CLIMBING and 
Vines contribute very much to the bsEutv oi tiie garden. 
Use them to soften harsh angles, to frame lovely vistas, or 
to screen undesirable views. Since their flowers are pro¬ 
duced in masses they are important factors in providing color. 
Park Weeping Prunus aequinoctialls 
pendula rosea). A strongly drooping type 
of vigorous growth; blossoms are pale pink 
and borne in greatest profusion. An ex¬ 
quisitely beautiful tree. Bare root, 5 ft., 
stems, $2.50. 
PYRUS . . . Flowering Crab Apple 
Pyrus arnoldiana. A most profuse bloomer. 
The slender branches are weighted with 
carmine-red buds that open to sharply con¬ 
trasting blooms of palest pink. A grand 
variety. 3-gal. cans. 3 to 4 ft., $1.25; bare 
root, 4 to 6 ft., 90c; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
P. atrosanguinea. (Carmine Crab) The 
darkest flowered variety; buds are brilliant 
red and open flowers are dark carmine; 
very showy. Makes a round headed tree 
with many slender, willow-like branches. 
Bare root, 4 to 6 ft., 90c: 3 to 4 ft., /5c. 
P. lonensis plena. (Bechtel's Crab) Double 
pink flowers like small clustered roses; 
fragrant , late blooming. 5-gal. cans, 3 to 4 
ft., $1.50. bare root, 3 to 4 ft., 90c; 2 to 3 ft., 
75c. 
P. kaido. Flowers partly double, pale pink 
and carmine; branches slender and graceful. 
Bare root, 4 to 6 ft., 90c; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
P. niedzwetskyana. (Red-vein Crab) An 
early flowering variety with red, single 
flowers: foliage veined with red and bark 
bright reddish-brown. In tubs, 6 to 8 ft., 
$3.50; bare root, 4 to 6 ft., 90c; 3 to 4 ft.., 75c. 
P. sargenti. (Sargent Crab) Japanese 
variety with pure white flowers; dwarf; fruit 
bright scarlet and hangs on trees until spring. 
Bare root, 3 to 4 ft,, 90c; 2 to 3 ft,, 75c. 
P. theifera. (Tea Leaf Crab) Very large, 
light pink, single flowers. 5-gal. cans, 3 to 4 
ft., $1.50. 
For gorgeous color effects, plant 
Azaleas and Spring Flowering Bulbs 
with the Flowering Trees. 
ACTINIOIA 
Actinidia chinensis. A strong growing 
climber with large heavily ribbed leaves. 
Flowers white, an inch in diameter, borne 
in clusters. Gal. cans, 50c. 
AMPELOPSIS 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia. (Virginia 
Creeper) Foliage large, divided into five 
parts; turns scarlet in autumn. Gal. cans, 
40c each, 10 for $3.50. 
A. sempervirens (Cissus striata) (Tree- 
bine) Distinct evergreen species. Foliage 
small, flowers inconspicuous. Useful in rock 
gardens and around pools. Gal. cans, 40c 
each, 10 for $3.50. 
A. tricuspidata. (Boston Ivy) Foliage 
dense and glossy, turning red in fall. Ad¬ 
heres tenaciously to brick and stone walls, 
and even to wood. Gal. cans, 40c each, 10 
for $3.50. 
ASPARAGUS 
Asparagus plumosus. (Asparagus Fern) 
This well known pot plant if given support 
will grow into a beautiful climber. Fairly 
hardy outdoors. 5-in. pots, 35c. 
A. sprengerl. The most satisfactory sort 
for hanging baskets. Bears numerous bright 
red berries. 5-in. pots, 35c. 
BIGNONIA VIOLACHA 
Has orchid-like flowers, faintly perfumed 
BIGNONIA . . . Trumpet Flower 
Bignonia australis. Strong and rapid 
grower. Foliage dark, glossy green; flowers 
small and borne profusely in early spring; 
color creamy-white with dark spot inside. 
Gal. cans, 50c. 
B. cherere. Evergreen climbing shrub 
Flowers tubular, blood red with yellow 
base. Very beautiful. 5-in. pots, 50c. 
B. speciosa (B. violacea). Painted Trum¬ 
pet. Foliage quite glossy; flowers lilac on 
lobes and yellow inside tube; will grow in 
shaded location. Gal. cans, 75c. 
B. tweediana. (Catsclaw) Foliage beauti¬ 
fully glossy; flowers lemon yellow. Vine a 
wonderfully strong climber, tendrils ad¬ 
hering to stone, concrete or metal. Gal. 
cans. 50c. 
V. venusta. (Flaming Trumpet) Foliage 
dark green; flowers bright orange and pro¬ 
duced in brilliant masses. One of the most 
gorgeous of flowering vines but rather 
tender. Blooms in winter. Gal. cans, 75c 
Consult our landscape dep irtrnent about 
pour garden problems. A well planned 
ijarden is most economical to install and 
maintain. 
PYRUS ARNOLDIANA 
Arnold's Flowering Crab, an exceptionally graceful and dainty variety 
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