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BOUSSINGAULTIA BASELLOIDES. 
(Madeira, or Mignonette Vine.) 
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An old-fashioned, popular vine, covering a large space ina short time. Fleshy 
heart-shaped leaves of a light green, and numerous racemes of feathery white flow- 
ers of delicious fragrance. Protect with litter in this latitude. Strong tubers, 5 
cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. 
CELASTRUS SCANDENS. 
(Bitter Sweet, or Wax Work.) 
One of: our native climbing plants, of rapid growth, succeeding in almost any 
situation, sun or shade, with attractive light green foliage and yellow flowers dur- 
ing June, which are followed in the autumn with bright orange fruit, which usually 
remain on the plant throughout the 
winter. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Cinnamon Vine. 
(Dioscorea 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; 50 
cts. per doz. 
AMPELOPsIS VBITCHI 
Clematis 
Integrifolia Durandi 
One of the most valuable of the 
large flowered blue Clematis, a vig- 
orous, healthy grower not subject to 
disease, growing about 6 feet high 
and producing without intermission 
from June until late in fall showy in- 
digo-blue flowers of great substance, 
3 to 34 inches in diameter. 50 cts. 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
Ampelopsis Veitchi. 
(Boston Ivy, or Japan Ivy.) 
The most popular climbing plant for cov- 
ering brick, stone or wooden walls, trees, 
etc.; when it becomes established it is of 
very rapid growth, and clings to the smooth- 
est surface with the tenacity of ivy; the fo- 
liage is of a rich olive green during the 
summer, changing to various shades of 
bright crimson and scarlet in the fall.- In 
planting Ampelopsis of all-kinds, the plants, if still in a dormant 
condition, should be cut down to within 6 inches of the ground, so 
that the new growth may cling to the wall or tree from the bottom 
up. (See cut.) Extra strong two-year-old plants, 25 cts, each; 
$2.50 per doz.; $18.00 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, chocolate-brown flowers, which have a strong delicious violet 
fragrance. They grow to a height of 8 to 10 feet, and bloom pro- 
fusely. Plant 2 to 3 bulbs near together to produce a mass of vines 
and flowers. 65 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. 
ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO. 
(Dutchman’s Pipe Vine.) 
ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO 
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 light-green leaves, which are of 
very large size, and retain their color from early spring to late fall; 
perfectly hardy. Strong plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 
BIGNONIA (Trumpet Vine). 
For covering unsightly places, stumps, rockwork, or wherever a 
showy-flowering vine is desired, the Bignonias will be found very 
useful. The flowers are large, attractive, and borne profusely when 
the plants attain a fair size. 
Grandiflora, Large flowers of orange-red. 50 cts. each; $5.00 
per doz. 
Radicans. Dark red, orange throat, free blooming and very 
hardy. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. BiGNnontA, OR TRuMPET VINE 
HARDY CLIMBING ROSES will be found offered with other Roses on pages 170 to 194 
