FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY, 1 878 - 1 928 



Climbing Vines 



$4.00. 



VINES THAT CLING AND CREEP 



We offer hardy vines that will thrive in all 

 parts of the country, make a luxuriant growth 

 and most of them will bear lovely flowers during 

 their season. 



Vines will be mailed, if cash is sent for post- 

 age as per table. Quotations by the 100 and 

 1000 of any variety given upon request. All 

 are strong, two or three-year plants. 



AMPELOPSIS 



Veitchi (Boston or Japanese Ivy) — A most 

 popular climber, clinging firmly to brick, stone 

 or other material. Deep, glossy green, ivy-shaped 

 foliage, which turns to crimson and gold in 

 autumn. Strong, 2 years, each, 50c; dozen, 

 $5.00. 



Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper or American 

 Ivy) — Of rapid, vigorous growth. Foliage turns 

 brilliant crimson in fall. Strong, 2 years, each, 

 40c; dozen, $4.00. 



BIGNONIA 



Radicans (Trumpet Flower) — Fern-like foliage 

 and large, trumpet-shaped flowers of vivid or- 

 ange-scarlet during mid-summer. Two years, 

 each, 40c; dozen, $4.00. 



Grandiflora (Giant Trumpet Flower) — One of 



the most gorgeous climbers. The orange-scarlet 

 flowers are like huge trumpets, while the fern- 

 hke foliage causes the plant to be ornamental 

 throughout the season. Extra heavy, 2-year-oId 

 plants, each, $1.50; dozen, $15.00. 



CELASTRUS 



Scandens (Bitter-Sweet) — Rapid-growing, with orange-yel- 

 low fruit. Strong 2 years, each, 50c; dozen, $5.00. 



CLEMATIS 



Paniculata (Japanese Virgin's Bower) — Unequalled for airy 

 grace and beauty. It quickly grows to a height of 15 to 

 20 feet, and spreads freely. During August and Sep- 

 tember it resembles a sheet of fleecy white, composed of 

 numerous pure white, star-like flowers. Two-year roots, 

 each, 40c; dozen, $4.00; 100, $25.00. 



CLEMATIS (Large Flowered) 



Our supply of these deservedly popular climbers is now 

 better than ever before. But the demand is great — we 

 suggest prompt orders! 



Henryi — Large, ivory-white flowers, freely produced nearly 

 all summer. 



Jackmanni — Large, rich, velvety violet-plum flowers. 



Mme. Baron- Villard — Large, rosy-lilac flowers. A strong 

 grower. Blooms late. 



Mme. Edouard Andre — Rosy-carmine flowers in bewilder- 

 ing profusion. 



Any of above, each, $1.00; dozen, $10.00. 



Special Offer — One of each of the four large-flowered 

 Clematis, for $3.00. 



EUONYMUS 



Vegeta (Evergreen Bitter-Sweet) — Large, oval, evergreen 

 foliage followed by clusters of orange-red berries. Two 

 years, each, 50c; dozen, $5.00. 



HEDERA (Ivy) 



Hibernica (English or Irish Ivy) — An old fa- 

 vorite vine, useful for covering walls and grow- 

 ing on trunks of trees. Also useful as ground 

 cover. Strong plants from pots, each, 35c; dozen, 

 $3.50. 



LONICERA (Honeysuckle) 



Halleana (Hall's Japanese Honeysuckle) — A 



popular and very valuable vine with abundant, 

 glossy, evergreen foliage. Exceedingly fragrant 

 flowers from May until November. Two years, 

 each, 30c; dozen, $3.00; 100, $20.00. 



PUERARIA (Kudzu Vine) 



Thunbergiana (Japanese Kudzu Vine) — The 

 most rapid-growing plant known. Its large leaves 

 produce a dense shads. Rose-purple, pea-shaped 

 flowers during late August. Each, 40c; dozen. 



VINCA 



Minor (Periwinkle) — Known also as Trailing 

 Myrtle. Of rapid growth, with glossy, evergreen 

 leaves. Presents, in spring and early summer, 

 a blanket of bright blue flowers. Each, 25c; 

 dozen, $2.50; 100, $15.00. 



WISTARIA (Glycine) 



Sinensis (Chinese Wistaria) — Of rapid growth 

 and attains a great height. In May its flowers 

 of soft, dainty lavender-blue are produced in 

 pendulous racemes a foot or more long. First- 

 class, each, 50c; dozen, $5.00. 



CLEMATIS PANICULATA 



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