HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 



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HARDY WHITE MOON=FLOWER. 



ilpomoea Pandurata.) 



This is one or the most rapid-growing vines in cultiva- 

 tion, having a large tuberous root that is perfectly hardy. 

 A root three or four years planted will send up quite a 

 number of strong shoots, that climb rapidly to a height of 

 thirty to forty feet. These shoots branch freely from the 

 ground up, forining a perfect network of strong branches, 

 densely covered from early summer to late autumn with 

 its large deep-green heart-shaped leaves, which overlap 

 each other, forming a dense screen. The flowers, which 

 are very large, are a pure satiny white, with a pinkish- 

 purple throat, shading off deeper in the tube. 10 cts. each ; 

 $1.00 per doz. 



Honeysuckles. 



Plants that should be in every garden, as they thrive 



with very little care, and throughout the season scent the 



air with their fragrance. 



Chinese Evergreen ( Woodbine). Red, yellow and white 

 variegated flowers ; very fragrant. 



Halliana. Flowers pure white, turning to yellow ; fra- 

 grant ; hardy evergreen ; flowers freely. 



Heckrothi. Deep-red flowers with yellow throat ; in 

 bloom the entire season. 



Variegated (Aurea Reticulata). Foliage beautifully mot- 

 tled yellow and green ; succeeds in any situation ; a tine 

 edging to flower beds 25 and 50 cts. each ; $2.50 and 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Honeysuckle. 



Fancy Ivies. 



The following are all distinct ornamental 

 varieties, but are not entirely hardy, and 

 should only be planted in sheltered po- 

 sitions. 

 Algeriensis. Large glaucous green, with 



occasionally a silver blotch. 

 Maculata flajor Variegata. A strong 

 vigorous-growing variety, which is mar- 

 bled with white on the young foliage. 

 Roegueriana Arborea. A very strong- 

 growing variety, with very large deep- 

 green foliage. 

 Rombea Variegata. One of the prettiest, 

 of the variegated varieties of moderate 

 growth. 30c. each ; the set of 4 for s] .< o. 



HARDY ENGLISH IVY. 



Hardy 

 Moon Flower 



This is the variety used for covering walls, etc. ; invaluable on 

 account of its remaining evergreen all the year, and on this account has 

 become very popular for covering graves in cemeteries. Large plants 25 cts 

 each; §2.50 per doz. HARDY J ASMINES 



Jasminum Nudiflorum ( Yellow Flowering Jasmine). Producing fragrant yellow 

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



— Orficinale ( While I 1 lowering Jasmine). Pure white, fragrant ; hardy with pro- 

 tection in this latitude. 25 cts. each. 



PASSI FLORA. (Passion Flowers.) 

 Passiflora Constance Elliot. The flowers are pure white excepting a very 

 slight coloring at the base. 



— Coerulea. Bright blue ; very fragrant. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz. 



PERIPLOCA GR^ECA. lS m, vine.) 



An exceedingly rapid grower, reaching up to a great height; with shining, long, 

 narrow leaves and clusters of purplish-brown blossoms. 25 cts. each ; five for SI. 00. 

 /"*«• W/* -f ' One of the best of all hardy climbers. When given a sun- 



V^nineSC VV lSt3ri3. ny situation and liberal manuring it grows rapidly, and 



presents when in bloom a magnificent appearance. 

 ■ia Sinensis. The favorite variety, I — Sinensis Alba. Of similar habit to Siensis, 

 producing thousands of pendulous clusters | with pure white flowers ; a lovely climber. 50 cts. 

 of delicate violet blue blossoms, richly per- I — Multijuga. A handsome double-flowering 

 fumed. 30 and 50 cts. each. varietv, with lilac and blue flowers. $1.00 each. 



