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Fine Hardy English and other Clematis. 



^^HOSE who have seen the magnificent masses of exquisite flowers produced by Jackmanni Superba and other 

 ^®) choice varieties of English Clematis, do not need to be told that these Clematis are undoubtedly the most beauti- 

 ful of all flowering vines. The flowers are grandly beautiful and of very large size, often measuring from 4 to 6 inches 

 in diameter, and are borne in gorgeous wreaths and clusters of bloom that hang in graceful festoons from the vine 

 during July and August, forming an array of entrancing beauty that dehghts every beholder. The colors run from in- 

 tense sicy blue to royal purple and pearly white, making a most agreeable contrast. The vines are of slender wiry 

 growth and require support that they can twine around, like a rod, pole or wire. They like good rich ground, and if 

 somewhat damp and moist and partially shaded, so much the better. The north side of a house or portico is often the 

 best place for them. They are quite hardy, but it is generally desirable to place a thick coat of leaves or litter around 

 the plants before severe freezing — at least until fully established. As they are quite difficult to propagate successfully, 

 the price is necessarily pretty high, but they are richly worth all they cost. The pretty illustration made by our artist 

 represents Paniculata, a variety that produces immense sheets of deliciously scented, pure white flowers. We offer 

 Strong, two-year-old, pot-grown plants on own roots (which are far superior to grafted plants), 

 by Mail or Express on receipt of price. 



The Best Hardy English Clematis. 



Jackmanni. — One of the best known and most beautiful 

 of all varieties. Immense flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, 

 color exquisite deep royal purple ; bears great masses 

 and wreaths of flowers. 



Jackmanni Superba. — Very dark violet purple. 



Jackmanni Alba. — Immense pure white flowers ; superb. 



Lang-uinosa Candida. — Large; silvery white. 



Anderson Henryi. — Extra-large creamy white; fine. 



Countess Lovelace. — Double and exceedingly beauti- 

 ful ; bluish lilac. 



Duchess of Edinburg-h. — One of the finest pure whites ; 

 double flowers, deliciously fragrant. 



Fairy Queen. — Beautiful pale flesh color, shading to 

 delicate pink. 



The Gem. — Deep lavender blue ; a grand flower. 



Any Clematis described above 60 cts. each. 



A Superb New Red Clematis. 



Madanae Edouard Andre.— An entirely distinct and 

 most valuable new variety, the nearest approach to a 

 bright red ever sent out. Is a strong vigorous grower, a 

 hybrid of Jackmanni, which it resembles in every way 

 except color of flower, which is a beautiful carmine red. 

 See p. 87 for illustration and description. Strong, two- 

 year-oli plants, 6» cts. each. 



Rare Miscellaneous Clematis. 



CLEMATIS PANICULATA. _One of the most beau- 



The flowers are pure 

 or clusters of 



tiful of our hardy flowering vines, 

 white and are borne in great panicles 

 bloom, fairly covering the plants so that it is a mass or 

 sheet of fleecy white. The fragrance is delicious, re- 

 sembling the English Hawthorn blossoms and so subtle 

 and penetrating that a large plant in bloom fills the air 

 with its exquisite fragrance. It begins to bloom late in 

 August or early in September when other hardy climbers 

 are out of bloom. Grows quickly and strongly, reach- 

 ing a height of 15 to 20 feet. Hardy in all sections of 

 the country. There is no better hardy vine ; it should 

 be found growing in every yard or garden in the land 

 (see cut). Strong plants, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; 

 7 for 51. 



Sweet-scented {Clematis Crispi). — The vine produces 

 an abundance of pretty bell-shaped flowers continuously 

 from June until frost. The color is a delicate lavender 

 blue, very fragrant and sweet. It is suitable for borders 

 and low trellises, etc. 15 cts. each ; 4 for 50 cts. 



New Coral {Cletnatis Coccinea). — Grows 8 to 10 feet 

 high, suitable for veranda or trellis ; a constant bloomer, 

 bearing a great profusion of rich coral scarlet, tulip- 

 shaped flowers all through the season, from early Sum- 

 mer until Fall ; very pretty and desirable. 20 cts. each ; 

 3 for 50 cts. 



Virginiana ( Virginia Clematis).— TiesuableioT covering 

 unsightly objects effectually ; pure white, fragrant flowers; 

 very thick, dark-green foUage, and highly curious and 

 ornamental seed vessels, 20 cts, each ; 3 for 50 cts. 

 The 4 varieties of Clematis nbovefor 6s cts. 



