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HARDY CLIMBING PIvANTS. 



ARISTOI.OCHIA SIPHO. 



A vigorous and rapid throwing climber, bearing singular 

 brownish colored flowers, resembling in sliape a Dutchman's 

 pipe. Its flowers, however, are of litile value, beside its fine 

 light green leaves, which are of very large size, and retain 

 their color from early spring to late fall ; perfectly hardy. 50 

 cts each; $-5 00 per doz. Extra strong plants. .?l'00 each. 



AKHBIA QUI]!«ATA, 



One of the best ciiinbers, bearing numberless bunchp^ gf 

 vioiet-broivn flowers, which have 3 pjeasant cinnamon odor. It 

 begins to bloom early in spring, and gsjniinues several 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 do?/ 



AMPELOPSIS QITIXQUEFOIvIA. 



(.Virginia Creeper.) 

 A very rapid grower, with hnrge dark green foliage, which 

 changes in the fall to scarlet. A Very desirable vine for cov- 

 ering arbors, verandas, etc. 25 cts. each ; $2. 50 per doz. 



AMPEI.OPSIS VEITCm. 



An entirely hardy .\mpelopsis of Japanese origin. It giows 

 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 increase in size. This variety 

 becomes more popular every season, and is without question 

 one of the very best ciimbing plants for covering brick or stone 

 walls that can be grown. 25 cts. each ; .$2.50 per doz. Extra 

 large, 50 cts. each; S5.00 per doz. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A valuable 

 hardy tuberous- 

 rooted climber, 

 closely resem- 

 bling the com- 

 mon Wistaria in 

 vine and foliage, 

 and having clus- 

 ters of rich deep 

 purple flowers, 

 which have a 

 strong, delicious 

 violet fragrance. 

 They grow to a 

 great height, and 

 bloom profusely. 

 The bulbs are 

 perfectly hardy, 

 and should not 

 be taken up over 

 winter. Plant 

 two or three 

 bulbs near to- 

 gether to produce 

 a mass of vines 

 and flowers. 5 

 cts. each ; 50 cts. 

 Apios Tlberosa. per doz. 



BIGXONIA. 



(.Trumpet Creeper.) 



For covering unsightly places, stumps, rock-work, or plant- 

 ing in crevices in ledges, the Bignonias will be found veryu=e- 

 ful. The flowers are large, attractive and showy, and borne 

 profusely when the plant attains a fair size. 

 Grandiflora. Large-fiowered Trumpet Creeper, bearing 



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

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



very hardy. 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



CINNAMON VINE. 



(Dioscorea Batatas.) 



A rapid-growing climber, taking its name from the peculiar 

 fragrance of the delicate white flowers. The leaves are heart- 

 shaped, bright glossy-green; growth is very rapid, reaching 

 about 8 feet in height ; quite hardy. Good roots, 15 cts. each ; 

 2 for 25 cts. 



Ampelopsis Vbjtchi. 



