Edward Gillett, Southunck, Mass.—Hardy Vines 
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Hardy Vines and Creepers 
(N.) AMPELOPSIS quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper). A well-known climber, very 
hardy and greatly used for climbing on stone. Forms a beautiful green covering and in 
autumn is brilliantly colored. It can also be used to cover dry places on the soil, forming 
there great mats. 30 cts. each, S3.00 per doz. 
Dorothy Perkins (see page 61) 
(N.) APIOS tuberosa (Wild Bean). A pretty tuberous-rooted climber, with clusters 
of rich purple flowers. 10 cts. each, SI .00 per doz. 
(N.) ARCTOSTAPHYLOS Uva-ursi (Bearberry). An evergreen trailer having small 
glossy leaves. This is an excellent cover for a sandy place. The berries are red, being attrac¬ 
tive in the autumn. Plants grown in 2}^ inch pots 35 cts. each, $3.50 per doz. 
(N.) CELASTRUS scandens (Staff Tree; Bitter-sweet). A twining shrub, its principal 
attraction being in its twining habit and orange-colored fruit, which is pretty and very orna¬ 
mental in autumn. 30 cts. each, S3.00 per doz. 
(N.) CLEMATIS coccinea (Scarlet Clematis). A pretty southern species, with large 
scarlet flowers. Hardy. 20 cts. each, $2.00 per doz. 
C. Jackmani. Flowers are very large, 4 to 6 inches in diameter, violet-purple and 
distinctly veined. A continual bloomer through the season. The standard sort. 75 cts. 
C. paniculata. July to September. “One of the finest of hardy climbers, with hand¬ 
some foliage. Of very vigorous and rapid growth, producing in late summer dense sheets of 
medium-sized, pure white flowers of the most pleasing fragrance. This is a new Japanese 
plant, perfectly hardy and finely adapted to use for any covering purpose.”—J. W. Mann¬ 
ing. 75 cts. 
