J. T. Lovett i^SIMi^ Vines and Creepers 



AKEBIA 



QUINATA.— A very hardy Jai^anese vine of 

 lengthy habit. The foliage is of a peculiar clover- 

 like form, deep green and remains upon the vine 

 throughout the winter. In summer clusters of 

 violet-plum flowers are freely produced which 

 have a pleasant, spicy fragrance. Especially de- 

 sirable as a covering where shade that is not 

 dense is desired. 2 vears, each, 20c.; dozen, 

 $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



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. 



CELASTRUS 

 ORBICULATUS. Japanese Bitter Sweet.— 



Similar to our American Bitter Sweet Staff vine 

 or wax-work, but the berries, which are the 

 same color, are even more numerous and the vine 

 of more refined habit. Each. 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 

 100, $12.00. 



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 ren- 

 ders it valuable for rock work. Two vears, each, 

 15c.; dozen, $1.50; 100, S8.00. 



HEDERA (Ivy) 



HIBERNICA (Helix). EngUsh 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 situ- 

 ations where grass will not grow. From inch 

 pots. 3 to 4 foot tops, each 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 

 100, $15.00. 



LONICERA (Honeysuckle) 

 BELGICA. Monthly Fragrant or Dutch Honey- 

 suckle. — Xot so strong growing as some others : 

 during June and July it produces a profusion of 

 red and yellow delightfully fragrant flowers. 



HALLEANA. Hall's Japan Honeysuckle.— The 



most popular variety. Of strong growth, with 

 dark green foliage which it holds all winter, and 

 is covered from May to Xovember 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. Two years, 

 each, 25c.; dozen, $2.50. 



JAPONICA AUREA RETICULATA. Japanese 



Golden-veined Honeysuckle.— Of value for its high- 

 ly ornamental foliage, which is veined or netted 

 with golden yellow, and remains nearly all winter. 

 The flowers are a delicate peach. 



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

 dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



JASMINUM (Jasmine) 



NUDIFLORUM. Yellow Jasmine.— A delightful 

 old favorite, producing sweet-scented yellow flow- 

 ers in early spring before the leaves appear. 

 Xeeds a sheltered location from Xew York north- 

 ward. 2 to 3 feet, each 20c.; dozen, $2.00. 



PUERARIA 



THUNBERGIANA. Japanese Kudzu Vine.— 



This Japanese vine is the most rapid growing 

 plant known to horticulture. It has large leaves 

 and produces a dense shade. WTien established it 

 will make a growth of fifty feet in a season. 

 Late in August it produces pretty rosy purple 

 pea-shaped flowers in small racemes. Strong roots, 

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



TECOMA (Bignonia) 



RADICANS. Trumpet Creeper.— Has large 

 trumpet-shaped flowers 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 very showv and produces a strik- 

 ing effect. Each, 20c.; dozen, $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



VINCA (Periwinkle) 



MINOR.— Known also as Trailing Myrtle.— Of 

 rapid growth and quickly produces a dense carpet 

 of foliage. It retains its glossy, deep green leaves 

 tlirougliout the year and presents in spring and 

 early summer a blanket of bright blue flowers. 

 Much used for covering graves and of special value 

 for carpeting under shrubs and in groves of trees 

 where grass will not grow. Each, 10c. ; dozen. 

 $1.00; 100, $6.00. 



MINOR ALBA.— Similar to the above except the 

 flowers are pure white. Each, 12c.; dozen, $1.25; 

 100, $8.00. 



MINOR VARIEGATA.— Foliage prettily vari- 

 egated creamv vellow and green. The flowers are 

 blue. Each, 12c.; dozen, 81.25; 100, 88.00. 



VITIS (Grape) 



HETEROPHYLLA. Japanese Grape.— Densely 

 clothed with pretty bright green leaves. Its stems 

 are reddish purple and during late summer and 

 autumn the entire plant is thickly studded with 

 clusters of metallic blue berries that present a 

 pleasing effect. Of dwarf habit. Two years, each, 

 20c.; dozen, $2.00. 



HETEROPHYLLA VARIEGATA. (Ampelopsis 



tricolor). — A form of the above, the bright green 

 leaves of which are blotched, veined and edged with 

 creamy white and carmine in an interesting and 

 fantastic manner. Two years, each, 25c.; dozen, 

 $2.50. 



WISTARIA (Glycine) 



SINENSIS. Chinese Blue Wistaria.— The flow- 

 ers of soft, dainty lavender blue are produced in 

 pendulous racemes a foot or more long in ^lay, be- 

 fore the leaves expand. They appear in great 

 numbers. Each, 25c.: dozen, $'2.50. 



SINENSIS ALBA. Chinese White Wistaria.— 

 A variety of the above with pure white flowers. 

 Each, 35c.; dozen, $3.50. 



ROSES, Climbing. (See page 32.) 



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