26 North Main Street Nursery. 
EVERGREEN SHRUBS, continued. 
Rhododendron maximum is a strong-growiiiff, hardy Rbododen- 
dx-on, Howeriiift in July, long after the other varieties are out of 
bloom. The Howers are pure 
white or pink, of great size, 
and i)orne in immense clus- 
ters, each on- 
circled by from 
6 to 8 large 
leaves. which 
resenible very 
closely the foli- 
age of the cele- 
brated India 
Rubber plant. 
It is easy of cul- 
ture, perfectly 
hardy, ever- 
green and a pi'o- 
fuse and certain 
bloomer. Bushy 
plants, 75c. ea., 
$7 per do/,. 
Rhododendrons, Crafted 
Varieties. Adapted to this cli- 
mate. Fine assortment of colors, 
l^lants with flower buds 15 to 
24 inches high, of the following varie- 
ties : 
Album elegans, Bertie Parsons, 
BIcolor, Crandiflorum, Purpureum, 
Roseum elegans. $1 to $2 each. 
Mhododendron 
maximum. 
HARDY CLIMBING VINES. 
Actlnldia arguta. A strong growing Japanese vine, with rather 
large dark green leaves. A clean and desirable climber, bearing 
white and purple flowers. 50 cTs. 
Akebia quinata. A charming Japanese climber, with shining 
sub-evergreen foliage and chocolate-colored clusters of fragrant 
flowers in June, and ornanienral fruit. :!5 cts. each, $2.50 per doz. 
Ampelopsis Veltchll (Boston Ivy, Japan Ivy). We grow a large 
stock of this beautiful climber, so highly valued because it attaches 
itself to brick or stone, as well as wood. Its foliage is rich and pleas- 
ing, the leaves overlapping each other like well laid shingles, keeping 
dry everything to which it may be attached. 25 cts. each, $2.50 for 
12 vines; extra strong, 50 cts. each, $5 for 12 vines. 
Ampelopsis quinquefolla (American Ivy, or Virginia Creeper). 
A very rapid grower. One of the finest vines for covering walls, 
verandas or trunks of trees. Leaves crimson in autumn. 25 cts.; 
extra strong, 50 cts. 
This vine has made more unsiglitly ijljures boiuitiful than any other 
known plant. 
Arlstolochia (Dutchman's Pipe). A rapid growing vine, with broad, 
heart-shaped foliage. One of the best vines for arbors. .50 cts. 
Celastrus scandens (Koxbury Wax Work; Bitter Sweet). 25 ots. 
Celastrus artlculata. New. A very rapiil-growing vine. 50 cts. 
Cinnamon Vine. A climber, with heart-shaped leaves and fra- 
grant flowers. 
