Huupine. A translucent white variety with mauve-pink markings. The blooms. 
are 4 inches in diameter, and since they appear on summer shoots the plants can: 
be pruned hard in the spring. Vigorous plant 10 to 15 feet tall. See page 12. 
Lapy Betty BALFour. Clematis vitacella, introduced to England from Spain 
in the sixteenth century, has given us many delightful hybrids, among them 
Lady Betty Balfour. In early spring it hould be cut back half way if one would. 
enjoy the full value of its velvety purple flowers through the summer months. 
See page 14. 
VILLE DE Lyon. This Clematis produces an abundance of carmine-red flowers. 
which are all the more striking because of the darker tones in the center of each 
blossom. From July until September it clambers to a height of 8 to 10 feet,. 
displaying its profusion of bloom that is suggestive of some rare and luxurious. 
fabric. See page 10. 
CLEMATIS SPECIES 
For the most part, the species and varieties listed here are small-flowered types. 
producing their flowers in summer and autumn, usually on summer shoots, hence 
they can be pruned vigorously in early spring. 
CrispA. Also known as Marsh or Curly Clematis, it is characterized by graceful 
foliage and dainty bell or urn-shaped flowers. The color of this species, which is 
indigenous to the South, has been described as steel-blue, and it has proved 
hardy in northern New York. While its native habitat is that of a swamp, it 
thrives well in ordinary loam that has been well limed. These curious, bell-like 
flowers are in evidence from July to September and the plant can be expected 
to climb 8 feet on a trellis, or better still, scramble over some early-blooming 
shrub. See page 11. 
MonTANA ALBA. A white form of Montana, growing 10 to 15 feet in height. 
Blooms in May and June. See front cover. 
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 particular- 
ly 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. Be- 
cause 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 characteristics, 
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. See page 14. 
Mrs. Roperr Brypen. Pale watery blue flowers in clusters. A vigorous new hy- 
brid reaching 15 to 18 feet in height. See page 10. 
PanicuLatTa. Familiar and desirable, this plant, with its panicles of fragrant 
white flowers, needs no description. It is a prolific grower and an abundant 
bloomer, with decorative foliage. See page 6. 
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 blooming carries 
through until September. This best of the yellow Clematis is at home clamber- 
ing over a rock. See page 18. 
20 JAMES I. GEORGE & SON 
