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Houstons 9 Nurseries 
HIAWATHA—A strong growing vari¬ 
ety with lovely single flowers. An author¬ 
ity on roses says of it: “There is no other 
rose so brilliant as Hiawatha. It must 
be seen to be appreciated.” Its flowers 
are about l}/£ inches across and produced 
in long pendulous sprays, frequently 
with from 40 to 50 flowers on a spray. 
In color it is a brilliant ruby-carmine with 
a clear white eye and a mass of golden 
stamens. 
SEVEN SISTERS — A small blush 
Rose tinged with various shades of pink. 
W HITE RAMBLER — This is a splen¬ 
did Rose, distinct and valuable; the 
flowers are pure white and very fragrant; 
they are borne in clusters, and a well- 
established plant in bloom makes a 
striking appearance. 
QUEEN of the prairies — 
Bright, rosy red, frequently with white 
stripes; is fairly covered with flowers 
in early summer, and is one of the best 
climbers for any purpose. 
Hardy Climbing Vines 
Without climbing vines many beautiful homes would present a 
sad and unprotected picture during our hot summers. They grow quickly, 
cover verandas, porticos, porches, arbors, walls, fences, etc., with a living 
^reen which is far more beautiful than any artificial structure and afford¬ 
ing grateful shade during our hot summer days. Among the best of 
the group are the following: 
MATRIMONY VINE — A vigorous, 
hardy climber, dark green foliage and 
beautiful flowers. 
30 cents cncli; ten for $2.50 
WISTERIA, CHINESE PURPLE — 
A moat beautiful climber of rapid growth 
and producing long pendulous clusters 
of pale blue flowers. 
30 cents cncli; 10 for $2.50 
WISTERIA SINENSIS ALBA (Chi¬ 
nese While) — Very like the Chinese 
Blue, except that the flowers are white 
and remain longer. Plants, each 35 
cents. 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI, or Boston 
Ivy — The most popular and best of 
climbers for covering walls, etc., clinging 
firmly to brick, stone or other material, 
and forming a perfect coat of deep, glossy- 
green foliage, which turns to crimson and 
gold in autumn. The leaves are ivy- 
shaped and lap closely over each other, 
presenting a dense mass of foliage. Of 
rapid growth. Although of frail habit, 
it is entirely hardy. 25 cents each. 
TRUMPET VINE — A robust, woody 
vino; twining tightly with numerous 
roots along its stems. Its orange scarlet, 
trumpet-shaped flowers cluster at the 
tip of tho branches. Plant in a sunny 
snot in good garden soil, dug very deep, 
placing the crown of the roots three-fourths 
inch below the surafee of the soil. 
Price of strong 2 year plants, 30 
cents each; 10 for $2.50. 
CLEMATIS PANICULATA (Sweet 
Scented Japan Clematis) — The 
flowers are of medium size, fragrant, pure 
white, borne in immense sheets in Sep¬ 
tember, when very few other vines are m 
bloom. 
JACKMANNI CLEMATIS — The 
flowers are large, intense, rich, velvety 
violet purple, and are produced in such 
masses as to form a cloud of bloom. This 
is the best known Clematis, and should 
have credit of the great popularity now 
attending this family of beautiful climbers. 
Though originated in 1862 since which 
time many new varieties have been raised 
and introduced, the Jackmanni has no 
superior and few equals. 
Price of strong 2 year plants, 35 
cents each; 10 for $3.00 
DUTCHMAN’S PIPE — Brownish 
flowers, resembling a miniature pipe; 
splendid for arch-ways or verandas. 
Price of strong 2 year plants, 40 
cents each; 10 for $3.75. 
IIALLEANA (Hall’s Japan Honey¬ 
suckle.) An almost evergreen honey¬ 
suckle of the greatest value, being hardy 
and of strong growth. The flowers are 
fragrant, of a pure white, changing to 
yellow. 
Price of strong 2 year plants, 30 
cents each; 10 for $2.50. 
