ACTINIDIA POLYGAMA. 



Though introduced in 1870 from Japan, this beautiful climber 

 is practically unknown, due, no doubt, to its being somewhat 

 difficult to propagate. It is of strong, vigorous growth, with 

 dark green shining foliage, and produces white hawthorn- 

 scented blossoms, followed by bunches of edible fruit. Strong 

 3-year-old plants, 50 cts. each. 



AKKBIA QUINATA. 



One of the best climbers, bearing numberless bunches of 

 violet-brown flowers, which have a pleasant cinnamon odor. It 

 begins to bloom early in the spring, and continues several weeks. 

 In good soil and location it will grow 30 to 40 feet high. Extra 

 strong plants, 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 



AMPEI.OPSIS VEITCHI. 



The popular Boston or Japan Ivy, which clings firmly to any 

 wall, tree, etc. The leaves, which at first are of an olive-green 

 brown color, change to bright scarlet in the autumn. This va- 

 riety becomes more popular every season, and is without ques- 

 tion one of the very best climbing plants for covering brick, 

 stone or wooden walls that can be grown. 1.5 cts. each ; $1.50 

 per doz.; §10.00 per 100. Extra strong plants, 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz.; §18.00 per 100. 



A1IPEI.OPSIS QUINOUEFOEIA. 



(Virginia Creeper.) 



A very rapid grower, wiih large daik-green foliage, which 

 changes in the fall to scarlet. A very desirable vine for cover- 

 ing arbors, verandas, etc. 25 cts. each ; .?2.50 per dozen. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A valuable hardy tiiberous-rooted climber, resembling in 

 miniature the common Wistaria in vine and foliage, and having 

 clusters of rich deep purple flowers, which have a strong, deli- 

 cious violet fragrance. They grow to a height of 8 to 10 feet, 

 and bloom profusely. Plant 2 or 3 bulbs near together to pro- 

 duce a mass of vines and flowers. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per 

 dozen. 



ARISTOI.OCHIA SIPHO. 



(Dutchman'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 to late fall ; perfectly hardy. Strong plants, 

 30 cts. each ; ?3.00 per dozen. Extra strong plants, 50 cts. 

 each ; $5.00 per dozen. 



BIGNOXIA (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. 



Gran tli flora. Large-flowered, bearing blooms of an orange- 

 red color. 50 cts. each ; §5.00 per dozen. 



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

 very hardy. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per dozen. 



EUONYMUS RADICALS VARIE- 



(^AI^Jl^ (Variegated Creeping Euonymus). 



A splendid evergreen creeping plant with pretty small foliage, 

 beautifully variegated deep green, white and pink ; a r.-.ther 

 slow-growing but usefjil plant for covering low stone walls or 

 stumps, or as ari 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. 



HOP VINE (Humulus lupulus). 





Golden Hop Vine. 



Goltleil. A golden-leaved variety of the common Hop Vine, 

 possessing the same strong climbing habit and hardiness, but 

 with bright golden yellow foliage ; a most desirable addition 

 to the list of hardy climbers. 20 cts. each ; $2.00 per doz. 



Common. 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 dozen.; §2.50 per 100. 



HONEYSUCKEES. 



Chinese Evergreen ( Woodbine). Red, yellow and white varie- 

 gated flowers ; very fragrant. 



Halliana. Flowers pure white, turning to yellow; fragrant; hardy 

 evergreen ; flowei^s freely. 



Heckl'Otlli. Deep-red flowers with yellow throat ; in bloom the entire 



season. 

 Varieg'ated {Aurea Retiadata). Foliage beautifully mottled yellow 

 and green ; succeeds in any situation ; a fine edging to flower beds. 



Strong- plants of any of the above, 25 cts. each; §2.50 per dozen.; 

 §12.00 per 100. 



Yonng plants of any of the above, 10 cts. each; §1.00 per dozen; 

 §6.00 per 100. 



HARDY JASMINES. 



Nndiflorvim ( Yellow Flowering Jasmine). Producing fragrant yellow- 

 flowers ; hardy with protection in this latitude. 25 cts. each. 



Officinale {White Flowering Jasmine). Pure white, fragrant; hardy 

 with protection in this latitude. 25 cts. each. 



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