Clematis, Lawsoniana 
<—€ Wisteria sinensis 
Lonicera 
Halliana 
<—_€& 
<— Euonymus radicans vegetus 

Forbes Hardy Vines 
For such a small outlay there are few plants that give so much in return as the Hardy Vines. A 
few, well placed, with their delightful charm will greatly enhance the beauty of you ° garden. They 
soften harsh lines, bring beauty to bare walls and welcome to doorways. 
For covering unsightly 
objects there is nothing better. All our vines are well-established, 2-year-old, No. 1 plants. 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia. Virginia Creeper. A strong, 
vigorous, fast-growing vine with large attractive foliage 
that changes to scarlet-gold shades in the fall. It is very 
hardy and readily adapts itself to trellises, arbors and 
stone walls. 60c. each; 3 for $1.65. 
Ampelopsis Veitchi. Boston Ivy. Very excellent for cling- 
ing to brick, masonry or even smooth walls. These hardy 
vines grow 20 to 30 feet in 2 or 3 years and have dense 
dark green foliage, which turns bronze-red in the fall. 
$1 each; 3 for $2.75 
Aristolochia Sipho. Dutchman’s Pipe. The large, heart- 
shaped leaves provide a dense screen or quick shade for 
porches and pergolas. The curious brownish flowers are 
pipe-shaped. $1 each; 3 for $2.75. 
Bignonia radicans. Trumpet Vine. This is perfectly 
hardy but delights in a sunny location. It grows tall, 
rapidly bearing clusters of large, bright orange-scarlet 
flowers through the summer. It will cling to both wood 
and masonry. 50c¢ each; 3 for $1.35. 
Bignonia, Mme. Galen. Like the above, this likes sun and 
grows rapidly, but bears through summer clusters of rich, 
orange-tinted, apricot ae flowers, often 214 inches 
across. These make a splendid contrast with the clean 
tropical foliage. $1 each; 3 for $2.75. 
Celastrus scandens. Bittersweet. A vigorous rampant 
plant that grows well in partial shade. It has large 
handsome light green foliage and, in May and June bears 
yellow flowers. In the fall the clusters of yellow, orange- 
capsuled fruit appear. 50c each; 3 for $1.35. 
Clematis paniculata. Virgin’s Bower. This hardy vine, 
growing 15 feet in a season, adapts itself to all situations. 
It is insect proof and becomes a mass of fragrant, fleecy, 
white bloom, above the small dense foliage, from August 
to frost. 65c¢ each; 3 for $1.50. 
Euonymus radicans vegetus. Evergreen Wintercreeper. 
Unexcelled in sun or shade for a hardy, evergreen wall 
cover or on large, old trees where it grows 25 feet high. 
Splendid for covering banks. It has thick, leathery, dark 
green leaves and bears bright orange berries in the fall. 
55c each; 3 for $1.50; $5.50 per doz.; $40 per 100. 
Hedera Helix. English Ivy. A lovely vine, with its beautiful 
shiny leaves, for masonry walls. Unexcelled as a ground 
cover, even in the densest shade. for woodsy borders and 
graves. Fine for outdoor window boxes. 3-in. pots, 35c. 
each; 3 for 90c.; $3 per doz.; $22.50 per 100. 
Hedera Helix gracilis. Baltica Ivy. Similar in growth to 
English Ivy but with foliage not as large and more deeply 
cut. It makes a very graceful cover for walls with north 
or west exposure and is splendid as a ground cover. It is 
very hardy. 3-in. pots, 45c. each; 3 for $1.20; $4.25 per 
doz.; $30 per 100. 
Lonicera Halliana. MHall’s Honeysuckle. Splendid for 
steep banks, dense screens, porches, trellises and fences 
in sun or part shade. Vigorous, with almost evergreen 
foliage and fragrant flowers, white turning to yellow, from 
early summer through eee ee 50c. each; 3 for 1.35; 
$4.75 per doz.; $35 per 100. 
Lonicera sempervirens magnifica. Coral Honeysuckle. 
Magnificent bright coral-colored trumpet flowers of large 
size, continuing from early June to frost. The vines with 
blue-gray-green foliage do not grow as large as the other 
varieties. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
Lonicera, Goldflame. Huge, showy clusters of fragrant 
blooms, the outside of the petals of brilliant flame coral, 
the inside of creamy gold, from May to frost. The dark 
glossy foliage may also be sheared to form a hedge. $1.10 
each; 3 for $3. 
Polygonum Auberti. Silver Lace Vine. Very hardy and 
grows very rapidly, often 15 to 20 feet the first year, Has 
pest-free, shiny, bright green, prolific foliage covered in 
summer and fall with foamy sprays of white flowers. 
Likes full sun and an eastern or southern exposure in rich 
sandy soil. 90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
Wisteria sinensis. Chinese Wisteria. Long pendulous 
clusters of lavender-blue flowers in early summer. Likes 
a well-drained loam tn full sun and lots of water when in 
bloom. Prune back hard. Fertilize in autumn after leaves 
have fallen. Grafted plants, 90c. each; 3 for $2.50. 
Wisteria sinensis alba. White Chinese Wisteria. The 
white form of the above and it is delightfully fragrant. 
Grafted plants, 90c. each; 3 for $2.50. 
Wisteria multijuga rosea. Pink Weeping Wisteria. 
Slender racemes, often 18 inches long, of smaller flowers 
produced freely on vigorous vines. $1 each; 3 for $2.75. 
Large-flowered Clematis 
Outstanding in color and form, these vines add charm to 
any garden. When grown on trellises against house, porch 
or garage they help tie in the building with the garden. 
Supported on wires, they are effective on walls and they 
change an unsightly stump or fence into a thing of beauty. 
Culture. Best in partial shade, but if in full sun, shade 
the base with small plants and peat moss. Prepare soil 2 
feet deep with sand and rotted manure and some lime. 
Set plants with collar 3 inches below soil level. Water amply 
during drought. Don’t prune until well established; then in 
early spring prune back old wood to 3 feet. Mulch each fall 
with leaves, peat or rotted manure; in spring mix into soil. 
Comtesse de Bouchaud. A strong grower and profuse 
bloomer from July to September, reaching a height of 8 
to 10 feet. The curved flower petals range in tone from a 
satiny rose to a rich pink. A variety best enjoyed when 
seen at close range. $1.10 each; 3 for 
Crimson King. Magnificent, series flowers, often 
6 inches across, of wine-red with brownish anthers. The 
showy plants attain a height of 6 to 8 feet and bloom from 
June to September. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
Henryi. A variety of rare beauty. The growth is vigorous, 
climbing to 8 feet high, but it is outstanding for the quality 
of the flowers rather than the quantity. They are cream- 
white, often 8 inches across, and come all summer. $1.10 
each; 3 for $3. 
Jackmani. Rapid and vigorous in growth, often 10 feet 
high, it is covered with large, velvety violet-purple flowers 
through summer and fall. $1.10 each; 3 for $3. 
Lawsoniana. Fine for a garden feature. Strong vine growth, 
6 to 8 feet high, and a Jong blooming season, June to 
September. The large flowers have overlapping petals of 
bright blue flushed with mauve, giving a soft-textured 
appearance. $1.10 each; 3 for $3. 
Lord Neville. Makes a striking effect against a white wal 
or white trellis. The 7-foot vines, from June to September, 
bear richly textured, large flowers of velvety plum-purple 
color and graceful form. Adds a note of luxury and at- 
mosphere to any garden. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25, 
Prins Hendrik. Of rare orchid-like beauty with gorgeous 
flowers, often 7 inches across, of azure-blue ruffled petals. 
They last well as cut-flowers. The bloom continues from 
June to frost on strong vines growing 7 feet high. Very 
attractive. $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
14 
