Clematis paniculata (See page 50) 
Vines and Climbers 
Actinidia 
Actinidia polygama, or arguta. A strong-growing 
climber from Japan. Foliage glossy green, and flow- 
ers white, with a purple center. The fruit produced 
is edible. 2-yr., 50 cts. each, $4 for 10; 4-yr., 75 cts. 
each, $5 for 10. 
Akebia 
Akebia quinata. May. One of the best Japan 
vines, with beautiful, clover-like leaves and plum- 
colored flowers. A splendid vine. Hardy. 35 cts. 
each, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100. 
Ampelopsis • Woodbine 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia (Common Woodbine, or 
Virginia Creeper). A native vine, most vigorous in 
growth. Intense crimson leaves in autumn. Excel- 
lent for wall covering. 3-yr., 30 cts. each, $2 for 10, 
$15 per 100. 
A., var. Engelmanni. A variety of the above, with 
stronger tendril discs, that cling like an ivy to any 
surface. 3-yr., 35 cts. each, $2.50 for 10, $20 per 100. 
A., var. muralis. A remarkably vigorous grower, 
very large leaf, exceeding in this respect the 
ordinary Woodbine. 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
A. tricuspidata, or Veitchii (the Japan or 
Boston Ivy). Used generally, notably in Bos- 
ton, to cover walls, its fine shoots extending 
to the roofs of tall buildings. In the fall the 
leaves assume the most gorgeous and varied 
tints. The young leaves are quite distinct 
from those which are of older growth. The 
vine can be made to grow even on wood. The 
young plants require for a year or more some 
covering in winter. 2-yr., No. 1, 30 cts. each, 
$2 for 10, $17.50 per 100; 3-yr., 35 cts. each, 
$2.50 for 10. 
Apios • Ground Nut 
Apios tuberosa (Wild Wistaria). A vine that 
clambers over low bushes, and produces pretty 
clusters of purplish blossoms with the fra- 
grance of violets. Exceedingly valuable for 
rock-work or wild spots. 15 cts. each, $1.20 
for 10, $10 per 100. 
Aristolochia • Pipe Vine 
Aristolochia sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe). A vine 
with immense heart-shaped leaves, very dense, and 
when well established, of most rapid growth. Its 
brown flowers arc shaped like a pipe, and are very 
interesting. 2-yr., 50 cts. each, $4 for 10; 3-yr., 75 cts. 
each, $6 for 10 
Celastrus • Bittersweet 
Celastrus orbiculatus. A high-climbing shrub; 
fruit globular, orange-yellow, with crimson seeds. 
The cut branches are much used for winter decora- 
tion. 35 cts. each, $3 for 10. 
C. paniculatus. From Japan. Assumes a shrub- 
like form unless given opportunity to climb. Crimson 
and orange fruit, which persists for some time. 
50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
C. scandens (Roxbury Waxwork). This beautiful 
old shrubby climber is brilliant through autumn and 
winter, filled with its clusters of orange and crimson 
capsuled fruit. The leaves are glossy and fine. Good 
in any situation. 3-yr., 35 cts. each, $2.50 for 10, $20 
per roo. 
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