Clematis Jackmanni. 
Clematis Henryi. 
Clematis Paniculata. 
HARDY CLIMBING AND TRAILING VINES. 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. Japan, or Bos 
ton Ivy. This is Justly one of the most popu- 
lar of all the vines. It is neat in character ; 
the leaves, which resemble the English Ivy in 
shape, overlap one another closely, forming a 
dense sheet of shining green, changing in the 
fall to the most vivid scarlet, purple and gold. 
Does not require any su|)porting as it is a self- 
clinger, and clings tightly to wood, hrick or 
stone. Planted and trained to grow on and 
cover the stone foundation walls of a frame 
house, it adds a desirable attraction to the 
place. No buildings are considered too hand- 
some to cover with this plant, and the most 
unsightly ones are made picturesque by its use. 
Should properly have protection the fii'st win- 
ter, but after it becomes established is per- 
fectly hardy and grows rapidly. _ The many 
handsome residences, public buildings and 
churches covered wholhj or in part by this beau- 
tiful and appropriate vine attest to its great 
worth. We highly recommend Ampelopsis 
Veltchli. ' 
When planted close to a foundation wall, a 
trying place for any stock, the ground sli< uld 
be fre<iuently loosened, as in such position the 
surface of the ground is very apt to bake over 
quite hard. Origin, Japan. 
CLEMATIS. As a climber for the veranda, 
a screen for fences, for training on walls or 
arbors, in masses on ro<-kwork, or cultivation 
in pots, the Clematis has no rival among strcmg- 
growing, blossoming plants. Blooming through- 
out the summer, nothing can excel the surpass- 
ing beauty of the many colors of the several 
varieties. The Clematis should be grown in 
rich, deep, sandy loam, and be well mulched 
with rotted manure in winter. The richest 
sheets of bloom and largest flowers ai-e obtained 
where it has jiartial shade. All of the varieties 
we offer are entirely hardy, most of them are 
lavish bloomers, and the majority blossom the 
first season after transplanting. 
When planted close to a foundation wall, a 
trying placB for any stock, the ground should 
he fretiuently loosened, as in such position the 
surface of the ground is very apt to bake over 
quite hard. 
CLEMATIS. Coccinea. An American va- 
riety and unlike any other Clematis. The 
vines attain the height (d' from 8 to 12 feet, 
beginning to flower in .June and continuing un- 
til fro.st. The flowers are bell-shaped; a rich, 
deep coral scarlet, and last a long time when 
cut. Early summer bloomer. 
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