HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS for Fan Planting 



Actinidia 



Arguta [The Silver Vine). A very desirable 

 hardy Japanese climber of strong vig- 

 orous growth with dark green, glossy 

 foliage and greenish white flowers with 

 purple centers which in warmer sec- 

 tions are followed by clusters of edible 

 fruit of fig-like flavor. An excellent 

 plant for covering arbors, trellises, etc., 

 where a rapid and dense growth is de- 

 sired. Strong plants: 75c each; $7.50 

 per doz. 



Akebia— /Ifeeb/a Vine 



Quinata. One of the most graceful of 

 our hardy climbers, producing in early 

 spring numberless . bunches of violet- 

 brown flowers which have a pleasant 

 cinnamon odor. 35c each; S3. 50 per doz. 



Ampelopsis 



Lowi. # Has deeply cut leaves of a 

 bright green color much smaller than 

 those of the popular Boston Ivy. Beau- 

 tiful red autumn foliage. CHngs to the 

 smoothest surface. 50c each; $5.00 

 per doz.; $40.00 per 100. 



Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper, Ameri- 

 can Ivy). 9 A well-known climber for 

 covering trees, trellises, arbors, etc. 

 The fohage turns to rich crimson, yellow, 

 and scarlet in the tall. 40c each; $4.00 

 per doz.; 5530.00 per 100. 



AmpLlopiiij \ eitthi 



Veitchi (Boston or Japanese Ivy). # The 

 most popular climbing plant for covering 

 brick, stone, or wooden walls, trees, etc. 

 When it becomes established it is of 

 very rapid growth and clings to the 

 smoothest surfaces. The foliage is 

 rich olive green during the summer 

 changing to various shades of crimson 

 and scarlet in the fall. 60c each; $6.00 

 per doz.; $45.00 per 100. 



Bignonia grandiflora, Mad. Gallen 



Bignonia— rrumpe? Vine 



Grandiflora, Mad. Gallen. This is 

 the beautiful large-flowered type of 

 this easy-to-grow hardy climber. It 

 has very large flowers of a tawny 

 orange color produced continuously 

 throughout the sum- a.. r»^ 

 mer and earlv fall. «t>l»UU 63. 



Celastrus scandens 



Bitter Sweet, Wax Work 



One of our native climbing plants. Of 

 rapid growth, with attractive light green 

 foliage and yellow flowers during June, 

 which are followed in the autumn by 

 bright orange fruit. 40c each; $4.00 per 

 doz. 



Clematis paniculata (D 



Japanese Virgin's Bower 

 Sweet-Scented Autumn Clematis 



A very rapid growing, strong climber 

 producing a dense mass of graceful rich 

 green foliage hidden by a sheet of fairy-like 

 pure white blooms in August and Septem- 

 ber. 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 

 per 100. 



Euonymus ® 



Radicans acutus. A strong-growing 

 variety with long, narrow, dark green 

 leaves veined with gray, excellent as a 

 ground cover. 



coloratus. Same as above but with 



theleaves tinted purplish red particular- 

 ly on the underside. 



— variegatus. A beautiful small-leaved 

 green and white variegated form. 



— Yeget\lS{Evergreen Bittersweet). Strong- 

 growing with larger leaves than the 

 type. As an evergreen, absolutely hardy 

 wall cover, this plant is unequaled. 



A ny oj the above varieties: 

 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 



Climbers by Mail 



Single plants of Climbers will be sent 

 by Parcel Post if you add 10% {15% 

 west of the Mississippi) of their value 

 for postage and special packing. 

 Minimum charge 10 cents. 



Hardy Jasmine 



Jasminutn — 35c each 



Nudiflorum. An exquisite climber for 

 sheltered positions. Hardy south of 

 Philadelphia. Yellow flowers in Febru- 

 ary and March. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 



Lonicera (D 



Honeysuckle, Woodbine 



Honeysuckles are favorite hardy climb- 

 ers because they make a vigorous growth 

 and withstand unfavorable conditions to 

 a marked degree. They are splendid 

 shade-giving plants of remarkable en- 

 durance. 



Chinese Evergreen. Dark green foli- 

 age and fragrant variegated flowers 

 combining red, yellow, and white. 

 A most attractive variety. 

 Halliana. An almost evergreen Honey- 

 suckle with fragrant pure white blooms 

 changing to rich golden yellow. 

 Henryi. A vigorous variety with glossy 

 almost evergreen foliage. Beautiful 

 bronze-red flowers from June to August 

 followed in September by black fruits. 

 45c each; $4.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 

 Japanese Variegated. White flowers 

 changing to yellow. Lovely variegated 

 foliage in shades of green and yellow. 

 Any of the above, except wliere noted: 

 35c each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Two Brilliant 

 Climbing, Honeysuckles 



Senipervirensmagnifica(EirrWoo»;;Kg 

 Coral Honeysuckle). Beautiful tubular 

 flowers of a striking orange-scarlet color 

 borne continuously from early June 

 until October. A really splendid and 

 very colorful Honeysuckle of not too 

 rampant growth. Strong plants: 60c 

 each; $6.00 per doz. 



Tellmanniana {Golden Giant). A vigor- 

 ous, hardy climber with extra-large 

 blooms of an intense rich golden yellow 

 color with the tube lightly shaded 

 bronzy scarlet on the outside. Blooms 

 profusely during June and is perfectly 

 hardy. Strong plants: 50c each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Wisteria 



Sinensis. A favorite variety producing 

 a mass of delicate violet-blue, richly per- 

 fumed flower clusters. 



— alba. Of similar habit and equally 

 graceful but has lovely pure white 

 blooms. 



Either of the above: 



Strong 3-year-old 

 grafted plants 



$1.00 each 



Dreer's Vigorous, Well-Rooted Climbers will give quick effects 



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