harmony. Indeed, the unique beauty of the Clematis makes it 
especially desirable for this purpose. Architectural features in 
the garden often seem to assume undue prominence, and there 
is a need for plant material which will embellish and yet soften 
such features as pergolas without being coarse. Practically 
every variety of the large-flowered Clematis can be used to 
advantage. It may be a definite color that is sought, or a 
certain feature that is needed to make a vista more complete. 
Clematis may be combined with climbing roses on fences and 
arbors, or they may be used on posts or old tree-stumps in 
the perennial border. Whatever may be the requirement in 
the way of climbing plants, there is surely some species or 
variety of Clematis that can be used. Not only is the color- 
range great (as the reader will observe from the many kinds 
listed), but the foliage and seed-pods are decidedly unique. 
As cut-flowers in the home, many of the Clematis can be 
used to advantage. They may be put in tall vases or arranged 
in low bowls. Sometimes sprays can be used for drooping effects, 
to break the formality of the container. 
The large-flowered Clematis hybrids are propagated by graft¬ 
ing, layering, and cuttings, but it is generally conceded by 
authorities that the most satisfying plants are those grown from 
cuttings or layering, since there is no danger that the understock 
will predominate. It has also been observed that grafted stock 
is more susceptible to disease. 
In the descriptions that follow, the reader will observe that 
the large-flowered Clematis vary in height from 3 to 15 feet or 
more. Then, too, the color-range is wide, including tones of 
many colors from wine-red to pure white, with blue and violet 
hues predominating. Several of the species are yellow, but this 
color is not found among the large-flowered hybrids. Flower 
forms are curious, unique, and interesting. Some are saucer-like, 
suggesting the form of pond-lilies, and others have unusual bell¬ 
like flowers. The smaller-flowered species are usually taller 
growers than the large-flowered hybrids, and more floriferous. 
Nevertheless, the quality and the distinctive beauty of the large- 
flowered varieties places them in a class apart. Truly, when the 
range of color, the exquisite beauty of form, and the simple cul¬ 
tural requirements of the large-flowered Clematis are better 
known they will be regarded among the choicest gems of 
twentieth-century horticulture. 
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JAMES I, GEORGE & SON 
