlu'ough the 

 summer and fall great foamj' sprays of 

 white flowers, and a well estabhshed 

 plant during its long flowering period 

 is a mass of bloom. Not only does it 

 thrive in the Eastern and Middle 

 States, but we have seen it in equally 

 good condition in Oregon, Colorado 

 and California, adapting itself to the 

 most varied climatic conditions. 

 Strong plants, 75 cts. each. 



Pueraria 

 Thunbergiana 



(Kudzu Vine) 



The most rapid growing vine in culti- 

 vation, attaining, after once being estab- 

 lished, a height of 50 feet or more in one 



season. Its foliage is large and furnishes dense shade; it bears small raceme; 

 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 cUmber 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, make? a handsome display. One of the best flowering 

 vines for planting against a tree or wall, as it clings naturally to any rough 

 surface. Strong plants, S2.00 each. 



Plans of Hardy Borders 



We have prepared a leaflet on the making and care of a Hardy Border, 

 also showing several plans of Hardy Borders with list of plants to fill same in 

 positions either in sun or shade. Copies free on request. 



PuER.\RiA (Kudzu Vine) 



