Single plants of Climbers will 
be sent by parcel post if you 
add 10% (15% west of the Mis- 
Minimum charge 10 cents. 
Actinidia 
Arguta (Silver Vine). A very desirable 
hardy Japanese climber of strong vigor- 
ous growth. Dark green, shining 
foliage and greenish white flowers with 
purple centers which are followed by 
clusters of edible fruit of fig-like flavor. 
An excellent plant for covering arbors, 
trellises, etc., where a rapid and dense 
growth is desired. Strong plants 50c 
each; $5.00 per doz. 
Chinensis. A rare climber with large 
orbicular foliage of dark green on the 
upper surface, densely tomentose be- 
neath, and when young, thickly covered 
with bright red hairs which give it a 
beautiful velvety appearance. It bears 
attractive yellow flowers which are suc- 
ceeded by edible fruit, the size of a wal- 
nut, with gooseberry flavor. Hardy 
south of Washington, D. C. $1.00 each. 
Ampelopsis 
Engelmanni. @ A greatly improved 
variety of the Virginia Creeper with 
dense foliage of a glossy light green in 
summer, changing to a brilliant crimson 
in the autumn. On a rough stone sur- 
face it will cling without support in the 
same way as the Japanese Ivy. 35c each; 
$3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
Lowi. @ A splendid variation from 
the popular Boston or Japanese Ivy, 
possessing all the merits of the pa- 
rent, such as perfect hardiness and 
the ability to cling to the smoothest 
surfaces without support. Has much 
smaller, deeply cut foliage of a bright 
green color turning to red in the fall. 
50c each; $5.00 per dozen. 
Quingquefolia (Virginia Creeper or 
American Ivy). @ The well-known 
climber so effective to cover trees, 
trellises, arbors. etc., in a thorough 
manner and in a short time. Deep 
green foliage changing to rich shades of 
yellow, crimson, and scarlet in the fall. 
35ceach; $3.50 per dozen; $25.00 per 100. 
Tricolor (Vitis heterophylla variegata). A 
A beautiful climber with dark green 
foliage wonderfully variegated with 
white and pink. Bears small berries of 
a peculiar lustrous metallic peacock- 
blue color in late summer and fall. A 
splendid variety for trailing over rocks 
or for a low trellis. 35c each; $3.50 per 
dozen. 
Veitchi (Boston or Japanese Ivy). @ 
The most popular climbing plant for 
covering brick, stone, or wooden 
walls, trees, etc. When it becomes 
established, it is of very rapid growth 
and clings to the smoothest surfaces. 
The foliage is rich olive green during 
the summer changing to various 
Dreer’s Select 
Hardy Climbing Plants 
sissip pi) to their value for post- Hardy Climbing Plants are essential to give that cozy, private appearance to the home grounds. 
age and special packing. They are ideal for covering garden houses, verandas, and the porch to provide shade and seclusion. 
Akebia quinata 
Akebia —Akebia Vine 
Quinata. One of the most graceful of 
our hardy climbers, producing in early 
spring numberless bunches of violet- 
brown flowers which have a pleasant 
cinnamon odor. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
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Bignonia grandiflora 
Bignonia 
Trumpet Vine 
Grandiflora. This is the beautiful 
large-flowered type of this easy-to- 
grow hardy climber. It has very 
large flowers of a tawny orange-red 
color produced continuously through- 
out the summer and early fall. 
75c each. 
Radicans. A very vigorous climber 
suited to covering unsightly places, 
stumps, rock work, or wherever a showy 
flowering vine is desired. Has dark red 
flowers with orange throat. It is per- 
fectly hardy. 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 
Celastrus scandens 
Bitter Sweet, Wax Work 
Attractive light green foliage and yellow 
Our list includes many different kinds, some grown for their foliage only but others produce interest- 
ing and showy flowers during various times of the year. 
Large-Flowering Clematis 
Clematis 
Large-Flowering 
Very popular climbing plants doing 
well in light, fertile, well-drained loam 
soil. Grows more than 10 feet high. 
Duchess of Edinburgh. Bears a pro- 
fusion of elegant, large, double, white 
blooms. 
Henryi. The lovely large creamy white 
flowers are magnificent. 
‘Jackmani. A universal favorite on 
account of its rich purple blooms. 
Mme. Edouard Andre. Splendid 
large flowers of a bright rosy carmine 
color. 
Any of the above: 75c each. 
Clematis paniculata 
Clematis paniculata © 
Japanese Virgin’s Bower 
A vigorous and showy climber with 
small dense foliage of a cheerful green 
color. During August and September the 
vines are covered by a great profusion of 
graceful pure white blooms which have a 
most deliciously sweet fragrance. 30c 
each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 
Clematis montana 
undulata 
Anemone-Flowered Clematis 
A strong and vigorous hardy climber 
with lovely large white blooms heavily 
shaded with mauve. Flowers during 
shades of crimson and scarlet in the flowers during June followed in the au- late April and May. The individual 
fall. 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; tumn by bright orange fruits. A quick- blooms measure 1} to 2 inches across. 
$40.00 per 100. growing native climbing plant. 35c each; Strong plants 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 
$3.50 per doz, 
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