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the variety cultivated in northern sections 

 under the name of California Privet {Ligus- 

 tYum ova/ifolium), which assumes a dingy 

 green tint in winter, whereas the Amoor 

 Privet retains its brighter green color 

 throughout the entire year. And are now 

 to be found in every seetion of the southern 

 states. It has stood a cold of 20 degrees 

 below zero in western North Carolina, and 

 is equally successfully in south Florida, thus 

 withstanding both extremes of heat and 

 cold. It is therefore, the most desirable of 

 ail broad-leaved evergreens where a tall 

 hedge is desired. Growth very rapidjadapts 

 itself to any soil not too arid or a swamp. 

 If properly treated, a good hedge may be 

 expected in two years after planting. Set 

 plants 12 inches apart in ordinary soil, but 

 in very rich land 18 to 24 inches distance 

 may be given. After plants are set, cut 

 back to S to 10 inches, in order to make a 

 dense hedge. 



10 cents each; strong plants. $$.00 per 100. 



CITRUS TRIFOLIATA. 



Japan Hardy Lemon, 



This is the coming hedge plant for defen- 

 sive as well as ornamental purposes, far 

 more desirable than Osage Orange. It is 

 hardy as far north as New Jersey, and if 

 planted in good soil an impenetrable hedge 

 can be had three years from planting. Re- 

 quires but little trimming after the third 

 year. So far it has been free from insect 

 depredations. In early spring, when cover- 

 ed with myriads of white flowers nothing is 

 more attractive, and while not an evergreen, 

 the vivid green wood makes it appear bright 

 during the winter. Plants may be set 2 feet 

 apart. Prices, 1 year old, 5c. each; $2.50 

 per hundred; $20.00 per thousand; 2 years 

 old, 15c. each; $4.00 per hundred; $25 00 

 per thousand; three years old extra large 

 bushy plants 20c. each; $8.00 per hundred. 



Specimen plants, 50c. each. 



Citrus trifoliata seeds, % lb. 30c. ; 1 lb. 

 $1.00. 



Arbor Vitae — 25c; $20.00 per hundred. 



CUI]VIBE$S. 



Ampelopsis Veitchii — Boston or 

 Japanese Ivy — A most satisfactory and beau- 

 tiful climber; it is entirely hardy and can 

 adapt itself to any locality or exposure; 

 clings 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 brilliant crimson; the 

 foliage serves as a great protection to build- 

 ings, the leaves lapping over like tiles on a 

 roof, preventing effectually H the rain fiom 

 penetrating the walls. Strong field grown 

 plants, 25c. each. 



Akebia Quinata —Japan Akebia. A 

 new twining climber, suitable for pillar or 



trellis, handsome and distinct foliage, and 

 chocolate colored, fragrant flowers, very de- 

 sirable. 15c. each; larger size, 25c each. 



Antigonon I/eptopus. The Moun- 

 tain Beauty or Rosa Montana — A hand- 

 some climber of Mexican origin, of great 

 promise, but with reputation not yet 

 fully established. It appears to be quite 

 hardy where strong roots are deeply plant- 

 ed. Flowers of a bright rose color, borne in 

 graceful racemes or clusters, with tendrils 

 at the end of the racemes. Outside of flow- 

 er rose color; centre of a much deeper tint, 

 the roots well developed, to insure early 

 Procure strong plants then plant deeply, 

 in good, well drained soil. The vine blooms 

 the second year after planting. 25c. each. 



Aristolochia elegans —A variety of 

 the well known "Dutchman' 's ptpe, 1 ' of 

 vigorous growth and quite hardy in our 

 climate. It is a profuse bloomer, bearing 

 large flowers of a rich purple color with 

 irregular branched markings of creamy 

 white and golden yellow center with rich 

 velvety purple. The plant is one of the 

 most thankful of all climbers, blooming 

 when quite young and continuing to do so 

 the whole summer. Will stand our winter 

 without protection. Strong plants, 15 to 25 

 cents each. 



Bignonia. Trumpet Creeper— One of 

 our handsomest hardy perennials, bearing 

 large clusters of orange red flowers freely 

 during summer, and always attracting 

 numbers of humming birds. Mostly grown 

 on trees or walls, though it can be cut back 

 and restrained. Usual height, ten to thirty 

 feet. Price, 35 to 50 cents. 



Fine Hardy Clematis— Those who 



have seen the magnificent masses of ex- 

 quisite flowers produced by JackmanniSup- 

 erba 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 di- 

 ameter, 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 delights every beholder. The 

 colors run from intense sky 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 some- 

 what damp and moist and partially shaded, 

 so much the better. The north side of the 

 house or portico is often the best place for 

 them. They are quite hardy, but it is gen- 

 erally desirable to shade them from warm 

 sun at least 24 hours after severe freezing in 

 warm climates. We offer strong plants on 

 their own roots, superior to grafted plants. 



