NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE 



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Hydrangea Japonica. — An elegant variety with deep rose-colored flowers ; very fine, 



25 cents ; 5 for $1 ; 12 for ^2. 

 Special Offer. — IVe will se7id the above set ofj Hydrangeas f 07- $i.2j. 



BEAUTIFUL HARDY CLIMBING VINES. 



Hardy Climbing- Mnes are among the most desirable ornamental plants ; no others pro- 

 duce more beautiful effects, whether clambering over the veranda or clinging fast to house- 

 walls ; they soften the hardest outline, clothe all imperfections with a mantle of beauty, and 

 give a pleasant restful look to the humblest home. 



They are used profusely in decorating the finest suburban residences, parks, cemeteries 

 and churches, the country over. We note the purpose for which each is most suitable, and 

 recommend them to all. 



Notice. — When five vines or more are ordered at one time, the Akebia and Ampelopsis 

 Vetchii may be counted at 30 cents each; one Wisteria at 35 cents; the two Wisterias 

 for 60 cents, and any of the others at 20 cents each. 

 Akebia Quinata — Japan Akebia. — A new twining climber, suitable for pillar or trellis ; 



handsome and distinct foliage, and chocolate colored, fragrant flowers ; very desirable, 



35 cents ; 5 for $1.50; 12 for I3. 

 Ampelopsis Quinquefolia, American Ivy or Virg-inia Creeper. — A strong, rapid 



grower, clinging firmly to stone, brick, or wooden walls witliout support, suitable also 



for verandas, porches, trunks of trees, &c. ; large, dark green foliage, changing in 



autumn to bright crimson ; much esteemed. Price, 25 cents ; 5 for $1 ; 12 for $2. 

 Ampelopsis Vetchii.— A new and very beautiful hardy climbing 



vine, now extensively used on the finest suburban residences, 



churches, &c., also in parks, lawns and cemeteries. It js a 



hardy^ and quite rapid grower, clings fast to stone, brick, or 



wooden walls without support ; droops with inimitable grace 



from porches, balconies and cornices ; covering all in summer 



with a mantle of lovely green foliage, which changes as autumn 



approaches, to brilhant crimson; its effect is charming and pic- 

 turesque in the highest degree. 35 cents ; 5 for $1.50 ; 12 for $3. 

 Bignonia Grandiflora — Trumpet Creeper. — A hardy, fast 



grower, suitable for covering dead walls, back buildings, fences, 



&c. ; produces in August large orange red trumpet-shaped flowers in clusters, as shown 



in the illustration. Price, 25 cents; 5 for $1 ; -12 for $2. 

 Clematis Flamula. — An elegant slender 



branched twining vine ; particularly 



valuable for trellis, veranda and pillar 



work ; flovv'ers are pure white, star-shaped 



and very fragrant. Price, 25 cents ; 5 for 



|i ; 12 for $2. 

 Clematis Viticella. — Blue Bells. A strong, 



hardy grower, with pretty green leaves, 



and a profusion of dark blue and purple 



flowers; suitable for trellis. Price, 25 



cents ; 5 for $\ ; 12 for $2, 

 Clematis Virginiana — Virginian Clem- 

 atis. — A hardy rapid growing vine that 



will cover unsightly objects nearly as 



effectually as if buried in the earth ; mist- 

 like, pure white fragrant flowers, very 



dense dark green foliage, and highly Clematis- 



Trumpet Creeper 

 Flower. 



curious and ornamental seed vessels. 25 cents 



for %\ 



■Blue Bells on Trellis. 



; 12 for $2. 



