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Hardy Climbing Plants 
Ampelopsis Quinquefolia. The well-known Virginia Creeper. Invaluable where a 
rapid climber is desired. The foliage is larger than that of the Ampelopsis Veitchii 
and very 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, 
closely resembling the Wistaria in vine and foliage and having clusters of rich deep 
purple flowers, which have a strong, delicious violet fragrance. Price (tubers) 
15c. each, $1.50 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 desired nothing can be better. Price, 50c. each, $5.00 per doz. 
Bignonia Radicans (Trumpet Creeper). Rich, orange-scarlet, trumpet-shaped 
flowers. 
Chinese Matrimony Vine (Lycium Chinense). Bright purple flowers, scarlet berries. 
Celastrus Scandens (Bitter Sweet). Scarlet berries. Price, 40c. each, 3 for $1.00, 
Euonyinus Radicans. A trailing evergreen vine, small foliage, 
useful for covering low walls as it is self-clinging. 
Euonymus Radicans Var. Foliage variegated green and 
white. 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). It is extensively used for win¬ 
dow boxes and vases during the summer, it is 
also valuable for outdoor window boxes in 
winter. Valuable for covering graves, grows 
well in shade. (See engraving Page lVi.j 
Price, for the above, except where noted, 
35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
KUDZU VINE. (Pueraria Thunber- 
giana.) Foliage large and lobed, purple, 
pea-shaped flowers in clusters, borne 
late in the season. On account of its 
prodigious growth this has been popu¬ 
larly called "Jack and the Bean 
Stalk." (See engraving.) Price, strong 
roots, 35c. each, $3.50 per doz. 
Ampelopsis Veitchii 
Sometimes culled “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 engraving.) 
Price, strong, one-year pot-grown plants, 25c. each, $2.50 
per doz., S15.00 per 100; young plants ready in May, 15c. each, 
$1.50 per doz. 
Clematis Paniculata 
The Fleecy-White 
Fragrant Clematis 
This grand climbing vine is one of the most valuable ever sent to us from 
Japan. 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 will grow 15 to 20 feet in a season, it is insect-proof, it is perfectly hardy, it adapts 
itself to all situations, thrives everj'where, and need only be seen to be admired. 
(See engraving.) 
Price, strong two-year plants, 30c. each, $3.00 per doz. Young plants, 20c. each, 
$2.00 per doz., $12.00 per 100 
Large Flowering Clematis 
ROYAL PURPLE CLEMATIS, JACKMANII. The best known and most valued 
variety. Color dark, rich, royal purple. 
Large White Clematis, Henryii. A pure white, large flowering variety, of fine form, 
and 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, 00c. each, $0.00 per doz. Set of 4 for $2.00. 
Ever-Blooming Clematis 
Clematis Coccinea. Bright vermillion, bell-shaped flowers, yellow center. 
Clematis Crispa. Purplish-blue, white center, flowers bell-shaped, ever-blooming. 
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Price, 25c. each, $2.50 per doz. 
