Dreer's Select Hardy Climbing Plants 



BiGNONU, OR Trumpet Vine 



BignOnia (Trumpet vine) 



Grandiflora. The true large flowered type with large showy orange- 

 red flowers. SI. 50 each. 



Radicans. For covering unsightly places, stumps, rockwork, or 

 wherever a showj'-flowering vine is desired, this will be found very 

 useful. The dark red flowers, with orange throat, are attractive, 

 and borne profusely; very hardy. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



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; S5.00 per doz. 



Large-flowering Clematis 



No other climljing plant equals in attractiveness the beautiful 

 large-flowering Clematis. 



Anderson Henryi. Creamy white, large. 



Duchess of Edinburgh. Large double white. 



Jackmani. '1 In- popuhir rich purple variety. 



Mme. Edouard Andre. Bright rosy carmine 



Price. Any of the above, 75 cts. each. 



Actinidia 



Arguta (The Silver Vine). A very desirable hardy Japanese 

 climber of strong vigorous growth, witVi dark green, shining 

 foliage and greenish white flowers with purple centres, which 

 are followed l)y clusters of edible fruit with tig-like flavor. Strong 

 plants, SI 00 each. 



Akebia Quinata 



(Akebia Vine) 



One of the most graceful of our hardy climbers, producing in 

 early spring numberless bunches of violet brown flowers, which 

 have a pleasant cinnamon odor. 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz. 



Ampelopsis 



Englemanni. A greatly imjjroved variety of the Virginia 

 Creeper, with dense foliage of a glossy light green in summer, 

 changing to a brilliant crimson in the autumn. 40 cts. each; 

 $4.00 per doz.; S25.00 per 100. 



Lowi. A splendid variation from the popular Boston or Japan 

 Ivy, with much smaller foliage, which is deeply cut, giving it a 

 grace and elegance entirely distinct from the old type. 50 cts. 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper or American Ivy). Large, deep 

 green foliage assumes brilliant shades of' yellow crimson and 

 scarlet in the fall. 40 cts. each; S4.00 per doz.; S25.00 per 100. 



Veitchi (Boston or Japan Ivy). The most popular climbing plant 

 for covering brick, stone or wooden walls, trees, etc. Strong 

 plants, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $35.00 per 100. 



Aristolochia Sipho 



(Dutchman's Pipe Vine) 



A vigorous and rapid-growing climber, bearing singular brown- 

 ish-colored flowers, resembling in shape a pipe. Its flowers, how- 

 ever, are of little value compared to its light-green leaves, which 

 are of very large size, and retain their color from early spring to 

 late fall; perfectly hardy. Strong plants, SI. 00 each. 



Clematis Paniculata 



(Japanese Virgin's Bovver) 



Small, dense, cheerful green foliage, and pure white, deliciously 

 fragrant flowers, which appear in the greatest profusion in 

 August and September. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 

 per 100. 



L.\rge-Flo\vering Clematis 



NOTE — Bulbs, Roots or Plants will be sent by Parcel Post if remittance is made to cover postage and special packing as noted on 

 the order blank and inside of front cover of this catalogue. 



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