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ORNAMENTAL VINES AND CLIMBERS 
V INES are the draperies that nature uses, and in no other way can we as cheaply and beautifully deck our 
houses, fences, walls, etc., than with the vines. When planted on houses they soften the architectural lines 
of the columns, cornices, etc. They are useful for shading the porches and summer-houses, for covering 
ugly-looking walls and fences, for climbing over rockery, and for green covering of dead stumps of trees, etc. In 
places where grass will not grow vines are useful to carpet the ground. They thrive in all situations, require little 
attention and can be used to give the most artistic pictures imaginable. Below is a list of the most desirable 
hardy climbers and the uses to which they are adapted. 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper). 
A vigorous hardy native vine with large dark green leaves cut 
into five lobes. It is informal in habit and of loose growth which 
makes it an ideal vine for covering fences, old tree trunks, 
arbors and porches. By means of its suckers it will cling to any¬ 
thing, thus needs no trellis. In the Autumn the foliage turns to 
the richest scarlet. One of the very best vines where a hardy 
climber without flowers is wanted. 
2 year.35c. 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia var. Engelmani. 
A variety of the above which clings more stoutly to any support 
and more vigorous in growth. Mas smaller leaves but they turn 
very brilliant in the Fall. 
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Ampelopsis Veitchii (Boston Ivy). 
One of the very best vines for covering stone or brick buildings. 
It is a very vigorous grower and will do well in the poorest soil and 
also in the city atmosphere. The vine clings closely to the wall 
by means of tiny fingers and the broad leaves make a solid green 
covering which in Autumn becomes a crimson sheet of color from 
the colored leaves. 
2 year.35c. Extra heavy. . . .50c. 
Aristolochia sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe). 
A hardy strong growing vine with very large leaves that form a 
dense canopy. Has curious purple colored flowers. It makes a 
very effective covering in a short time and thus is very valuable 
for arbors and trellises. 
vear 
35c. 
Extra heavy 
50c. 
