THE COt CONVERSE & EDWARDS CO. 
The Climbing Vines Are Indispensable 
for Covering Walls, Fences, Pergolas and Trellises 
T O back up a foundation planting, to soften severe architectural lines, to 
ornament brick and masonry, to cover porches, fences and garages, to 
trail over arbors, pergolas and summer houses—these are some of the 
many useful purposes served by Climbing Vines. 
Ampelopsis - Ivy 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper or American Ivy). Is perfectly 
hardy, rapid climber, with large, five-lobed leaves which change to bright 
scarlet or crimson in autumn. 
A. Engelmanni. Shorter pointed and having finer foliage than Quinquefolia. 
Clings to brick or stone. A good grower and hardy. The best for the 
North and Northwest. 
A. Veitchi (Boston or Japan Ivy). From Japan. It is a splendid plant for 
covering any object, as it clings perfectly to the smoothest surfaces. The 
foliage is a bright glossy green, changing to bright tints of scarlet, crimson 
and orange. Kills back some in cold, dry climate. 
Celastrus 
Celastrus scandens (Bittersweet). A native climbing or twining plant, 
with fine, large leaves. Produces yellow flowers and clusters of 
orange capsuled fruit. It grows 10 to 12 feet in a season. 
Clematis 
This family of plants is noted for its rapid, slender growth, delicate 
foliage and profusion of bloom through the summer. They do best 
in rich soil, and where they can have plenty of sun. We give a few 
of the best only. Give winter protection in this section. 
Boston Ivy 
Aristolochia 
Aristolochia sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe). A native species of climbing 
habit and rapid growth, with magnificent light green foliage, 10 to 
12 inches in diameter, and curious, pipe-shaped, yellowish brown 
flowers; a good variety for archways or porches. 
Silver Lace Vine 
LARGE-FLOWERING SORTS 
Clematis Jackmani. Flowers from 4 to 6 inches in diameter, intense 
violet-purple with a velvety appearance. Hardy. A free grower, and 
frequently blossoms from midsummer until frost. 
C. Henryi. New, and one of the best perpetual hybrids. Of robust habit; not 
as free blooming as C. Jackmani. The flowers are white, large and very 
showy. 
C., Madame Edouard Andre. Flowers large, of a beautiful bright velvety red. 
Free and continuous bloomer. 
Clematis Jackmani 
SMALL-FLOWERING SORTS 
C. coccinea. The small, bell-shaped flowers are scarlet. A pretty sort. 
C. paniculata. From Japan. It has proved to be one of the most desirable, 
useful and beautiful of hardy vines; a luxuriant grower and profuse bloomer. 
Small, white, fragrant flowers in September. It is particularly useful for 
covering verandas, pillars and fences, where a trellis or support can be pro¬ 
vided for it to climb on. Makes growth from 25 to 3 5 feet in a single season, 
and should be cut back to the ground each season. 
C. virginiana (American White Clematis). A remarkably rapid climbing plant, 
growing to the height of 20 feet, producing a profusion of flowers in August. 
Lycium - Matrimony Vine 
Lycium chinense (Chinese Matrimony Vine). A vigorous climber, covered 
with small, star-shaped, purple flowers, succeeded by brilliant scarlet berries, 
which remain on the vine until winter. Thrives everywhere. 
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