Hardy Climbing Plants 
Actinidia 
Arguta (Silver Vine). 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. each 
Akebia 
Quinata (Akebia Vine). 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 
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, chang- 
ing to brilliant scarlet in the fall; grows quickly and clings very 
firmly to walls, ete. 
Veitchi (Boston Ivy). The best climber to cling to walls, trees, etc. 
All Ampelopsis, 50 cts. each; $5 per doz.; $35 per 100 
Aristolochia 
Sipho (Dutchman’s Pipe). Light green leaves, and brown flowers 
shaped like the bowl of a pipe. $1 50 each 
Bignonia 
Mme. Galen. Large flowers of tawny orange produced throughout 
the summer. $1 each 
Radicans (Trumpet Vine). Dark red, with orange throat. Very 
free flowering. 50 cts. each; $5 per doz. 
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. 
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 114 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 
Euonymus 
Radicans vegetus (Evergreen Bittersweet). Attractive large foli- 
age of a rich green color. 35 cts. each; $3.50 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. 
Humulus 
Japonica (Hop-Vine). Bears a profusion of seed-pods. 
25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz. 
Ivy 
English. Invaluable for covering walls and graves. 
Plants from 3-in. pots, 25 cts. each; $2.50 per doz.; $20 per 100 
4-in. pots, 50 cts. each; $5.00 per doz.; $40 per 100 
5-in. pots, 75 cts. each; $7.50 per doz.; $60 per 100 
Jasminum 
Nudiflorum. Fragrant yellow flowers in early spring. 
35 cts. each; $3.50 per doz. 
Lathyrus - Hardy Everlasting Pea 
Latifolius. Deep rosy red. 
Latifolius albus. Pure white. 
All Lathyrus, 30 cts. each; $3 per doz. 
Lycium 
Barbatum (Matrimony Vine). The small purple flowers are 
followed in late summer by a crop of red berries. 50 cts. each 
Polygonum 
Auberti. A useful vine for porches, lattice-work, fences, buildings, 
ete., 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-color with age. 
Extra-strong pot-grown plants, 75 cts. each 
Pueraria 
Thunbergiana (Kudzu Vine). 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 
Chinensis (Chinese Wisteria). Pale blue, somewhat fragrant flowers. 
Chinensis alba. A beautiful white-flowering form of the above. 
All Wisterias, extra-strong plants, $1 each 
H. edge Plants 
BARBERRY, Japan (Berberis Thunbergi). Absolutely hardy in all 
parts of the country. Plant 12 to 15 inches apart. 
Extra-strong 3-yr., 114 to 2-ft. plants, $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100 
BOXWOOD EDGING. The well-known Dwarf Box used for edg- 
ing, and invaluable for that purpose. 
4 to 6-in. plants, $3 per doz.; $20 per 100 
6 to 8-in. plants, $4 per doz.; $30 per 100 
PRIVET, California (Ligustrwm ovalifolium). 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, 
l-yr., 11% to 2-ft., $1.25 per doz.; $6 per 100; $50 per 1000 
2-yr., 2 to 214-ft., $1.50 per doz.; $8 per 100; $70 per 1000 

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