J. T. LOVETT. LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



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Hardy Vines and Creepers. 



Unless otherwise noted all are strong plants, two years old or older. If desired, smaller plants of any 

 variety offered will be selected and sent by mail, at prices quoted for each and dozen. 

 Rates by the hundred and thousand of any variety will be given on application. 



AKEBIA QUINATA. 



A very hardy Japanese vine of lengthy habit that is 

 eminently neat and airy-. The foliage is of a peculiar 

 clover-Uke form, deep green and remains upon the vine 

 throughout the winter. In spring clusters of violet- 

 plum flowers are freely produced which have a pleasant, 

 spicy fragrance. Especially desirable as a covering 

 where shade that is not dense is desired. Strong roots, 

 each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



AMPELOPSIS. 



ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO. 



DUTCHMAX'S PlI'E. 



A/npelopsis Yeitchi. 

 QUINQUEFOLIA. Viegixia Creeper or Am^epj- 

 CAJN" Ivr — A strong growing and useful climber. Of 

 rapid, vigorous growth, covering trellises, arbors, etc., 

 quickly with a mass of bright green foliage which 

 turns to a brilliant crimson in autumn. The leaves are 

 large and are composed of five long leaflets joined at 

 the base. Strong vines, each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, 

 $12.00. 



VEITCKI. BosTOX OR Japanese Ivt. — The most 

 popular and best of climbers for covering walls, etc., 

 clinging firmly to brick, stone or other material, and 

 forming a perfect coat of deep, giossy-green foliage, 

 which turns to crimson and gold in autumn. The 

 leaves are ivy-shaped and lap closely over each other, 

 presenting a dense mass of delightful verdure. It 

 spreads rapidly. Although of dainty and frail habit, 

 it is as hardy as an oak. (See cut.) Two years, strong, 

 each, 15c; doz., $1.50; 100, $8.00; extra strong, each, 

 25c., doz., S2.50; 100, $15.00. 



CINNAMON VINE. 



DiOSCOEEA EATATUS. 



A vine of remarkable 

 vigor, attaining a height 

 of 25 feet or more and 

 with masses of fresh, 

 glossy green, heartshaped 

 leaves. It produces num- 

 erous small white flowers 

 which have a perfume re- 

 sembling cinnamon. Ex- 

 ceedingly hardy and ouc- 

 ceeds everywhere. Very 

 valuable where a quick 

 covering is desired. The 

 bulbous roots should be 

 allowed to remain in the 

 ground over winter. Strong 

 roots, each, 5c; doz., SOc. 



A strong growing species with large, plate-like over- 

 lapping leaves which retain a fresh, light green color 

 through summer and autumn. The pipe-shaped flowers 

 of yellowish-brown appear in July and are concealed by 

 the heavy leafage. Very useful in covering stonework, 

 trellises, etc. Particularly pleasing in effect when in- 

 troauced upon rustic bridges, summer houses or fences, 

 Str;:.ng, each, 35c; doz., $3.50. 



JASMINUM NUDIFLOR UM. 



A delightful old favorite, producing sweet scented yel- 

 low flowers in early spring before the leaves appear. 

 Needs a sheltered location from New York northward. 

 Each, 2Sc; doz., $2.50. 



LATHYRUS.— See Hardy Perennials. 



HEDERA HIBERNICA (Helix). 



English or Irish Ivr. 



This well known favorite is useful for covering walls 

 and in rock gardening. Owing to its handsome, ever- 

 green, glossy foliage it is much used for covering 

 graves, particularly in shaded situations, where grass 

 will not grow. Field grown plants, each, 20c; doz., 

 $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



HUMULUS OR Hop.— See page—. 



Ashland Co., Ohio, April 6, '09. 

 Tne plants I ordered of you by mail came to hand 

 yesterday in perfect condition — just right for setting 

 out You have the knack of packing plants for long 

 distance to a fine point — just perfect. After a ride of 

 three thousand miles, nothing more could be desired. 

 I am more than satisfied. D. C. Atkix. 



