Single plants of Climbers will 
be sent by parcel post if you 
add 10% (15% west of the Mis- 
sissip pi) to their value for post- 
age and special packing. 
Minimum charge 10 cents 

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Akebia quinata 
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Actinidia 
26-001 Arguta (Silver Vine). A desirable 
hardy climber of strong vigorous growth. 
Dark green, shining foliage and greenish 
white flowers with purple centers which 
in warmer sections 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 
75c each; $7.50 per doz. 
Akebia —4kebia Vine 
26-002 Quinata. A most graceful hardy 
climber, producing in early spring 
numberless bunches of violet-brown 
flowers which have a pleasant cinnamon 
odor. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Ampelopsis 
26-003 Lowi. @ A splendid variation 
from the popular Boston or Japanese 
Ivy, possessing all the merits of the 
parent, 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. 

26-004 Quinquefolia (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. 
35c each; $3.50 per dozen. 
26-005 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 shades of crimson 
and scarlet in the fall. 50c each; 
$5.00 per doz. 





Dreer’s Select 
Hardy Climbing Plants 
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Bignonia, Mme. Galen 
Bignonia—Trumpet Vine 
26-006 Mme. Galen. A hybrid of 
the common Trumpet Vine and 
grandiflora with large flowers of a 
brilliant scarlet-orange color. Gives 
a splendid display during July and 
August. $1.00 each. 
26-009 Celastrus scandens 
Bitter Sweet, Wax Work 
Attractive light green foliage and yellow 
flowers during June followed in the 
autumn by bright orange fruits. A quick- 
growing native climbing plant. 40c each; 
$4.00 per doz. 
26-012 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. 35c each; 
$3.50 per doz. 
26-011 
Anemone-Flowered 
Clematis 
Clematis montana undulata 
hardy 
blooms 
Flowers 
vigorous 
white 
A strong and 
climber with large 
heavily shaded with mauve. 
profusely during late April and May 
with a sprinkling of flowers for months 
afterwards. The individual blooms 
measure 1} to 2 inches across. 
Strong Plants 
75¢ cach; $7.50 per doz. 




Hardy Climbing Plants are essential to give that cozy, private appearance to the home grounds, 
They are ideal for covering garden houses, verandas, and the porch to provide shade and seclusion. 
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. 

Clematis Jackmani 
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Clematis 
Lar ge-Flowering 
Very popular climbing plants doing well 
in light, fertile, well-drained loam soil. 
Grows more than 10 feet high. 
26-017 Crimson King. Wine red 
with brownish anthers. Spectacular in 
size — attaining a diameter of six to seven 
inches. Blooms freely from June to 
September. © $1.00 each. 
26-014 Henryi. The lovely large creamy 
white flowers are magnificent. 75c each. 
26-015 Jackmani. A universal favorite 
with rich purple blooms. 75c each. 
26-018 Lawsoniana. Without doubt 
the most floriferous of all the large- 
flowering Clematis. The flowers are 
marine-blue, with a pink overtone. Has 
large overlapping petals and blooms 
from June to September. $1.00 each. 
26-019 Ramona. Lavender-blue with 
darker anthers. Short, pointed buds and 
rounded petals. It is a vigorous grower 
and fine bloomer during the summer 
months. 75c each. 
26-020 Set of 5 Large-Flow- 
ering Clematis for $4.00. 
Euonymus © 
26-023 Radicans vegetus (Evergreen 
Bittersweet). A strong growing evergreen 
variety with attractive large foliage of 
a rich green color. Highly valued as an 
evergreen hardy plant that will cling 
securely to walls of stone and wood. 
May also be used as a ground cover 
plant. 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; 
$25.00 per 100. 
26-025 Ki umulus—Hop Vine 
Lupulus. A useful climber of rapid 
growth bearing a profusion of seed pods 
suitable for domestic purposes. 25c 
each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 


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