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AMPBLOPSIS VEITCHII. 



Sometimes called "Boston Ivy" and "Japan Ivy." 



No picture can portray the beauty of this grand climbing plant. 

 As an important aid to architectural beauty it is rapidly attaining 

 "prominence, being now a feature on the finest houses — notably the 

 palatial residence corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue, Now 

 York City. Another fine example of it is seen on Grace Church, in 

 New York, ■wiiile on Commonwealth Avenue, and throughout the 

 fashionable " Back Way " district in Boston, there are hundreds of 

 the finest houses covered with it from foundation to roof. It is 

 adapted to all situations, and transforms the humblest cottage. It 

 is entirely hardy in the most exposed places, attaining a height of 

 "20 to 30 feet in two or three years, clinging to stones, brick or 

 wood work with the greatest tenacity. It is a great protection to 

 houses, as the leaves lapping over each other like slates on a roof 

 •effectually prevents rain from penetrating the walls. For covering 

 ■dead trees, gate posts, boundary walls, verandas, etc., it has no 

 •equal, while its rapid growth and tenacious clinging qualities make 

 it a most desirable plant for staying up terraces. In the summer 

 the foliage is a rich shade of green, but in the fall it assumes the 

 •most gorgeous tints of scarlet trimson and orange, so dazzling as to 

 be seen at a gj-eat distance. 



We sold over 50,000 plants of this and A. Roylei the past season, 

 a large proportion of which were used on churches and public 

 buildings. peices : 



1st size, extra strong pot grown, 2 to 3 feet, 50c. each, $4.50 per doz. 

 -2d " " lto2 " 30c. " 3.00 



3d " " 6 to 9 ins., 15c. " 1.50 " 



BOSTON 

 JAPAN lUY. 



AMFELOFSIB VEITCHU. 



KTWVREI-ORSIS 

 ROVL-EI. 



This is iaentical with A. Veitchii as regards its climbing prop- 

 erties, but it is a larger and stronger growing plant. The foliage 

 even in summer is i-ichly tinted crimson, and in autumn it is per- 

 fectly gorgeous in its flame-colored foliage. It is, in our opinion, the 

 most valuable of the two varieties. Price the same as A. Veitchii. 



HAROY CLIMBING PLANTS. 



(IN VARIETY). 



Embracing the most beautiful kinds of Vines, suitable for train- 

 ing or climbing on verandas, fences, walls, etc. 



Akebia Quinata. A scarce Japanese twining plant, with rich, 

 dark green foliage and curious dark brown flowers of the most 

 powerful and delicious odor. 



A. Quinquaefolia. The old Virginia Creeper. Invaluable where a 

 coarse, rapid climber is desired. Large plants, 50 cts. each. 



Apios Tuberosa. A valuable hardy tuberous rooted climber, 

 closely resembling the common Wistaria in vine and foliage, 

 and having clusters of rich, deep purple flowers, which have 

 a strong delicious violet fragrance. Plant the bulbs near a 

 trellis, fence, tree or any place where you may wish a climber. 

 They grow to a great height and bloom profusely. The bulbs 

 are perfectly hardy and should not be taken up over winter. 

 15 cts. each, $1.50 per doz. 



Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe). Large, showy, light green 

 foliage ; flowers long and pipe-shaped, hence the name. 50 cts. 



Bignonia Grandiflora (Scarlet Trumpet Vine). A most rapid 

 grower ; flowers in large bunches, of a rich orange scarlet. 



Celastrus Scandens (Bitter Sweet). A well-known, handsome 

 climbing plant. In the fall its foliage assumes a gorgeous 

 coloring. It bears large clusters of bright scarlet berries, 

 which remain on the vine a long time. Strong plants, 40 cts. each. 



Clematis. {Forjine hybrid kinds, see description, page 129.) 



Hop Vines. Invaluable for covering up trellisv piazza or fences. 

 Perfectly hardy and very thrifty. We offer strong roots which 

 will make good vines this season. 



Lathynis Latifolius (Hardy Pea). One of the grandest hardy 

 climbers we have. The blooms are magnificent, formed in 

 great clusters of large waxy flowers. We offer rose and white. 



Lonicera (Japan Honeysuckles). Yellow, coral or scarlet, white, 

 pink, evergreen and golden leaved ; fine plants. 



Jessamine. Hardy white flowering; very sweet scented. 



Lonicera Bslgica (Monthly Fragrant or Dutch Honeysuckle). 

 The grandest of all Honej'suckles and alwaj-s scarce. Ever- 

 blooming and very fragrant. Flowers bright red with yellow 

 and buff markings at the ends of the tubes. 50 cts. 



Roses (Hardy climbing). See page 106. 



"Wistaria Sinensis, White. Flowers borne in long, drooping 

 clusters, as in the blue variety; pure white in color, making a 

 most striking and elegant conti'ast. They average from 3 to 5 

 feet in length. 75 cts. each. 



Wistaria Sinensis, Blue. Flowers in drooping clusters 'ike a 

 bunch of grapes; color soft lavender blue ; fragrant. 

 All of the above Hardj' Climbing Plants at 25 cts. each, $2.50 per 



dozen, except where noted. 

 SPECIAL OFFER. — The entire collection of 15 kinds named and 



described on this page for $3.00. Boses and Clematis not included 



in this offer. 



