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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
fruit and plant 
SHRUBBY CLEMATISES 
By the judicious grouping of various species of clematis a very 
pleasing feature may be introduced into the garden, and by the in¬ 
clusion of six or eight species a succession of bloom may be kept up 
for at least six months of the year. Some of these species are 
vigorous growers, and are far more amenable to cultivation than 
are the larger flowered garden varieties. Even our common British 
species C. vitalba, possesses qualities which warrant its inclusion in 
certain positions, for at its best it is ornamental, whilst its rapid 
growth peculiarly fits it for planting in those positions where a 
screen is desired in the shortest possible time. There are, however, 
many exotic species which are infinitely more beautiful than the 
native species, but, unfortunately, with one or two exceptions they 
are rarely met with. 
To obtain the best results from these species they should be 
planted in good loamy soil containing lime, and should be provided 
with an informal support to ramble over. An old fence forms an 
excellent support, whilst pergola pillars, summer houses, or informal 
groups of oak branches are also first rate. If an old holly can be 
given up for a white flowered species to ramble over, a pretty 
picture is formed. When first preparing these groups the ground 
is well worked, and where poor, good loam is provided. The 
branches to form the support are then inserted, and one or two 
strong plants are placed at the foot of each. Two years from the 
time of planting the more vigorous sorts have covered the supports, 
and they remain in good condition for a number of years. In the 
following notes attention is directed to some of the most useful sorts 
for informal planting. 
C. alpina.—This is a northern European species which inhabits 
limestone localities. It is but a moderately strong grower but will 
readily cover a support eight feet high. It is one of the earliest to 
bloom, its delicate mauve blossoms commencing to open in April 
and continuing through May. There is a variety with white flowers. 
Cuttings root well during summer, and seeds are borne freely. 
C. campaniflora is a very rapid growing plant from Portugal, 
and forms a good subject for a position where a covering is required 
quickly. The flowers are borne in profusion in June. They are 
tiny, scarcely % inch across, and pale mauve in color. 
C. flammula.—The flowers are cream colored, or sometimes 
almost white, very fragrant, and borne through the greater part 
of August and September. The variety rubro-marginata, forms a 
worthy companion plant. The flowers in this case are bordered 
with red. Although in both cases the flowers are small they are very 
numerous, and make the plants general favorites. C. flammula is a 
European species. 
C. grata.—In some respects this Plimalayan species bears a 
resemblance to the common C. vitalba. The leaves are, however, 
larger, and the flowers white in color. It is strong grower, and 
quickly forms a large specimen. 
C. Montana is another Himalayan species, and one of the most 
popular we have. Although usually planted against a wall or trellis, 
it succeeds admirably in the open, and bears innumerable star¬ 
shaped white blossoms in May. The recently-introduced variety 
from China, called rubens, is worth growing as a companion plant, 
for it is very pretty and free; the flowers in this case are red. 
C. Orientalis.—This oriental species is easily recognized by 
means of its tiny yellow flowers which appear from J uly to Septem¬ 
ber. It is a rapid grower, and flowers freely; the flowers being 
small, are companulate. There is a variety called tangutica, which 
is superior to the type. In this case the flowers are very much 
larger and deeper in color. The fruits are also decidedly ornamental, 
the thread-like appendages being curiously twisted and contorted. 
C. viticella is a very pretty European species, and is one of the 
parents of the well-known C. Jackmani. It grows freely, and bears 
purple flowers a couple of inches across in great profusion from early 
June until October. There are several showy varieties, of which 
alba is conspicuous. An illustration of an example of this variety 
is given in connection with this article. Other varieties are rubra 
and fl. pi. 
The various forms of C.florida, patens, lanuginosa, and Jackmani 
may also be grown in the manner recommended for the above sorts, 
but they cannot be depended on to grow so luxuriantly as those 
species, and are frequently difficult to establish. When planting for 
a quick effect it is well to bear this in mind and plant one of those 
sorts which are most likely to succeed, for, although the flowers are, 
in all cases smaller than those of the numerous garden varieties, all 
are showy and pretty. — W. D. in Journal of Horticulture. 
JAPANESE MAPLES AT ELLWANGER & BARRY’S, 
ROCHESTER, N. Y. 
A visit to the nurseries of this firm by your correspondent found 
business just getting over its exceptional spring rush. At no other 
place in New York state can such a fine collection of Japan maples in 
tubs be seen. They are grown in this way for convenience in 
housing and shipping, and are conceded to be the best lawn shrub 
on account of their foliage. Here, a specialty is made of hardy 
roses and evergreens. Unfortunately the season is late for bloom 
so was unable to secure any notes of comparison in that line. Iam 
assured, however, by Mr. Malov that the recent introductions, 
Tausendschon, Hiawatha and Veilchenblau (violet blue) climbing 
roses are all that is claimed for them. 
In the herbaceous gardens are to be seen some new German iris 
among which I found Madam Patti, yellow and pink; Queen 
Victoria, purple white; Gypsy Queen, pink and rosy purple; Her 
Majesty, light to rosy pink; Newbronne, clear yellow. 
I was too early to see peonies in bloom, but from all appearances 
they will be gorgeous. Anchusa, Dropmore variety, is not thought 
well of here on account of too small flowers for such a heavy foliage. 
From Florists Exchange, June 19 th. 
LIME-SULPHUR TO PREVENT CHERRY ROT 
The self-boiled brand of lime-sulphur has been used successfully 
in a number of places this summer to prevent the ripe rot of the 
cherry. The formula used is 18 lbs. of quicklime, 8 lbs. of sulphur, 
slaked with 4 or 5 gallons of hot water; this diluted to 50 gallons 
before application is made. 
VERMONTERS WAKING UP 
An association has been organized in the Champlain Valley to 
exploit that picturesque, historical and fruitful region. This sec¬ 
tion has long been known for its fine Fameuse apples and it is now 
acquiring an enviable reputation for producing that handsome 
seedling of the Fameuse, the McIntosh. 
The Champlain Valley Association will interest itself in exploit¬ 
ing the products of the region and assisting in the sale of land. 
NURSERY OF MESSRS. STONER, ELTON & FORD, 
THE HYDE PARK NURSERY COMPANY 
This nursery is located at Muskogee, near Milton, Okla. The 
Milton Advocate of a recent date gives an interesting account of 
this somewhat newly established nursery, and shows that the 
proprietors are shaping their plans towards supplying the trade with ; 
a complete line of nursery stock from ornamentals to fruit trees, j 
Forest tree seedlings are being sown in a wholesale way to meet the 1 
constant demand on the part of prairie settlers for trees to ornament 1 
their homes and to protect them from the sweep of the prairie winds. 
