Clematis crispa Clematis coccinea (texensis) 
Hardy Vines 
H ardy vines and climbers are important assets to any home. They have almost unlimited uses and 
most of them are so accommodating that they can be used in many different ways. 
The Climbing Vines, such as the Ivies, not only cover bare walls attractively, but their roots, 
absorbing moisture from the walls, reduce dampness within the house. 
Many, like the Clematis and Wisteria, furnish great quantities of beautiful bloom; others, like the 
Euonymus, have brilliant fruits to brighten the winter landscape, while luxuriant growers, such as the 
Dutchman’s Pipe, furnish not only quick screens but cool and welcome shade. 
Most of these plants require support, but the Ampelopsis and Hederas cling by their aerial rootlets. 
Plant in deep, rich soil, keep well watered, and give an occasional top-dressing of manure. 
ACTINIDIA arguta. Bower Actinidia. A Japanese 
climbing plant with shining dark green foliage, which 
thrives in sun or half shade. White flowers, with 
purplish centers. Edible fruits. Flowers are dioecious, 
so it is best to have two plants to be sure of having 
fruit. Each 10 
Strong, pot-grown plants.$1 00 $8 00 
AKEBIA quinata. Five-leaJ Akehia. A fine climber with 
attractive foliage and rather inconspicuous violet- 
brown flowers, with a pleasant cinnamon scent. Bears 
edible fruit in Japan but rarely here. Thrives in full 
sun. Each 10 
Strong, pot-grown plants.$0 80 $6 00 
AMPELOPSIS. Although deciduous, these vines are 
hardy and will thrive where Hedera is too tender. 
Some have large, almost coarse foliage, but the 
variety Lowi is one of the daintiest vines in 
cultivation. 
Ampelopsis aconitifolia. Monkshood Vine. Very graceful 
vine with deeply cut leaves resembling larkspur. 
Each 10 
Strong, pot-grown plants.$0 80 $6 00 
A. heterophylla. Porcelain Ampelopsis. Pretty three- or 
five-Iobed foliage. There is an abundance of light blue 
berries in autumn. Well adapted for covering rocks 
and low trellis-work. Each 10 
Strong, pot-grown plants.SO 80 $6 00 
A. heterophylla elegans. A variegated form of the 
above. Each 10 
Strong, pot-grown plants.$0 80 $6 00 
A. quinquefolia. Virginia Creeper. Strong growth, with 
large, attractive foliage which changes to brilliant 
scarlet in the fall. Blue-black fruit. A quick-growing 
vine which clings to surfaces by means of its disc- 
tipped tendrils. Each 10 
Extra-strong, pot-grown plants.$0 75 $6 00 
Extra-strong, field-grown plants. 50 3 50 
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