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R. G. CHASE & CO., GENEVA, N. Y. 
HARDY PERPETUAL CLEMATIS, 
Clematis plants, of the improved sorts, are exceedingly hardy, slender-branched 
climbing shrubs, of marvellously rapid growth, and handsome foliage, which produce 
beautiful large flowers of various colors in great abundance, and during a long period. 
In the several species and varieties of it, the Clematis surpasses all other hardy climbers 
in its adaptation to many uses and locations. As the English "Garden," referring to 
Jackman's Clematises, well says, " They are magnificent, and more than this, they do 
give us some of the grandest things in the way of creepers the Horticultural world has 
ever seen, making glorious ornaments either for walls, verandahs, rustic poles or pillars." 
They are equally well adapted for rock-work, permanent bedding plants, garden or 
floral ornaments. In fact, to use the expression of the English " Florist and Pomolo- 
gist," " the Clematis is never ill at ease, and always most vigorously puts on its happiest 
looks." 
The flowers of the perpetual sorts are produced on short green shoots, and if the 
plants are well managed and sulHciently matured to ensure a continuous growth of 
shoots, they will produce a succession of flowers from June until the very severe frosts 
of October or November. 
From the list of varieties open to our choice, we have ^selected the following as best 
adapted to give general satisfaction, because of the beauty or fragrance of their flowers, 
the vigor of the vines, and their freedom and continuity in blooming. 
Alexandra. — Flowers large, color of pale reddish violet. A free grower and con- 
tinuous bloomei'. June to October. 
Flammula, (European Sweet.)— Though the flowers of this variety are individually 
small, they are very abundant in the late summer and autumn. They are highly 
prized for their perfume, which resembles that of the Hawthorn, but is much 
sweeter. 
Glorie de St. Julien. — Flowers abundant, many times very large, over nine inches 
in diameter. White when full blown, pale gray when partially opened. June 
to October. 
Henryi. — Of robust habit and a very fine bloomer. Flowers large, of a beautiful 
creamy white, consisting generally of from si.x to eight spreading sepals, June 
to October. 
Imperatrice Eugenie.--One of tlie best if not the best pure white Clematis. The 
plant is vigorous, and produces flowers profusely, which are of large size and 
pure white. June to October. 
Jacknianui. — This is the variety upon which Mr. Jackman bestowed his name. It is 
better known than any other, and still stands as one of the best. It is a strong 
grower and produces a mass of intense violet purple flowers from June to October. 
Lucie Lieinoiiie. — Flowers white, double, large and well formed. Very showy. 
Blooms only in the spring. 
