SEED CATALOGUE . 1939 
Hardy Climbing Plants ioi 
HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS 
Actinidia 
Arguta (Silver Vine). A very desirable hardy Japanese climber of 
strong, vigorous growth, with dark green, shining foliage and 
greenish white flowers with purple centers, which are followed by 
clusters of edible fruit with fig-like flavor. Strong plants, 75 cts. ea. 
Akebia 
Quinata (Akebia Vine). One of the most graceful of our hardy 
climbers, with small, deep green foliage, and producing in early 
spring numberless bunches of violet-brown flowers which have a 
pleasant cinnamon odor. Strong plants, 50 cts. each; $5 per doz. 
Ampelopsis 
Engelmanni. A variety of the Virginia Creeper, with glossy green 
foliage, changing to brilliant crimson in autumn. 
Lowi. Like Ampelopsis Veitchi it clings to the smoothest surface. 
The small, prettily lobed foliage changes to a brilliant crimson in 
autumn. 
Quinquefolia (Virginia Creeper). Very large, green foliage, changing 
to brilliant scarlet in the fall; grows quickly and clings very firmly 
to walls, etc. 
Veitchi (Boston Ivy). The best climber to cling to walls, trees, etc. 
All Ampelopsis, 50 cts. each; $5 per doz.; $35 per 100 
Bignonia 
Radicans (Trumpet Vine). Dark red, with orange throat. Very 
free flowering. 50 cts. each; $5 per doz. 
Clematis 
LARGE-FLOWERING 
Comtesse de Bouchaud. Gracefully curved petals that range in 
tone from satiny rose to rich pink. $1.50 each. 
Crimson King. Red with brownish anthers. Flower often attains a 
diameter of 6 to 7 inches. $3 each. 
Crispa. Graceful foliage and dainty urn-shaped, fragrant purple 
blooms. 85 cts. each. 
Duchess of Albany. Large sprays of gorgeous pink, trumpet-like 
flowers on slender but sturdy stems. July to September. $1 each. 
Duchess of Edinburgh. Double; pure white. $1 each. 
Elsa Spath. Here is a true bright blue Clematis with a rich dark 
center which is accentuated by the crown of anthers. July to 
September. $1.25 each. 
Henryi. Creamy white; large. $1 each. 
Jackmani. The popular rich purple variety. $1 each. 
Kermesina. A true wine-red with velvety texture which softens 
toward the center because of the light markings. $1.25 each. 
Lawsoniana. Attractive blue flushed with mauve. $1.50 each. 
Lord Neville. Rich plum-color. Long blooming season. $2 each. 
Mme. Baron Veillard. Lilac-rose flowers. Very profuse. $1 each. 
Mme. Edouard Andre. Bright carmine. $1 each. 
Montana undulata. Soft mauve-pink blooms during May and 
June. The individual flowers measure 1J^ to 2 inches across. 
85 cts. each. 
Mrs. Cholmondeley. Large, open flowers of wisteria-blue are borne 
in profusion during July and August. $1.25 each. 
Texensis. Curious urn-shaped flowers of reddish rose. 85 cts. each. 
SMALL-FLOWERING 
Paniculata (Japanese Virgin’s-Bower). One of the finest climbers. 
Clouds of small fragrant white flowers in August. Extra-strong 
plants, 50 cts. each; $5 per doz.; $35 per 100. 
Celastrus • Bittersweet 
Scandens. A native vine, of rapid growth, with large leaves and 
yellow flowers. The bright orange-colored pods split crosswise, 
disclosing scarlet seeds, and together these form a bright spot 
all through the winter. 50 cts. each; $5 per doz. 
Honeysuckle 
Chinese Evergreen (Woodbine). Yellow and white variegated 
flowers. 
Hall’s. White, turning yellow. 
Sempervirens magnifica (New Everblooming Coral Honeysuckle). 
Beautiful tubular flowers of a striking orange-scarlet color. Blooms 
continuously from June until October. 50 cts. each; $5 per doz. 
Variegated. Foliage mottled yellow and green; flowers white and 
yellow. 
All Honeysuckles, except where noted, 35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Ivy 
English. Invaluable for covering walls and graves. Plants from 
4-inch pots, 50 cts. each, $5 per doz., $40 per 100; 5-in. pots, 75 cts. 
each, $7.50 per doz., $60 per 100. 
Lathyrus • Hardy Everlasting Pea 
One of the best and most desirable flowering hardy climbing plants, 
attractive both in flowers and foliage, growing to a height of 8 to 10 
feet, and producing clusters of large flowers the entire summer; fine 
for cutting, lasting well. 
Latifolius. Deep rosy red. 
Latifolius albus. Pure white. 
All Lathyrus, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Polygonum 
Auberti. A useful vine for porches, lattice-work, fences, buildings, 
etc., and perfectly hardy and free from disease or pests. It is 
quick growing, a small plant making 25 to 30 feet of growth the 
first summer, and produces clouds of snowy white flowers, in long 
clusters, which turn rose-colcr with age. The foliage is clean looking 
and attractive, and, apart from its wonderful flower effect, will 
please everyone by its appearance. It will not cling to the wall, 
but will ramble over anything that will support it. Extra-strong 
pot-grown plants, 75 cts. each. 
Pueraria 
Thunbergiana (Kudzu Vine). The most rapid-growing vine in 
cultivation, attaining, after once being established, a height of 
50 feet or more in one season. The foliage is large and furnishes 
dense shade. It bears small racemes of rosy purple, pea-shaped 
blossoms toward the close of August. 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Wisteria 
This flowers in the latitude of Philadelphia during May. A strong, 
developed vine produces hundreds of flower panicles, while no foliage 
is visible until after the bloom is faded. They thrive best in the sun, 
and with an application of cow manure once or twice a season, they 
respond marvelously by an extra growth and an abundance of flowers. 
Chinensis (Chinese Wisteria). Pale blue, somewhat fragrant flowers. 
Extra-strong plants, $1 each. 
Chinensis alba. A beautiful white-flowering form of the above. 
Extra-strong plants, $1 each. 
New Pink Butterfly Bush, Charming 
In this we have a real outstanding novelty among the fall-flowering 
shrubs. Vigorous and very free flowering, producing a profusion of 
large lavender-pink trusses continuously throughout the summer. 
75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz. 
HEDGE PLANTS 
Barberry, Japan 
(.Berberis Thunbergi) 
Where a dwarf deciduous hedge is wanted, nothing equals this 
beautiful Barberry. Requires but little pruning to keep in shape. 
The leaves are small, light green, and toward fall assume rich, brilliant 
colors. The fruit or berries become scarlet and are extremely decora¬ 
tive on the plants all through the winter. Absolutely hardy in all 
parts of the country. Plant 12 to 15 inches apart. Extra-strong 3- 
year-old plants, to 2 feet high, $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100. 
Boxwood Edging 
(Dwarf Box ) 
The well-known Box used for edging, and invaluable for that 
purpose. 4 to 6 inches high, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100. 6 to 8 inches 
high, $4 per doz.; $30 per 100. 
Privet, California 
(Ligustrum ovalifolium ) 
This is a rapid grower under all conditions, and has handsome 
glossy foliage that lasts well into the winter. It may be used as a 
specimen or in a hedge. Withstands any amount of pruning, and is 
extremely hardy. To make a good hedge, set the plants in a double 
row 6 inches apart and 6 inches between the rows. Strong, select, 
well-rooted plants, 1-year-old, 1J^ to 2 feet high, $1.25 per doz.; 
$6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. 2-year-old, 2 to feet high, $1.50 per 
doz.; $8 per 100; $70 per 1,000- 
