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EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN— Plants 



Ampelopsis Veitchii 



Sometimes called "Boston Ivy" and "Japan Ivy" 



Entirely hardy in the most exposed places, attaining a height of 20 to 30 feet in two 

 or three years, clinging to stones, brick or wood work with the greatest tenacity. It is 

 a great protection 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.. it has no equal. Beautiful autumn foliage. (See illustration.) Price, strong, 

 one-year pot-grown plants, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 



Bignonia Radicans or 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, SOc. each, $5.00 

 per doz. 



Celastrus Scandens 



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, SOc. each, $5.00 per doz. 



English Ivy for Window Boxes 



The English Ivy is used extensively for window boxes and vases during the summer; 

 its value for outdoor window boxes in winter is recognized widely, as the display at the 

 large hotels and fine private residences shows. It is also a good climbing plant for the 

 house. For covering graves in cemeteries it is unsurpassed, being evergreen. Used 

 extensivelv also as a hardy climber. (See illustration.) Price, strong plants, SOc. each; 

 $5.00 per doz. 



The Fleecy-White Fragrant Clematis— Clematis Panicillata 



ooms in the early fall and is one mass of fleecy- 

 .white fragrant flowers. These are succeeded 

 by the silken seed vessels almost as orna- 

 mental as the flowers. It will grow fif- 

 teen to twenty feet in a season; it is in- 

 sect-proof, it is perfectly hardy, it 

 adapts itself to all situations, 

 thrives everywhere, and need only 

 be seen to be admired. (See en- 

 graving.) Price, strong 2-year 

 plants, SOc. each, $5.00 per doz. 



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Clematis, Jackmanii 



The best-known and most valued va- 

 riety. Color rich, dark, royal purple. 

 Price, strong plants, $1.00 each, 

 $10.00 per doz. 



Japanese 

 Honeysuckles 



Loniccra Halleana. (Hall'sJapaQ 

 Honeysuckle.) Pure white flow- 

 ers, changing to yellow. Very free 

 blooming and fragrant. Price, 

 SOc. each, $5.00 per doz. 

 Lonicera, Brachypoda. (Ever- 

 green Sweet Scented Honeysuckle.) 

 p lowers buff, yellow and white. 

 One of the most vigorous. 

 Price, SOc. each, $5.00 per doz. 



Pachysandra Terminalis 



A trailing plant which grows 6 to 8 inches high, 



forming a dense mat. The small flower spikes 



are grayish white and produced in May and June. 



It is largely used as a ground cover in shady places, 



being one of the few plants that will thrive under trees, 



does equally well in sunny locations and makes an excellent 



border for hardy snrubs, flower beds and walks. Price, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 



Vinca 



Vinca Minor or Creeping Myrtle. Well-known trailing plant used extensively for covering 

 the ground under shrubs or trees; in cemeteries for covering graves. They will grow where it 

 is too shady for grass or other plants to thrive. Delicate blue flowers. Price, 35c. each; $3.S0 

 per doz. 



Wistaria 



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

 wonderful profusion are without a rival. 



Wistaria Sinensis, White. Flowers in drooping clusters, pure white. Price, $1.00 each. 



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

 $1.00 each. 



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Henderson's Planting Map for the Hardy Border with brief instructions sent free to all applicants 



