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E. C. ROBBINS, ASHFORD, NORTH CAROLINA 
Epigsea repens (Trailing Arbutus) 
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. 
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. 1 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. 
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. 
LQNICERA japonica halliana. Hall’s Honeysuckle. Very 
strong-growing vine. Fragrant white and yellow 
flowers in summer and autumn. Best for trellises and 
ground-cover. X strong. 3-year. 
Second size. Bargain. 2-year. 
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