

The New Clematis — Rare Beauty 
The Clematis is one of the most graceful and delightful of all climbing plants, yet it is 
unfamiliar to many gardeners who would be charmed by its beauty if only they were 
acquainted with the many varieties available. Both the large and small-flowering kinds 
offer a whole new field for exploration by those interested in the ever-changing pageant 
of form and color. The delicate appearance of the bloom would lead one to expect a 
plant most exacting in its requirements, yet once started in a suitable location, the 
Clematis is not a difficult garden subject. It is informal in growth, readily adapting it- 
self to a fence, old stump, arch or trellis, or on wires. Clematis has proved itself at the 
nursery, and although known well in the East, it should do well here with following the 
few simple suggestions. 
A partial shade location for Clematis is ideal. When planted in full sun, the lower 
stems and roots should be shaded by small plants or by a small shield of shingles around 
the base of the plant. The roots want moist and cool soil, and a mulch of peat moss 
in the summer months may also help. Sand and peat may be added to heavy soils, 
and since the soil must not be on the acid side whatsoever, lime should be added when 
planting, and occasionally after the plant is established. 
Plant Clematis with the collar of the plant at least two or three inches below the sur- 
face of the soil. Be careful in tying the young growth as although strong and vigorous, 
it may be a bit brittle. 
SELECT NURSERIES are privileged to offer the finest selection of Clematis available in the Southland, with the 
knowledge that once gardeners become familiar with the beautiful vines, Clematis will be known and appreciated 
more and:more. CLEMATIS is hardy to zero degrees. 
Large-flowered varieties: MME. BARON-VEILLARD. The warm lavender pastel 
shades of this French introduction are of unusual 
DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH. Double, pure white delicate beauty. As the days get cooler, the colors 
flowers not unlike a Gardenia. The white flowers become more intense. Tall growing, to 12 feet, and 
make highlights in the shady garden. This new intro- blooms are borne in big clusters. 
duction blooms on year-old wood, so prune only to MME. EDOUARD ANDRE. A lovely red, with a 
remove dead wood in February or March. purplish cast, and the petals in this variety are some- 
ELSA SPAETH. Deep bright blue with darker center, what rounded. Grows only to seven feet, but blooms 
in great profusion. 
RAMONA. A _ lavender-blue Clematis with a disk 
grows to eight feet, and is vigorous in growing habit. 
FAIRY QUEEN. Pale flesh pink, and extra large of darker anthers. Buds are short and pointed and 
blooms, borne heavily in summer and fall. the petals are rounded. 
GIPSY QUEEN. A hybrid of the well-known Jack- THE PRESIDENT. White trellises with the reddish- 
mani, of velvety violet-purple flowers. Blooms in plum-violet blossoms of this variety will be a beauti- 
summer, and should be pruned severely in early ful sight in the garden. The blooms are produced 
spring. freely over the entire length of the 10-foot vines. 
HENRYI. A very popular Clematis, outstanding for W. E. GLADSTONE. Large blooms of a heavenly 
its quality of bloom. The large white flowers often blue color from June to October, and climbs to about 
measure eight inches across. Climbs to eight feet. 10 feet. 
, a a WILLIAM KENNETT. A cool deep lavender and 
JACKMANI. The most widely planted Clematis in flowers of exceptional size make this variety out- 
America, with large soft violet-purple flowers. Rapid standing. Blooms from June to September and a 
and vigorous in growth to 10 feet. strong grower. 
LADY BETTY BALFOUR. A hybrid of Clematis viti- Small-flowered varieties: 
cella, which dates back to the 16th .century. Cut ; 
back in early spring, and in the summer months the MACROPETALA. aL as native of northern China and 
vine will be lovely with velvety purple flowers. Siberia. The three-inch flowers are of exquisite laven- 
der coloring, and the entire flower is covered with 
LANUGINOSA CANDIDA. An all-white variety with down. 
large flowers, growing to about 10 feet tall. MONTANA UNDULATA. A popualr variety with 
LAWSONIANA. A fine blue Clematis, flushed with soft mauve-pink flowers, growing often to 15 feet 
mauve, and is very attractive. Large flowers, over- tall. Blooms on year-old wood, so only pruning neces- 
lapping petals. sary is thinning and taking out dead wood. 
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