Valdesian Nurseries, Bostic, North Carolina 
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Hardy Climbing Vines 
Probably there is nc element of decorative planting that is more essential than the 
climbing vine families. They produce the desired effect and mass backgrounds of green so- 
restful and pleasing to the human eye while occupying the minimum of space, and upon 
brick or stone houses a few of the Ivy family is especially desirable to break the monotony 
of the mass effects of black walls. 
AMPELOPSIS 
American Ivy or Virginia Creeper —The well- 
known native vine with five parted leaves that 
change to rich crimson in autumn berries are 
a blue-black. Very rapid grower and entirely 
hardy. One of the finest for covering walls, 
verandas, trunks of trees. Each Per 10 
Price .$ .60 $5.00 
Engelmanni (Gngelmann Ivy) —Shorter joint¬ 
ed than Quinquefolia. A good climber, grows G 
to 10 feet in season. 
Veitchi (Boston Ivy) —Of Japanese origin, en¬ 
tirely hardy, with foliage turning brilliant red 
in autumn. It clings tightly to walls, and is 
unsurpassed as a basket or vase plant. 
Each Per 10 
Strong plants ._.$ .75 $6.50 
ARISTOLOCHIA, Dutchman’s Pipe 
A Sipho—A magnificent vine of climbing 
habit, with beautiful foliage, 8 to 10 inches in 
diameter and curious-shaped, yellowish-brown 
flowers. ' Each Per 10 
Strong plants .$ .75 $6.50 
Hall’s Japan Honeysuckle (Lo nicer a Halliana) 
—Pure white and creamy-yellow, very fragrant 
flowers that bloom the entire season. Almost 
evergreen. Besides its ordinary use as a climb¬ 
er, it is valuable for covering banks, bare 
places, etc., where grass will not grow. 
Each Per 10 
1- year, strong .$ .30 $2.50 
2- year, strong .50 4.00 
BIGNONIA—Trumpet Vine 
B. Radicans (American Climbing Trumpet 
Vine) —A splendid hardy climbing plant with 
large trumpet-shaped scarlet flowers. 
Each Per 10 
Strong 2-year old plants.$.60 $5.00 
CLEMATIS 
A beautiful class of hardy climbers, excellent 
for pillars or trellises. They delight in a rich 
soil and sunny situation and are perfectly 
hardy. 
C. Paniculata—A vine of very rapid growth, 
quickly covering trellises and arbors with hand¬ 
some glossy-green foliage. The (lowers are of 
medium size, pure white, borne in immense 
sheets and of a most delicious and penetrating 
fragrance. Each Per 10 
Strong 2-year old plants.$ .50 $4.00 
BUSH HONEYSUCKLE 
Lronicera Morrowi— A most valuable shrub 
for landscape work. Has white flowers in early 
season. Bears profusely bright crimson berries 
in June, July and August. Growth is upright, 
reaching a height of 4 to 5 feet. Its brilliant 
berries, and compact growth has given it a 
prominent place among ornamental plantings. 
Lonicera Fragrantissima — Valuable on ac¬ 
count of its pinkish-white flowers which ap¬ 
pear in February. The flowers are exceedingly 
fragrant. The leaves are of dark green, and 
remain throughout the year. Splendid for mix¬ 
ing in, hedges or borders. Each Per 10 
1- year, strong .$ .30 $2.50 
2- year, strong .50 4.00 
Clematis 
Kudzu Vine —Most rapid growing vine, with* 
large, dark green leaves, pea-shaped flowers. 
Each 
Price, 2 yr. strong vines.$ .50 
WISTARIA 
The Wistaria is one of the most decorative 
of vines, and for porch decoration without too 
much shade it has no superior. The long twin¬ 
ing branches bear great sprays of foliage, while- 
its charming flowers sway with every passing 
breeze. 
W. Sinensis (Chinese) —Flowers in clusters, 
pale blue, sometimes gives a second crop of 
flowers in the fall. 
Each Per 10“ 
Strong 2-year old plants.$ .50 $4.00 
W. Sinensis Alba/ —Of similar habit to Cliin- 
ensis, with pure white flowers. 
Each Per lO 
Strong 2-year old plants.$ .50 $4.00 
