ORNAMENTAL CLIMBERS. 



The Climbers are a very important class of plants, and in the hands of skilful 

 cultivators are made to assume any desired form. The strong-growing varieties 

 are very decorative to screens, arbors, and trellis-work, giving both beauty and 

 shade. Those of more delicate growth are valuable for pots, baskets, and other 

 ornamental designs. 



ARTE ME SI A. Nat. Ord., Composite. 



PRICE. 



Artemesia annua. An annual of very quick growth, with pretty, long, 

 fern-like leaves, and beautiful, drooping branches : it has the 

 aspect of a Tamarix. The plant possesses an aromatic smell. 

 Recommended 10 



ABROBA. Nat. Ord., Cucurbitacea. 

 Abroba viridiflora. Extremely pretty, tuberous, perennial, climbing 

 Cucurbitaceae, with handsomely-cut, glossy, dark-green foliage ; 

 small, oval, scarlet fruits ; suitable for planting out during the 

 summer, forming beautiful garlands 25 



BALLOON VINE. (Cardiospermum). Nat. Ord., Sapindacece. 



A genus of rapid-growing, handsome climbers, remarkable for an in- 

 flated, membranous capsule ; ornamental alike for greenhouse or out-door 

 decoration ; when planted out, they succeed best in a light soil and warm 



situation. Half-hardy, annuals. 

 Cardiospermum halicacabum. White. 4 feet 10 



CLEMATIS. Nat. Ord., Ranunculacece. 

 Rapid-growing, ornamental, hardy, herbaceous climbers. Free bloomers, 

 and mostly fragrant. 



Clematis atragene casrulea. Light blue 10 



« " cirrhosa. A hardy, free-growing, very profuse 



bloomer. White 10 



" " rosea. Beautiful rose 10 



" viticella. Purple 10 



" flamula. White; very fragrant 10 



" Virginica (Travellers' Joy). White 10 



CLITORIA. Nat. Ord., Leguminoscc. 



Free-flowering, greenhouse climbers, with large, elegant, pea-shaped 

 flowers; particularly adapted and very effective for training on trellis- 

 work. Plants of this character may be grown for greenhouse or con- 

 servatory decoration ; though perennials, they flower the first year. 



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