Hicks Nurseries, Inc., Westbury, N. Y. 55 
Ampelopsis veitchi 
Vines 
ACTINIDIA arguta. Bower Actinidia. This Asiatic vine 
is as vigorous as a wisteria, and similar in habit of 
growth. It has elliptical leaves about 5 inches long. The 
large, white flowers are like those of the orange tree, 
styrax, or philadelphus. It has edible, double fruit like 
the gooseberry. Each 
3-yr., 2- to 4-ft. vines.$0 75 
AMPELOPSIS quinquefolia. Virginia Creeper. Have 
you ever noticed, on Long Island, tall tree-trunks look¬ 
ing like burning pillars of fire before you thought the 
summer was over/ It is the Virginia Creeper. This vine 
has five leaflets and black berries, while the “poison-ivy 
vine,” growing in similar situations, has but three 
leaflets and white berries. You can add it to the shrub¬ 
bery, to give touch of color, without taking up much 
room, or you can let it climb up trees, forming graceful 
draperies in both summer and autumn. Excellent for 
covering walls and sandy banks. 
2- yr. plants. 50 
A. quinquefolia engelmanni. Engelmann Creeper. Im¬ 
proved variety of Virginia Creeper having shorter 
joints and thicker foliage. It is also better equipped 
with tendrils forclinging to rough stone or brick support. 
3- yr. plants. 50 
A. tricuspidata (veitchi). Japanese Creeper. A rampant¬ 
growing, hardy vine, clinging firmly to walls. Its rapid 
gain in popularity is the result solely of its merits. It 
stands city conditions perfectly, and needs only to be 
started in a crack in the pavement. The three-parted 
green leaves change to crimson and scarlet in fall. 
3-yr. plants. 75 
A. tricuspidata lowi. Geranium Creeper. A variation 
from Japanese Ivy, with smaller, deeply cut leaves, 
giving it a distinct grace and elegance. Clings to smooth 
surfaces without support. 
3-in. pots. 75 
