CLEMATIS - Large Flowering English Hybrids 
Only in recent years have American gardeners been able to enjoy 
the rare beauty of the many Clematis hybrids. These European garden 
treasures are notable for their spectacular flowers. Outstanding in 
color and in form, they lend dignity and charm to any garden. Grown 
on trellises, arbors, pergolas, old tree stumps, and walls, these climb- 
ing plants often flaunt their beauty in high places where they may be 
enjoyed from many parts of the garden. 
Both the large- and the small-flowered varieties are well worth 
growing. While the large-flowered forms provide great richness of 
color, the small-flowered kinds impress us with their curiously formed 
flowers. 
From a decorative standpoint these Clematis hybrids are most useful. 
They last well when cut and lend themselves to many unique arrange- 
ments. ° 
Culture. They need a rich, deep, well drained soil; in fact, drainage 
should be perfect and the soil should be prepared at least 2 feet deep, 
using plenty of sharp sand and well-rotted manure. The roots must be 
sent straight down, the whole plant must be deeply set, the crown should 
be not less than 3 inches beneath the surface of the soil. Provide support 
and protect the runners produced the first year from frost with straw or 
small piece of burlap. No protection required after first winter. 
Ascotiensis Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $11.50 
Pure blue. One of the finest large flowered forms. 
Contesse de Bouchard Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $11.50 
Rosy lilac flowers with lighter midrib. Lovely, delicate variety. 
Crimson King Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $11.50 
Large crimson-red flowers with white center; very striking. 
Duchess of Edinburgh Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.25 
Magnificent double white. 
Henryi Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.25 
Lovely, large creamy white flowers in great quantities all summer. 
Jackmani Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.25 
The popular purple variety with large, purple-blue flowers; one of the 
loveliest vines we have. 
Lawsoniana Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $11.50 
Lovely, large, light blue star-shaped blossoms in profusion. 
Mme. Villard Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.25 
Warm lilac-rose blossoms in great quantities. A constant bloomer. 
Ramona Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.25 
Single, pale blue flowers completely cover this plant; it is a very lovely 
vine not used nearly enough. 
Ville de Lyon Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $11.50 
Dark plum colored, velvety flowers. A stunning variety. 
CLEMATIS - Virgin’s Bower 
Besides the large-flowered Clematis there are several varieties producing 
smaller blooms or in large panicles. All are very desirable and most useful. 
Flammula and Montana are of strong growth, but their flowers are not 
fragrant like those of the Paniculata which really is one of the loveliest 
sweet scented vines we have. 
Culture. All require a rich, light, well drained soil and should be grown 
in full sun. A support should be provided for them to climb on, it is well 
to tie the vines in their early growth; trim and remove dead vines early in 
spring. Plant in fall or early spring. 
Coccinea texensis Each $0.50, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.25 
Grows 10 to 12 feet. A very handsome, hardy climber, bearing small, 
thick, bell-shaped flowers, of bright coral-red, in wonderful profusion, 
from June till frost. 
Crispa Each $0.50, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.25 
The flowers are same pear-shape as Coccinea, but deep purplish blue 
with small white edge. Profuse; blooming all’summer. 
Montana rubens Each $1.00, Three $2.75, Doz. $9.25 
(Anemone Clematis.) A strong, vigorous, extremely hardy variety, 
thriving under most adverse conditions. Its clustered pink flowers expand 
in April and May; the best of our spring climbers. 
Orientalis (Tangutica or Graveolens) Each $1.00, 3 $2.75, Doz. $9.25 
The Golden Clematis. This vine is covered in midsummer with quantities 
of rich yellow flowers. In autumn it very frequently flowers again. 
It is a vigorous, hardy, strong growing and free flowering vine which 

ce Be does not get too tall. Its maximum height is about 12 feet. 
Hardy Baltica Ivy— Paniculata Each $0.50, Three $1.25, Doz. $4.25 
Hedera Helix Gracilis This hardy climber is one of the choicest and most satisfactory climbing, 
flowering plants. Of strong, rapid growth, with small, dense, cheerful 
green foliage and pure white, deliciously fragrant flowers, in greatest 
protusion in August and September, 2-year plants. 
Clematis Montana Superba {162} Bignonia, Mme. Gallen (See page 161) 

