Select List of Hardy Climbing: Plants. 



Hardy Climbing Plants will be forwarded on receipt of order or as soon as they can be dug, unless instructed to tht 

 contrary. *^^| 



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 Irom Central China, with large orbiculaj 

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

 young thickly covered v\'ith bright red hairs, which give them a beautiful velvety 

 appearance. In its native habitat it bears handsome yellow flowers IJ 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 remarkably 

 handsome and rapid-growing orna 

 mental climber and of great value for 

 covering arbors, pergolas, etc. (Set 

 cut.) §1.00 each. 



AkEBIA QllNATA. .AMItLolili LovllI 



AKBBIA 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 desiral)le for positions where a dense shade is not required. Strong 

 jlants, 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 

 n 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. 



tW NEW JAPANESE IVY. 



AMPELOPSIS LOWII. 



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 variet)', 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 mjch 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.) Strong plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



ACTINIDIA ChINENSIS. 



Tender climber*, (uch as Cobaea, PaMion Vine, Moonflower*, etc., are offered under the head of Garden and Greenhouie Plants. 



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