CLIBRANS' LIST OF HARDY CLIMBERS, 1909-10. 
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CLIMBING AND OTHER PLANTS — continued. 
Vitis — continued. 
213 Brandt, a free-growing species, colour- 
ing well in autumn. 1/6 each. 
214 Bruantii, a slender stemmed species, 
producing palmate leaves that 
assume a brilliant scarlet hue in 
autumn; one of the most effective 
of coloured foliaged plants. 1/-, 
1/6 and 2/6 each. 
216 Coignetiae, (Crimson Glory Vine ) 
leaves large, often 10 inches across, 
of a brilliant scarlet hue in autumn; 
a strong vigorous grower, splendid 
for festooning trees and old build- 
ings; not affected by insects. 1/-, 
1 /6 to 2/6 each. 
219 flexuosa, foliage highly coloured in 
autumn; perhaps the loveliest of 
all, but not quite hardy. 1/- and 
1/6 each. 
219a flexuosa major, a fine form of Vitis 
flexuosa, producing leaves 7 to 8 
inches across, of a trilobate form, 
the intermediate lobe being pro- 
longed to an acuminate point, 
whilst the margin is finely serrate; 
the young shoots and tendrils are 
bright crimson; in autumn the foli- 
age assumes a rich tinge of blackish 
purple; a vigorous and rapid 
grower. 2/- and 2/6 each. 
219b heterophylla ( syn . V. Davidiana), a 
vigorous growing hardy climber 
with large palmately-lobed leaves, 
violet berries. 1/- and 1/6 each. 
220 humilifolia (*) ( Hop-leaved Vine), 
foliage variable in form, with 
small red berries like currants. 
1/- and 1/6 each. 
221 variegata (*), leaves beautifully 
and abundantly speckled ivory and 
cream; a lovely greenhouse decor- 
ative plant; not at all affected by 
insects. 1/- and 1/6 each. 
222 labrusca, a hardy climbing species 
with undivided foliage; flowers 
sweetly scented, and followed by a 
dark purple or amber - coloured 
fruit; very ornamental. 1/- and 
1/6 each. 
222a Thomsonii, a pretty species intro- 
duced from the same district as 
Vitis armata, the leaves are com- 
pound, consisting of five leaflets, 
the upper surface is of a greenish- 
purple hue (bright claret-purple 
when young), with a purple mid-rib 
and margin, the under surface is 
bright claret-purple, glossy and 
polished, reflecting the light with 
a metallic lustre. The purple hue 
changes in autumn to a deep 
purplish-red ; the growth is slender 
and elegant, adapting itself well for 
planting in situations where the 
strong-growing varieties are not 
desirable. 1/6, 2/6 to 5/- each. 
12 Hardy Woody Climbers, in 12 disti 
selection, 6/-, 9/- or 12/- 
Vitis — continued. 
224 Megalophylla (A.M., R.H.S.), large 
bipinnate leaves, 2 to 3 feet across, 
somewhat resembling those of 
Kolreuteria paniculala ; dark green 
on the upper surface, pale glaucous 
green below; grows 8 to 10 feet in 
a season ; a very fine new Chinese 
species. 3/6 and 5/- each. 
226 Thunbergii, superior to Vitis 
coignetia; ; more vigorous, with 
larger leaves (9 to 12 inches 
across). Upper surface of leaf rich 
dark green, passing to the richest 
crimson in autumn. The boldest 
and most handsome of all hardy 
climbers. 3/6 each. 
223 vinifera apiifolia (The Parsley-leaved 
Vine), leaves beautifully cut; very 
ornamental, bears a good amber- 
coloured grape. 1/-, 1/6 to 2/6 
each. 
223a Black Cluster, one of the most 
vigorous of all ornamental vines, 
growing 16 to 20 feet in a season; 
large bold foliage, produces numer- 
ous bunches of fruit, rich black 
when ripe. 1/-, 1/6 and 2/6 each. 
225 purpurea, (The Claret-coloured 
foliaged Grape), large leaves of a 
persistent claret colour; hardy, a 
medium grower, but fills up well. 
1/- and 1/6 each, 9/- and 12/- per 
doz. 
WISTARIA 
240 brachybotrys, flowers violet-purple, 
in short erect or loosely spreading 
racemes. 1/6 and 2/6 each. 
244 japonica (syn. Milletia japonica), rare, 
a very strong twiner and rapid 
grower, with lovely white flowers. 
2/-, 2/6 to 3/6 each. 
249 multijuga, flowers very similar to 
sinensis, racemes frequently over 2 
feet long; very ornamental and 
desirable. We have a very fine 
stock of this. 2/6 and 3/6 each. 
250 alba, a very beautiful white 
flowered form of the preceding. 
1/6 to 2/6 each. 
252 rosea, one of the prettiest of all 
varieties of Wistarias, the flowers 
are of a lovely lilac -rose tint, the 
standard being rosy-white, the 
lower petals have a yellow centre; 
the buds, before opening, are a 
lovely tint of rose; vigorous grower 
and free bloomer. 3/6 each. 
228 sinensis, racemes of lovely lilac 
flowers. One of the best climbers. 
Of this we have an exceptionally 
fine stock. The growths being 8 to 
10 feet in length. 2/6 to 3/6 each. 
230 alba, immense clusters of pure 
white flowers. 2/6 to 3/6 each. 
233 flore pleno, a handsome variety, 
with double flowers. 2/6 to 3/6 
each. 
sorts, selected from the preceding list, our 
