Lady Betty Balfour. Clematis viticella^ introduced to England from 
Spain in the sixteenth century, has given us many delightful hybrids, 
among them Lady Betty Balfour. In early spring it should be cut 
back half way if one would enjoy the full value of its velvety purple 
flowers through the summer months. 
Lady Caroline Neville. In contrast to Lord Neville, this hybrid 
wears a mantle of French white adorned with mauve bars. A good 
grower, flowering freely, it should find a place in many gardens. 
Lawsoniana. Another blue Clematis, but this one is flushed with 
mauve and is most attractive. Large flowers with overlapping 
petals, a long blooming season (June to September), and a strong, 
rich growth make it a striking feature in the landscape. 
Lord Neville. With petals rich in texture, like plum-colored velvet, 
Lord Neville will add a note of luxury and atmosphere to any gar¬ 
den. Where average height and long blooming season are desired, 
together with flowers unusual in outline and exquisite in color, 
this extraordinary plant will meet the requirements. 
Mme. Baron-Veillard. If pastel tones are desired, the warm lilac- 
rose flowers of this French introduction will undoubtedly meet 
with approval. As the days get cooler, the color of the blooms 
becomes more intense, and its growth is checked only by frost. 
Then, too, it is tall growing (10 to 12 feet), sturdy of growth, and 
very profuse in bloom. The flowers are moderate in size, borne in 
generous clusters, and of unusually delicate beauty. From all ac¬ 
counts, Mme. Baron-Veillard is destined to become very popular. 
Mme. Edouard Andre. Another red Clematis, but this one has a 
purplish cast, the flowers are smaller, and the petals are more 
rounded than those of Jackmani rubra and Crimson King. Perhaps 
more modest in its rapidity of growth (7 feet), it excels, however, 
in a profusion of bloom. A cluster of these flowers suggests the 
richness and texture of an old Persian rug. 
Mr. G. J. Patijn. A recent hybrid which is unique for its double flowers, 
this variety is the only double form that approaches the universally 
popular Clematis Jackmani in color. The large, double, pale blue 
flowers are at their best in midsummer. Mr. G. J. Patijn offers 
possibilities for pot-culture. 
Mrs. Cholmondeley. Wisteria-blue is featured by this lady with the 
long name, and the color, we think, is far more remarkable than the 
designated name. Rare delicacy of color and large, open flowers, 
borne in profusion, are desirable qualities for summer-flowering 
vines, and it is extraordinary to find such an unusual tone of blue 
in this group of plants. 
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JAMES I. GEORGE & SON 
