Ampelopsis tricuspidata lowi 
GERANIUM CREEPER 
This variety is similar to the Boston Ivy but has smaller 
leaves which are sometimes as broad as they are long. The 
foliage is purple when young, changing to apple green in summer 
and deep red in autumn. The fruit is bluish black in color with 
considerable bloom. It is an excellent vine for covering walls. 
ARISTOLOCHIA 
Aristolochia sipho 
DUTCHMANS PIPE 
A magnificent hardy vine of rapid growth, attaining a length 
of 30 feet. It has very large, heart shaped leaves and during 
summer has purplish blossoms, resembling in shape a miniature 
pipe. The leaves retain their bright green color from early spring 
to late fall. No other vine forms so dense a growth, keeping out 
the sun completely. It is very hardy, extremely long-lived, and 
is very resistant to diseases and pests. Probably the best vine 
for fences, arbors and for shading porches. 
BIGNONIA — TRUMPETCREEPER 
Bignonia radicans 
TRUMPETCREEPER 
This old favorite is particularly adapted to the northern part 
of the country. It is strong and hardy, growing 15 to 20 feet, and 
will cling to any rough surface. The bright green foliage and 
orange-red, trumpet-shaped blossoms make it one of our most dec¬ 
orative vines. The flowers are five to six inches long, appearing in 
clusters at the tips of the branches in July and continuing for 
several weeks. It will climb around gutter pipes, posts and 
pillars and is particularly handsome on old trees and heavy 
trellises. 
CELASTRUS — BITTERSWEET 
Celastrus orbiculatus 
ORIENTAL BITTERSWEET 
Everybody knows and likes Bittersweet. The oriental variety 
is very hardy and rapid growing producing an abundance of 
brilliant orange and scarlet fruits in small clusters in the axils 
of the leaves. In consequence it is not very showy until after 
the foliage has fallen. In as much as the stems are longer than 
those on the American variety, it provides a better bouquet with 
which to decorate the home during the winter months. It does 
almost as well in shade as in the sun. 
Celastrus scandens 
AMERICAN BITTERSWEET 
The native variety is also very hardy and a vigorous grower. 
The small yellow flowers in summer and the long terminal 
panicles of brilliant red and yellow berries held well above the 
foliage make this vine attractive even before the foliage has 
fallen. Although not quite as good for bouquets because of the 
shorter stems, it is very desirable for trellises and arbors. 
CLEMATIS 
One of our most charming vine families, especially 
recommended for porches, fences, arbors, trellises 
and for covering old trees and stumps. The small 
flowered variety is very hardy and easy to grow. The 
large flowered varieties are also hardy but require 
care and winter protection until they become estab¬ 
lished. They like a sweet soil but are so beautiful that 
they well repay for the small effort and care required 
to grow them. 
Clematis paniculata 
SWEET AUTUMN CLEMATIS 
Sometimes called (Star Clematis). It will grow 20 to 30 feet 
with unusual rapidity and so luxuriant is its growth it will stand 
frequent cutting back. The foliage is a beautiful green and the 
fragrant star-like flowers, an inch across, are produced in reck¬ 
less abundance in September. Later, its feather-like seed pods 
create the illusion of a second blooming period. 
Jackman Clematis in bloom (CLEMATIS) 
LARGE FLOWERING VARIETIES 
JACKMAN CLEMATIS 
Purple. Attaining a length of 10 feet, it is a rapid climber 
and blossoms freely from July to September. The large purple, 
violet flowers are very showy. Probably the best known and 
most popular of the large flowering varieties. 
HENRY CLEMATIS 
Creamy white; grows to 10 feet and is considered the best 
creamy white variety. It blossoms in late July or early August 
and continues to bloom freely for several weeks. The large white 
flowers and intense green foliage present a striking appearance. 
MADAME EDOUARD ANDRE CLEMATIS 
Red. A lattice covered with this variety will make a striking 
back curtain for the rose or iris garden, growing to a height of 8 
feet. It is a free and persistent producer of crimson flowers from 
July to September. 
RAMONA CLEMATIS 
Light Blue. Grows from 8 to 10 feet in height, the blossoms 
appearing in July and lasting for several weeks. Its clear, sky- 
blue flowers give it a charm all its own, restful and refreshing. 
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