
Hupine. See page 20 
Clematis 
Coccinea Hybrids 
Actruly distinct group with 
flowers of trumpet-, bell- and urn- 
like forms. The plants are me- 
dium in height and bloom in 
summer and autumn, the flowers 
appearing in succession on sum- 
mer shoots. 
DucHEss OF ALBANY. Vigorous 
sprays of gorgeous pink, trum- 
pet-like flowers on slender but 
sturdy stems suggest a grace and 
delicacy rarely found among 
climbing plants. The dark 
brown center of the flower and 
the white streaks on the outer 
side of the petals are interesting 
features. July to September is 
the blooming period, and this 
variety is particularly desirable 
where it can be seen at close 
range. Of interest to those who 
are partial to American plants 
is the fact that this magnificent 
hybrid had its origin as a hy- 
brid of Texensis—the Scarlet 
Clematis of ‘Texas. See pages 
4 and 18. 
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 fascinat- 
ing. 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. See page 11. 
