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MARDYCLiriBIMC PLANTS 



New Hardy Yellow Jasmine. 



jasminum primueinvm. 



The old-time favorite fasinuiunt Nudiflorum is especially admired on account of 

 its early flowering, its flowers, in a sheltered position or against a warm wall, appearing 

 as early as the middle of March. 1 this new variety, an introduction from China, we 

 have almost a counterpart, excepting that its flowers are fully double the size. These 

 appear simultaneously with the leaves. It will, no doubt, prove an excellent addition 

 to our limited list of early spring-flowering climbers. Strong plains, 50 CtS. each. 



HARDY JASMINES. 



The two varieties here offeied are favorite climbers for sheltered positions, hardy 

 south of Philadelphia. With protection will stand out as far north as New York. 

 Nudiflorum. Fragrant yellow flowers. 2-3 cts each; $2.50 per doz. 

 Officinale. Pure white, fragrant. 25 cts. each; §2.50 per doz. 



LATHYRUS (Hardy Everlasting Pea 



One of the best and most desirable flowering hardy climbing plants, attractive both 

 in flower and foliage, glowing to a height of 8 to 10 feet, and producing clusters of large 

 flowers the entire summer; fine for cutting, lasting well. 

 Latifolius. Deep rosv-red. I n - . , c ., -„ , 



- Albus. Pure white.' | 2 '' c,s - each; S2 '° * ,er doz ' 



— White Pearl. The new large flowering pure white variety. A decided improve- 

 ment over the old type. See full description and illustration on page 22b. "id cts. each. 



MADEIRA OR MIGNONETTE VINE. 



A rapid-growing vine, covering a large space in a short time. Fleshy heart-shaped 

 leaves of a light green, and numerous racemes of feathery flowers of delicious fragrance. 

 A beautiful and popular vine. Protect with litter in this latitude. 5 els. each; 40 cts. 

 per doz.; by mail, 10 cts. per doz. extra. 



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SCHJZOPHKAGMA HvDRANGROIDES. 



POLYGONUM 



MllLTIFLORUM. 



A very desirable climbing plant, which 

 seems peculiarly adapted to our climatic 

 conditions. It is of strong, rapid, but not 

 coarse, growth, frequently attaining a height 

 of 15 to 20 feet in one season. Its bright 

 green heart-shaped leaves are never both- 

 ered by insects, and during September and 

 October it produces masses of foamy-white 

 flowers in large trusses from the axil of each 

 leaf. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



PEERARIA THINBERGIANA. 



(Kudzu Viue.) 



The most rapid-growing vine in cultivation, attaining, after once being estab- 

 lish^!, a height of 51) feet or more in one season. Its foliage is large, and fur- 

 nishes dense shade; it bears small racemes of rosy-purple, pea-shaped blossoms 

 towards the close of August. 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 



SCHIZOPHRAGMA HYDRANGEOIDES. 



(Climbing Hydrangea, 



Although introduced from Japan in 1879, this grand climber i^ still rare. It 

 is one of the most interesting of our hardy climbers, Its flowers, which are borne 

 in large trusses, are similar to a white Hydrangea, and when in flower, during 

 July and August, make a handsome display. One of the best-flowering \mes 

 for planting against a tree or wall, as it clings naturally to an) rough surface, 

 and requires no tying. | See cut.) A limited stock of strong plants, $1.00 each. 



CHINESE WISTARIA. 



One of the best of all hardy climbers. When given a sunny situation and liberal 

 manuring il grows rapidly, and presents when in bloom a magnificent appearance. 

 Sinensis. The favorite variety, producing thousands "i pendulous clusters ol 



delicate violet-blue blossoms, ri< hi) perfumed Extra strong plans. 50 cts. each. 

 - -Alba. Of similar habit to Sinensis, with pun- white flowers, .">itci- each. 



HARDY MOONFLOWER. 



dpomoea Paudorata.J 



This is one of the most rapid-growing vines. 

 A root three or four years planted will send up a 

 number of strong shoots that climb rapidly to a 

 height of 30 or 40 feet. These shoots branch 

 freely from the ground up, forming a perfect net- 

 work of strong branches, densel) covered with 

 large deep-green, heart-shaped leaves, which 

 overlap each other, forming a dense screen. The 

 flowers, which are very large, are satiny-white, 

 with a pinkish-purple throat. 10 cts. each; 

 $1.00 per doz. 



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Several valuable New and Rare Hardy Climbers are offered on pai! "6 



