CLIBRANS’ LIST Ol' HARDY CLIMBERS, 1909-10. 
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Climbing and other Plants. 
Suitable for Covering Walls, Trellises, Arbours, Pergolas, 
Rooteries, &c., &c. 
All are in pots, excepting where otherwise stated, for convenience of moving at any season. 
Marked (e) are evergreen. Those "marked (*) require a south or west aspect. 
12 distinct varieties, our selection, for 6/-, 9/-, or 12/- 
ACTINIDIA 
1 arguta, a strong quick-growing twiner 
9d. and 1/- each, 7/6 and 9/- per 
doz. 
2 kolomikta, a rare and handsome 
species producing white flowers. 
The foliage in autumn is charm- 
ingly tinted. An exceptionally 
ornamental climber but rarely met 
with. 1/6 each. 
la chinensis, a handsome species intro- 
duced from China; in general 
appearance it somewhat resembles 
Vilis Coignetiae, but the rough 
leaves are ovate with acuminate 
tips, dark green on the upper 
surface, densely tomentose beneath 
thickly covered with bright red 
hairs when first produced; in its 
native habitat it produces hand- 
some yellow flowers 1 1 inches in 
diameter in clusters on dwarf 
shoots. A most useful addition to 
our hardy ornamental foliage clim- 
bers and trailers. 2/6 and 3/6 each. 
AKEBIA 
5 quinata, a graceful twining evergreen, 
with long slender shoots and fra- 
grant flowers of brownish-purple; 
good for a cold house, but looks 
charming when allowed to run over 
an Irish Ivy on a trellisor wall. 9d., 
1/- and 1/6 each. 
AMPELOPSIS 
1 1 Engelmanni, a pretty species, with 
divided leaves; one of the earliest 
to colour in the autumn ; distinct 
and attractive. 9d. and 1/- each, 
7/6 and 9/- per doz. 
8 hederacea ( syn . quinquefolia), the 
well-known Virginian Creeper, so 
justly admired for its glorious 
autumn colouring. A remarkably 
rapid and vigorous grower; re- 
quires woodwork or some other 
support. 6d. each, 5/- per doz.; 
extra strong, with numerous shoots 
1/- each, 9/- per doz. 
9 Henryana, A.M., R.H.S., A new 
species introduced from China. In 
appearance it is much like Vir- 
ginian Creeper , the nerves in the 
centre of each leaflet are marked 
by a silvery band, giving them a 
, highly ornamental and attractive 
appearance. When young the 
leaves arc brilliant translucent 
scarlet, passing as they become 
older to rich carmine and ruddy- 
bronze. 1/-, 1/6 and 2/- each, 10/6, 
12/-, 15/- and 18/- per doz. 
Ampelopsis — continued. 
12 japonica Hoggi, a vigorous grower and 
most tenacious clinger; leaves 
large, often 4 to 6 in. in width and 
6 to 8 in. in length. Autumn colouring 
very rich and deep. l/-and l/6each. 
14 Lowi (Vilis Inconslans Lowi), A.M., 
R.H.S.,anew close clinging creeper, 
the leaves are palmate in form, 
apple-green in summer changing 
to bright warm red in autumn; the 
plant is of very light elegant 
appearance. 2/6 each, 24/- per doz. 
15 muralis, clings very readily; a more 
compact and finer grower than 
hederacea , with more numerous 
shoots of a lighter green; colours 
well in autumn. 9d. and 1/- each, 
7/6 and 9/- per doz. 
17 Roylei (serjaniaefolia), resembles 
Veitchii in habit, but is of a darker 
claret colour. 9d. and 1/- each, 
7/6 and 9/- per doz. 
23 Veitchii (tricuspidata), foliage highly 
coloured, pretty variety, and one of 
the best climbers for south and 
west aspects. 1/- and 1/6 each. 
9/- and 12/- per doz. Extra sized 
plants to produce an early effect, 
2/6 and 3/6 each. 
25 purpurea, an excellent clinger; 
quite as hardy as the type. In 
spring and summer the young 
leaves are purple, changing with 
age to a greenish-purple. 9d., 1/- 
to 1/6 each, 7/6, 9/- and 12/- per 
doz. 
26 atropurpurea, deeper in colour 
than Veitchii purpurea , grows more 
strongly and clings better than 
Veitchii', perfectly hardy; the best 
dark coloured variety. 9d., 1/- to 
1/6 each, 7/6, 9/- and 12/- per doz. 
ARISTOLOCHIA 
28 Slpho ( Dutchman’s Pipe), a vigorous 
climber, with dark handsome leaves, 
flowers yellow, veined brown, ex- 
cellent for covering arbours, climb- 
ing over large stumps, or festooning 
trees. 9d., 1/- and 1/6 each, 7/6, 
9/- and 12/- per doz. 
BERBERIDOPSIS 
35 corallina (The Coral Barberry) (e*), a 
beautiful evergreen climbing shrub, 
with large spiny leaves and bright 
clustered coral red flowers. 1/6 to 
2/6 each. 
