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The Queen of Climbing Plants 
There is no more ornamental class of plants than Clematis, and the 
rich show of bloom produced by the best varieties is far too magnificent 
to be fairly portrayed by the best of pictures. The flowers are of large 
size, measuring four to six inches and sometimes eight inches in diameter. 
We presume every one of our customers who sees Clematis plants in 
bloom each summer promises to plant some in his own yard or garden 
at the next opportunity. They are especially adapted to open lawns or 
house fronts in the city or country. Perfectly hardy, bearing beautiful 
and lasting flowers. The three large-flowered varieties shown in this 
circular are, with the small-flowered, sweet-scented Paniculata, the best 
varieties in cultivation. 
HE]«R1I (White) 
A vigorous grower and a free bloomer, producing its large pure 
white flowers constantly during summer and early autumn. The best 
large-flowered pure white variety. 
JACRMA]^! (Purple) 
The flowers are large, intense rich velvety violet-purple, and are 
produced in such masses as to form a cloud of bloom. Although intro- 
duced more than forty years ago, the Jackmani has maintained its place 
as the best known Clematis, with few equals and no superiors. 
MADAMIE EDOUARD ANDRE (Red) 
The nearest approach to a bright red yet offered. Of the Jack- 
mani type, with large six-petaled flowers of a distinct, pleasing shade ot 
-armine, borne in great profusion. 
Cultivation 
Plant in a sunny spot in good garden soil, dug very deep, placing 
the crown of the roots ^ inch below the surface of the soil. We recom- 
mend the application of well-rotted manure in holes a few inches away 
from the plant in opposite directions. The feeding roots reach out to 
these holes, which may be watered freely, with better success than when 
the manure is applied directly to the base of the plant. 
