THE Dlf>JGEE 8e CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. 



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Beautiful Hardy Climbing Vincs 



The Climbing: Ivies are used extensively for revering old buildings, dead trees or other 

 unsig-litly objects, (dt which purpose they are superior to oihc-r species of vines. The Anneri - 

 can varieties, Anipelopsi.s \>itehii and Ampelop.slN Vlr^inica, are deciduous, while tne 

 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 disintegrating brick or stone walls of old buildings from the effects of damp- 

 ness, as their leaves, overlapping each other like tiles, serve to break the force of driving 

 lains and the tendrils to absorb the redundant moisture. The different varieties are all 

 extremelj- hardy, and possess remarkable vigor and vitality, often surviving for ages and 

 attaining immense proportions, draping large buildings, churches and cathedrals in man- 

 tles of living green. 



Akebia Quinata 



(Japan Akebia) 



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

 some and distinct foliage, chocolate-colored, fragrant flowers: 

 very desirable. 1.' ets. each; 4 for .'0 ct.s. 



Wistarias 



For training over buildings, piazzas, verandas or trellis, 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 by 

 cutting away the new growth for several seasons. 



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; 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 

 buildings, the leaves lapping over like tiles 

 on a roof, preventing effectually the rain from 

 penetrating the walls. Fine plants, 15 ets. 

 each: 4 for 50 ots.; 9 for $1. Three-year-old 

 plants, 3 feet in length. 30 cts. each; 2 for 50 

 et.s.; 4 for $1, postpaid; $2.50 per dozen, by 

 express. 



Ampelopsis Virginica 



Pre-eminently one of the very finest orna- 

 mental indigenous climbers, and really worthy 

 of more extensive planting; a strong, rapid 

 grower, adapted to any locality or soil, and 

 perfectly hardy: very tenacious, clinging 

 firmlv to stone, brick or wooden walls, and 

 specially valuable for disguising unsightly 

 objects or running over verandas, porches, 

 trunks or trees, etc.; large, dark-green foliage, 

 changing in Autumn to a brilliant scarlet and 

 orange. 15 ets. 

 each: 4 for 50 

 ets.; 9 for $1. 

 Extra 1 a r g a 

 plants, by e»» 

 press, only 25 

 ets. each; 5 

 for $1. 



pTJTpP (except where noted) 20 cts. each; 3 for 50 cts.; 9 

 ■I IvlvjEy for Si. Larger plants, 35 cts. each, postjiaid. 



CHi:\ESE BIAE. — A vigorous strong-growing vine, produc- 

 ing in early Summer a great profusion of large clusters of 

 lovely, rich, violet-blue flowers, deliciously sweet and exceed- 

 ingly handsome. 



A3IERICAX BLUE ( Fruteseens). — An elegant climbing vine, 

 hardy and vigorous, that blooms later than the other varieties; 

 pretty violet-purple flowers, borne in compact clusters and 

 very fragrant. 



MAGXIFICA. — Truly a grand variety and well worthy' of its 

 name, beautiful and distinct. The finest AVisiarla of its color 

 now known. Extremely vigorous, growing 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 color. 



ARIA MAGN1FICA| 



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