PLANT DEPARTMENT. 



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HARDY VINES. 



Ampelopsis Veitchi. Japanese Ivy. Boston Ivy. 



AMPELOPSiS VEiTCHI. 



\n entirely hardv Ampelopsis of Japanese origin. It grows as rapidly as the old Virginia Creeper and attains 

 a hei.h" of »0 feet, "it clings firn.lv to any wall, tree, etc. The leaves are small on young plants,which at fi rst are ot 

 nn HvUreen brown color", changing to' bright scarlet in the autumn. As the plant acquires age the Jeaves in- 

 Urease in size" This variety becomes more popular every season, and is without question one ot the very best climb- 

 jn>' plants for covering brick or stone walls that can be grown. 



' ' B 25 cts. each ; $12.50 per doz. Extra large 50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. 



AMPELOPSIS QUIN- 

 QUEFOLIA. 



(Virginia Creeper.) 



A very rapid grower, with large 

 dark green foliage, which changes 

 in the tall to scarlet. A very de- 

 sirable vine for covering arbors, 

 verandahs, etc. 



25 cts. each ; $2.50 per doz. 



ARISTOLOCHIA 

 SIPHO. 



A vigorous and rapid growing 

 climber, bearing singular brownish 

 colored flowers, resembling in shape 

 a Dutchman's pipe. Its flowers, 

 however, are of little value beside 

 its fine light green leaves, which 

 are of very large size, and retain 

 their color from early spring to 

 late fill. The plant grows very 

 quickly, and soon makes a dense 

 shade. For arbors or trellises, or 

 for making a screen, it is invalua- 

 ble. It readily attains a height 

 of 2(1 teel and is' perfectly hardy. 



50 cts. each ; $5.00 per doz. Extra 

 strong plants $1.00 each. 



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