Single plants of Climbers will 

 be sent by parcel post if you 

 add 10% (15%u>est of the Mis- 

 sissippi) to their value for post- 

 age and special packing. 

 Minimum charge 10 cents 



Dreer's Select 



Hardy Climbing Plants 



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. 



Akebia quinata 



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 — Akebia 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; S3. 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. 

 40c each; $4.00 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. 



Bignoma granditlora 



Bignonia— Trumpet Vine 



26-008 Grandiflora. This is a very 

 outstanding large -flowered type of 

 this easy-to-grow hardy climber. 

 The elegant blooms have widely 

 flaring trumpets of a lovely tawny 

 orange color. Blooms profusely 

 throughout the summer and early 

 fall. Extra fine for fences and short 

 posts. $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 



A strong and vigorous hardy 

 climber with large white blooms 

 heavily shaded with mauve. Flowers 

 profusely during late April and May 

 with a sprinkling of flowers for months 

 afterwards. The individual blooms 

 measure lj to 2 inches across. 

 Strong Plants 

 75c each; $7.50 per doz. 



Clematis Jackmanl 



Clematis 



Large-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 tor $4.00. 



Euonymus • 



26-023 Radicans vegetus (Evergreen 

 Bittersweet). A strong growing evergreen 

 variety with attractive large foliage of 

 a rich gTeen 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 Humulus — 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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