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HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 



All orders are forwarded on receipt unless instructed to the contrary. 



ACTINIDIA ARGUTA. 



A Jesirabie Japanese climber of strong, vigorous growth, with dark green, 

 shilling foliage and while flowers with purple centres, which are followed by 

 clusters of edible fruit. An excellent plant for covering arbors, trellises, etc., 

 where a rapid and dense growth is desired. Strong (ilants, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 



per I 



AKBBIA QUINATA (AkeWa vine). 



Amprlopsis Veitchi 



ARISTOI^OCHIA 



SIPHO (Dutchiuan's Piiie Vine). 



A vigorous and rapid-growing climber, 

 bearing singular brownish-colored flowers, 

 resembling in shape a pipe. Its flowt-rs, 

 however, are of little value compared to its 

 fine light-green leaves, which are of very 

 large size, and retain their color from eai ly 

 spring to late fall ; perfectly hardy. E.xtra 

 strong plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per dtiz. 

 BIGNOXIA (Trumpet Creeper). 



For covering unsightly places, stumps, 

 rock-work, or wherever a showy flowering 

 vine is desired, the Bignonias will be found 

 very useful. The flowers are large, attrac- 

 tive and borne profusely when the plant 

 attains a fair size. 

 Qrandiflora. I^arge- flowered, bearing 



blooms of an orange-red color. 50 cts. 



each ; $5 00 per doz. 

 Radicans. Dark red, orange throat ; 



free-blooming and very hardy. J.5 cts. 



each ; $2.50 per doz 



CEI.ASTRUS 



SCANDENS. 



(Bitter Sweet, or Wax 'Work). 



One of our native climbing ph\nts, of 

 rapid growth, with attractive light-green 

 foliage and yellow flowers during luiie. 



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

 and producing in early spring numberless bunches of violet-broun flowers which 

 have a pleasant cinnamon odor ; most desirable for positions where a dense shade 

 is not required. .Strong plants, 25 cis. each ; |2.50 per doz.; f 15.00 per 100. 



AinpelOpSiS "Veitchi (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 scirlet in the fall. (See cut). Strong plants, 15 cts. 

 each ; $1.50 per do/..; $10.00 per 100. Extra strong plants, 25 cts each; $2.50 

 per doz.; $18 00 per 100. 



HAmPEEOPSIS TRICOLOR (Vltis UeteropJ.ylla variegata). 



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

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

 liberally covered with attractive small berries, of a peculiar lustrous metallic 

 penc->ckblue color ; highly useful for trailing over rocks or for a low trellis. 

 (See cut.) 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



AIWPELOPSIS 



QITINQUIFOEIA. 



(Virginia Creeper, or American Ivy). 



Tliis well-know n 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 .'SO per doz,; $15.00 per 

 100. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A valuable hardy tuberous - rooted 

 climber, resembling in ndniature the com- 

 mon Wistaria in vine and foliage, and 

 having clusters of rich deep purple flowers, 

 which have a strong, delicious violet fra- 

 grance. They grow to a height of 8 to 10 

 feet, and bloom profusely. Plant 2 or 3 

 liulbs near together to produce a mass of 

 vines and flowers. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. 

 per doz. 



Ampelopsis Tkicolok 

 which are followed in the autumn with bright orange fruit. 25 cts. each; $2 50 per d 

 >\ CINNAMON VINE (Dioscorea Batatas). 

 A rapid-growing climber, taking its name from the [leculiar fragrance of the delicate white flowris 

 are heart-shaped, bright glossy-green ; growth is very rapid, often running 2.5 to 40 feet 

 roots, 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. 



EITONVMUS. 



Radicans Variegata ( F;/r/>i>v,/g,/ Cifepiiii^ Euijnviinis). \ splendid evergreen creeping plant with pretty I 

 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 jnirpose it can be kept closely clipped in the same, 

 minner as box edging. 15 cts. each; $l.,'>0 per doz.; .^10.00 per 100, 



HOP VINE iHiunulus lupuluN). 



Common. One of the very best climbers for covering unsightly places. It is a rapid grower and bears a pro- 

 fusion of seed pods suitable for many domesiic 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, such as Cobaea, Passiflora, I 



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loonflowers, etc., etc., are ofTered under the head of Garden and Greenhouse Plants. 



