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"H^eDINGEE § CONARD (b. Webt Erdve. Pa, 



Beautiful Hardy Climbing Vines. 



J^HE climbing Ivies are used extensively for covering old buildings, dead walls or other unsightlv objects, for which 

 (o) purpose thevare superior to other species of vines. The American varieties, Ampelopsis Veitc'hii and Ampelopsis 

 Virginica, are deciduous ; while the English is evergreen. They are all desirable and their general appearance 

 and habit very much the same. The former are of exceedingly rapid growth, the latter somewhat the reverse. 

 They are extensively employed for ornamental purposes, and also for the protection of disintegranng brick or stone 

 walls of old buildings from the effects of dampness, as their leaves, overlapping each other like tiles, serve to break the 

 force of driving rains and the tendrils to absorb the redundant moisture. The different varieties are all extremely hardv 

 and possess remarkable vigor and vitality, often surv'iving for ages and attaining immense proportions, draping large 

 buildings, churches and cathedrals in mantles of living green. The list of climbing vines that we catalogue are all 

 exceedingly choice, popular and desirable for purposes of ornamentation and will thrive under conditions apparently 



rather unfavorable. 



Boston offJAPA^^^^ Ivy. 

 Wistarias. 



Ampelopsis Veitchii 



(Boston or Japanese Ivy), 



A most satisfactory and beautiful climber; it is entirely 

 hardy and can adapt itself to any locality or exposure ; cUngs 

 fast to stone, brick or wooden walls, and is extensively used on 

 residences, churches, factories, etc., where in Summer it covers 

 all with a perfect mat of dark-green leathery foliage, which 

 changes as Autumn approaches to brilHant crimson ; the foli- 

 age serves as a great protection to buildings, the leaves lapping 

 over like tiles on a roof, preventing effectually the rain from 

 penetrating the walls. Fine field-grown plants, 15 cts. each ; 

 4for5octs.; 9 for $1. Larger plants, 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 

 cts.; 7 for 31. 



Akebia Quinata 



(Japan Akebia). 



A new twining climber, suitable for pillar or trellis; hand- 

 some and distinct foliage, and chocolate-colored, fragrant 

 flowers ; very desirable. 15 cts. each ; larger size, 20 cts. each, 



Ampelopsis Virginica. 



We had a large number of this variety covering the fence 

 surrounding the " Rose Garden " on the World's Fair Grounds, 

 in Chicago, where it was greatly admired. Pre-eminently one 

 of the very finest ornamental indigenous climbers, and really 

 worthy of more extensive planting ; a strong, rapid grower, 

 adapted to any locality or soil, and perfectly hardy; very tena- 

 cious, clinging firmly to stone, brick or wooden walls, and 

 specially valuable for disguising unsightly objects or running 

 over verandas, porches, trunks of trees, etc.; large, dark-green 

 foliage, changing in Autumn to a brilliant scarlet and orange. 

 15 cts. each; 9 for Si. Extra-large plants, by Express only, 

 25 cts. each; 5 for 31. 



For training over buildings, piazzas, verandas or trellises, the Wistaria is of 

 superior excellence, and the decorative features which their long, graceful blossoms 

 afford make a particularly pleasing effect. They are entirely hardy, rapid growers, 

 and easy to cultivate. They may be trained to a shrub form of habit by paying 

 attention to pruning, by cutting away the new growth for several seasons. 



Price of Wistarias described below, except where noted, 

 20 cts. each ; 3 for 50 cts.; 7 for $1, postpaid. 



Chinese Blue. — One of the most beautiful of all Wistarias ; a vigorous, strong- 

 growing vine, producing in early Summer a great profusion of large clusters of 

 lovely, rich, violet blue flowers, deliciously sweet and exceedingly handsome. 



American Blue (Frutescens). — An elegant climbing vine, hardy and vigor- 

 ous, and blooms later than the other varieties; pretty violet-purple flowers, borne in 

 compact clusters and very fragrant. 



Magniflca. — Truly a grand variety and well worthy of its name, beautiful and 

 distinct. The finest Wistaria of its color now known. Extremely vigorous, grow- 

 ing 30 to 40 feet in one season when well established. The flowers are pale lilac, 

 and the immense clusters of drooping racemes, which measure 12 to 18 inches in 

 length, emit a deliciously fragrant odor. First size, 20 cts. each. Larger plants, 35 

 cts. each ; 3 for $1, postpaid. Extra-heavy plants, 2 to 3 feet high, 75 cts. each, by 

 Express. 



Thank you a. thousand titries for my beautiful Roses. I have them all out, and 

 j how well they are showing off! I am'proudof them. Yoa were so kind that I 

 1 shall always remember you with gratitude; and, hereafter, when I want any 

 plants, my'order will be sent to The Uingee & Conard Co, 



Mks. John A. Jacksox. 

 •■ ■ - Pulaski, Tenn. 



