DREER'S SELECT HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS 



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Ampelopsis 



Engelmanni, A greatly improved variety of the Virginia 

 Creeper, with dense foliage of a glossy light green in summer, 

 changing to a brilliant crimson in the autumn. On a rough 

 stone surface it will cling without support in the same way as 

 the Japanese Ivy. 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper or American Ivy). This well 

 known climber is one of the best and quickest growing varieties 

 for covering trees, trellises, arbors, etc.; its large, deep green 

 foliage assumes brilliant shades of yellow, crimson and scarlet 

 in the fall. 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Lowi. A splendid variation from the popular Boston or Japan 

 Ivy, possessing all the merits of the parent, being perfectly 

 hardy, clinging to the smoothest surface without support, and 

 with much smaller foliage, which is deeply cut, giving it a 

 grace and elegance entirely distinct from the old type. In the 

 spring and summer the leaves are a bright fresh apple-green 

 color, changing in the autumn to various brilliant tones of 

 orange, crimson and scarlet. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Veitchi (Boston or Japan Ivy). The most popular climbing 

 plant for covering brick, stone or wooden walls, trees, etc.; 

 when it becomes established it is of very rapid" growth, and 

 clings to the smoothest surface with the tenacity of the English 

 Ivy; the foliage is of a rich olive green during the summer, 

 changing to various shades of bright crimson and scarlet in 

 the fall. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Ampelopsis Veitchi 



Actinidia 



Arguta (The Silver Vine). A very desirable hardy Japanese 

 climber of strong vigorous growth, with dark green, shining 

 foliage, and greenish white flowers with purple centres which 

 are followed by clusters of edible fruit of fig-like flavor. An 

 excellent plant for covering arbors, trellises, etc., where a rapid 

 and dense growth is desired. Strong plants, $1.00 each. 



Chinensis. A rare climber with large orbicular foliage of dark green 

 on the upper surface, densely tomentose beneath and when young 

 thickly covered with bright red hairs which gives them a beautiful 

 velvety appearance. It bears attractive yellow flowers which are 

 succeeded by edible fruit the size of a walnut with gooseberry flavor. 

 Hardy south of Washington. $1.00 each. 



Akebia Quinata (AkeWa vine) 



One of the most graceful of our hardy climbers, with deep green, 

 small foliage, and producing 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, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Boussingaultia 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 tubers, 15 cts. each; $1.50 

 per doz. 



Aristolochia Sipho 



(Dutchman's Pipe Vine) 



A vigorous and rapid-growing climber, bearing singular brownish- 

 colored flowers, resembling a pipe in shape. 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. Very strong plants, $1.00 each. 



BignOSlia (Trumpet Vine) 



Grandiflora. The true large flowered type with large showy orange- 



red flowers. 



.00 each. 



Radicans. For covering unsightly places, stumps, rockwork, or 

 wherever a showy-flowering vine is desired, this will be found very 

 useful. The dark red flowers with orange throats are large, attrac- 

 tive, and borne profusely; very hardy. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Bignonia 



For Climbing Roses see pages 152 to 154 



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