HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 



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AKEBIA 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 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 

 dozen. 



Ampelopsis 

 Veitchi. 



An entirely hardy Am- 

 pelopsis of Japanese origin. 

 It grows as rapidly as the 

 old Virginia Creeper, and 

 attains a heighth of 50 feet. 

 It 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 be- 

 comes more popular every 

 season, and is without 

 question one of the very 

 best climbing plants for 

 covering brick or stone 

 walls that can be grown. 

 25 cts. 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 fob- 

 age, which changes in the 

 fall to scarlet. A very 

 desirable vine for covering 

 arbors, verandas, etc. 25 

 cts. each ; §2.50 per doz. 



ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO. 



A vigorous and rapid growing climber, bearing singular 

 brownish colored flowers, resembling in shape a Dutchman's 

 pipe Its flowers, however, are of little 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. Extra strong plants, 50 cts. each ; 85.00 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, attrac- 

 tive and showy, and borne 

 profusely when the plant 

 attains a fair size. 

 Grandiflora. Large-flow- 

 ered 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. 



CINNAMON VINE. 

 See page 94. 



HOP Humulus l.upuius.', 



One of the very best 

 climbers for covering un- 

 sightly places. It is a rapid 

 grower and bears a pro- 

 fusion of seed-pods suitable 

 for many domestic pur- 

 poses. 50 cts. per doz., 

 60 cts. postpaid ; S2.50 per 



100. 



Ampelopsis Veitchi. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, closely resem- 

 bling 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 great height, 

 and bloom profusely. The bulbs are perfectly hardy, and 

 should not be taken up over winter. Plant 2 or 3 bulbs 

 near together to produce a mass of vines and flowers. 5 

 cts. each ; 50 cts. per doz. 



MADEIRA VINE. 



See page 94. 



LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS ALBA. 



(White Perennial Pea.) 



A most desirable plant of semi-climbing habit, growing 

 about four feet high ; producing its pure white flowers the 

 entire summer. Ready April 1st. 30 cts. each, 4 for $1.00. 



flENISPERMUM. 



A curious twining, slender vine with small yellow flowers 

 and black berries. Fine for rocky places. 25 cte. each ; 5 

 for $1.00. 



