Vines and Climbing Shrubs 
Clematis paniculata 
VINES AND CLIMBING SHRUBS 
Vines are useful in many ways. They give quick results when planted on a new place, before trees and 
bs become established. For covering fences, rocks, waUs, banks and trellises, they are peculiarly adapted. 
ACTINIDIA 
Actinidia arguta. A strong-growing Japanese vine, 
with rather large leaves; flowers white, with purpk; 
center; fruit is round, edible and has fine flavor; 
handsome foliage. 3 yrs., 40 cts. 
AKEBIA 
Akebia quinata. Very graceful and desirable; 
handsome, hardy and not attacked by insects; fine 
foliage, purple flowers and ornamental fruit. 3 yrs., 
35 cts. 
ARISTOLOCHIA. Birthwort 
Arlstolochia Slpho (Dutchman's Pipe). A native 
species of climbing habit and rapid growth; mag- 
nificent, very large, green foliage; brownish pipe- 
shaped flowers. Desirable for screening purposes. 
3 yrs., 75 cts. 
AMPELOPSIS. Woodbine 
Ampelopsis quinquefolla (Common Woodbine, or 
Virginia Creeper). A vigorous, liigh-dimbing vine 
of rapid growth; fohage rich crimson in A>it,umn; 
valuable for wall covering. 3 yrs., 25 cts.; -I yrs., 
35 cts. 
var. Engelmanni. Similar to the above, but has 
small and more dense fohage. 2 yrs., 25 cts.; 3 yrs., 
35 cts. 
A. tricuspidata, or Veitchii (The Japan, or Boston 
Ivy). A hardy and very useful climber, clinging 
firmly and covering walls densely; the glossy fo- 
liage stands smoke and dust well and turns to a 
brilliant orange and scarlet in the Fall; probably 
. the favorite of all hardy vines in cities. 2 yrs., 
25 cts.; 3 yrs., 30 cts. 
CELASTRUS. Bittersweet 
Celastrus paniculatus. Assumes a shrub-like 
form, unless given an opportunity to climb; crim- 
son fruit; from Japan. 3 yrs., 25 cts. ; 4 yrs., heavy, 
35 cts. 
C. orbiculatus. A high-climbing shrub; fruit globu- 
lar, orange yellow, with crimson seeds. 3 yrs., 
25 cts. 
C. scandens (Roxbury Waxwork). A native climb- 
er, with glossy leaves; fruit orange and crimson, in 
clusters, and lianging on the vine all Winter. 2 
yrs., 25 cts.; 3 yrs., 35 cts. 
CLEMATIS. Virgin's Bower 
Clematis coccinea (Scarlet Clematis). A pretty 
sort, with profuse, showy, bell-shaped, brilliant 
scarlet flowers; fohage light green. 2 yrs., 40 cts. 
C. crispa (Crisp Leather Flower). A slender climb- 
er, with thin leaves; flowers single, purple, vary- 
ing to whitish, and are long and fragrant. 2 yrs., 
40 cts. 
C. fiammula (Sweet-scented Clematis). A slender, 
but vigorous climber. Dark green leaves, remain- 
ing fresh until Midwinter. Must have sunny ex- 
jiosurc; very beautiful. Has small white, fragrant 
flowers from Jime to September. 2 yrs., 35 cts. 
G. paniculata. By far the most common of the Fall- 
blooming species in American gardens. Thrives 
best in sunny situations. Will stand severe prun- 
ing in Winter. Has fine foliage; luxuriant grower, 
and profuse bloomer. Flowers are medium size, 
pure white and fragrant. It is perfectly hardy and 
finely adapte<l for covering trellises or fences. The 
flowers expiind toward the close of August. One 
of the most desirable and useful of vines. 2 yrs., 
25 cts.; 3 yrs., 35 cts.; 4 yrs., heavy, 50 cts. 
