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Hardy Climbing Plants 
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C LIMBERS are nature’s drapery, and nothing produced by art can equal their grace. The hardv 
varieties are very valuable, for once planted they remain, getting larger and better every year. 
Train the plants to grow where wanted. Fertilize and cultivate them well if rapid growth is desired. 
AMPELOPSIS 
These hardy plants will grow in any location, and very 
rapidly. Each 23 cents ; per dozen $2.00. 
Ampelopsis Veitchii. Clings very firmly to the side of 
a house or wall, and will soon form a perfect mass of 
foliage. Also known as Japan or Boston Ivy. 
Quinquefolia, or Virginia Creeper. Sometimes 
called American Ivy and Woodbine; a very rapid 
grower, the leaves turning crimson in autumn. 'Phis 
is a native plant, and the hardiest and most rapid 
climber we have. 
CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE 
A vigorous hardy climber. Flowers bright purple, suc¬ 
ceeded by scarlet berries nearly an inch long. Each 
20 cents ; two for 35 cents. 
HONEYSUCKLE 
One of the most desirable hardy climbers. The plants 
grow with great freedom in any good garden soil, and com¬ 
mence to bloom the second year from planting. Each 
25 cents ; one of each for 40 cents. 
Honeysuckle, Hall’s. Flowers pure white, changing to 
yellow. 
Japan Golden-veined. Foliage small, netted with 
yellow ; flowers white. 
CLEMATIS 
The Clematis makes a rapid growth, and produces its 
beautiful showy flowers in the greatest profusion. For pil¬ 
lars, trellises, bedding in masses, or planting about rock- 
work, it cannot be excelled. In the fall give the plants a 
good top-dressing of well-rotted manure. 
Clematis paniculata. A hardy and remarkably hand¬ 
some climbing plant. The freedom of bloom is quite 
unparalleled, for when the plant is in full flower the 
greater part of the foliage is entirely hidden from view. 
Flowers pure white, star-shaped, about one inch in 
diameter, and borne in large clusters on stiff stems 
from four to six inches long, that rise from the axils of 
the leaves ; they will last several days as cut flowers, 
retaining their freshness, and their fragrance is very 
agreeable. The plant is a strong, quick grower, with 
broad, healthy foliage, which is seldom attacked by 
insects. Each 25 cents ; two for 40 cents. 
LARGE-FLOWERING VARIETIES 
Jackmanni. Large, intense violet-purple flowers, from 
four to six inches in diameter. Each 40 cents. 
Henryii. White, very fine. Each 50 cents. 
Madame .Edouard Andre. Fine bright crimson; free 
from any purplish shading. Each 40 cents. 
Ramona. Single flowers, color light lavender ; size of 
Jackmanni. Each 40 cents. 
CLEMAIIS PANICULATA AND AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII 
DUTCHMAN'S PIPE 
AKEBIA QUINATA 
A Japanese hardy climbing plant ; handsome compound 
leaves with five leaflets; purplish flowers and purplish 
mottled berries. An interesting plant. Each 25 cents. 
Aristolochia Sipho. Isa floral curiosity ; a rapid-grow¬ 
ing, hardy climber, attaining a height of thirty or more 
feet; leaves ten inches across; curious pipe-shaped 
yellowish brown flowers an inch and a half long. 
Strong plants, each 40 cents. 
BIGNONIA (Tecoma) 
Bignonia radicans or Trumpet Vine. A hardy, strong¬ 
growing climber, with large trumpet-shaped, orange- 
scarlet flowers ; Very handsome. Each 20 cents. 
CHINESE WISTARIA 
A strong and rapid grower, desirable for trellises, porches, 
etc. Flowers light purple, showy, and produced in long 
racemes. Each 25 cents. 
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