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172 EVERYTHING FOR THE GARDEN-Plants 
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HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS 
The well-known Virginia Creeper. Invaluable where a rapid 
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Ampelopsis Quinquefolia. . .. . .. 0 __ nucie a , 
climber is desired. The foliage is larger than that of the Ampelopsis Veitchii and 
beautiful when changing to scarlet in the fall. 
Akebia Quinata. Rich dark green foliage and curious dark brown flowers; delicious odor 
Of rapid growth it makes a very graceful and attractive vine. 
Apios Tuberosa (Tuberous-rooted Wistaria). A hardy tuberous-rooted climber closelv 
resembling Wistaria in vine and foliage and having clusters of rich deep purple’ flower* 7 
which have a strong, delicious ,violet-fragrance. Price (tubers), 15c. each, 51.50 per doz' 
Aristolochia Sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe). A vigorous and rapid growing climber. Large 
showy, light green foliage; flowers long and pipe-shaped. Where a dense screen is de 
sired nothing can be better. Price, 50c. each, 55.00 per doz. 
Bignonia Radicans (Trumpet Creeper). Rich, orange-scarlet, trumpet-shaped flowers. 
Chinese Matrimony Vine (Lycium Chinense). Bright purple flowers 
scarlet berries. 
Scarlet berries. Price, 
Celastrus Scandens (Bitter Sweet). 
40c. each, 3 for 51.00. 
Euonymus Radicans. 
nymus Radicans. A trailing evergreen vine, small foliage 
useful for covering low walls as it is self-ciinging. ‘ 
Euonymus Radicans Var. Foliage " variegated 
green and white; very ornamental. Clings to stone 
and brick walls without artificial support. 
Hardy Yellow Jasmine. (Jasmine Nudiflorum.) 
Yellow flowers, blooms in early spring. 
Hardy White Jasmine. (Jasmine Officinalis) 
White flowers, blooms in summer. 
Ivy. (English). Valuable for covering graves- 
grows well in shade. 
Price, for the above, except where noted 25c 
each, $2.50 per doz. 
KUDZIJ VINE. (Pueraria Thunbergiana). 
Foliage large and lobed, purple, pea-shaped 
flowers in clusters, born late in the season 
On account of its prodigious growth this has 
been popularly called " Jack and the Bean 
btaJk. (Setcut) Price, strong roots 
30c. each, 53.00 per doz. 
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII 
Sometimes called " Boston Ivy" and 
“ Japan Ivy " 
Entirely hardy in the most exposed places, attaining 
a height of 20 to 30 feet in two or three years, clinging 
to stones, brick or wood work with the greatest tenacity. 
It is a great protection to houses, as the leaves, lapping over 
each other like slates on a roof, effectually prevent rain from 
penetrating the walls. For covering dead trees, boundary 
walls, etc., it has no equal. Beautiful autumn foliage. (See cut.) 
Price, stong, 1-year pot-grown plants, 25c. each. 52.50 per doz., 
$15.00 per 100; young plants ready in May, 15c. each, 51.50 per doz. 
Fragrant Clematis, Clematis Paniculata 
This grand climbing vine, one of the most valuable ever sent to us from Japan—the 
source of so many floral wonders—is well worthy of a place on pretentious dwelling or hum¬ 
ble cottage. Blooms in the early fall and is one mass of fleecy-white, fragrant flowers. 
These are succeeded by the silken seed vessels almost as ornamental as the flowers. It wili 
grow fifteen to twenty feet in a season, it is insect-proof, it is perfectly hardy, it adapts 
itself to all situations, thrives everywhere, and need only be seen to be admired. (See cut) 
Price strong 2-ycar plants, 25c. each, 52.50 per doz. Young plants 15c. each. $1.50 ner 
doz., $10.00 per 100. 
Lar 
ge Flowering Clematis. 
TIS, JACKMANII. The best known and mos 
most valued variety. 
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ROYAL PURPLE CLEMAL 
Color dark, rich, royal purple. 
Large White Clematis, Henryii. A pure white, large flowering variety, of fine form, 
recognized as by far the finest of the single white sorts. 
Double White Clematis, Duchess of Edinburgh. This variety is perfectly double, like 
a rosette. It is sweetly fragrant, hardy and vigorous. 
Large Flowering Red Clematis, Ville de Lyon. A new red variety, color a beautiful wine 
red, large flowers with heavy petals. 
Price for the above, 50c. each, 55.00 per doz. Set of 4 for 51.75. 
Ever-Blooming Clematis 
Clematis Coccinea. Bright vermillion, bell-shaped flowers, yellow center. 
Clematis Crispa. Purplish-blue, white center, flowers bell-shaped, ever-blooming.-fragrant. 
Price, 20c. each, 52.00 per doz. 
Our Business 
was founded by 
Peter Henderson in 1847 “onb^hYson' ed 
Charles Henderson Peter and Howard M. Henderson. 
