Hardy Shrubs and Vines 73 
Anthony Waterer Spirea 
Hardy Flowering Shrubs, Cent. 
Spireas 
The Spireas are among our most useful and popular 
shrubs. They are all perfectly hardy and do well under 
any fair condition. You will find them satisfactory for 
specimen planting or massing. We offer several of the 
best varieties as described below. 
Bridal Wreath. 4 to 8 ft. White, May. 
V on nOUHC This is the most useful hardy shrub. The 
flowers are in flat clusters, usually an inch or more across, 
produced on spreading, pendent branches often drooping to 
the ground. In full bloom they are a mass of white and never 
fail to attract attention. See Color Plate Page 79. 
6937 One year. Each 30c; 3 for 50c; 6 for 90c. 
7237 Two year, heavy. Each 40c; 3 for 91.00; 6 
for 91.80. 
A ntkeNni# Waloror rtesirable dwarf growing, pro- 
/vninOny W alBf«r fuse blooming shrub, forming 
neat, round bushes two feet high. Large, flat sprays of rosy 
crimson flowers from June to September. Useful for bordering 
porches or clumps of large shrubs. 
6921 One year. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 6 for 91.15. 
7221 Two year. Each 35c; 3 for 90c; 6 for 91*60. 
Tliiinkornii bush, 3 to.5ft. Oneof theearli- 
I nUnDSf^l' est. A mass of snow white flowers in early May. 
6035 1 year. Each 20c; 3 for 50c; 6 ftfr 90c. 
Spirea Van Houtte or Bridal Wreath 
Hardy Climbing Vines 
The attractive beauty that may be added to a home by planting a few hardy climbing vines 
around the porch or on a trellis, arbor or fence is unsurpassed by any other plantings. Their 
usefulness m covering unsightly fences and buildings and turning them into objects of 
beauty Is far In excess of their small cost. They fit in and grow well In locations where no 
other plants will grow with success. Every home should have a few, and our list includes 
only those which will succeed in nearly any location. 
Clematis 
Paniculata or Snowbank 
Sweet-scented Japanese Clematis. Completely 
covered in September with a mantle of pure- 
snow-white fragrant flowers. Strong Plants, 
each 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for 93. OO. 
791irrtral interesting 
_^OCCinCa rapid climbing 
species producing very ball-shaped, coral-red 
flowers from early June until late fall. Strong 
roots, each 35c; 3 for 90c; 12for93.80. 
«»« Boston Ivy ‘fSlW 
Once it is established it grows rapidly and will stay 
indefinitely needing only an occasional trimming to 
keep it within bounds. It is not attacked by disease 
or insects and the foliage is not injured by smoke 
and dirt of cities. The glossy leaves turn to a bril¬ 
liant orange scarlet in the fall. Its greatest value is 
in its clinging to any brick or stone wall, and will 
completely cover any house or other building even 
to the height of 30 to 40 ft. or more. Two year 
size 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for 62 OO. 
Boston Ivy Scaflct Trumpct Vine 
7907 D’.. ■ robust climbing vine. Its orange scarlet 
DISnOnid IxaQICdnS trumpet-shaped flowers cluster at the tip of 
branches. Blooms in July. Produces an abundance of beautiful dark green foliage 
which makes it very desirable for covering summer houses, arbors or rusticfences. 
It clings tightly with its twining tendrils, which are borne at intervals along the 
branches. Easily established and grows luxuriantly. Grows to a height of 15to 20 
ft. Strong one year plants 35c; 3 for 65c; 13 for 93. OO. 
Honeysuckle, Lonicera 
A very popular hardy deciduous climbing vine unsurpassed for use in shading porches 
or on arbors. They quickly cover any unsightly object over which they may climb. 
The flowers are delightfully fragrant. 
8030 U.ll'c This is a very rapid climber and very popular. Produces 
riall S .Japan an abundance of rich green foliage, which in mildloca- 
tions is evergreen. Its creamy-white flowers are produced from June to Augustand 
are very fragrant. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 12 for 93 . OO. 
8031 r«ral A distinct variety which produces large trumpet shaped flowers 
V.OraI in clusters. The flowers are a coral scarlet of mild fragrance and 
very showy. The foliage is rich and glaucous, 
making a beautiful covering wherever used. 
Strong, 2 year plants each 35c; 3 for 
65c; 12 for 93.00. 
8033 Set of 3 Varieties, 1 root each for 
40c. 
Clematis, Paniculata 
Larse Flowering Clematis 
These desirable large flowering Clematis require more 
careful culture than the small flowered varieties. They 
require rich deep soil, good drainage, and an abundance 
of water. They should be planted with the crown 2 to 3 
inches below the surface and spread the roots out hori¬ 
zontally. 
8012 •• The best of the purple flowered 
varieties. Flower large 4 to 5 
inches across and of rich velvety purple, produced more or 
less through July to September. Each 75c;3 for^l. 90. 
80^3 Madame Ed. Andre 
Each 75c; 3 for 91.90. 
Chinese Wisteria 
Large pendulous clusters 
of pea-shaped blossoms of 
rich purple, which fairly laden the vine in May and early 
June, They are most beautiful when covering the porch or 
a large arbor where they will climb higher and higher 
seemingly with no limit. We are offering grafted roots 
from blooming vines which are much quicker to establish 
themselves and bloom than seedling plants. 
7975 Strong plants. Each 40c; 3 for 91.00; 6 
for 91.80. 
Wisteria 
7966 $[|vcr Lace Vine 
AftkArFf desirable 
I Oly30nU^ / NUDCrtl and valuable rapid climb¬ 
ing, hardy vines introduced in many years. The plant is a 
quick growing vine of twining habit, often attaining a height 
of 25 to 30 ft. in a season, producing more flowers than any 
other hardy vine we know, throughout the summer and fall 
months, literally covered with silvery-white foamy sprays. 
The illustration from a photograph gives a very goodideaof 
the great beauty. This splendid vine is usually offered in 
growing plants, which are rather difficult to transplant. We 
are fortunate in having a supply of heavy, dormant pot 
plants, which are 2 year field grown plants, guaranteed to 
give you satisfaction. If you have a place for a beautiful per¬ 
manent hardy vine, you will be delighted with this variety. 
Strong Tines 50c; 3 for 61.25. 
llall*s Japan Honeysuckle 
Climbing Bitter-Sweet 
8009 raUcInic <;rAnrlone Handsome glossy fol- 
V.eiaSuUS OCanaenSiage and large clus¬ 
ters of beautiful orange crimson fruits retained all winter. Its 
graceful sprays of berries make charming winter house decor¬ 
ations. A popular vine for covering rough fences, or other 
unsightly places. 3 year roots. Each 25c; 3 for 65c; 
12 for 93.00. 
Beautiful effect obtained with Sliver Lace Tines. 
Cover fences, sheds, garages and porches with Hardy Vines. 
