32 THE BAY STATE NURSERIES, NORTH ABINGTON, MASS. 
Pergola covered with Woodbine and Dutchman's Pipe 
VINES AND CLIMBING SHRUBS 
Vines are useful in many ways. They give quick results when planted on a new place, before trees and 
shrubs become established. For covering fences, rocks, walls, banks and trellises, they are peculiarly adapted. 
Denoting Varieties Suitable for Seashore Planting: dagger (f) 
ACTINIDIA 
fActinidia arguta. A strong-growing Japanese vine, 
with rather large leaves; flowers white with purple 
center; fruit is round, edible, of sweetish flavor; 
handsome foliage. 3 yrs., 40c. 
AKEBIA 
Akebia quinata. Very graceful and rapid grower; 
hardy and not attacked by insects; fine foliage, 
rosy-purple flowers in early summer, and orna- 
mental fruit. 3 yrs., 40c. 
AMPELOPSIS. Woodbine 
tAmpelopsis quinquefolia (Common Woodbine, or 
Virginia Creeper) . A vigorous high-climbing vine 
of rapid growth; foliage rich crimson in autumn; 
valuable for covering walls or old tree trunks. 
2 yrs., 20c; 3 yrs., 25c. 
tA. — Engelmannii. Similar to the above, but has 
smaller and more dense foliage, than the above. 
Will cling to walls of brick or stone without sup- 
port. 2 yrs., 25c; 3 yrs., 30c. 
A. heterophylla (Variegated Grape). Has deeply 
lobed leaves like the Grape, blotched and striped 
with white, flushed pink when young ; clusters of 
light blue showy berries. Good for low trellis 
work. 2 and 3 yrs., 50c. 
tA. tricuspidata or Veitchii (The Japan, or Boston 
Ivy). A hardy and very useful climber, clinging 
firmly and covering walls, rocks and stumps dense- 
ly; the glossy foliage stands smoke and dust well 
and turns to a brilliant orange and scarlet in the 
fall. 2 yrs., 25c; 3 yrs., 30c. 
ARISTOLOCHIA. Birthwort 
Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman's Pipe). A native 
species of climbing habit and rapid growth; very 
large, green foliage; brownish pipe-shaped flow- 
ers. Desirable for screening purposes. 3 yrs., 75c. 
BIGNONIA. See Tecoma 
CELASTRUS. Bittersweet 
tCelastrus paniculatus (Japanese Bittersweet). 
Assumes a shrub-like form, unless given an op- 
portunity to climb. Tall and vigorous climber, 
bright green leaves and crimson fruit. 3 yrs., 35c. 
G. scandens (Roxbury Waxwork) . A native climber, 
with glossy leaves; fruit orange and crimson, in 
clusters, and hanging on the vine all winter. 3 
yrs., 35c 
CLEMATIS. Virgin's Bower 
Clematis coccinea (Scarlet Clematis). A pretty sort 
with profuse, showy, bell-shaped, brilliant scarlet 
flowers; foliage light green. 2 yrs , 40c. 
G. crispa (Crisp Leather Flower). A slender climber, 
with thin leaves; flowers single, purple, varying to 
whitish, and are long and fragrant. 2 yrs., 40c. 
G. flammula (Sweet-scented Clematis). A slender, 
but vigorous climber. Dark green leaves remain- 
ing fresh until midwinter; must have sunny ex- 
posure. Has small white fragrant flowers in 
showy panicles in late summer or early autumn. 
2 yrs., 40c. 
