. . . HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS . . . 



ACTIXIDIA POYLGAMA. 



(Silvei' Sweet Vine.) 



A desirable Japanese climber of strong, vigorous growth, with 

 dark-green shining foliage and white, hawthorne-scented flowers, 

 which are followed by clusters of f^dibla fruit. An excellent 

 plant for covering arbors, trellises, c<^., where a rapid and 

 dense growth is desired. Strong 3-year-old plants, 50 cts.; 

 §5.00 per doz. 



AKBBIA QUINATA (AkeWa .me). 



One of the most graceful, of our hardy climbers, wkh deep 

 green small foliage, and producing in early spring numberless 

 bunches of violet-brown flowers which have a pleasant cinna- 

 mon 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. 



AMPKI.OPSIS VEITCHI. 



(Boston Ivj', or Japan Ivy.) 



The most popular and desirable climbing plant for covering 

 brick, stone or wooden walls, trees, etc. After it becomes estab- 

 lished 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 scarlet in the fall. 

 Strong plants, 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. 

 Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz.; $18. 00 per 100. 



A]WPEI.OPSIS QUINQUIFOLIA. 



(Virginia Creeper, or American Ivy.) 

 This well-known climber is one of the best for covering trees, 

 trellises, arbors, etc.; its large deep-green foliage assumes bril- 

 liant shades of yellow, crimson and scarlet in the fall. Extra 

 stroni? olanls, 25 cls. each; §2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Akistolochia Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe Vine). 



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 or 3 bulbs 

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

 per doz. 



ARISTOI.OCHIA SIPHO. 



(Dutclinian's Pipe Vine.) 



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 fine light-green leaves, which are of very large ■ 

 size, and retain their color from early spring tolate fall ; perfectly hardy. 

 Strong plants, 30 cts. each; §3-00 per doz. Extra strong plants, 50 cts. t 

 each; §5.00 per doz. 



BIGNONIA (Trumpet Creeper). 



For covering unsightly places, stumps, rock-work, or planting in crevices 

 in ledges, the Bignonias will be found very useful. The flowers are 

 large, attractive and showy, and borne profusely when the plant attains a 

 fair size. 

 Qrandiflora. Large-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. 25 



cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



" EUONYMUS. 



Radicans Variegata [Variegated Creeping Enonymus). A splendid 

 evergreen creeping plant with pretty small foliage, beautifully variegated 

 deep green, white and pink ; a rather slow-growing but useful plant for 

 covering low stone walls or stumps, or as an edging plant, for which 

 purpose it can be kept closely clipped in the same manner as box edging. 

 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per doz.; §10.00 per 100. 

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Ampelopsis Veitchi (Boston, or Japan Ivy). 



