CLIBRANS' LIST OF HARDY CLIMBERS. 
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CLIMBING AND OTHER PLANTS -continued. 
SOLANUM 
210 crispum, a showy, hardy plant, attain- 
ing a height of 10 to 14 feet against 
a wall, and producing corymbs of 
fragrant bluish-purple flowers, suc- 
ceeded by yellowish-white berries. 
1/6 and 2/6 each. 
VITIS 
212 armata, a new species from Central 
China; the leaves are large, of 
heart-shaped outline, shining 
bronzy-green when young, passing 
to dark green when mature; in 
autumn the foliage assumes a rich 
crimson ; the stems and leaf stalks 
are curiously beset with green 
hook-like processes, hardly strong 
enough to be termed prickles; a 
distinct and valuable addition to 
our Pillar and Climbing Plants. 
2/6 and 3/6 each. 
2 1 3 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 arc 
bright crimson ; in autumn the foli- 
age assumes a rich tinge of blackish 
purple; a vigorous and rapid 
grower. 2/6 and 3/6 each. 
heterophylla (syn. V. Davidiana), a 
vigorous growing hardy climber 
with large palmately-lobed leaves, 
violet berries. 1/- and 1/6 each. 
220 hurnilifolia (*) (Hop-leaved Vine), 
foliage variable in form, with 
small red berries like currants. 
1/- and 1/6 each. 
221 — — varlegata (*), 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. 
Vitis — continued. 
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. 2/6 to 5/- each. 
Thunbergli, 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 vlnifera apiifolla (The Parsley-leaved 
Vine), leaves beautifully cut; very 
ornamental, bears a good amber- 
coloured grape. 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. 1/6 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. 
WISTARIA 
224 japonica (syn. Milletia japonica), rare, 
a very strong twiner and rapid 
grower, with lovely white flowers. 
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 pieno, a handsome variety, 
with double flowers. 2/6 to 3/6 
each. 
12 Hardy Woody Climbers, in 12 distinct sorts, selected from the preceding list, our 
selection, 6/-, 9/- or 12/- 
