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VITIS. 



Henryana. A recent introduction from China, with foliaga 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. 75 cts. each; $7.50 per dozen. 



Humulifolia. One of the most desirable climbers in our collection, with 

 glossy dark green leaves which are absolutely insect and disease proof, 

 always presenting a clean, fresh appearance. In late summer and fall 

 the plant is loaded with pea-like berries, which are very attractive in the 

 various stages of ripening, passing through many shades of blue and 

 purple, finally turning blue-black. 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 liberal ma- 

 nuring grows rapidly, and presents when 

 in bloom a magnificent appearance. 



Multijuga. A Japanese va- 

 riety, bearing loose panicles 

 frequently three feet long of 

 deep purple flowers. 



Sinensis. The favorite va- 

 riety, producing thousands of 

 pendulous clusters of delicate violet- 

 blue blossoms, richly perfumed. 



— Alba. Of similar habit to Sinensis, 

 with pure white flowers. 



Price, any of the above, strong 

 plants, 50 cts. each. 



PUERARIA (KUDZU ViNK). 



POI.YGONUM AUBERTI. 



A splendid climber, producing great foamy 

 sprays of white flowers at the extremities of the 

 branches during the late summer and autumn; a 

 two- or three-year-old established plant when in 

 flower is a pleasing sight. 75 cts. each. 



Polygfonum Multiflorutn. 



A very desirable climbing plant, which seems 

 peculiarly adapted to our climatic conditions. It is 

 of strong, rapid, but not coarse growth, frequently Vms Henryana. 



attaining a height of 15 to 20 feet in one season. 



Its bright green heart-shaped leaves are never bothered by insects, and during Sep- 

 tember 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, attaining, after once being es;ablished, 

 a height of 50 feet 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. 



SCHI^OPHRAGMA HYDRANGEOIDES. 



(Climbing Hydrangea.) 



Although introduced from Japan in 1879, 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.) A 

 limited stock of strong plants, $1.00 each. 



SCHIZOPHRAGMA HVDRANGBOIUBS. 



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



