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E. C. ROBBINS, ASHFORD, NORTH CAROLINA 
Epigaea repens 
Hardy Vines, Climbers, and Creepers 
AMPELOPSIS quinquefolia. Virginia Creeper. High-climb¬ 
ing vine, clinging to walls and trees, with beautifully 
colored foliage in autumn. Strong. 
quinquefolia engelmanni. Scarlet Virginia Creeper. Cling¬ 
ing form of the well-known Virginia Creeper. 
Splendid climber with brilliant-colored foliage in fall. 
Strong collected. 
BIGNONIA radicans. Trumpet Creeper. Bold shrub with 
interesting foliage and partially climbing habit. The 
huge flowers are trumpet shaped and vary from 
bright brownish orange to vivid scarlet. 2 to 3 feet. . 
CELASTRUS scandens. American Bittersweet. High-climb¬ 
ing vine; very ornamental, i to 2 feet. 
2 to 3 feet. X strong. 
3 to 5 feet. X strong. 
CLEMATIS crispa. Curly Clematis. Graceful vine. Purple 
flowers in midsummer. Strong. 
paniculata. Sweet Autumn Clematis. Strong. 
texensis (coccinea). Scarlet Clematis. A small but grace¬ 
ful vine. Broad green leaflets. Scarlet flowers in late 
spring or summer. Strong. 
virginiana. Virgin’s Bower. Popular for general planting. 
X strong. 
DIOSCOREA villosa. Yam. Showy vine, with leaves turning 
golden yellow in autumn. Strong. 
EPIG.®A repens. Trailing Arbutus. Charming plant, with 
very fragrant, white or pink flowers. Strong clumps. 
GALAX aphylla. Galax. One of our best ground-cover plants 
for shady locations. The very ornamental bronze 
and green leaves are much used in florist’s trade. 
X heavy clumps. 
GAULTHERIA procumbens. Wintergreen. Very desirable 
ground-cover, with brilliant green and bronze leaves. 
Bright red, edible fruit in winter. Strong clumps. .. 
HOUSTONIA serpyllifolia. Creeping Bluets. 3 to 6 inches. 
Light blue or white, blooming about all summer. 
Splendid for rock-garden, potting, or border. Un¬ 
limited supply of this unusual ground-cover. Clumps. 
IRIS cristata. Crested Iris. Splendid ground-cover for shady 
or open locations. Leaves green. Flowers blue. 
Strong clumps. 
verna. Vernal Iris. Blue flowers. Splendid ground-cover. 
Clumps. 
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