Ville de Lyon. This Clematis produces an abundance of carmine-red 
flowers which are all the more striking because of the darker tones 
in the center of each blossom. From July until September it clambers 
to a height of 8 to 10 feet. 
Ville de Paris. While tones of blue predominate among the Clematis 
hybrids, red holds an important place with its quality of richness 
and distinction. Soft blue flowers with red on each petal suggest 
a gay note, especially when they are set against an ever-expanding 
background of green. July to September comprises the blooming 
season and 8 feet seems to be its maximum height. 
W. E. Gladstone. A large lilac-colored bloom with a light center. 
William Kennett. The coolness of deep lavender is a welcome adjunct 
to any garden, and it is all the more effective when the flowers are 
unusual in character. In addition to having a long blooming period 
(June to September), William Kennett is a sturdy grower, and pro¬ 
duces flowers of exceptional size. 
Small - flowered Clematis 
Crispa. Also known as Marsh or Curly Clematis, it is characterized 
by graceful foliage and dainty bell or urn-shaped flowers. The color 
of this species, which is indigenous to the South, has been described 
as steel-blue, and it has proved hardy in northern New York. While 
its native habitat is that of a swamp, it thrives well in ordinary 
loam that has been well limed. These curious, bell-like flowers are 
in evidence from July to September and the plant can be expected to 
climb 8 feet on a trellis, or better still, scramble over some early- 
blooming shrub. 
Flammula. Sprays of creamy fragrance from the Mediterranean, pro¬ 
duced in September, make this plant a desirable garden subject for 
fall color in gardens south of Long Island. Unfortunately, this 
species is not hardy north of that area. It is well represented, how¬ 
ever, by the very popular Paniculata which needs neither descrip¬ 
tion nor comment. 
Jouiniana, Spingarn Variety. J. E. Spingarn, our great Clematis 
authority, has developed a vigorous strain of Clematis Jouiniana 
which can be used to great advantage for covering fences, tree 
stumps, or arbors. Fragrant pale lavender flowers in long racemes 
characterize this late variety which blooms from August until frost 
calls a halt to all growth. 
Montana. Known as the Great Indian Clematis, this species from 
the Himalaya Mountains is a plant of remarkable vigor. The whit¬ 
ish flowers, with showy yellow stamens, change to pink with age. 
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