Dreer’s Select Hardy Climbing Plants 
‘ BIGNONTA, OR TRUMPET VINE 
Actinidia 
Arguta (The Silver Vine). A very desirable hardy Japanese 
climber of strong vigorous growth,’ with ‘dark green, shining 
foliage and greenish white flowers with purple centres, which 
are followed by clusters of edible fruit with fig-like flavor. Strong 
plants, $1.00 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 improved 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.; $25.00 per 100. 
- Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper or American Ivy). Large, deep 
green foliage assumes brilliant shades of yellow crimson and 
scarlet in the fall. 40 cts. each; $4.00 per doz.; $25.00 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 Pi pe Vine) 
A vigorous and rapid-growing climber, bearing singular brown- 
ish-colored flowers, resembling a pipe in shape. 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, $1.00 each. 
Bignonia (Trumpet Vine) 
Grandiflora. The true large flowered type with large showy orange- 
red flowers. $1.00 each. 
Radicans. For covering unsightly places, stumps, rockwork, or 
wherever a showy-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; $5.00 per doz. 
Large-flowering Clematis 
No other climbing plant equals in attractiveness the beautiful 
large-flowering Clematis. 
Anderson Henryi. Creamy white, large. 
Duchess of Edinburgh. Large double white. 
Jackmani. The popular rich purple variety. 
Mme. Edouard Andre. Bright rosy carmine. 
Price. Any of the above, 75 cts. each. 
Clematis Montana Undulata 
(Anemone Clematis) 
A strong, vigorous, perfectly hardy type that succeeds under the 
most adverse conditions. The Anemone or Windflower-like white 
flushed mauve flowers are from 14 to 2 inches in diameter and fre- 
quently begin to expand as early as the last week in April, continuing 
well through May and are produced very freely. The best of the 
early spring-flowering climbers, of which there are but few. $1.00 
each. 
Clematis Paniculata 
(Japanese Virgin’s Bower) 
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. 
LARGE-FLOWERING CLEMATIS 
NOTE—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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