Uuiwij vines for Ljaraen JJraperies 



AMPELOPSIS 



VEITCHII "Boston" or "Japan Ivy" 



Entirely hardy, attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet in two or three years, cling- 

 ing to stones, brick or wood work with the greatest tenacity. It is a great pro- 

 tection to houses, as the leaves, lapping over each other like slates on a roof, 

 effectually prevent rain from penetrating the walls. For covering dead trees, 

 boundary walls, etc. 'Beautiful autumn foliage. 



Price, strong one-year pot-grown plants, 35c each; $3.50 doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



QUINQUEFOLIA — Virginia Creeper or American Ivy 



Where a fast-growing, rampant and extremely hardy vine is desired, plant this 

 variety. 



Price. 2-year-old plants, 50c each; $5.00 doz.; S35.00 per 100. 



CHINESE FLEECE OR SILVER LACE VINE 



Polygonum Auberti 



It is our experience that this hardy vine will thrive better in windswept exposed 

 places such as roof gardens, than any other known vine, and it does well in direct 

 sunlight or in the shade. 



The Chinese Fleece will attain a height of about 25 feet during the season, 

 and in late summer it produces panicles of small white flowers that resemble 

 strings of silvered beads. The foliage is bright, shiny green and prolific; the vine 

 is ideal'for covering porches, pergolas, trellises, etc. 



Price, 60c each; $2.00 for 4; $5.50 per doz. 



Plants are delivered, transportation paid, within 

 Express, charges collect. (See special notice, page 99.) 



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CLEMATIS 



Jackmanii. The best-known and most valued variety. Color rich, dark, 

 royal purple. The flowers average three inches across. 



Price, strong plants, SI. 00 each; S10.00 per doz. 



Henryi. The most beautiful pure white of the large-flowering group. The 

 flowers of this variety also average 3 inches across. 



Price, strong plants, $1.00 each; S10.00 doz. 



Paniculata. Blooms in the early fall and is one mass of fleecy-white fragrant 

 flowers. These are succeeded by the silken seed vessels almost as ornamental as 

 the flowers. It will grow 15 to 20 ft. in a season. It is insect-proof\ it is perfectly 

 hardy, it adapts itself to all situations, thrives everywhere and need only be seen 

 to be admired. 



Price, strong 2-year-old plants, 50c each; S5.00 doz.; $35.00 per 100. 

 AKEBIA QUI N ATA Akebia Vine 



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. 



Price, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 

 BIGNONIA RADICANS Trumpet Creeper 



Well adapted for covering walls, arbors, and unsightly places where a showy 

 flowering vine is desired. It is a rapid grower, perfectly hardy and thrives well 

 in exposed places. The flowers are trumpet-shaped and a brilliant orange scarlet 



Price, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



CELASTRUS SCANDENS Bitter Sweet 



A rapid growing climber with ornamental light green foliage, yellow flowers 

 in June and bright orange, yellow and crimson fruit in the autumn. It is known 

 by the popular name Bitter Sweet. 



Price, 50c each; S5.00 per doz. 



ENGLISH IVY 



Its value for outdoor window boxes is recognized widely. It is also a good 

 climbing plant for the house. For covering graves in cemeteries it is unsurpassed, 

 being evergreen. Used extensively also as a hardy climber. 



Price, strong plants, 4 in. pots, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 

 EUONYMUS Radicans Varg. 



A low variegated trailing plant with small green leaves edged with white. 

 The branches will cling to stone or root along the ground, making it useful as a 

 ground cover or for covering low walls. 



Price, 35c each; S3.50 doz. 

 HONEYSUCKLE Lonicera 



Halleana Hall's Japan Honeysuckle. Pure white flowers, changing to 

 yellow. Very free blooming and fragrant. It produces its main crop of flowers 

 in early summer and again scatteringly during September. It is excellent for 

 porches, trellis fences or hedge-rows. 



Price, 40c each; S4.00 doz.; $30.00 per 100. 



SEMPERVIRENS MAGNIFICA 



New Ever blooming Coral Honeysuckle 



Beautiful tubular flowers of a striking orange-scarlet color. Blooms con- 

 tinuously from early June until October. Magnificent foliage. Perfectly hardy. 

 One of the most satisfactory vines ever offered. 



Price. 60c each; 4 for S2.00; S5.50 doz. 



GOLDEN GIANT Tellmanniana 



A vigorous hardy climber with lovely, large, tubular blooms of an intense-golden 

 yellow tipped with bronzy red. Blooms profusely during June and is perfectly 

 hardy. 



Price, pot-grown plants, 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 

 LYCIUM BARBARUM Matrimony Vine 



A showy vine for covering stone walls, rocks, banks, etc. Produces attractive 

 violet flowers in June, followed by bright red berries, which remain until late 

 winter. 



Price, 50c each; $5.00 doz. 

 WISTERIA Chinese 



Ornamental hardy climbers. Their lovely panicles of blue and white flowers 

 produce in wonderf u 1 prof usion are without a rival. Strong, 2-year-old, grafted 

 plants. 



Sinensis, White. Flowers in drooping clusters, pure white. 



Price. S1.00 each; $10.00 doz. 



Sinensis, Blue. Flowers in drooping clusters, soft lavender blue. 



Price, $1.00 each; S10.00 doz. 



50 miles of New York City. Beyond this area, they are shipped by 



