Dreer's Select 



Hardy Climbing Plants 



Actinidia 



Arguta (Silver Vine). A very desirable 

 hardy Japanese climber of strong, vigor- 

 ous growth. Has glossy dark green 

 foliage and greenish white flowers with 

 purple centers which are followed by 

 clusters of edible fruits of fig-like flavor. 

 Strong plants 50c each; $5.00 per doz. 



Akehia—Akebia Vine 

 Quinata. 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. 35c each; $3.50 per doz. 



Ampelopsis • 



Kng^elmanni. A variety of the Virginia 

 Creeper with dense light green foliage 

 changing to brilliant crimson in the 

 autumn. Clings to stone. 35c each; 

 S3. 50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Tricolor (Vitis heterophylla variegata).A 

 Dark green foliage variegated with 

 white and pink. Bears small peacock 

 blue berries. Splendid for trailing over 

 rocks or for a low trellis. 35c each; 

 $3.50 per doz. 



Veitchi {Boston or Japanese Ivy). A 

 most popular climbing plant for cover- 

 ing trees, brick or stone walls, etc. Rich 

 olive green foliage changing to glorious 

 shades of crimson and scarlet in the fall. 

 40c each; $4.00 per doz.; $30.00 per 100. 



Celastrus scandens 



Bitter Sweet. Wax Work 



Attractive light green foliage and yellow 

 flowers during June followed in the au- 

 tumn by bright orange fruits. A quick 

 growing, native climbing plant. 35c each; 

 $3.50 per doz. 



Large-Flower ins Clematis 



No other climbing plants enjoy such wide- 

 spread popularity as the beautiful large 

 flowering varieties of Clematis. They do 

 well in a fertile, light, loamy soil which is 

 well drained. They climb with ease and 

 will grow more than 10 feet in height. 

 Duchess of Edinburg. Bears a pro- 

 fusion of elegant large, double, white 



blooms. 

 Henryi. The lovely large creamy white 



flowers are magnificent. 

 Jackmani. A universal favorite on 



account of its rich purple blooms. 

 Mme. Edouard Andre. Splendid 



large flowers of a bright rosy carmine 



color. 



Any of the above: 75c each. 



Clematis paniculata <§) 

 Japanese Virgin's Bower 



A vigorous and showy climber with 

 small dense foliage of a cheerful green 

 color. During August and September the 

 vines are covered with graceful pure white 

 blooms which have a deliciously sweet 

 fragrance. Though the young growth 

 may die back during severe winters new 

 shoots will issue from the older wood. 

 30c each; $3.00 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



Euonymus ® 



Radicans variegatus. A beautiful 

 small-leaved variety of a rich green color 

 attractively variegated with white. 



— vegetUS {Evergreen Bittersweet). A 

 strong, large leaved variety splendid as 

 a hardy evergreen wall cover. 



Either of the above: 35c each; 

 $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Humulus— Hop Vine 



Lupulus. A climber of rapid growth 

 bearing a profusion of useful seed pods. 

 2Sc each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Lathyrus latifolius 



Hardy or Perennial Pea 



Produces showy flower clusters during 

 the summer and fall; 6 to 8 feet. 

 Splendens. Deep rosy red flowers. 



— albus. Lovely pure white blooms. 

 Either of these: 25c each; $2.50 per doz. 



Hardy Jasmine 

 Jasminum 



Nudiflorum. Beautiful fragrant yellow 

 flowers in early spring. Protect well 

 north of Philadelphia. 3Sc each; 

 $3.50 per doz. 



Stephanense. An interesting June- 

 flowering climber with delicately scented, 

 deep rose blooms. Perfectly hardy 

 around Philadelphia. Strong plants 

 75c each. 



Lonicera Halliana 



Lonicera 



Honeysuckle, Woodbine 

 Chinese Evergreen. Rich dark green 

 foliage and fragrant variegated flowers 

 in red, yellow, and white. 

 Halliana. Large, fragrant, white flow- 

 ers turning to yellow. Hardy, almost 

 evergreen, and profuse blooming. 

 Henryi. Has glossy, almost evergreen 

 foliage and beautiful bronzy red flowers. 

 Japanese Variegated. Beautifully 

 mottled foliage in green and yellow. 

 Any of the above: 35c each; 

 $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100. 



Two Brilliant New 



Climbing Honeysuckles 



Sempervirens magnifica (New Ever- 

 blooming Coral Honeysuckle). 



Beautiful tubular flowers of a striking 

 orange-scarlet color. Blooms continu- 

 ously from early June until October. 

 Perfectly hardy. Strong pot-grown 

 plants 50c each; $5.00 per doz.; $40.00 

 per 100. 



Tellmanniana (New Honeysuckle, 



Golden Giant). A vigorous hardy 

 climber with lovely, large, tubular 

 blooms of an intense golden yellow tipped 

 with bronzy red. Blooms profusely dur- 

 ing June and is perfectly hardy. Strong 

 plants $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Polygonum Auberti ® 



Silver Lace Vine 



This is a most desirable vine which will 

 grow to a height of 25 feet. Covered with 

 a profusion of foamy white flower sprays 

 during the fall and often blooming in a 

 limited way early in the season. It is per- 

 fectly hardy around Philadelphia and is 

 not troubled by plant diseases. Does well 

 in either sun or shade. Strong plants 50c 

 each; $5.00 per doz. 



Wisteria 



These are highly desirable hardy climbing 

 plants which give a distinct Oriental appear- 

 ance to any trellis or garden house to which 

 they are trained. After once becoming 

 established they will produce a great pro- 

 fusion of very showy pendulous clusters of 

 blooms which appear early in the season 

 before the leaves have fully expanded. 



Sinensis. This is the most popular of all 

 the Wisterias producing early in the 

 spring thousands of pendulous clusters of 

 delicate violet-blue blossoms. They have 

 a rich perfume and give a most distinct 

 appearance to any garden. Good strong 

 3-year old plants $1.00 each. 



— alba. Of the same strong-growing habit 

 as sinensis and as free blooming. The 

 flowers, however, are a lovely pure silky 

 white. Strong 3-year old plants $1.00 each. 



Venusta (Silky Wisteria). A free-flowering 

 variety with grand racemes of white 

 flowers. The young growth has a silky 

 pubescent foliage wliich makes this 

 variety very attractive. The individual 

 blooms are about one inch long and they 

 combine into racemes which measure 6 

 inches in length. It is a hardy variety 

 and like most other desirable Wisterias it 

 has come to us from China. Strong 3-year 

 old plants $1.00 each. 



Single plants of Climbers ■mill be sent by 

 Parcel Post if you add 10% (15% west 

 of the Mississippi) to their value for postage 

 and special packing. Minimum charge 

 10 cents. 



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