T LAST the Clematis hybrids are getting their’share of 
attention in the garden world. Although many varieties 
were known in this country in the 90’s, they were for- 
gotten for some curious reason. It is only within the last few 
years that garden makers have been made to realize the beauty 
and the value of this great plant family. 
No group of climbing plants is more distinctive for its wide 
color range, its variety of forms, and its decorative possi- 
bilities. To be sure, the Clematis is a regal plant but it need 
not have a spacious setting. In fact, its greatest charm is the 
pleasing suggestion of informality which it Iends to pergolas, 
trellises, arbors, fences and old tree stumps. 
Clematis Coccinea Hybrids 
A truly distinct group with flowers of trumpet-, bell- and urn-like 
like forms. The plants are medium in height and bloom in summer 
and autumn, the flowers appearing successionally on summer shoots. 
Date of Bloom Each 
Admiration. Glowing salmon-pink coloring. ....July, Oct. $1 50 
Countess of Onslow. Brilliant violet-purple..... July, Oct. 1 50 
Duchess of Albany. Bright pink, eee eee 
flower. (See illustration above.).. 
Grace Darling. A delicate carmine-rose Tern. 
Texensis. Usually described as _pitcher-like in 
form, the brilliant red flowers have Aen centers. 
(See illustration above. sites July, Oct. 85 
Glee Florida Hybrids 
These varieties are noted for their profuse bloom in early summer, 
reaching a height of 8 to 10 feet. The flowers are produced on old or 
ripened wood. We must point out that it is necessary to remove 
only dead and weak growth when pruning. 
Duchess of Edinburgh. A superb double pureDate of Bloom Each 
white flowering form. (See illustration above.)..June July $1 00 
Mr. G. J. Patijn. Unusually delicate is this light 
blue double- sors form. ier Ulustration 
above.).. ..June, July 2 50 
ais epee Peer 
These large-flowered climbing forms produce their bloom in summer 
and early autumn successionally on new and summer growth. The 
plants reach a height of 10 to 15 feet and are noted for their profuse 
bloom. 
Comtesse de Bouchaud. A pleasing shade of pink-Date of Bloom Each 
ish rose. (See color illustration above.)........June, July $1 25 
Empress of India. eee? ue truly a 
rich color... 5. . June, Oct. Loy) 
Gypsy Queen. Velvety in texture is this dark 
violet-purple form... .. .June, Oct. 1225 
Jackmani. Perhaps the most familiar of all the 
Clematis hybrids, this old favorite is noted for its 
.July, Oct. 1 50 
. July, Oct. 1 50 
great vigor and its abundant violet-purple bloom . June, Oct. 1 00 
Jackmani alba. A pure white form of the familiar 
type.. ..June, Oct. 1.25 
Jackmani rubra. The well-shaped flowers are an 
unusually rich red.. .June, Oct. 150 
Jackmani superba. ‘Noticeably large flowers of 
deep violet-purple.. .. . . June, Oct. 2 50 
Mme. Baron-Veillard. ‘The latest to flower of 
these hybrids is this lilac-rose form. (See color 
illustration above.). . . July, Oct. 1 00 
Mme. Edouard Andre. ‘Bright velvety red in 
color. (See color illustration above.) . .June, Oct. 1 00 
Mrs. Cholmondeley. Usually described as wis- 
teria-blue. (See color illustration above.) ...... June, Oct. 1925 
The President. Of decidedly rich coloring is this 
reddish-plum-violet variety. (See color ilustra- 
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In order that garden makers shall have a more complete 
picture of the decorative possibilities and uses of Clematis, 
we are endeavoring to point out the distinctive colors and 
the blooming period of all the varieties which we list. Our bloom- 
ing dates are based on observations made here at Fairport 
in the western part of New York State. As with most plants, 
the first display of bloom is more profuse than the autumn 
display. Then, too, it is important to realize that some varie- 
ties produce blooms on new wood and some produce their 
flowers on old wood. Accordingly, we are presenting the 
flowers in groups according to type so that you may readily 
become familiar with all of the varieties. 
Clematis Lanuginosa Hybrids 
Often spoken of as the woolly-leaved Clematis, the original form 
came to us from China almost a hundred years ago. These climbing 
forms produce large flowers in summer and autumn, usually on short 
lateral summer shoots. The flowers are well dispersed on the plants 
which reach a height of 10 to 12 feet. 
Crimson King. Large bright red flowers. (See Date of Bloom Each 
illustration above.). . ee une: Oct a meple50 
Elsa Spath. A bright blue form “which becomes 
deeper in color toward the center of the flower. 
(See color illustration above.).. 
Fairy Queen. The pale flesh-pink coloring Is 
accentuated with brighter bars. . 
Henryi. A familiar variety with unusually large 
white flowers. (See color illustration above.)....June, Oct. 1 00 
King Edward VII. Rich violet with bluish bars. 
(See color illustration above.).. _June, Oct. 25 
Lady Caroline Neville. Usually ‘described as 
French white with mauve bars. (See color 
illustration above.). . . June, Oct. 1 50 
Lady Northcliffe. Deep lavender with bright blue 
CiintS<) a . June, Oct. 1 50 
Lanuginosa candida. A pure white flower with a 
white center. (See color illustration above.) ....June, Oct. 25 
Lawsoniana. An unusually large bright blue 
flower. Always a colorful favorite. (See color 
illustration above.). . . .June, Oct. se Ge: 
Lord Neville. The dark “plum-colored sepals : are 
accentuated with a white center. (See color 
illustration above.). .. . June, Oct. 25 
Nelly Moser. Mauve with red bars, Tange. Gee 
. .June, Oct. ie25 
. June, Oct. 1 50 
color illustration on address side.). .... . .. June, Oct. 125 
Perle d’Azur. Large sky-blue flowers........ _ June, Oct. 1250 
Prins Hendrik. Orchid-blue with ruffled petals, 
the blooms are rich in texture. ee color illus- 
tration above.)...... z ..June, Sept. 1 50 
Ramona. Large lay ee blue Rone ers . eee J UMenOCts 1 00 
Ville de Paris. Dark blue flowers with brighter 
bars. (See illustration eee bbls see 1! 
W. E. Gladstone. 
heavenly blue..... . .June, Oct. 125 
William Kennett. The color of this large fi flower 
is in the deep lavender range. Af 
Perhaps best described as 
. .June, Oct. i 5} 
Clematis Patens nee 
In spring and early summer this group of large-flowered climbers 
bloom abundantly on old or ripened wood. The plants usually are 
medium in height. 
Edouard Desfosse. Unusually large flowers of Date of Bloom Each 
violet coloring with deeper bars... .... June, July $1 50 
King of the Belgians. Light mauve in color with 
deeper bars... .June, July 1 50 
Lasurstern. Deep blue flowers of unusual size. . June, July 1 50 
Mrs. George Jackman. A satiny white form.. _. June, July 1 50 
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