HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— HARDY CLIMBERS 



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LATHYRUS "WHITE PEARL" 



Schizophragma 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 Hy- 

 drangea, and when in flower, during July and August, makes a hand- 

 some display. One of the best flowering vines for planting against a 

 tree or wall, as it clings naturally to any rough surface. A limited 

 stock of strong plants, $1.00 each. 



Vitis. 



Henryana. A recent introduction from China, with foliage in 

 general outline similar to, but not as large as that of our native 

 Virginia creeper, the leaves being much heavier and of greater sub- 

 stance and prettily variegated. The ground color is a deep velvety- 

 green, the midrib and principal veins of silvery white. This variega- 

 tion is most pronounced in the autumn, when the green ground 

 color changes to red, the white marking not changing color. 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



Humulifolia. A rapid growing hardy climber with dark green hop- 

 vine like 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. 



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 of all hardy climbers. When given a sunny situation 

 and liberal manuring it grows rapidly, and presents when in bloom a 

 magnificent appearance. 

 Sinensis. The favorite variety, producing thousands of pendulous 



clusters of delicate violet-blue blossoms, richly perfumed. 

 —Alba. Of similar habit to Sinensis, with pure white flowers. 

 Multljuga. A Japanese variety, bearing loose panicles frequently 3 



feet long of deep purple flowers. 



Strong plants. Any of the above, 50 cts. each. 



Honeysuckles. 



Chinese Evergreen (Woodbine) . Red, yellow and white variegated flowers; very 



fragrant. 

 Coral or Scarlet Trumpet. Brilliant coral-red clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers 



throughout the summer and autumn. 

 Halleana iHall's Monthly). Flowers pure white, turning to yellow; fragrant, 



hardy and almost evergreen; flowers freely. 

 Heckrothl. Deep red flowers with yellow throat; in bloom continuously. 

 Variegated (Aurea Reticulata). Foliage beautifully mottled yellow and green; 



succeeds in any situation. 



Price. Any of the above, strong plants, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Hardy English Ivy. 



Invaluable evergreen variety, used for covering walls, etc., and has become 

 very popular for covering graves, especially if in the shade, where grass will not 

 succeed. Large plants, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 103. 



Hardy Jasmines. 



Favorite climbers for sheltered positions, hardy south of Philadelphia. With 

 protection, will stand out as far north as New York. 

 Nudlflorum. Fragrant yellow flowers. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Officinale. Pure white, fragrant. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



LathyrUS Latifolius (Hardy Everlasting Pea). 



White Pearl. A magnificent pure white variety, with individual flowers fully 

 double the size of the ordinary sort. These are produced in really gigantic 

 trusses and are of the purest white and in bloom throughout the entire summer 

 and early fall. A valuable acquisition that is already very popular. Strong 

 plants, 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



Polygonum. 



Auberti. A splendid climber. After it becomes established it is very vigorous, 

 and a three-year or older plant, with its mass of feathery white flowers, is a 

 pleasing sight during late summer and autumn. Strong plants, 75 cts. each. 



Baldschuanlcum Roseum. Similar in habit of growth and flowering to P. Auberti, 

 but of a delicate tender rose color. $1.25 each. 



Multiflorum. A very desirable climbing plant, which seems peculiarly adapted 

 to our climatic conditions. It is of strong, rapid, but not coarse growth, fre- 

 quently attaining a height of 15 to 20 feet in one season. Its bright green heart- 

 shaped leaves are never bothered by insects, and during September and October 

 it produces masses of foamy-white flowers in large trusses from the a,xil of 

 each leaf. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



VITIS HENRYANA. 



