MonTANA RUBENS. “China, the mother of gardens,” gave us this early- 
blooming variety with its rosy red flowers, 1 to 2 inches across, which 
change to a deep, clear pink as they expand. Here is a plant, too, for the 
garden in late May and June. It will enhance the beauty of any window, 
and seems particularly adapted for growing on walls, since it grows 10 to 
15 feet tall. The dark rich foliage, overcast with purple tones, lends 
interest through the summer. Because of the fact that it blooms on year- 
old wood, pruning should consist of the removal of dead wood only. 
MONTANA UNDULATA. Similar to Montana rubens in its general character- 
istics, this variety is distinguished by its soft mauve-pink flowers. A setting 
of stone, preferably a wall or a terrace, will do much to bring out the 
beauty of this Asiatic treasure. 
Mrs. Robert BrypDEN. Pale watery blue flowers in clusters. A vigorous 
new hybrid reaching 15 to 18 feet in height. 
PANICULATA. Familiar and desirable, this plant, with its panicles of fragrant 
white flowers, needs no description. It is a prolific grower and an abun- 
dant bloomer, with decorative foliage. 
Recta. A shrubby Clematis for the herbaceous border, producing white 
flowers in June and again in September. This species is decidedly short 
of Stature—_2; to, 3 feet: 
SPOONERI ROSEA. An abundance of deep apple-blossom-pink flowers on 
plants which reach 10 to 15 feet. Blooms in May and June. 
TANGUTICA OBTUSIUSCULA. Yellow bells on stately stems, or modest Chinese 
lanterns—describe them as you will, these flowers are golden yellow, 
dainty, and unusual. In late June come the first flowers, and the bloom- 
ing carries through until September. ‘This best of the yellow Clematis 
is at home clambering over a rock. 
TEXENSIS. Texas may well be proud of this species, often listed as Coccinea, 
which has its natural habitat in that great state. ‘The curious urn-shaped 
flowers of reddish rose, softened on the inner side with buff and pinkish 
buff tones, make this plant unique. ‘The long-haired seed-clusters are 
truly fascinating. Plant this species near a fence or let it ramble over a 
stone wall, and it will soon take on a character all its own. It is well to 
know that this plant is herbaceous in our climate, and sends up entirely 
new growth each year. 
VIRGINIANA. Commonly known as Virgin’s-Bower, this native species is a 
rampant grower and is often found along shady roadsides. It is ideal for 
the wild garden where naturalistic effects are desired. A profusion of 
white flowers in August and September, followed by curiously beautiful 
seed-pods, makes this species an interesting feature for big-scale planting. 
24 JAMES I. GEORGE & SON, FAIRPORT, NEW YORK 
