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HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS 



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Celastrus Scandens 



(Bitter Sweet, or 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 

 with bright orange fruit. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Euonymus 



The trailing Euonymus are particularly desirable for their dense ever- 

 green foliage and extreme hardiness, some varieties on account of this taking 

 the place of the English Ivy for wall covering, others that of the Boxwood 

 as an edging plant. 



Kewensis. A variety with very small dark green foliage. Every- 

 one who has seen this appreciates its value as a rock plant or ground 

 cover. 

 Radicans. Deep green foliage, useful for covering low foundation 

 walls. 



— Acuta. A strong growing variety with long narrow dark green 

 leaves veined with grey, excellent as a ground cover. 



— Acuta Colorata. Same as above but with the leaves tinted 

 purplish red particularly on the underside. 



— Variegata. A beautiful small-leaved green and white variegated 

 form. 



— Vegeta {Evergreen Bittersweet), A strong growing variety, with 

 larger leaves than the type. As an evergreen absolutely hardy wall 

 cover this plant is unequaled. 



Price. Any of the above varieties, 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; 

 $18.00 per 100. 



Hop Vines 



(Humulus Lupulusi 

 A useful climber. It is a rapid grower 

 and bears a profusion of seedpods 

 suitable for many domestic purposes. 

 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Lathyrus 



(Hardy Everlasting Pea) 



Latifolius. Deep rosy-red. 



— Albus. Pure white. 



Price. 30 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



Wisteria Sinensis 



Honeysuckle 



Honeysuckles 



(Woodbine) 



Chinese Evergreen. Very fra- 

 grant, red, yellow and white vari- 

 egated flower; dark green foliage. 



Ealleana. Flowers pure white, 

 turning to yellow; fragrant, hardy 

 and almost evergreen; flowers 

 freely. 



Henryi. An introduction from 

 China, where it has been found at 

 an altitude of 6000 feet, with 

 glossy almost evergreen foliage 

 and distinct flowers of a peculiar 

 bronzy-red color. 



Polygonum 



Variegated. Foliage beautifully mottled yellow and green. 



Price. Any of the above, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Hardy English Ivy 



Invaluable evergreen variety, used for covering walls, etc., and has become very 

 popular for covering graves, especially if in the shade, where grass will not succeed. 

 4-inch pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100; 5-inch pots, 75 cts. each; $7.50 

 per doz.; 6-inch pots, $1.50 each; $15.00 per doz. Extra large plants, in 7-inch pots, 

 6 feet high, $2.50 each. 



Hardy Jasmine 



Nudiflorum. Favorite climber for sheltered positions; hardy south of Philadelphia, 



fragrant yellow flowers. 

 Price. 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 



Polygonum Auberti (Silver Lace Vine) 



One of the most desirable flowering climbers, the plant is of strong, vigorous growth, 

 attaining a height of 25 feet, producing through the summer and fall great foamy sprays 

 of white flowers. Strong plants, 75 cts. each. 



Wisterias 



Sinensis. The favorite variety, producing thousands of pendulous clusters of delicate 



violet-blue blossoms, richly perfumed. Strong 3 year old plants, $1.00 each. 

 — Alba. Of similar habit to Sinensis, with pure white flowers. Strong 3 year old plants, 



$1.00 each. 

 Venusta (Silky Wisteria). A very free flowering variety with long broad racemes of 



creamy white flowers. The young growth has silky pubescent foliage which makes it 



very attractive. Strong 3 year old plants, $1.00 each. 



NOTE — Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on the order blank 

 and on page 103. 



