Hardy Vines and Creepers 



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 appHcation. 



AKEBIA QUINATA 



A very hardy Japanese vine of lengthy habit. 

 The foliage is of a peculiar clover-lil<e form, deep 

 green and remains upon the vine throughout the 

 winter. In summer clusters of violet-pluin flow- 

 ers are freely produced which have a pleasant, 

 spicy fragrance. Especially desirable as a cover- 

 ing where shade that is not dense is desired. 

 Strong, 2 years, each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, 

 $12.00. 



AMPELOPSIS 



AMPELOPSIS VEITCH UPON HOUSE 



QUINQUEFOLIA. Virginia Creeper or Ameri- 

 can Ivy. — Of rapid, vigorous growtli. covering trel- 

 lises, arbors, etc., quickly with a mass of bright 

 green foliage, which turns to a brilliant crimson 

 in autumn. Strong, 2 years, each, 20c.; dozen, 

 $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



VEITCHI. Boston or Japanese Ivy.— The most 

 popular and best of climbers for covering walls, 

 etc., clinging firmly to brick, stone or other ma- 

 terial, and forming a perfect coat of deep, glossy- 

 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. Al- 

 though of frail habit, it is as hardy as an oak. 

 (See cut.) Two vears, strong, each, 15c.: dozen, 

 $1.50; 100, $10.00. Extra strong, each, 25c.; 

 dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. 



ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO 

 (Dutchman's Pipe) 



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. 

 Three years, each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. 



EUONYMUS RADICANS 



A small, unique and valuable climber and 

 trailer, with small myrtle-like glossy, evergreen 

 foliage, clinging to walls and buildings after the 

 manner of Ivy. Its creeping habit renders it 

 valuable for rockwork. Two years, each, 15c.; 

 dozen, $1.50; 100, $8.00. 



HEDERA HIBERNICA (Helix) 

 English or Irish Ivy 



This well-known favorite is useful for covering 

 "walls and in rock gardening. Owing to its hand- 

 some, evergreen, glossy foliage, it is much used 

 for covering graves, particularly in shaded situa- 

 tions where grass will not grow. From pots, 2- to 

 3-foot tops, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



JASMINUM NUDIFLORUM 



A delightful old favorite, producing sweet- 

 scented yellow flowers in early spring before the 

 leaves appear. Needs a sheltered location from 

 New York northward. 2 to 3 feet, each, 25c.; 

 dozen, $2.50. 



LONICERA (Honeysuckle) 

 BELGICA. Monthly Fragrant or Dutch Honey- 

 suckle. — Not so strong growing as some others; 

 during June and July it produces a profusion of 

 red and yellow delightfully fragrant flowers in 

 clusters. 



HALLEANA. Hall's Japan Honeysuckle.— The 



most popular variety. Of strong growth, has 

 dark, rich foliage which it holds all winter, and 

 is covered from May to November with fragrant, 

 pure white flowers which change to yellow. 



HENDERSONII. Henderson's Everblooming 

 Honeysuckle. — A strong and rapid grower, pro- 

 ducing continually from May until checked by 

 frost, a great profusion of bloom. The yellow 

 trumpet-shaped blossoms, which are borne in large 

 clusters, change the second day to orange-red; 

 the two colors showing very clearly in every clus- 

 ter until the flowers fade and fall. Distinct from 

 all other varieties. Three years, each, 25c. 



JAPONICA AUREA RETICULATA. Japanese 

 Golden-veined Honeysuckle. — Of great value for 

 its highly ornamental foliage, which is veined or 

 netted with golden yellow, and remains nearly 

 all winter. The flowers are large and of a deli- 

 cate peach color. 



Price (except as noted), 3 years, each, 20c.; 

 dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



One each of the 4 varieties for 75c. 



PUERARIA THUNBERGIANA 



Trumpet Creeper 



This Japanese vine is the most rapid growing 

 plant known to horticulture. It has large leaves 

 and produces a dense shade. When established 

 it will make a growth of fifty feet in a season. 

 Late in August it produces pretty rosy purple 

 pea-shaped floAvers in small racemes. Strong 

 roots, each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



TECOMA (Bignonia) 

 Trumpet Creeper 



GRANDIFLORA. — A desirable vine with large 

 orange-red flowers. Each, 35c.; dozen, $3.50. 



RADICANS. — It has large trumpet -shaped flow- 

 ers of vivid orange scarlet, in clusters during July 

 and August. Of grotesque habit and especially 

 useful for covering dead trees, fences, trellises, 

 etc., its large clusters of brilliant bloom being 

 very showy and producing a striking effect. Each, 

 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



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