J. T. LOVETT, LITTLE SILVER, N. J. 



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Hardy Vines and Creepers 



Unless otherwise noted all are strong plants, two years old or older. If desired, smaller plants of any variety 

 oftered will be selected and sent by mail, at prices quoted for each and dozen. 



Rates by tlie hundred and thousand of any variety will be given on application. 



AMPELOPSIS. 



Ampelopsis Veitchi. 



Ql'INQrEFOLIA. Virginia Creeper or Americax Ivy. 

 — A strong growing and useful climber. Of rapid, viu:- 

 orous growth, covering trellises, arbors, etc., quickl.\ 

 with a mass of briglit green foliage which turns to a 

 brilliant crimson in autumn. The leaves are large and 

 are composed of five long leaflets joined at the base. 

 Strong vines, each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, $12.00. 



VEITCHI. Boston or J.apanese Ivy. — The most popu- 

 lar and best of climbers for covering walls, etc., clinging 

 firmly to brick, stone or other material, and forming a 

 perfect coat of deep, glossy-green foliage, which turns 

 to crimson and gold in autumn. The leaves are ivy- 

 shaped and iap closely over each other, presenting a 

 dense mass of delightful verdure. It spreads rapidly. 

 Although of dainty and frail habit, it is as hardy as an 

 oak. (See cut.) Two years, strong, each, 15c; doz.. 

 $1.50; 100, $10.00. Extra strong, each, 25c; doz., $2.50; 

 100, $15.00. 



CELASTRUS. 



Bitter Sweet. 

 S(.'A>'DE>'S. Wax Work. — A strong growing native of 

 twining habit. Its clean, bright foliage is attractive, but 

 its greatest charm lies in its clusters of beautiful bright 

 orange and salmon berries, which appear in masses in 

 autumn and remain until late winter. Each, 20c; doz., 

 $2.00. 



CINNAMON VINE. 



DiOSCOREA 



Batataus 



A vine of remarkable 

 vigor, attaining a height 

 of 25 feet or more and 

 with masses of fresh, 

 glossy green, heart-shaped 

 leaves. It produces num- 

 erous small white flowers 

 which have a perfume re- 

 sembling cinnamon. Ex- 

 ceedingly hardy and suc- 

 ceeds every wl' ere. Very 

 valuable where a quick 

 covering is desired. The 

 bulbous roots should be 

 allowed to remain in tlie 

 ground over winter. Strong 

 roots, each, 5c; doz., 50c. 



AKEBIA QUINATA. 



A very hardy Japanese vine of lengthy habit that is 

 eminently neat and airy. The foliage is of a peculiar 

 clover-like form, deep green and remains upon the vine 

 throughout the winter. In spring clusters of violet-plum 

 flowers are freely produced which have a pleasant, spicy 

 fragrance. Especially desirable as a covering where shade 

 that is not dense is desired. Strong roots, each, 20c; 

 doz., $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. Very useful in covering stonework, 

 trellises, etc. Particularly pleasing in effect when intro- 

 duced upon rustic bridges, summer houses or fences. 

 Two and three years, each, 25c; doz., $2.50; 100. $18.00. 



EUONYMUS. 



RADIC.iXS. — 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. 

 Each, 15c; doz., $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 handsome, ever- 

 green, glossy foliage, it is much used for covering graves, 

 particularly in shaded situations, where grass will not 

 grow. Field grown plants, each, 20c; doz., $2.00; 100, 

 $12.00. 



HUMrLFS OR Hop.— See page 35. 



