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Clanbrasiliana, Caerulia Hudsoni, Columnari, Conica, Cranstoni, Dicksoni, 
Elegans, Inverta, and Maxwelli are special forms of the Norway, each pro- 
ducing distinct and stril<ing effects. $t each. 
Oriental. An Eastern -Spruce from the Caucasus, quite hardy, bright 
glossy green with slender branchlets; distinct and desirable. 50 cents 
to $1. 
ThujopsiS Dolabrata. This fine tree from Japan, as its name implies 
has some resemblance to our Arbor Vitse, but its leaves are shorter, 
thicker, imbricated, dark-green above and glaucous beneath. It has 
proved hardy and makes a large pendulous graceful tree. Small plants, 
50 cents; larger, ^l. 
Yew (,Taxus). The Canadian is a prostrate form. The European sorts are 
not hardy. 
Many other varieties of Conifers are on trial, but are not here catalogued. 
They are open to inspection, and amateurs may obtain specimens by personal 
selection. 
CLIMBING VINES. 
Actinidia Polygama. A strong, clean vine from Japan, with glossy green 
foliage, producing a palatable fruit. 50 cents. 
Akebia Quinata. a very desirable vine from Japan with shining foliage and 
-bluish clusters of fragrant flowers in June. 25 cents. 
Ampelopsis Englemanni. a variety of the Virginia Creeper having the 
same good ([ualities; vigorous, bright foliage, highly coloring in the 
autumn and the added advantage of clinging tendrils which enable it to 
support itself like the /I. VeiUhii. It is probably identical with A.Mura- 
lis. 25 cents; e,\tra size, 35 cents. 
Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper or Woodbine). Deservedly popular for 
its vigor, grace, and color. 25 cents. 
Bignonia RadicanS (Trumpet Flower). In favorable positions this vine is. 
hardy and its large scarlet llowers are very brilliant. 25 cents. 
CelastrUS Scandens (Roxbury Wax Work). A vigorous vine with conspicu- 
ous orange-scarlet berries in autumn. 35 cents. 
Clematis Jackmanii Superba. Flowers very large, expanded, star-shaped, 
darkest blue, very free, hardy and best. 50 ■cents. 
— Alba. Similar to the preceding except in color, which is pure-white. 
75 cents. 
Twelve best distinct varieties. 50 cents. 
EuOnymuS RadicanS Variegata. This hardy vine retains its glossy green^ 
and-white foliage through the winter, and as it clings like the ivy to wood or 
stone it is very useful. 25 cents. 
Honeysuckle, Aurea Reticula (GoUlen-veined). The foliage is beautifully 
netted with yellow. 25 cents. 
Belgica. Dutch monthly. Very sweet-scented red and buff flowers, con- 
tinuing through the summer. 25 cents. 
