Hardy climbing vines are very desirable as they tend to 
serve many useful purposes. They are a source of beauty in 
spring and summer?, with their mat of green leaves, which 
provides much needed shade, and in the autumn when their 
foliage turns to rich red and yellow colors. 
BIGNONIA RADICANS (Trumpet Vine). A robust climber, 
with great leathery, trumpet-shaped flowers of scarlet. A 
beautiful, showy vine, useful for fences and screens. 20c 
each. 
CINNAMON VINE. A strong, hardy climber from China. 
10 to 30 feet, leaves heart-shaped; flowers small, white, 
cinnamon scented. Very fragrant and free from insects. 
10c each, 3 for 25c. 
BITTERSWEET (Celastrus Scandens). A perfectly hardy 
vine with beautiful glossy foliage. Harge clusters of orange 
crimson berries that are retained all winter, and are in 
great demand for inside winter decoration. These vines 
do better when several are planted close together. 20c 
each, 3 for 50c. 
BOSTON IVY. One of the finest climbers for covering walls, 
as it clings firmly to the smoothest surface, covering it 
evenly with overlapping leaves. The color is fresh, deep 
green in summer, changing to bright shades of crimson 
and yellow in autumn. Needs no support to cling to walls. 
25c each. 
HONEYSUCKLE, HALL'S EVERGREEN JAPAN. One of 
the best of the climbing Honeysuckles. Oval, semi-ever¬ 
green foliage; fragrant, yellow and cream colored flowers. 
15c each, 2 for 2^. 
HALL’S SCARLET TRUMPET. Similar to Hall’s Evergreen 
but bright scarlet flowers, dark green foliage. 2-yr. vines. 
20c each. 
SILVER LACE VINE. Very quick growing; produces more 
bloom than any other vine, blooming from late summer 
into the fall. Small, fresh, shining foliage and large, 
foamy sprays of silvery white bloom. 30c each. 
VIRGINIA CREEPER (Woodbine). A strong, rapid grower; 
foliage large, dark green, in autumn bronze and crimson. 
This is an old favorite and valuable for covering back 
porches and arbors. Perfectly hardy everywhere and will 
grow in any soil and situation, hut must be tied, as it will 
not adhere to a wall. 15c each, 2 for 25c. 
WISTERIA, PURPLE. Large, drooping clusters of purple, 
pea-shaped flowers; rapid grower. Blooms in May and 
June. 20c each. 
CLEMATIS PANICULATA. The small flowering, sweet 
scented Japan Clematis. One of the most vigorous and 
beautiful of all climbers. In late summer it produces dense 
sheets of medium sized, pure white flowers of the most 
pleasing fragrance. 20c each. 
2 Bittersweet 
2 Hardy White Clematis 
50 
POST- 
PAID 
CLEMATIS PANICULATA 
SILVER LACE VINE 
BITTERSWEET 
1882...WELCH NURSERIES SHENANDOAH. IOWA 
