Hardy Climbing Plants. 



Ampelopsis Veitchi. 



ACTINIDIA POL YG AM A. 



(Silver Sweet Tine.) 



A desirable Japanese climber of strong, vigorous growth, 

 with darlc green, shining foliage and white, hawthorne-scented 

 flowers, 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 cts. 

 each ; So 00 per doz. 



AKEBIA QUINATA (Atebia 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 cinna- 

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

 not required. Strong plants, 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz; 

 §15.00 per 100. 



Ampelopsis Veitclli (Boston Ivy, or Japan Ivy). 



The most popular and desiral)le climbing plant for covering brick, stone or 

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

 rapid orowth, 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. 



AMPELOPSIS TRICOLOR, 



or Titis lieteropliylla 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; S2.50 per doz. 



AMPELOPSIS OUINQUIFOLIA. 



(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. 



ARISTOLOCHIA 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 fine light-green leaves, which are of very large size, and retain 

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

 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



BIGNONIA (Trumpet Creeper). 



For covering unsightly places, stumps, rock-work, or wherever a showy flower- 

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

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

 Qrandiflora. Large-flowered, bearing blooms of an orange-red color. 50 cts. 



each ; 85-00 per doz. 

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



each; §2.50 per doz. 



CELASTRLTS. 



Scandens [Climbitig Bitter Sweet, or IVajc U^ork). One of our native climb- 

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

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

 cts. each; §250 per doz. 



CINNAMON VINE (Oloscorea Batatas). 



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 25 to 40 feet; quite hardy. Good roots, 5 cts. each; 

 .')0 cts. per doz. 



EUONYMUS. 



Radicans Variegata [Variegated O-eeping Euonyimis). A splendid evergreen 

 creeping plant with pretty small foliage, beautifully variegated deep green 

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

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

 pose it can be kept closely clipped in the same manner as box 

 edging. 15 cts. each; $1.50 per doz. ; |10 00 per 100. 



HOP "VINE (Humulus lupulus). 



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

 sightly places. It is a rapid grower 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-yellow foliage ; a most desirable hardy 

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



Cinnamon Vine. 



Tender Climbers, Including Cobaa, Passiflora, Moonflowers, etc., etc., are offered under the head of Garden andj Greenhouse Plants, 



on pages 114 to 145, 



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