NEW GUIDE TO ROSE CULTURE. 



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Ampelopsis — American Ivy or Virgina Creeper. — ^A strong vigorous vine 

 of rapid growth and clinging habit, like the Ivy. It fastens itself to every- 

 thing it touches ; the leaves turn a rich crimson color in autumn ; one 

 plant will frequently cover one end of a large house ; much esteemed. 

 25 cents. 



Ampelopsis Vetehii. — Similar to above, but a smaller or more delicate 

 plant, suitable for trellis and walls, also unsurpassed for rock work, 

 baskets and vases ; leaves turn brilliant crimson in fall. 2$ cents. 



CLEMATIS-BLUE BELLS ON A TRELLIS. 



The Clematis are elegant slender-branched climbing vines, particularly 



desirable for trellis, veranda and pillar. We offer two varieties, white and 



blue ; they are both very pleasing and attractive. 



Clematis Viticella — Blue Bells. — A strong hardy grower, with very pretty 

 deep green leaves, and a profusion of beautiful dark blue and purple flow- 

 ers from June to September. Price, 25 cts. 



Clematis Vitalba— White. — Beautiful clusters of fine white flowers, very fra- 

 grant. A hardy strong grower ; unsurpassed for covering quickly. 25 cts. 



Climbing Roses. — Climbing Roses are much esteemed. For descriptions see 

 page 30. 



English. Ivy. — Well known for its dark, glossy green foliage and habit of 

 clinging to and covering perpendicular walls ; evergreen. Price 30 cents. 



Honeysuckles — Chinese Sweet Scented. — A fine variety of vigorous 

 growth ; white and yellow flowers ; a very fragrant and constant bloomer. 

 20 cents. 



Red Coral Honeysuckle. — A hardy and rapid grower, suitable for rock 

 work, &c., deep red trumpet shaped flowers. 20 cents. 



