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CURRANS' LIST OF HARDY CLIMBERS. 
Climbing and other Plants. 
Suitable tor Covering Walls, Trellises, Arbours, Pergolas, 
Rooteries, &c., &c. 
Ail 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. 
2 kolomlkta, 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. 
chinensis, a handsome species intro- 
duced from China; in general 
appearance it somewhat resembles 
Vitis Coigneliae, 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. 3/6 and 5/- each. 
3 polygama, a twining shrub, with 
waxy-white fragrant flowers, edible 
berries, and brightly-tinted autumn 
foliage; wants a rich warm soil. 
9d., 1/- and 1/6 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 trellis or wall. 1/- 
and 1 /6 each. 
AMPELOPSIS 
11 Engelmanni, a pretty species, with 
divided leaves; one of the earliest 
to colour in the autumn ; distinct 
and attractive. 9d., 1/- to 1/6 
each. 
8 hederacea ( syn . quinquefolia ), the 
well-known Virginian Creeper, so 
justly admired for its glorious 
autumn colouring. A remarkably 
rapid arid vigorous grower; re- 
quires woodwork or some other 
support. 5/- per doz., 6d. each; 
extra strong, with numerous shoots 
9/- per doz., 1/- each. 
Henryana, A.M.R.H.S., 1906. 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 are brilliant translucent 
scarlet, passing as they become 
older to rich carmine and ruddy- 
bronze. 1/6, 2/6 and 3/6 each. 
Ampelopsls — 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 1/6 each. 
14 Lowi ( Vitis Inconstans 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. 3/6 and 5/- each. 
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. 
17 Roylel ( serjaniaejolia ), resembles 
Veitchii in habit, but is of a darker 
claret colour. 9d. and 1/- each. 
23 Veitchii (tricuspidata), foliage highly 
coloured, pretty variety, and one of 
the best climbers for south and 
west aspects. 9/- and 12/- per doz. 
1/- and 1/6 each. 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. 
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. 
ARISTOLOCHIA 
21 Sipho [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. 1/-, 1/6 to 2/6 each. 
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. 
BERCHEMIA 
32 racemosa, clusters of small flowers 
produced at the ends of the growths 
succeeded by dark brown berries; 
light green foliage. 9d. and 1/- 
cach, 6/- and 9/- per doz. 
BIGNONIA 
39 capreolata (*), a showy climber for a 
sheltered sunny spot; leaves heart- 
shape, ending in tendrils; flowers 
large reddish-yellow, produced in 
abundance from April to August. 
1/6 and 2/6 each. 
