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MARDYCLIMBIMG PLANTS 



^S Hemyana. 



"VITIS. 



A recent introduction from China, with foliage similar to, 

 but not as large as the Virginia creeper, the leaves being of greater sub- 

 stance, and prettily variegated. The ground color is a deep velvety- 

 green, the midrib and principal veins of silvery white. This variegation 

 is most pronounced in the autumn, when the green ground color changes 

 to red. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per dozen. 



liumulifolia, ( Tu rq noise-berry Vine. ) One of the most desirable very 

 hardy climbers, with glossy dark green leaves which are insect and di- 

 sease proof, always presenting a clean, fresh appearance. In late sum- 

 mer and fall the piant is loaded with pea-like berries, which are very at- 

 tractive in the various stages of ripening, passing through many shades 

 of blue, finally turning blue-black. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Megalophylla. A remarkable Chinese species, with very large dark 

 green foliage, and bearing an abundance of attractive black fruit. 25 

 cts. each; $2.50 per doz, 



Thomsonii. Another pretty species with deep green foliage tinted with 

 purple-bronze and claret on the under side, changing to purplish-red in 

 the autumn, of slender growth and suitable for a position where a strong- 

 growing vine would be too vigorous. 50 cts. each. 



WISTARIAS. 



One of the best hardy climbers. When given a sunny situation and 

 iberal manuring grows rapidly, and presents when in bloom a mag- 

 nificent appearance. 



Multijuga. A Japanese variety, bearing 



"oose panicles frequently 3 feet long ot 



deep purple flowers. 



Sinensis. The favorite variety, 



producing thousands of pendulous 



clusters of delicate violet-blue 



jlossoms, richly perfumed. 



— Alba. Of similar habit 

 to Sinensis, with pure white 

 flowers. 



Price, any of the above, 

 strong plants, 50 cts. each. 



Polygonum Multiflorum. 



A very desirable climbing plant, which seems 

 peculiarly adapted to our climatic conditions. It 

 is of strong, rapid, but not coarse growth, fre- 

 quently attaining a height of 15 to 20 feet in one 

 season. Its bright green heart-shaped leaves are 

 never bothered by insects, and during September 

 and October it produces masses of foamy-white 

 flowers in large trusses from the axil of each leaf. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Pueraria Thunbergiana. 



Kudzu Vine.) 



The most rapid growing' vine in cultivation, attain- 

 ing, after once being established, a height ot 50 feet Vitis Henryana. 

 or more in one season. Its foliage is large, and furnishes dense shade; it bears 

 small racemes of rosy-purple, pea-shaped blossoms towards the close of August. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



SCHIZOPHRAGMA HYDRANGEOIDES. 



(Climbing Hydrangea.) 



Although introduced from Japan in 1870, this grand climber is still rare. It is 

 one of the most interesting of our hardy climbers. Its flowers, which are borne 

 in large trusses, are similar to a white Hydrangea, and when in flower, during 

 July and August, makes a handsome display. One of the best flowering vines for 

 planting against a tree or wall, as it clings naturally to any rough surface. (See 

 cut.) Strong plants, $1.00 each. 



SciIIZOFHRAGMA HvPKAXI.l nll'lS. 



STRONG HARDY ROSES FOR THE GARDEN is one of our specialties. See pages 175 to 193. 



