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CLEMATIS 
Several new and unusual varieties of Clematis 
offered below. 
Comtesse de Bouchaud. The nearest to clear pink 
of all the hybrids. A distinct variety with grace' 
fully curved petals, ranging in color from satiny 
rose to rich pink. Strong grower, profuse bloom- 
er from July to September. Height, 8 to 10 feet. 
Each, ^1.50. 
Crispa. Dainty bell or urn-shaped flowers which are 
steel blue. While its native habitat is that of a 
swamp, it thrives well in ordinary loam that has 
been well limed. Blooms from July to Septem¬ 
ber. Height, 8 feet. Each, 85c. 
Duchess of Edinburgh. Double pure white, not 
unlike a Gardenia. This new introduction blooms 
on year-old wood. The habit of this variety 
suggests its use for pillar treatment. Each, ^1.00. 
Texensis 
Mme. Baron-Veillard 
Elsa Spath. A true bright blue with rich dark center which is accentuated by 
a crown of anthers. Profuse bloomer from July to September, vigorous 
grower and attains a height of 8 feet. Each, ^1.25. 
Flammula. Sprays of creamy white flowers produced in abundance in Sep¬ 
tember. Each, 50c. 
Henryi. The large white flowers frequently measure 8 inches across. Al¬ 
though the growth is vigorous this variety is outstanding for its quality 
of bloom rather than its quantity. Height, 8 feet. Each, ^1.00. 
Jackmani. A very popular Clematis. Large velvety violet-purple flowers. 
Rapid and vigorous grower, profuse bloomer throughout the summer 
and early autumn. Height, 10 feet. Each, ^1.00. 
Kermesina. True wine-red with velvety texture which softens toward the 
center which has light markings. Abundance of bloom from July to 
September, vigorous grower. Height, 8 to 10 feet. Each, ^1.25. 
Lawsoniana. A blue Clematis flushed with mauve and very attractive. Large 
flowers from June to September. Each, ^1.50. 
Mme. Baron-Veillard. The flowers of moderate size, borne in clusters, are a 
beautiful warm lilac-rose, as the season advances the color becomes more 
intense, and its growth is checked only by frost. Height, 10 to 12 feet, 
sturdy of growth and profuse bloomer. Each, ^1.00. 
Mme. Edouard Andre. Red with purplish cast. Flower 
medium size and petals rounded; excels in profusion 
of bloom. Height 7 feet. Each, ^1.00. 
Montana Rubens. Early blooming variety with rosy red 
flowers 1 to 2 inches across, which change to deep 
clear pink as they expand. Blooms in late May and 
June, and grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet. Rich 
dark foliage overcast with purple tones. Each, 85c. 
Montana undulata. Similar to Montana rubens in gen¬ 
eral characteristics. Soft mauve-pink. Each, 85c. 
Paniculata. Fragrant white flowers. Prolific grower and 
abundant bloomer. Each, 50c. 
Ramona. Lavender-blue accentuated by a disk of darker 
anthers. Short-pointed buds and rounded petals. 
Vigorous grower and fine bloomer during the sum¬ 
mer months. Each, ^l.OO. 
Recta. A shrubby Clematis for the herbaceous border 
producing white flowers in June and again in Septem¬ 
ber. Height, 2 to 3 feet. Each, 50c. 
Texensis. Unique urn-shaped flowers of reddish rose 
softened on the inside with buff and pinkish buff 
tones. This plant is herbaceous in this climate and 
sends up entirely new growth each year. Each, 85c. 
Virginiana. Commonly known as Virgin’s Bower. A 
rampant grower and often grown along shady road¬ 
sides. A profusion of white flowers in August and 
September followed by unique seed pods. Each, 50c. 
Tangutica Obtusiuscula. Dainty golden yellow bells on 
stately stems. Blooms from late June to September. 
Excellent for climbing over rocks. Each, 85c. 
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