Hardy Climbers 
CLEMATIS PANICULATA 
AMPELOPSIS 
Veitchii (Japanese or Boston Ivy.) This hardy variety clings firmly to 
the side of a house or wall, and will soon form a perfect mass of foliage. The 
leaves overlap with wonderful regularity. In autumn this beautiful climber 
assumes its greatest beauty, changing until it is a glowing mass of the brightest 
shades of crimson, scarlet, and orange. Hardy. Strong vines, 25 cents; two 
for 40 cents ; dozen, $2 .<jo. 
Quinquefolia, or Virginia Creeper. Sometimes called American Ivy and 
Woodbine. A rapid grower. Foliage crimson in autumn. Each, 20 cents. 
CLEMATIS 
1 he'Clematis is the favorite climber of the world. It makes a rapid growth, 
producing its showy flowers in great profusion. In the fall give the plants a 
good top-dressing of well-rotted manure. The following spring spade it in care¬ 
fully, mixing well with the soil, and it will prove very beneficial. Hardy. 
Henryi. Fine large cream-white flowers. The best white variety. Astrong 
grower, and very hardy ; a perpetual bloomer. Each, 50 cents. 
Jackmanni. Flowers large, intense violet-purple; produced in great profusion ; 
blossoms from four to six inches in diameter. The most beautiful hardy 
climber in cultivation. Each, 40 cents. 
Madame Edouard Andre. A valuable new variety; distinct new color; 
fine bright crimson, with no purplish shade about it. Large flowers, borne 
so profusely that it is called Crimson Jackmanni. Each, 40 cents. 
Paniculata. A remarkably beautiful climbing plant. Flowers pure white, 
star-shaped, about one inen in diameter, borne very freely in large clusters; 
will last several days as cut flowers, retaining their freshness and fragrance. 
The plant is a strong, quick grower. One of the most desirable and useful of 
climbing plants. Each, 25 cents ; two for 40 cents ; per dozen, $2.00. 
The Set of four Clematis for $1.30. 
Remember that our prices include the Postage or Express Charges on 
all articles in this Catalogue, unless otherwise stated. 
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HONEYSUCKLE 
The different varieties of Honeysuckle are esteemed among the most desir¬ 
able hardy climbers. They grow with great freedom in any good garden soil. 
Hall’s Japan Honeysuckle is remarkable for the persistency of its leaves, the 
foliage usually remaining green and apparently perfect long after severe freezing 
weather. On this account it is very desirable to train over a porch. 
Jleckrotti. New Sweet Scented Everblooming Honeysuckle. A 
magnificent variety, the finest yet produced. Remarkable for the large size 
and delicious fragrance of its flowers; color bright carmine red, with yellow 
and buff markings at the ends of the tubes. A healthy and vigorous grower 
and blooms continually the whole season. Each 30 cents; dozen $3.00. 
Hall’s. An evergreen variety from Japan. Flowers pure white, changing to 
yellow. Very fragrant. Each, 25 cents ; two for 40 cents ; per dozen, £2.00. 
DUTCHMAN’S PIPE 
Aristolochia Sipho. The Aristolochia is a floral curiosity. It is a rapid¬ 
growing hardy climber, attaining a height of thirty or more feet. It has 
large leaves, ten inches across, with curious pipe-shaped, yellowish-brown 
flowers an inch and a half long. Strong plants, each, 50 cents ; dozen, $5.00. 
WISTARIA MAGNIFICA 
The Wistaria is a strong, rapid grower, desirable for trellises, porches, 
etc. When well established it blooms profusely. The light purple flowers arc 
very showy, and arc produced in long racemes. A large plant in bloom is a 
beautiful sight. Perfectly hardy. Extra strong roots, 30 cents. 
AKEBIA QUINATA. A Japanese, hardy, climbing plant, with pur¬ 
plish flowers, purplish mottled berries and handsome compound leaves com¬ 
posed of five leaflets. An interesting plant. Each 25 cents. 
CHINESE MATRIMONY VINE. A vigorous and hardy climber. 
Flowers bright purple, succeeded by scarlet berries nearly one inch long. 
Excellent for trellises. Each, 25 cents ; two for 40 cents. 
CINNAMON VINE. A very rapid climber of incomparable beauty, 
with flowers of exquisite perfume. 'The growth is very rapid and the vines 
cover a large space in a short time. It is grown from a tuber, is perfectly 
hardy and will live out of doors without protection The vine dies to the 
ground each fall, and starts growth early in the spring. Each, 15 cents ; two 
for 25 cents ; per dozen, £1.25. 
IVY. Engli sh. The old popular variety. Hardy. Each, 20 cents; 
two for 30 cents ; two-year old plants, each 40 cents ; two for 60 cents. 
PERENNIAL PEA. Flowers pink, in clusters. Hardy. Each, 15 cents ; 
two for 25 cents. 
TRUMPET VINE. Tecoma radicans. A fine,Fhardy, climbing 
plant, producing clusters of large, trumpet-shaped, orange-scarlet flowers 
about three inches long. The foliage is also very beautiful. This plant o" 
the lawn makes a pretty bush if the tops are cut back. Each 25 cents. 
HALL'S JAPAN HONEYSUCKLE 
