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H. W. BUCKBF.F. ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS. 



PERPETUAL 

 FLOWERING 



CLEMATIS. 



The Wonder of All Hardy Ever-Blooming Climbers. 

 Extremely Graceful, every established plant produc- 

 ing hundreds and thousands of picturesque and strik- 

 ingly beautiful blossoms. The flowers are produced 

 so freely that the exquisite green drapery-like foliage 

 is completely covered with a perfect mass of bloom. 

 Once seen, always remembered. Like the sun which 

 draws the crystal dew drops from the flowering buds 

 so the Clematis draws all flower lovers to its shrine 

 of beauty. 



from JIarcli until June 1st. 

 set out, shield them with wire 

 netting, 1'feet high by 2 feet in diameter, com- 

 pletely encircling the plant. The best way of growing Clematis 

 is to dig large holes about 3 feet across und 2 feet deep, and till 

 in with fresh loam and well rotted manure in the proportions of 

 three-fourths loam and one-fourth manure. Place one or more plants 

 in the center of this hole and press tirmly around roots; also place 

 two stakes for plants to climb on, which they will do very readily 

 after being tied once or twice and given a fair start. Given medium 

 supply of water, not enough, however, to sour the soil. 



Henryii— White as the driven snow, glistening like gems in 

 the sunlight ; flowers measure 6 inches across under good culti- 

 vation, and thousands are often produced on a single well grown 

 plant. Positively the finest white perpetual climber known. 

 Plant this most lovely Clematis and rest assured that you will be 

 well satisfied. Large field-grown roots 3 years old well 

 worth SI. 50; mv price only 50c. each. 



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CLEMATIS, HEKBYII. 



New Red Clematis— i Mad. Edouabd Andre)— An entirely distinct 

 and mostnovel variety, and the nearestapproachtoared eversentout. 

 The plant is a 6trong, vigorous grower, being a hybrid of the popular 

 Jackmanni, which it resembles in freedom of bloom. Thousands of 

 flowers produced on a single specimen plant: blooms of 

 large size; in color it. is a most distinct striking carmine-red of a very 

 beautiful shade entirely different from ail other varieties. Large 3 

 year old roots well worth SI. 50; my price 50c. 



Ramona — One of the most striking beauties ever offered. In color it is 

 a most exquisite lavender-blue of large size, often measuring 6 inches 

 across. Thousands of flowers may be produced on a single 

 plant. Every year's growth adds to its beauty. It is a perpetual 

 bloomer and is a variety that will always give constant and everlasting 

 satisfaction. L.arge roots 3 years old well worth SI. 50; 

 my price 50c. 



Special Notice 



On account of the brittleness of 

 the hark on Clematis it cracks very 

 easily, and many peoplebelievethe 

 plant to be permanently injured, when such is not the case. We wish 

 to say, also, that we examine all plants carefully before shipping 1 , to 

 see that they are in pood condition, and if they die after being: 

 planted, as must sometimes happen, we do not agree to replace them. 



Chinese Wisteria. 



PERFECTLY HARDY, STRIKINGLY BEAUTIFUL. 



One of the most elegant and rapid growing of all climbing' plants; 

 attains an immense size, growing at the rate of 15 to 20 feet in a single 

 season. Bears an abundance of long, pendulous clusters of purple-lilac 

 flowers in May and June and again in autumn. Single specimen plants 

 are often valued at $100. Large 2 year old plants worth Si. 50 

 my price 35c. 



CLEMATIS, PAXICTTLATA. 



Clematis, Paniculata—' Japanese Virgin's Bower)— One of the most 

 beautiful of our hardy flowering vines. The flowers of pure white, 

 three-fourths of an inch in diameter, star-shaped, and are borne in 

 great panicles or clusters of bloom, fairly covering the plant, so that 

 it ie a mass or sheet of fleecy whire. These clusters are borne on long, 

 slender stems, which stand out boldly from between the glossy-green 

 leaves, and the gentlest breeze causes wavy crests of white to flow 

 gently over the surface. The fragrance is delicious, resembling the 

 English hawthorne blossoms, andisso subtle and penetrating that a 

 large plant in bloom will fill the air with fragrance. It begins to 

 bloom in August, at a time when most other hardy climbers are out of 

 bloom — an inestimable advantage. It is a strong, rapid grower, 

 quickly reaching a height of from 15 to 20 feet and spreading out when 

 trained to wires or string. It is perfectly hardy in all sections of the 

 country, and we can unhesitatingly say that it is, in our opinion, the 

 most valuable among hardy climbing vines. Large, strong 2 year 

 old roots worth 50c; my price 35c. each; 3 for Sl.OO. 

 postpaid. 



Beautiful Jackmanni— A perfect beauty. In growing Clematis, 

 plant Jackmanni and Paniculata first, then think of others. 5,000 

 blossoms have been counted on a single specimen plant, and I dare 

 say when you have secured such a plant, that $100 in gold would not 

 tempt you to sell it. Jackmanni is of rapid growth, early, abundant 

 and continuous bloomer. Perfectly hardy and adapted to all kinds of 

 culture. In flower from middle of June to middle of October. The 

 blossoms are of large size, intense royal velvety-purple when in full 

 bloom, varying through all the exquisite shades of violet; 6 inches 

 across, richly veined and handsomely shaded, The most striking and 

 picturesque variety known. Strong field-grown 3 year old 

 roots well worth $11. SO; my price 50c. each; prepaid 

 by mail; greatest bargain of the century. 



CLEMATIS. MAP EDOUARD AXDBE. 



BUCKBEE'S PLANTS ARE CAREFULLY EXAMINED BEFORE SHIPPING. 



