HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS 
Bignonia grandiflora 
Wisteria 
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Climbers by Mail 
Single plants of Climbers will be sent 
by Parcel Post if you add 10% (15% 
west of the Mississippi) of their value 
for postage and special packing. 
Minimum charge ro cents. 
Actinidia 
26-001 Arguta (The Silver Vine). A 
very desirable hardy Japanese climber 
of strong vigorous growth with dark 
green, glossy 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. One of the most 
graceful of our hardy climbers, produc- 
ing in early spring numberless bunches 
of violet-brown flowers which have a 
pleasant cinnamon odor. Has showy 
graceful digitate foliage. 35c each; 
$3.50 per doz. 
Ampelopsis 
26-003 Lowi. @ Has deeply cut leaves 
of a bright green color much smaller 
than those of the popular Boston Ivy. 
Beautiful red autumn foliage. Clings to 
the smoothest surface. 50c each; 
$5.00 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 
26-004 Quinquefolia (Virginia Creep- 
er, American Ivy), @ A well-known 
climber for covering trees, trellises, 
arbors, etc. The foliage turns to rich 
crimson, yellow, and scarlet in the fall. 
40c each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 
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. 60c each; 
$6.00 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 
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 
One of our native climbing plants. Of 
rapid growth, with attractive light green 
foliage and yellow flowers during June, 
which are followed in the autumn by 
bright orange fruit. 40c each; $4.00 per 
doz. 
26-012 Clematis paniculata 
Japanese Virgin’s Bower © 
Sweet-Scented Autumn Clematis 
A very rapid growing, strong climber 
producing a dense mass of graceful rich 
green foliage hidden by a sheet of fairy-like 
pure white blooms in August and Septem- 
ber. 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 
per 100. 
Euonymus © 
26-023 Radicans vegetus (Evergreen 
Bittersweet). Strong-growing with larger 
leaves than the type. As an evergreen, 
absolutely hardy wall cover, this plant 
is unequaled. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 
Hardy Jasmine 
Jasminum—35e each 
26-037 Nudiflorum. An exquisite 
climber for sheltered positions. Hardy 
south of Philadelphia. Yellow flowers in 
February and March. 35c each; $3.50 
per doz. 
Lonicera © 
Honeysuckle, Woodbine 
Honeysuckles are favorite hardy climb- 
ers because they make a vigorous growth 
and withstand unfavorable conditions to 
a marked degree. They are splendid 
shade-giving plants of remarkable en- 
durance. 
26-031 Chinese Evergreen. Dark 
green foliage and fragrant variegated 
flowers combining red, yellow, and 
white. A most attractive variety. 
26-032 Halliama. An almost ever- 
green Honeysuckle with fragrant pure 
white blooms changing to rich golden 
yellow. 
26-034 Japanese Variegated. White 
flowers changing to yellow. Lovely 
variegated foliage in shades of green and 
yellow. 
Any of the above: 
35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 
Wisteria 
Wisterias are indispensable hardy 
Climbers for our climate. 
26-045 Sinensis. A favorite variety 
producing a mass of delicate violet-blue, 
richly perfumed flower clusters. 
26-046 — alba. Of similar habit and 
equally graceful but has lovely pure 
white blooms. 
Either of the above: 
St 3- -old 
anne laatay $1 .00 each 
Dreer’s vigorous, well-rooted climbers will give quick effects 
