HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 



AKKBIA QUINATA. 



One of the best climbers, bearing numberless bundles 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; $2.58 

 per dozen. 



AMPELOPSIS TEITCHI. 



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 variety becomes more popular 

 every season, and is without question one of the very best climbing plants 

 for covering brick, stone or wooden walls that can be grown. 15 cts. 

 each; J!1.50 per dozen; §10.00 per 100. Extra strong plants 25 cts. 

 each ; $2.50 per dozen ; §18.00 per 100. 



AMPEI.OPSIS QUINQUEFOLIA. 



(Virginia Creeper.) 



A very rapid grower, with large dark-green folinge, which changes in 

 the fall to scarlet. A very desirable vine for covering arbors, verandas, 

 etc. 25 cts. each ; §2.50 per dozen. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, resembling in miniature the 

 common Wistaria in vine and foliage, and having clusters of rich deep 

 purple flowers, which have a strong, delicious violet fragrance. They 

 grow to a height of 8 to 10 feet, and bloom profusely. Plant 2 or 3 bulbs 

 near together to produce a mass of vines and flowers. 5 cts. each ; 50 cts. 

 per dozen. 



ARISTOEOCHIA SIPHO. 



(Dutcliinan'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. 



Ampelopsis Veitchi 



BIG^O^IA (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 pro- 

 fusely when the plant attains a fair size. 

 Orandiflora. Large-flowered Trumpet Creeper, bearing 



blooms of an orange-red color. 50 cts. each; §5.00 per 



dozen. 

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



very hardy. 25 cts. each ; §2 50 per do^en. 



EUONYMUS RADICALS VARIE- 



CrA.Tr A (Variegated Creeping Euonymus). 



A splendid evergreen creeping plant with pretty small foli- 

 age, beautifully variegated deep green, white and pink; a 

 rather slow growing but useful plant for covering low stone 

 walls or stumps, or as an edging plant, for which purpose it can 

 be kept closely clipped in the same manner as box edging. 

 15 cts. each ; §1.50 per dozen; §10.00 per 100. 



HOP (Humulus liUpiilus). 



One of the very best climbers for covering unsightly places. 



1 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 (^IVoodbtud). Red, yellow and white varie- 

 gated flowers ; very fragrant. 

 Halliana. Flower^ pure white, turning to yellow; fragrant; hardy ever- 

 green; flowers freely. 

 Heckrotlli. Deep-red flowers with yellow throat ; in bloom the entire season. 

 Variegated {Au>-ea Reticulata). 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. 

 Young " " " " " " 10 " " 1.00 " " 6.00 " " 



HARDY JASMINES. 



Jasniinum Ifndiflorum ( Yfllow Flowering Jas»ii>ie). Producing fragrant yellow 



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

 OflEicinale {White flowering Jasmine). jPure white, fragrant; hardy with protection in 

 this latitude. 25 cts. each. 



Honeysuckle. 



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