HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 



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AKEBIA QUINATA. 



One of the best climbers, bearing numberless bunches 

 of violet-brown flowers, which have a pleasant cinnamon 

 odor. It begins to bloom early in the spring, and continues 

 several weeks. In good soil and location it will grow 30 to 

 40 feet high. Extra strong plants 25 cts. each, §2.50 per 

 dozen. 



AMPELOPSIS 

 VEITCHI. 



(Japanese or Boston Ivy.> 



An entirely hardy Am- 

 pelopsis of Japanese origin. 

 It grows as rapidly as the 

 old Virginia Creeper, and 

 attains a height of 50 leet. 

 It clings firmly to any wall, 

 tree, etc. The leaves, which 

 at first are of an olive- 

 green brown color, change 

 to bright scarlet in the 

 autumn. This variety be- 

 comes more popular every 

 season, and is without 

 question one of the very 

 best climbing plants for 

 covering brick or stone 

 walls that can be grown. 

 25 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 

 Extra large 50 cts. each, 

 $5.00 per doz. 



Ampelopsis 

 Quinquefolia. 



(Virginia Creeper.) 



A very rapid grower, 

 ■with large dark -green foli- 

 age, which chang'^s in the 

 fall to scarlet. A very de- 

 sirable vine for covering 

 arbors, verandas, etc. 25 

 cts. each, $3.50 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 Us fine 

 light-green leaves, which are of very large size, and retain their 

 color from early spring to late fall : perfectly hardy. Extra 

 strong plants 50 cts. each, $5.00 per dozen. 



BIQNONIA. 



(Trumpet Creeper.) 



For covering unsightly 

 places, stumps, rock-work, 

 or planting in crevices in 

 ledges, the Bignonias will 

 be found very useful. The 

 flowers are large, attrac- 

 tive and showy, and borne 

 profusely when the plant 

 attains a fair size. 



Grandiflora. Large- 

 flowered Trumpet 

 Creeper, bearing blooms 

 of an orange-red color. 

 50 cts. each, $5.00 per 

 doz. 



Kadicans. Dark red, 

 orange throat; free- 

 blooming and very har- 

 dy. 25 cts. each, §2.50 

 per doz. 



CINNAMON VINE. 



See page 94. 



HOP (Hamulus Lupulus). 



One of the very best 

 climbers for covering un- 

 sightly places. It is a 

 rapid grower and bears a 

 profusion of seed-pods 

 suitable for many domestic 

 purposes. 50cts. per doz., 

 60 cts. postpaid ; §2.50 

 per 100. 



Ampelopsis Veitchi. 



APIOS TUBEROSA. 



A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, closely resembling 

 the common Wistaria in vine and foliage, and having clusters 

 of rich deep purple flowers, which have a .strong, delicious 

 violet fragrance. They grow to a great height, and bloom pro- 

 fusely. The bulbs are perfectly hardy, and should not be taken 

 up over winter. Plant 3 or 3 bulbs near together to produce a 

 mass of vines and flowers. 5 cts. each, 50 cts. per doz. 



HADEIRA VINE. 



See page 94. 



LATHYRUS LATIFOLIUS ALBA. 



(White Perennial Pea.) 



A most desirable plant of semi-climbing habit, growing about 

 four feet high ; producing its pure white flowers the entire sum- 

 mer. 30 cts. each, 4 for $1.00- 



MENISPERMUM. 



A curious twining, slender vine with small yellow flowers 

 and black berries. Fine for rocky places. 25 cis. each, 5 for 

 §1.00. 



