Elsa Spath. Here is a true bright blue Clematis with a rich dark center 
which is accentuated by the crown of anthers. Profuse in bloom 
from July to September, vigorous in growth, and attaining a height 
of 8 feet, this variety has many desirable qualities which should 
appeal to lovers of blue flowers. What a feature for a blue garden 
with Formosa or Regal Lilies in the foreground! 
Gipsy Queen. A hybrid of the well-known Jackmani, Gipsy Queen 
has velvety violet-purple flowers of a pleasing size. It is typically 
a summer-blooming variety with all the vigor of its parent, and it 
should be pruned severely in early spring. 
Henryi. It might well have been called Henryi gigantea for the large 
white flowers not infrequently measure 8 inches across. Although 
the growth is vigorous and it climbs to a height of 8 feet, Henryi is 
outstanding for its quality of bloom rather than its quantity. Here 
is a hybrid of rare beauty. 
Jackmani. The most popular of all the large-flowering Clematis in 
America, with large, velvety violet-purple flowers, this variety has 
long held the popular acclaim which it so richly deserves. Rapid 
and vigorous in growth, often 10 feet high, it is profuse in bloom 
throughout the summer and early autumn. Its beauty and perfec¬ 
tion can be retained by cutting back plants to 3 feet in order to 
encourage strong new wood. 
Jackmani rubra. A bright red variety of Jackmani, it has all the 
qualities that make the parent form desirable, including vigorous 
growth and a free-flowering habit. 
Jackmani superba. Dark violet-purple and larger than Jackmani, it 
may well be considered a splendid addition to the large-flowered 
Clematis because of its rich substance. 
Kermesina. To be sure, blue tones always bring forth lavish expres¬ 
sions, but then many of the red shades also cause exclamations. 
Kermesina is true wine-red with velvety texture which softens to a 
silky quality toward the center because of the light markings. This 
plant may be described as one of the medium-flowered type, but 
its quality entitles it to a place among the larger-flowered hybrids. 
King Edward VII. Crimson bars against a violet background un¬ 
doubtedly suggested the royal name of this variety. The large and 
distinctive blossoms are produced on 8 to 10-foot vines during the 
summer and fall months. 
Lady Northcliffe. Of comparatively recent introduction is lovely 
Lady Northcliffe. The large flowers are deep lavender with 
bright blue tints in pleasing harmony with the purple base and 
showy stamens. 
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JAMES I . 
GEORGE & SON 
