34. Better Climbing Plants 

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INES are an important class of plants, as they contri- 
bute a lasting appeal in the positions to which they may 
be assigned. Some as climbers, cling and cover blank wall 
space of brick, stucco or stone, while others grow over archi- 
tectural features such as trellises, arches or pergolas, pro- 
viding delightful backgrounds of color or casting welcome 
shade. Some will trail over rocks, or rough slopes, soften- 
ing the harsher outlines. 
Akebia 
Akebia quinata Fireleaf Akebia 
A very graceful, rapid growing vine, hardy and free from insects. 
The foliage is extremely attractive and the rosy purple flowers in 
May are followed by ornamental fruit. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
3 years son et $6.50 4 years $1.00 $9.00 
Ampelopsis 
Monkshood Vine 
A very handsome vine with deeply cut foliage and small blue berries 
which turn orange as they ripen. 
Ampelopsis aconitifolia 
Each Per 10 
ARV CATS” CPR at Ae ca ee mes PE ee iS $ .90 $7.50 
A. brevipedunculata maximowiczi (heterophylla) 
Porcelain Ampelopsis 
Decorative deeply lobed leaves, striped with creamy white, and 
clusters of turquoise blue showy berries. 
Each Per 10 
3 years $1.00 $9.00 
For other varieties of Ampelopsis, see Parthenocissus. 
Campsis 
Campsis (Bignonia) radicans Trumpet Creeper 
A high, tropical looking vine with large, trumpet-shaped flowers of 
glowing orange-red in August. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
3 years eet Pea) $6.50 5 years .. $1.25 $11.00 
Ac veals ere 90 8.00 6 years 1.50 13.50 
Parthenocissus tricuspidata at Harvard Botanic Gardens 

Celastrus 
Celastrus orbiculatus Oriental Bittersweet 
Rapid growing vine with brilliant orange-yellow fruit, and the 
best variety for winter decorations. Its vigorous growth makes it use- 
ful for planting on banks and over stone walls and fences. 
Each Per 10 
aaa Ae eer eee VAL tee PAS) 
American Bittersweet 
6 years heavy 
C. seandens 
A native climber, with glossy leaves which turn bright yellow in 
autumn, and big showy clusters of orange and crimson fruit. 
Each Per 10 
$7.00 
3 years 
Clematis 
Clematis paniculata Sweet Autumn Clematis 
By far the showiest of the fall-blooming species. It thrives best in 
sunny situations, making a luxuriant grower with lustrous foliage. 
The flowers are medium sized pure white, borne in late summer and 
autumn in feathery masses, with a rich vanilla-like fragrance. 
Each Per 10 Each Per 10 
2 years sean Rae) $7.00 4 years ex. hvy $1.50 $13.50 
Large - Flowering Hybrid Clematis 
These hybrid varieties have a delicacy of form which 
makes them objects of rare and unusual beauty. Trellises, 
pergolas, arches, wire supports, fences, or old stumps make 
desirable supports of these extraordinary flowers. Their 
cultural requirements are simple, as they thrive best in a 
rather light, but rich and well drained garden soil to which 
some lime and bone meal have been added. A partially 
shaded location is ideal, although they succeed in full sun 
if the lower stems are shaded by perennials to keep the 
Clematis roots cool and moist. Do not give them manure. 
Each Per 10 
Ree a rE ee $2.00 $17.50 
2 years 
Henryi 
Huge creamy white flowers often 8 inches 
across in July and August. 
Jackmani 
Large, velvety, violet-purple flowers borne 
profusely throughout the summer. 
Mme. Edouard Andre 
A profuse bloomer during mid-summer with 
rich purplish red flowers of extraordinary tex- 
ture. 
Ramona 
Lavender-blue accentuated by a darker disk 
of central anthers. Blooms abundantly during 
the summer months. 
Haven’t You A Need For Vines? 
A few vines often accomplish wonders. 
Do you know the beauty of the Porcelain Am- 
pelopsis, the rapid growth of the Chinese 
Fleecevine, the fragrance of the Sweet Autumn 
Clematis, the brilliant colors of the Summer 
King Honeysuckle, and the showy fruit of the 
Bittersweet? 
