Hardy Climbing Plants. 



All orders are forwarded on receipt unless instracted to the contrary, 



ARISTOI.OCIIIA SIPHO (Dutchman's PijM, vine). 



Ampelopsis Vkitchi. 



ACTINIOIA ARGUTA. 



A desirable Japanese climlier of stroller^ vigorous growth, 

 with dark green, shining foliage and white flowers with purple 

 centres, which are followed by clusters of edible fruit. An ex- 

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

 and dense growth is desired. Strong 3-year-old plants, 50' ctSv 

 each ; $5 00 per doz. 



AKEBIA QUINATA (Akewa vin*). 



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 cinna- 

 mon odor ; most desirable for positions where a dense shade is 

 not required. Strong plants, 2-5 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



Ampelopsis Veitclli (Boston ivy, or Japan Ivy). 



The most popular and desirable climbing plant for covering brick, stone or 

 wooden walls, trees, etc. After it becomes established at the root it is of very 

 rapid growth, and clings to the smoothest surface with the tenacity of ivy ; the 

 foliage is of a rich olive-green during the summer, changing to various shades 

 of bronze, crimson and scarlet in the fall. (See cut.) Strong plants, 15 cts. 

 each ; $1.50 per doz. ; $10 00 per 100. Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 

 per doz.; $1800 per 100. 



AMPEI^OPSIS TRICOLOR, 



or Yitis heterophylla variegata. 



A beautiful and desirable climber, with fine dark-green foliage, wonderfully 

 variegated with white and pink ; during the late summer and fall the plant is 

 liberally covered with attractive small berries of a peculiar lustrous metallic 

 peacock-blue color; highly useful for trailing over rocks or for a low trellis. 

 25. cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



AMPEI.OPSIS QUINQUIFOEIA. 



(Virginia Creeper, or American Ivy.) 

 This well-known climber is one of the best for covering trees, trellises, arbors, 

 etc.; its large deep-green foliage assumes brilliant shades of yellow, crimson 

 and scarlet in the fall. Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, resembling in miniature the common 

 Wistaria in 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 or 3 bulbs near together to produce a 

 mass of vines and flowers. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. 



A vigorous and rapid-growing climber, bearing singular browni.sh-eolored 

 flowers, resembling in shape a pipe. Its flowers, however, are of little value 

 compared to its fine light-green leaves, which are of very large size, aixJ retain 

 their color from early spring to late fall ; perfeclly hardy. Extra strong plants 

 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. - ' 



BIGB(ONIA (Trumpet Creeper), 



For covering unsightly places, stamps, rocft-work, o-r wherever a showy flower- 

 ing vine is desired, the Bignonias will be found veiy useful. The flowers are 

 large, attractive and borne profusely when the plant attains a fair size. 

 Grandiflora. Large-flowered, bearing blooms of an orange-red color. 56 cts, 



each ; $5. 00 per doz. 

 Radicans. Dark red, orange tlwoat; free-blooming and very hardy. 25 cts. 



each ; $2.50 per doz. 



CEI.ASTRUS. 



Scandens {Climbing Bitter Sweet, o?- Wax Work). Ohe of our native climb- 

 ing plants, of rapid growth, with attraictive light-green foliage and yellow flowers 

 during June, which are followed in the autumn with bright orange fruit. 25 

 cts. each; $2. 50 per doz. 



CINNAMON "VINE CDioseoTea Batatas.}. 



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

 lelicate white flower:. The leaves are heart-shaped, bright glossy-green ; growth 

 s very rapid, often running 25 to 40 feet; qraite hardy. (Good; roots, & cts. each; 

 30 cts. per doz. 



EUONVMUS. 



^^CM:SLVSS'S^t:n&%;aXst [^Variegated Creepi-wg^ Euonyinus), A splendid evergreen 

 creeping plant with pretty small foliage, beautifully variegated deep green 

 I and white ; a rather slow-growing but useful plant for covering 

 low stone walls or stumpsy or as an edging plant, for which pur- 

 p«>se it can be kept closely dipped in the same manner as box 

 edging. 15 els. each; $1.50 per doz. ; %\%m per 100. 



HOP "VFNE (Humulus Irapnltts). 



Common. One of the very best climbers for covering un- 

 sightly places. It is a rapid grovi'er and bears a profusion of 

 seed pods suitable for many domestic purposes. 5 cts. each; 

 50 cts. per doz. ; $2.50 per 100. 



Golden. A golden-leaved variety of the common Hop Vine, 

 possessing the same strong climbing habit and hardiness, but 

 with bright golden-yell«>w foliage ; a rp.iost desirable hardy 

 climber. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. 



Cinnamon Vine. 



Tender Climbers, such as Cobaea, Passiflora Moonflowers, etc., etc., are oCfered under the head of Garden and 



Greenhouse Plants. 



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