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CARTERS TESTED SEEDS—DECIDUOUS SHRUBS. 
S. persica (Persian Lilac). M. Shrub with slender, arching branches; 
lanceolate leaves; flowers pale lilac, opening late in the spring. 
Very fragrant. 2 to 3 ft., 60c.; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
S. villosa. L. Bushy shrub with stout branches; flowers light 
purple in bud, rosy-white when open, and very fragrant. Val¬ 
uable for late blooming. 2 to 3 ft., 75c. 
S. vulgaris (Common Lilac). L. The best known of all lilacs. 
Strong, vigorous, upright shrub; purplish flowers in May. 2 to 
3 ft., 50c; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
S. — alba (Common White Lilac). L. Similar to the Vulgaris. 
Flowers white, appearing a week earlier than any other variety. 
2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
HYBRID VARIETIES OF SYRINGA VULGARIS 
All varieties, 2 to 3 ft., 75c. 
S. Vulgaris alba grandiflora. Very large trusses of pure white 
flowers. 
S- — Charles X. Magnificent clusters of single reddish purple 
flowers. 
S. — Jacques Calot- Large panicles of delicate single rosy pink 
flowers. Very distinct variety. 
S. — Madame Casimir Perier. Flowers double cream white. 
Very choice. 
S. — Madame Lemoine. Superb double white. 
S- — Marie Le Graye. Finest white Lilac. Valuable for forcing. 
S- — Michael Buchner. Dwarf grower, with very double, pale 
lilac flower . 
S. — President Grevy. Fine double variety, with beautiful blue 
flowers. 
S. — rouge de Marley. Flowers single, rich rosy purple. An 
exceedingly free bloomer. 
S. — Senateur Volland. Dwarf; brilliant double rosy red flowers. 
S. — Souvenir de Ludwig Spaeth. Flowers single dark red. 
VIBURNUM (ARROW-WOOD) 
Viburnum acerifolium (Maple-leaved Viburnum). M. A slender, 
low-growing shrub, with flat heads of creamy white flowers in 
May. Purple berries in autumn. 2 to 3 ft., 50c. 
V. carlesii (Korean Viburnum). D. Very fragrant. A choice 
new variety, absolutely hardy. The buds appear in the autumn, 
and develop in May and produce beautiful rosy-white flowers, 
changing to pure white, when fully opened. 18 to 24 in., $1.50. 
V. dentatum (Arrow-wood). L. It has glossy green foliage, white 
flowers in June, crimson berries turning blue in autumn. 3 to 4 
ft., 50c.; 4 to 5 ft., 75c. 
V. lanatna (Wayfaring Tree). L. Of robust growth. Produces 
clusters of white flowers in May, and red fruit turning black in 
autumn. 2 to 3 ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
V. molle (Soft-leaved Viburnum). M. Resembles Dentatum but 
has broader and darker foliage and larger fruits. 2 to 3 ft., 50c., 
3 to 4 ft., 75c. 
V. opulus (High-bush Cranberry). L. One of the best shrubs for 
general planting. It has red berries resembling Cranberries, 
which remain until early winter. 3 to 4 ft., 60c.; 4 to 5 ft., 75c. 
V. — sterile (Common Snowball). L. A well-known shrub of 
large size, producing large, snow-ball-like flowers in May. 2 to 3 
ft., 50c.; 3 to 4 ft., 60c. 
V. tomentosum (Single Japan Snowball). M. Foliage resembles 
the Japan Snowball; flowers white, in flat racemes, and in great 
profusion; berries red. 2 to 3 ft., 60c. 
V, — plicatum (Japan Snowball). M. It has handsome plieated 
leaves; globular heads of pure white flowers in June. 2 to 3 ft., 
75c. 
HARDY VINES AND CLIMBING PLANTS 
Vines are useful in many ways. They give quick results when planted on a new place, before trees and shrubs become established, 
fences, rocks, walls, banks and trellises, they are peculiarly adapted. 
Akebia quinata. Very graceful and rapid grower; hardy and not 
attacked by insects; fine foliage, rosy-purple flowers in early 
summer, and ornamental fruit. 3 yrs., 60c. 
AMPELOPSIS (WOODBINE) 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia (Common Woodbine, or Virginia Creeper). 
A vigorous high-climbing vine of rapid growth. 2- yrs. 35c.; 
3 yrs., 50c. 
A. — Engelmannii. Similar to the above, but has smaller and more 
dense foliage, than the above. 2 yrs., 35c.; 3 yrs., 50c. 
A. tricuspidata or Veitchli (The Japan, or Boston Ivy). A hardy 
and very useful climber, clinging firmly and covering walls, rocks 
and stumps densely. 2 yrs., 35c.; 3 yrs., 50c. 
Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe). A native species of climbing 
habit and rapid growth; very large, green foliage; brownish pipe¬ 
shaped flowers. Desirable for screening purposes. 2 yrs. 75c. 
CLEMATIS (VIRGIUS BOWER) 
Clematis coccinea (Scarlet Clematis). A pretty sort with profuse, 
showy, bell-shaped, brilliant scarlet flowers. 2 yrs. 60c. 
C. flammula (Sweet-scented Clematis). Dark green leaves remain¬ 
ing fresh until midwinter; must have sunny exposure. White 
fragrant flowers in late summer or early autumn. 2 yrs., 60c. 
C. paniculata. By far the best of the fall-blooming species. 
Thrives best in sunny situations. Will stand severe pruning in 
winter. Has fine foliage; luxuriant grower, and profuse bloomer. 
Flowers are medium size, pure white and very fragrant. 2 yrs., 
35c.; 3 yrs., 50c. 
C. vlrglnlana (American White Clematis). A native of rapid growth. 
Produces white flowers in August. 2 yrs., 45c.; 3 yrs., 60c. 
HYBRID LARGE-FLOWERING CLEMATIS 
All varieties, 2 yrs., 75c. 
Clematis Duchess of Edinburgh. Flowers are double white and 
sweet-scented. 
C. Henryi. A robust plant, free-bloomer. Creamy white, large, 
handsome flowers. 
C. Jackmanll. Flowers broad, velvety purple, with ribbed bar 
down the center. Very popular. 
For covering 
C. Madam Edouard Andre. Large crimson flowers. Persistent 
bloomer. 
C. Madam Baron Veillard. New. Resembles C. Jackmanii, the 
flowers in color are a unique shade of soft pink. 
Hedera helS~s (English Ivy). Does well when planted on the northern 
side of buildings where it is free from sun in the winter. 2 yrs. 
50c.; 3 yrs., 75c. 
HONEYSUCKLE (LONICERA) 
Lonicera japonica brachypoda (Chinese Evergreen Honeysuckle). 
Very fragrant, yellow and cream-colored flowers; foliage dark 
green. 3 yrs., 50c. 
L. — Halliana (Hall’s Evergreen Honeysuckle). Of vigorous growth; 
fragrant yellow and white flowers, from midsummer until frost 
3 yrs., 50c. 
L. periclymenum belgica (Belgian, or Dutch Monthly Honeysuckle). 
Blooms all summer; red and yellow, very fragrant flowers. 3 yrs., 
60c. 
L. sempervirens (Scarlet Trumpet Honeysuckle). Deep crimson 
flowers, borne profusely throughout the summer. Followed by 
scarlet berries. 60c. 
Tecoma radicans (The Scarlet Trumpet Flower). A hardy, high- 
climbing plant with large, trumpet-shaped flowers in August; 
foliage handsome dark green. 50c. 
WISTARIA 
All, strong plants, 85c. Extra heavy, $1.25 each. 
Wistaria chlnensis (Chinese Purple Wistaria). Hardy, fast, tall- 
growing climber. Flowers in May. 
W. — alba (Chinese White Wistaria). A white-flowered variety of 
the above. 
W. frutescens (Shrubby Wistaria). A native Wistaria; less vigorous 
in habit than the Chinensis; flowers pale blue in clusters toward 
the close of May. 
W. — magnifica. Resembles frutescens, but the clusters are larger 
and denser; lilac-covered flowers with yellow spots; fragrant. 
W. — multiJuga. From Japan. Distinguished from W. Chinensis 
by the longer and looser racemes; flowers dark purple; quite hardy. 
CARTERS TESTED SEEDS, Inc., 102-106 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLDG., BOSTON, MASS. 
