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THE WHITTEN-ACKERMAN NURSERIES, BRIDGMAN, MICHIGAN 
Silver Lace Vine 
(Polygonum Auberti). Al¬ 
ways scarce and in demand 
is this charming climber 
which will clamber grace¬ 
fully over a trellis, porch 
or arch, or upon any sup¬ 
port which may be devised. 
Grows rapidly, averaging 
25 feet in a season. A well 
grown specimen is a cloud 
of lacy, misty white shot 
with tints of cream and pale 
rose of exquisite effect; 
covers a season extend¬ 
ing from late summer 
till well into the fall. 
Strong, 2-year vines, 
50c each; 3 for $1.25. 
BARGAIN W 
1 Silver Lace Vine 
1 Chinese Purple 
Wisteria 
1 Boston Ivy 
Only 90c Postpaid 
Chinese Purple Wisteria. 
Silver Lace Vine. 
CLIMBING 
VINES 
American 
Bittersweet 
(Celastrus scandens). A 
native climber, with hand¬ 
some, glossy foliage and 
large clusters of beautiful, 
orange-crimson berries, re¬ 
maining all winter. Very 
bright in effect, and charm¬ 
ing for winter house dec¬ 
orations. 2-yr., No. 1 vines, 
30c each; 3 for 75c. 
Climbing 
Hydrangea 
A rare and beautiful 
new climber. 
See page 2 for illustra¬ 
tion and full description. 
Also our FREE GIFT 
Planting Offer. 
Wisteria, Chinese Purple 
One of the most ele¬ 
gant and rapid grow¬ 
ing of all climbing plants. Attains an immense size. Has long 
pendulous clusters of pale blue flowers in May and June, and in 
autumn. 2-year, No. 1 plants, choice specimens, from blooming 
wood, only 40c each; 3 for $1.10. 
lUicforiA American (Magnifica). A very strong 
WlOlwl la* nlllvl I wall growing vine with lacy foliage 
and beautiful, drooping trusses of blue flowers as large as 
bunches of grapes. Propagated from blooming wood. 2-year, 
No. 1 vines, from blooming wood, only 25c each; 3 for 60c. 
Clematis Panicuiata 
sirable wherever a quick growing vine is needed on walls, ver¬ 
andas, etc. In late summer it produces dense sheets of medium 
sized, pure white flowers of the most pleasing fragrance. Will 
grow in almost any soil, and is entirely free from blight and 
insects. 2-year, No. 1 vines, 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
flamafic larltmahi Immense flowers of an intense 
VltSlllatlO jawnuidlll violet-purple color that bloom 
continuously throughout the summer. Strong 2-year vines, 80c 
each; 3 for $2.25. 
()i HO A grand hardy climber. Large foliage and 
imUU&U VIIIC dense shade. Will run 30 to 40 feet in one 
season. Flowers plentiful in August; rosy purple, pea-shaped, 
in small racemes. 2-year, No. 1, 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
Honeysuckle. Hall's Japan v,„t r Tith vi “ r u 0 "e 
white flowers changing to yellow. Foliage remains green well 
into the winter. Extremely fragrant and covered with flowers 
almost the entire season. 2-year, No. 1 vines, 20c each; 3 for 50c. 
Honeysuckle. Scarlet Trumpet 
Similar in manner of growth to Hall’s Japan, but 
bearing innumerable trumpet-shaped flowers of bright 
scarlet. 2-year, No. 1 vines, 30c each; 3 for 75c. 
ROSfOfl llIV (Ampelopsis Veitchi). One of the 
“*'**•'*■■ finest hardy climbers for covering 
walls, verandas and trunks of trees, as it clings firmly 
to the smoothest surface, covering closely with over¬ 
lapping foliage. The color is a fresh, deep green in 
summer, changing to the brightest shades of crimson 
and scarlet in autumn. 2-year, No. 1 plants, 35c each; 
3 for 95c. 
American Bittersweet. 
Clematis Panicuiata. 
Clematis Jackmani. 
Boston Ivy. 
Hall’s Japan Honevsuck T e. 
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