Select List of Hardy Climbing Plants 



ZW All Plants will be forwarded on receipt of order or as soon as they can be dug, unless 

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ACTINIDIA ARGUTA (The Silver Vine). 



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

 shining foliage and white 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 plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 

 per doz. 



ACTINIDIA CHINENSIS. 



A valuable climber recently introduced from Central China, with large orbicular 

 foliage of a dark green on the upper surface, densely tomentose beneath, and when 

 young thickly covered with bright red hairs, which give them a beautiful velvety 

 appearance. In its native habitat it bears handsome yellow flowers 1.1 inches 

 across, borne in clusters on short stems; these are succeeded by edible fruit the 

 size of a walnut, with gooseberry flavor. As far as we know, the plant has not 

 yet flowered under cultivation; but aside from that, it is a remarkable 



handsome and rapid-growing orna- 

 mental climber and of great value for 

 covering arbors, pergolas, etc. (.See 

 cut.) $1.00 each. 



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Akebia Qt inata. Ampelopsis Low n. 



AKEBIA QUINATA (Akebia Vine). 



One of the most graceful of our hardy climbers, with deep green, small foliage, and pro- 

 ducing in early spring numberless bunches of violet-brown flowers, which have a pleasant 

 cinnamon 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. 



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 to 3 bulbs near together to produce a mass of vines and flowers. 5 cts. each; 50 

 cts. per doz. 



K^~NEW JAPANESE IVY. 



AMPELOPSIS EOWII. 



Since the introduction of the popular Ampelopsis Veitchi or Boston Ivy, over forty years 

 ago, no other plant of a similar self-clinging habit has been introduced, and we believe that 

 this new variety, which possesses all of the good points of Ampelopsis Veitchi, will be a 

 welcome addition. 



Like Ampelopsis Veitchi, it clings to the smoothest surface without support. It is of 

 equally rapid growth and perfectly hardy, but the foliage is much smaller and deeply cut, 

 giving a grace and elegance not possessed by the old sort. In spring and summer the 

 leaves are of a bright, fresh apple-green color, changing in the autumn to brilliant crimson 

 and scarlet. (See cut.) 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 





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ACTINIDIA CHINBNSIS. 



Tender climbers, such as Cobaea, Passion Vine, Moonf lowers, etc., are offered under the head of Garden and Greenhouse Plants. 



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