HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA— HARDY CLIMBERS 



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Lathyrus " White Pearl ' 



HOP TI^KS (HumulusLupuIus). 



A useful climber. It is a rapid grower and bears a profusion 

 of seed-pods suitable for many domestic purposes. 10 cts. each; 

 $1.00 per doz.; $6.00 per 100. 



PUERARIA THUNBERGIANA (KudzuVin.). 



The most rapid-growing vine in cultivation, attaining, after once being established, a height of 

 50 feet or more in one season. Its foliage is large and furnishes 

 dense shade; it bears small racemes of rosy-purple, pea-shaped 

 blossoms towards the close of August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Sc]ii2;opliras;nia Hydrangeoides* 



(Climbing Hydransea.) 



A most desirable plant for covering the trunks of trees, rough stone 

 walls or similar rough surfaces where it can support itself naturally. 

 While of slow growth when first planted it makes rapid progress after 

 it becomes thoroughly established at the root, and while it prefers a 

 partially shaded position it will do well in full sun. It blooms in 

 July and August, in large terminal cymes of white hydrangea-like 

 flowers, and a large plant with hundreds of blooms is very attractive. 

 Extra strong plants, $1.00 each. 



VIXIS. 



lienryana. A recent introduction from China, with foliage similar 

 to but not as large as the Virginia creeper, the leaves being of 

 greater substance, and prettily variegated. The ground color is 

 a deep velvety-green, the midrib and principal veins of silvery white. 

 The variegation is most pronounced in the autumn, when the green 

 ground color changes to red. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Humulifolia {Turquoise-berry Vine). One of the most desirable 

 very hardy climbers, with glossy-dark green leaves, which are in- 

 sect and disease proof, always presenting a clean, fresh appearance. 

 In late summer and fall the plant is loaded with berries, which are 

 very attractive in the various stages of ripening, passing through 

 many shades of blue, finally turning blue-black. 25 cts. each; 

 $2.50 per doz. 



^WISTARIAS. 



While they succeed in any kind of soil they should be liberally fed 

 when first planted to give them a vigorous start. 



Multijuga. A Japanese variety, bearing loose panicles frequently 

 3 feet long of deep purple flowers. 



Sinensis. The favorite variety, producing thousands of pendu- 

 lous clusters of delicate violet-blue blossoms, richly perfumed. 

 — Alba. Of similar habit to Sinensis, with pure white flowers. 

 Price, any of the above, strong plants 50 cts. each. 



HARDY ENGI.ISII IVY. 



Invaluable evergreen variety, used for covering walls, etc., and has become very 

 popular for covering graves, especially if in the shade, where grass will not succeed. 

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



HARDY JASMINE. 



Nudiflorum. Favorite climbers for sheltered positions. Fragrant, yellow flowers. 

 30 cts. each; $3-00 per doz. 



EAXH YRXJS (Hardy Everlasting Pea). 



One of the best and most desirable flowering hardy climbing plants, attractive both 

 in flower and foliage, growing to a height of 8 to 10 feet, and producing clusters ot 

 large flowers the entire summer; fine for cutting; lasting well. 

 Latifolius. Deep rosy-red. 20 cts. each; $2.00 per doz. 

 — White Pearl. A magnificent pure white variety, with individual flowers 



fully double the size of the ordinary sort. 30 cts: each; $3.00 per doz. 



EYCIUM BARBARUM (Matrimony Vine). 



A very ornamental shrubby climber, which has appropriately been called "the 

 general utility vine," of strong growth, bearing small purplish flowers in summer, 

 followed by a prodigious crop of scarlet berries, which remain on the vine until late 

 in winter. 30 cts. each; $3.00 per doz. 



POI.YGONUM. 



Auberti. A splendid climber, producing great foamy sprays of white flowers at 

 the extremities of the branches during the late summer and autumn; a two- or 

 three-year-old established plant when in flower is a pleasing sight. 50 cts. each. 



Multiflorum. A rapid-growing climber, attaining a height of 15 feet or more in a 

 season, with bright green heart-shaped leaves and masses of foamy white flowers 

 from the axils of each leaf during September and October. 25 cts. each; $2.50 

 per doz. 



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