HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 



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HARDY ORNAHENTAL CLIflBERS. 



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. 25 

 to 50 cts. each •; $2.50 to $5.00 per doz. 



Ampelopsis Veitchi. 



An entirely hardy Ampelopsis of Japanese origin. It grows 

 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 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 QUINQUEFOEIA. 



(Virginia Creeper.) 



A very rapid grower, with large 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. 



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, de- 

 licious 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. 



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. 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. Extra strong plants, $1.00 each. 



BIGNONIA. 



(Trumpet Creeper.) 



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

 ing in crevices in ledges, the Bignonias will be found very use- 

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

 fusely when the plant attains a fair size. 

 Grandiflora. Large-flowered 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. 



(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. ; $1.00 per doz. 



HARDY ENGLISH IVY. 



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 ceme- 

 teries. Large plants 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



MENISPERMUM. 



{Moon Seed). 

 A curious twining, slender vine with small yellow flowers and 

 blackberries. Fine for rocky places. 25 cts. each ; 5 for $1.00. 



Ampelopsis Vbitchi. 



