Climbing Vines 23 Spring 
HARDY CLIMBING VINES 
flowers. 50 cts. 
Akebiaauinata. A Japanese climber, with shining sub-evergreen foliage 
and choc21^?e colored clusters of fragrant flowers in June, and ornamental 
fruit, iscts. each. $2.50 per doz. 
Ampelopsis Veitchii (Boston Ivy, Japan Ivy). We g™w a large stock of 
this beautiful climber, so highly valued because it attaches itself to bri.k 
or stonl"as well as wood. Its foliage is rich and pleasing, the leaves over- 
lapping each other like well laid shingles, keeping dry every thing to which 
it may be attached. 25 cts. each, $2.50 for 12 vines; extra strong, 50 cts. 
each, $5 for 12 vines. 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper). A very rapid grower. One of 
thefinest vines for covering walls, verandas or trunks of tiees. Leaves 
crimson in autumn. 25 cts.; extra strong, 50 cts. 
This vine has made more unsightly places beautiful, than any other known plant. 
Aristolochia (Dutchman's Pipe). A rapid growing vine, with broad, heart- 
shaped foliage. One of the best vines for arbors. 50 and 75 cts. 
Celastru? scandens (Roxbury Wax Work ; Bitter Sweet). 25 cts. 
Clematis. The Clematis, from its rapid growth and profusion ot showy flowers 
has become, within a few years, the favorite climher of the world. Many varieties 
however, lack vigor ; some are grafted, and a false variety often sprouts up f/on' the 
root. These are unsatisfactory. The foll..wing select list comjinses the best for 
this locality. In the fall give the plants a good top-dressing of ™f""JS; 
The follow'ing spring spade it in carefully, mixing it well with the soil, and it will 
prove very beneficial to the plants. 
Clematis Henryi. Creamy white, very large and fine. $1. 
Clematis Tackraanni. Flowers large, intense violet-purple, and produced 
in the greatest profusion. This is one of the most beautiful hardy climbers- 
in cultivation. Strong plants, $1 ; small, 50 cts. 
Clematis Edmund Andre. A new variety with red flowers. $1. 
Clematis paniculata. This new variety is the most rapid grower of aU 
the Clematis lamily. Hence its great value as a decorative plant. It is in 
bloom from the middle ot August until midautumn, and its numerous star- 
like white flowers and great fragrance cause it to be a favoriteevery wher*. 
50 cts., 75 cts. and f l. Small plants by mail, 25 cts. each. 
Clematis coccinea. Most brilliant scarlet. The flowers are quite distinct 
from others in our list. They look more like buds than blossoms, the con- 
trast being very marked. 25 to 50 cts. 
English Ivy. Not very useful as a clinging vine, but very desirable for 
covering ground in shady places, etc. 25 ctsT 
Honeysuckle Heckrotti. A very rare variety ; flowers salmon pink and 
yellow, appearing abundantly from June till December. Good for cut- 
flowers. 50 cts. 
Honeysuckle, Hall's Japan. White changing to yellow, delightfully fra- 
grant. Blooms in summer and fall, socts. Three small plants by mail for $1. 
Honeysuckle, Monthly Fragrant. Red and yellow ; blooms all summer. 
Honeysuckle, Scarlet Trumpet. Scarlet and inodorous; blooms during 
summer; very handsome. 
Lycium, Chinense (Matrimony Vine). A woody climber, bearing palepink 
blooms and red fruit. 35 and 50 cts. 
Polygonum Baldschuanicum. A hardy climber of recent introduction from 
Asia. Is. an extremely rapid grower, often attaining a height of ten or 
twelve feet in a season. Every branch or twig terminates in a panicle ot 
white, foamy flowers in August and September. Strong plants 75 cents. 
Schizophragma Hydrangeoides. Climbing Hydrangea. New. Strong dor- 
luaut plants 75 cents each. 
Trumpet Flower. Large trumpet-shaped flowers of gorgeous crimson and 
yelljw 111 August and September. 25 cts. 
Wistaria Chinese. A rapid climber, with long, pendulous clusters of 
pale blue Howers in June and September. Small plants, 25 cts.; medium, 
50 cts.; large, 75 cts. ; extra, $1. 
Wisteria, White. Grafted, free-blooming, less vigorous than Chinese. $1. 
