FINE HARDY ENGLISH AND OTHER CLEMATIS. 



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HARDY CLEMATIS — JACKMANNI. 



JACKMANNI ALBA. 



PANICULATA. 



Fine Hardy English and other Clematis. 



fTfHOSE who have seen the magnificent masses of exquisite flowers produced by Jackmanni Su- 

 J I u perba and other choice varieties of English Clematis, do not need to be told that these Clematis 

 A are undoubtedly the most beautiful of all flowering vines. The flowers are grandly beautiful 

 and of very large size, often measuring from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, 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 somewhat damp and moist and partially shaded, so much the better. 

 The north side of a house or portico is often the best place for them. They are quite hardy, but it 

 is generally desirable to place a thick coat of leaves or litter around the plants before severe freezing 

 —at least until fully established. As they are quite difficult to propagate successfully, the price is 

 necessarily pretty high, but they are richly worth all they cost. The pretty illustration made by 

 our artist represents three fine Clematis in bloom — one Jackmanni, the most exquisite violet purple, 

 and one pure white, either J. Alba or Lanuginosa Candida, the finest varieties of their respective 

 colors, and perhaps the most beautiful of all, and Paniculata, a variety that produces immense 

 sheets of deliciously scented, pure white flowers. We offer strong, two-year-old plants on own roots 

 (which are far superior to grafted plants), by Mail or Express on receipt of price. 



The Best Hardy English Clematis. 



Jackmanni. — One of the best known and most beautiful of 

 all varieties. Immense flowers, 4 to 5 inches across, color 

 exquisite deep royal purple ; bears great masses and 

 wreathes of flowers, 



Jackmanni Superba. — Very dark violet purple. 



Jackmanni Alba. — Immense pure white flowers; superb. 



Languinosa Candida. — Large ; silvery white. 



Anderson Henryi. — Extra large creamy white ; fine. 



Countess Lovelace. — Double and exceedingly beautiful ; 

 bluish lilac. 



Duchess of Edinburgh. — One of the finest of pure whites ; 

 double flowers, deliciously fragrant. 



Fairy Queen. — Beautiful pale flesh color, shading to deli- 

 cate pink. 



The Gem. — Deep lavender blue ; a grand flower. 



Any Clematis described above 60 cts. each. 



A Superb New Red Clematis. 



Madame Edouard Andre. — An entirely distinct and most 

 valuable new variety, the nearest approach to a bright red 

 ever sent out. Is a strong vigorous grower, a hybrid of Jack- 

 manii, which it resembles in every way except color of flower, 

 which is a beautiful carmine red. See p. 69 for illustration 

 and description. Strong, two-year-old plants. 60 cts. each. 



Rare Miscellaneous Clematis. 



Sweet-scented {Clematis Crispi). — This is a decidedly 

 pretty ornamental trailing vine, quite recently introduced 

 to the trade. It is a domestic species and quite different 

 from all others. The vine produces an abundance of 

 pretty bell-shaped flowers continuously from June until 

 frost. The color is a delicate lavender blue, very fragrant 

 and sweet. It is suitable for borders and low trellises, etc. 

 20 cts. each. 



Paniculata. — A lovely variety with medium-sized pure 

 white flowers borne in great profusion. The fragrance is 

 delicious. It blooms in the latter part of September, when 

 few flowers are in bloom. Perfectly hardy. 25 cts. each. 



New Coral {Clematis Coccinea). — Grows 8 to 10 feet high, 

 suitable for veranda or trellis; a constant blocmer, bearing 

 a great profusion of rich coral scarlet, tulip-shaped flowers 

 all through the season, from early Summer until Fall ; very 

 pretty and desirable. 25 cts. each. 



Virginiana ( Virginia Clematis). — Desirable for covering 

 unsightly objects effectually ; pure white, fragrant flowers ; 

 very thick, dark green foliage, and highly curious and or- 

 namental seed vessels. 20 cts. each. 



The 4 varieties of Clematis above for 75 cts. 



