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Ampelopsis Veitchii. 



ACTINIDIA POLYGAMA. 



(Silver Sweet Vine.) 



A desirable Japanese climber of strong, vigorous growth, 

 with dark green, shining foliage and white, hawthorne-scented 

 flowers, which are followed by clusters of edible fruit. An ex- 

 cellent plant for covering arbors, trellises, etc., where a rapid 

 and dense growth is desired. Strong 3-year-old plants, 50 cts.; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



AKEBIA QIINATA (Akebia Vine). 



One of the most graceful of our hardy climbers, with deep 

 green, small foliage, and producing in early spring numberless 

 bunches of violet-brown flowers which have a pleasant cinna- 

 mon odor ; most desirable for positions where a dense shade is 

 not required. Strong plants, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $15.00 per 100. 



AMPELOPSIS YEITCHI. 



(Boston Ivy, or Japan Ivy.) 



The most popular and desirable climbing plrfnt for covering 

 brick, stone or wooden walls, trees, etc. After it becomes es- 

 tablished at the root it is of very rapid growth, and clings to the 

 smoothest surface with the tenacity of ivy; the foliage is of a 

 rich olive-green during the summer, changing to various shades 

 of bronze, crimson and scarlet in the fall. (See cut.) Strong 

 plants. 15 cts. each ; $1.50 per doz.; $10.00 per 100. Extra 

 strong plants, 25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz.; $18.00 per 100. 



SIPHO. 



Flower of Dutchman's 

 Pipe Vine. 



ARISTOLOCHIA 



(Dutchman's Pipe Tine.) 



A vigorous and rapid-growing climber, bearing 

 singular brownish-colored flowers, resembling in 

 shape a pipe. (See cut.) 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. 

 Extra strong plants, 50 cts. each ; $5 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-flowered, bearing blooms of an orange-red color. 50 cts. 



each ; $5.00 per doz. 

 Radicans. Dark red, orange throat ; free-blooming and very hardy. 25 cts. 



each; $2.50 per doz. 



CELASTRUS. 



Scandens [Climbing- Bitter Sweet, or Wax Work). One of our native climb- 

 ing plants, of rapid growth, with attractive light green foliage and yellow 

 flowers during June, which are followed in the autumn with bright orange fruit. 

 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, often running 25 to 40 feet ; quite hardy. Good roots, 5 cts. each; 

 50 cts. per doz. 



EIONYJIIS. 



Radicans Variegata ( Variegated Creeping Euonymous). A splendid evergreen 

 creeping plant with pretty small foliage, beautifully variegated deep green and 

 white; 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 doz.; $10.00 

 per 100. 



Tender Climbers are offered under the head of Garden and Greenhouse Plants, 

 • pages 114 to 146. 



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AMPELOPSIS 



QITINQITIFOLIA. 



(Virginia Creeper, or American Ivy.) 



This well-known climber is one of the best for 

 covering trees, trellises, arbors, etc.; its large deep- 

 green foliage assumes brilliant shades of yellow, 

 crimson and scarlet in the fall. Extra strong plants, 

 25 cts. each ; $2 50 per doz.; glS.OO per 100. 



APIOS TIBEROSA. 



A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, re- 

 sembling in miniature the common Wistaria in vine 

 and foliage, and having clusters of rich deep purple 

 flowers, which have a strong, delicious violet fra- 

 grance. 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 doz. 



Cinnamon Vine 



