CROMWELL GARDENS, CROMWELL, CONN. 



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Hardy Vines and Climbing Plants 



AMPELOPSIS. Boston Ivy 



Engelmanni. An inii^-ovcd form of the Virginia Creeper. Glossy green 

 foliage changing to a scarlet crimson in the Autumn. A good cover 

 for rough stone or woodwork. 



Veitchii. This is undoubtedly ,tlic most (l(-^iral)le and useful vine fur 

 covering walls, stonework, wood structures, trees, etc. W'iicu ouec 

 tal)Hslie(l. it nidws rajiiiilN' and is extremely' tenacious, chiifjiiiji; to tiie 

 smoollic-t ,-uilacc. Duriun tiie Suiiinier tiie foliage is a rieli, bright 

 green, ciiauKing toward ball to shades of crimson anil red. Absolutely 

 hard}-. I'rune close to the ground when planting. 

 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $18.00 per 100. 



BIGNONIA, or TECOMA. Trumpet Vine 



Grandiflora. An extremely rapid-growing and showy vine. Useful for 

 covering unsightly stumjis and walls where a quick cover is desired; 

 also lor training over porches, etc. Large, attractive, orange-red 

 flowers. 



2.5c. each, •S2.50 per doz. 

 Radicans. Brilliant orange-scarlet flowers. A splendid, rapid-grow- 

 ing vine. 



2oc. each, $2.50 per doz. 



CLEMATIS 



Henryi. Pure white, broad-petaled flowers, free and continuous bloomer. 



Jackmanni. Large, deep, violet l urple; broad-petaled flowers, produced 

 in great profusion. 

 50c, each, $5.00 per doz. 



Paniculata (Virgin's BQwer). This handsome variety is one of the most 

 beautiful and prominent of the cHmbing vines. Its rapid growth, perfect 

 hardiness and dcliciously fragrant flowers, which appear in August, estab- 

 lish it at once as one of the most desirable climbers. It can be grown as 

 a porch screen or in any upright position, and is equally useful for cov- 

 ering rockwork; walls, tree stumps, or as a ground cover. 

 Strong Plants: 25c. each, $2.50 per doz., $15,00 per 100. 



EUONYMUS 



Kewensis. A neat variety of recent introduction, with very small dark 

 green leaves; of great value as a rock jilant or ground cover. 

 20c. each, $2.00 ])er doz, 



Radicans. A Jajianese trailing vine, with dense glossy green foliage; excel- 

 lent for covering low walls, or it may be trimmed and used as permanent 

 low edging similar to the old-fashioned Boxwood, 



Radicans variegata. An attractive green and white variegated form of 

 the preceding. Xow used extensivelv for forinal bedding. 



Small Plants for edging: 10c. each, $1.00 per doz., $G.OO per 100, 

 except where otherwise noted. 



HEDERA. Hardy English Ivy 



This well-known, jiojiular evergreen vine is invaluai)le for covering walls, 

 etc., and makes an (excellent ground cover in shady jilaces where grass 

 will not grow. Verv df^sirable for covering gr;ives. 



Strong Plants: ^oc. each, $2.50 per doz,, $18.00 per 100. 



PUERARIA. Kudzu Vine 



A remarkably rai)id-growmg vme, nttai 

 feet in a season under good culture. The le, 

 of a soft , wooly texture; ]irettv i)ea-sh; 

 miniature racemes in late .Uitumn. 25e, 



rowth of from 10 to .50 

 deep gi'een in ciiloi- and 

 )sy-i)ur)ile blossoms in 

 2.50 i;er doz. 



Clematis paniculata 



WISTARIA. Chinese Wistaria 



.V strong, rapid-growing vine, with nearly evergreen foliage. Tlie attrac- 

 tive pea-shaped flowers are Ijornc in long, droojjing racemes befoi-e the foli- 

 age ajjpears an<l make a sjilendid showing. One of the hnest hard\- vines. 

 Sinensis. Delicate violet l)lue; very floriferous and fragrant. 

 Sinensis alba. .\ purf^ white form. 



Extra Strong Plants: 75c. each, $7.50 per doz. 



