CLIMBING AND TRAILING PLANTS AND GRASSES 
AMPELOPSIS QUINQUEFOLIA (Virginia Creeper). A 
rapid grower, and one of the best deciduous vines. Clings 
to the wall or fence without being tied. 25 cts. and 35 cts. 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII. (Boston or Japanese Ivy). A 
deciduous climber of great prominence; rapid grower and 
self-supporting to the wall; hardy and thrives well in any 
good soil; leaves dark green in summer, turning to lovely 
shades of red and bronze in the autumn. 25 cts. and 35 cts. 
BIGNONIA TWEEDIANA. For covering walls and out¬ 
buildings this is one of the best vines, being of clinging 
habit; flowers clear yellow. 25 cts. and 35 cts. each. 
BIGNONIA VENUSTA. The most popular of the Bignon- 
ias. Dark green leaves and great quantities of orange-yellow 
flowers, which come in clusters. 35 cts. and 50 cts. each. 
BOUGAINVILLEA 
This beautiful climbing plant, with its luxuriant growtfl 
and great abundance of showy flowers which are produced in 
masses, colors ranging from a delicate lavender to a deep 
magenta, and brick-red. This undoubtedly is the most popu¬ 
lar climbing evergreen plant in cultivation. It is a free bicomer 
and does remarkably well when planted in a warm exposure. 
We offer pot grown plants of the following varieties: 
BOUGAINVILLEA GLABRA SANDERIANA. Color, a 
rich magenta. Plants in 4-inch pots 35 cts. each; 6-inch 
pots or gallon cans 50 cts. to 75 cts. each; large plants in 
5 gallon cans SI.25 to Si.50. 
BOUGAINVILLEA SPECTABILIS. Color, carmine-purple 
Plants in 4-inch pots 50 cts. each; 6 inch pots or gallon cans 
75 cts. to SI. 
COBAEA SGANDENS. A rapid climber, with purple bell¬ 
shaped flowers. 25 cts. each. 
COBAEA SCANDENS. White, similar to former in habit 
of growth. 25 cts. each. 
AUSTRALIAN PEA VINE (Dolichos). A most desirable 
vine for covering fences and out-buildings. A very 
rapid grower and covers in very thickly; requires no 
extra care, and blossoms the year round; flowers pea¬ 
shaped, rosy-purple. 3-inch pots 15 cts. each; SI.50 per 
dozen; 4-inch pots 20 cts. each; S2 per dozen. 
* FICUS REPENS (Climbing Rubber). This is most excellent 
for brick or stone walls and fences. All but the fruiting 
branches lie perfectly flat against the wall, making a perfect 
mosaic. 20 cts. each; S2 per dozen. 
HEDERA HELIX (English Ivy). Too well known to need 
describing. The thick, glossy green foliage and sturdy 
growth of this vine has made it a universal favorite. 4-inch 
pots 25 cts. and 5-inch pots 35 cts. each; larger plants in 
gallon cans 50 cts. each. 
HELIOTROPE, see page 81. 
HONEYSUCKLE, see Lonicera. 
IVY. See Hedera. 
JASMINE (Grandiflora). White. Blooms almost perpetu¬ 
ally during the Summer and Fall. One of the best whites 
25 cts. and 35 cts. 
JASMIMUM (Gracilis). White; a very graceful vine with 
, great quantities of very fragrant flowers. 25 cts. each. 
JASMINE (Primulinum). Flowers very large, rich golden 
yellow in color, measuring two inches in diameter. 50 cts. 
JASMINE REVOLUTUM. A vigorous variety can be 
grown as vine or shrub; covered with rich yellow flowers 
all summer. 25 cts. and 35 cts. 
LONICERA HALLIANA (Hall’s Japan). Evergreen, vigor¬ 
ous climber. Flowers pure white, changing to yellow, very 
fragrant, flowering very heavily during the summer and 
fall. 25 cts. and 35 cts. 
LONICERA JAPONICA AUREA RETICULATA. (Japan¬ 
ese Golden-Netted Honeysuckle). Flowers yellow, very 
fragrant. Evergreen. 25 cts. and 35 cts. 
LONICERA SINENSIS (Chinese Honeysuckle). White 
and pink; very fragrant. One of the best hardy climbers in 
cultivation; thrives well any place, and a free bloomer. 25 
cts. and 35 cts. each. 
MANDEVILLEA SUAVEOLENS (Chili Jasmine). White, 
very fragrant; deciduous. 35 cts. each. 
MUCHELBECKIA COMPLEXIA (Wire Vine). Rapid 
growing twining vine, with dark wiry stems and tiny leaves. 
Sometimes called Maiden Hair Vine. Fine for covering 
fences, trees, arbors, etc. 25 cts. 
PASSIFLORA (Passion Vine), (See cut, page 46). We can 
supply these favorite vines in the following colors: scarlet, 
white, pink and lavender. 35 cts. each. 
PLUMBAGO. (See page 32). 
POMOEA LEARII(Blue Moonflower).3-in. pots 25 cts.each. 
POMOEA MEXICANA GRANDIFLORA ALBA. True 
White Moonflower.” 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each. 
POTATO VINE. (See Solanum.) 
ROSES. (See Climbing Roses, pages 74 and 76). 
SMI LAX A well-known climbing plant much used in floral 
work, festooning, etc. From flats. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per 
dozen. Fine plants from 3-inch and 4-inch pots 10 cts.; 
SI per dozen, and 15 cts. each; SI.50 per dozen. 
SOLANUM JASMINOIDES (Potato Vine). A very rapid 
growing vine, with dark green leaves. Flowers white with 
yellow centers. 25 cts. and 35 cts. each. 
SOLANUM WENDLANDII. A splendid climber with 
delicate light-blue flowers, and large green leaves; decidu¬ 
ous. 35 cts. to 50 cts. each. 
TECOMA AUSTRALIS. Rampant grower, elegant thick 
foliage, flowers small, but produced in great profusion. 
Color creamy white. 
TECOMA GRANDIFLORA (Chinese Trumpet Vine). One 
of the best deciduous vines. The large beautiful trumpet¬ 
shaped blossoms of bright orange scarlet are produced in 
great quantities all summer. Plants 50 cts. each. 
TECOMA CAPENSIS. Bright scarlet flowers. A fine 
plant for the sunny-side of the house. 35 cts. and 50 cts. 
TECOMA JASMINOIDES. White and purple. 25 cts. 
TECOMA MACKENNI. A very vigorous growing vine, 
and free bloomer; pink flowers. 25 cts. an,d 35 cts. each. 
TECOMA RADICANS (American Trumpet Vine). A 
strong growing vine, more slender than the Grandiflora. 
The flowers are longer and narrower. Rich scarlet color. 
35 cts to 50 ots 
TRADESCANTIA (The Wandering Jew). Very fine decora¬ 
tive plants, of which we grow two varieties. They are fine 
for hanging baskets, for jardiniers and vases. They will 
cover the ground quickly if grown on partial shade. Colors 
green and variegated; 3-inch pots 15 cts. each; SI.50 per 
dozen. Cuttings 35 cts. per dozen; $2 per 100. 
WISTARIA SINENSIS. Light blue; the best of all 
deciduous climbers. Flowers in early spring. This beautiful 
Japanese plant has no equal; long racemes of most attrac¬ 
tive flowers. Small plants 50 cts.; large size SI each. 
WISTARIA SINENSIS ALBA. Same as preceding, but 
with white flowers. 50 cts. to SI each. 
WISTARIA MULTIJUGA ALBA AND COERULEA. 
Are grafted on the common varieties, consequently are 
vigorous growers and free bloomers. The racemes of flowers 
often attain a length of two feet; deciduous. SI.25 to S2 ea. 
GRASSES 
GYNERIUM ARGENTEUM (Pampas Grass). Well known. 
Makes a fine tropical effect. Useful for planting on lawns 
Small clumps 50 cts.; large $1 each. 
LIPPIA REPENS (Creeping Lippia). An excellent lawn 
grass. Does well where Blue grass or clover does not thrive. 
Used for lawns, parkings, tennis courts, etc. Requires 
much less care than other lawn materials. In flats, enough 
to cover about 100 square feet, $1 each; S8 for 10 flats. 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. In flats (100 plants) $1.50. 
PAPYRUS ANTIQUORUM. Used by the ancient Egyp¬ 
tians in the manufacture of paper. A tall, graceful plant, 
very ornamental. Prefers a moist situation. In gallon 
cans 50 cts. each. Large plants in 5 gallon cans $1 to $1.50. 
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