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DREER'S GARDEN CALENDAR. 



ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO. 



A vigorous and rapid growing climber, bearing singular 

 brownisli colored flowers, resembling in shape a Dutch- 

 man's pipe. Its flowers, however, are of little value beside 

 its fine liglit green leaves, which are of" very large size, and 

 retain their color from early spring to late "fall. The plant 

 grows very quickly, and soon makes a dense shade. For 

 arbors or trellises, or for making a screen, it is invaluable. 

 It readily attains a height of 20 feet and is perfectly 

 liardy. 

 50 ots. each ; .?.5.00 per doz. Extra strong plants $1.00 each.- 



AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. 



An entirely hardy Ampelopsis of Japanese origin. It 

 grows as rapidly as the old Virginia Creeper, and attains 

 a height of 50 feet. It clings firmly to any wall, tree, etc. 

 The leaves are small on young plants, which at first are of 

 an olive-green brown color, changing to bright scarlet in 

 the autumn. As the plant acquires age the leaves in- 

 crease in size. This variety becomes more popular every 

 season, and is without question one of the very best climb- 

 ing plants for covering brick or stone walls that can be 

 grown. 



25cts. each; $2.50 per doz. Extra large 50 cts. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



AMPELOPSIS QUINQUEFOLIA. 



(Virginia Creeper.) 



A very rapid grower, with large dark green foliage, 

 which changes in the fall to scarlet. A very desirable 

 vine for covering arbors, veranda.s, etc. 



25 cts. each ; >:2.50 per doz. 



AMPELOPSIS ROYALLI. 



Identical in habit of climbing with A. Veitchi, but witli 

 larger foliage and of a more vigorous habit, coloring to a 

 brighter crimson in the autumn. 



25 cts. each ; .'?2..50 per doz. 



AKEBIA QUINATA. 



Otie of the best climbers, bearing numberless bunches 

 of violet-brown flowers, which have a pleasant cinnamon 

 odor. It begins to bloom early in spring, and continues 

 sevenil weeks. In good soil and location it will grow 30 

 to 40 feet high. 25 to 50 cts. each : $2.50 to .$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. 

 Grandiflora. Large-flowered Trumpet Creeper, bearing 



blooms of an orange-red color. .50 cts. each. 

 Radicans. Dark red, orange throat ; free-blooming and 



very hardy. 25 cts. each ; ■$2..50 per doz. 



I HONEYSUCKLES (Lonicera). 



Plants that should be in every garden, as thej' thrive 

 with little care, and throughout the season scent the air 

 witli their fragrance. The varieties listed are by far the 

 best for all purposes, and will be certain to give satisfactory 

 results. 

 Chinese Evergreen ( Woodbine). Red, yellow and 



white variegated flowers; very fragrant. 

 Hatliaiia. A white monthly Honeysuckle, from China; 



flowers pure white, turning to yellow, fragrant; hardy 



evergreen ; flowers freely. 

 Heckrothi. Deep red flowers with yellow throat; iu 



bloom the entire .season. 

 Variesrated (Anrea Reticuhita). Foliage beautifully 



mottled yellow and green ; succeeds iu any situation; 



a fine edging to flower-beds. 



25 to 50 cts. each ; $2.50 to $5.00 jier doz. 



HOP (Humulus Lupulus). 



One of the very best climbers for covering unsightly 

 places. It is a rapid grower and bears a profusion of seed 

 pods suitable for many domestic purposes. 



50 cts. per doz. ; 60 cts. postpaid ; $2.50 )ier 100. 



CLEMATIS VIRGINIANA. 



A rapid strong growing variety, producing a profusion 

 of white flowers during Jnlv and August. 

 25cts. eacli; 5 for$i.OO. 



CLEMATIS FLAMULA. 



(Virgin's Bower.) 



A general favorite, where a hardy rajiid-growing grace- 

 ful vine is desired. Its small, bright green foliage is 

 almost hidden by large clusters of small fragrant white 

 flowers. 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1.00. 



CLEMATIS CRISPA. 



A beautiful and distinct species, the flowers of which 

 ! resemble in shape some of the elegant bell-shaped Lilies, 

 j and are li to 2 inches in width and about IJ inches long. 



The color is a beautiful lavender-blue tint on the surface 

 and margin of petals; the centres of the petals are an 

 opaque white, and are perfumed with a delicious bergamot 

 flavor. It is hardy and very free-flowering, continuing in 

 bloom from June until frost. 25 cts. each ; 5 for SI. 00. 



CLEMATIS COCCINEA. 



The flowers are bell-shaped, in color a rich deep coral- 

 scarlet, shining as if polished, and lasting a long time 

 when cut. The vines attain the height of from 8 to 10 or 

 12 feet, beginning to flower in June and continuing until 

 frost; single vines have from 20 to 30 flowers on each, and 

 frequently as many as 10 vines will start from one crown 

 each season. 25 cts. each ; 5 for .$1.00. 



