HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 



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HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 



Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe). 



ARISTOI.OCHIA SIPHO. 



A vigorous and rapid growing; climber, Ijearing singular 

 brownish colored flowers, resembling in shape a Dutchman's 

 pipe. Its flowers, however, are of little value, beside its fine 

 light green leaves, which are of veiy large size, and retain their 

 color from early spring to late fall. The plant grows very 

 quickly, and soon makes a dense shade. For arbors or trellises, 

 or for making a screen, it is invaluable. It readily attains a 

 height of 20 feet and is perfectly hardy. 

 50 cts. each; §5.00 per doz. Extra strong plants, §1.00 each. 



AKEBIA QUINATA. 



One of the best climbers, bearing numberless bunches of 

 violet-brown flowers, which have a pleasant cinnamon odor. It 

 begins to bloom early in spring, and continues several weeks. 

 In good soil and location it will grow 30 to 40 feet high. 

 25 to 50 cts. each ; $2.50 to 85.00 per doz. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, closely resembling 

 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 great height, and bloom pro- 

 fusely. The bulbs are perfectly hardy, and should not be taken 

 up over winter. Plant two or three bulbs near together to pro- 

 duce a mass of vines and flowers. 10 cts. each ; §1.00 per doz. 



AMPEI.OPSIS VEITCHI. 



An entirely hardy Anipelopsis of Japanese origin. It grows 

 as rapidly as the old Viiginia Creeper, and attains a height of 

 50 feet. It clings firmly to any wall, tree, etc. The leaves are 

 small on young plants, which at first are of an olive-green 

 brown color, changing to bright scarlet in the autumn. As the 

 plant acquires age the leaves increase in size. This variety 

 becomes more popular every season, and is without question 

 one of the very best climbing plants for covering brick or slone 

 walls that can be grown. 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. Extra 

 large, 50 cts. each ; §5.00 per doz. 



AMPEEOPSIS QUINQUEFOEIA. 



(Virginia Creeper.) 



A very rapid grower, with large dark green foliage, which 

 changes in the fall to scarlet. A very desirable vine for covering 

 arbors, verandas, etc. 



25 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



Apios Tuberosa. 



BIGNONIA. 



(Trumpet Creeper.) 



For covering unsightly places, stumps, rock-work, or plant- 

 ing in crevices in ledges, the Bignonias will be found very use- 

 ful. The flowers are large, attractive, and showy, and borne 

 profusely when the plant attains a fair size. 

 Graildillora. l^arge-flowered Trumpet Creeper, bearing 



blooms of an orange-red color. 60 cts. each. 

 Ratlicans. Dark red, orange throat; free-blooming and 



very hardv. 25 cts. each : S2.50 per doz. 



A rapia-growmg cnmuer, launig iis name uuai lue peuuiiai 

 fragrance of the delicate wdiite flowers. The leaves are heart- 

 shaped, bright glossy green ; growth is very rapid, reaching 

 about 8 feet in height; quite hardy. 



Good roots, 15 cts. each ; 2 for 25 cts. 



Cinnamon Vine. 



