24 Varieties of 


Ornamental Vines and Ground Covers 


INES are an important class of plants. As climbers, they cling to walls of brick, stucco, 
or stone, or grow by twining themselves over trellises, arches, pergolas, and fences. 
Still others will trail over rocks or rough slopes. They soften harsh lines and angles, and 
screen undesirable views. 
Porcelain Ampelopsis (Ampelopsis heterophylla) 
25'—Decorative, deeply-lobed leaves, striped with 
creamy white. Clusters of turquoise blue berries. 
Virginia Creeper (Ampelopsis quinquefolia) 35’/— 
A vigorous, rapid-grower, with broad, green leaves, 
turning arich crimson in autumn. Valuable for cover- 
ing walls. 
Engelmann Creeper (Ampelopsis quinquefolia 
engelmanni) 35’—Similar to above variety, but 
smaller leaves. Will cling readily to almost any flat 
surface. 
Boston Ivy (Ampelopsis tricuspidata) 35’/—A 
favorite climber. Clings tenaciously to brick, mason- 
ry, rocks, and stumps. Dark, glossy foliage, turning 
brilliant orange-scarlet in autumn. 
Trumpetcreeper (Bignonia radicans) 36’—Bold- 
growing with interesting foliage and partially climb- 
ing habit. Huge, trumpet-shaped flowers, varying 
from brownish-orange to brilliant scarlet. 
Orientai Bittersweet (Celastrum orbiculatus) 20’— 
Rapid-grower with briliiant orange-yellow fruit in 
fall. Wonderful for indoor decoration, as well as for 
covering fences, stone walls, and banks. 
American Bittersweet (Celastrus scandens) 25’— 
Glossy leaves, which turn brilliant yellow in autumn. 
Big, showy clusters of orange-crimson fruit in fall. 
Sweet Autumn Clematis (Clematis paniculata) 
25’—The showiest of the fall-blooming vines. Makes 
a luxuriant growth with lustrous green foliage. 
Medium-sized, pure white flowers in late summer and 
fall in feathery masses with a rich fragrance. 
Wintercreeper (Euonymus radicans) 20’/—Seif- 
clinging vine with dainty, light green leaves. 
Bigleaf Wintercreeper (Euonymus radicans vege- 
tus) 20’—Similar to above, but larger leaves. Often 
grown as a shrub. 
Baltic Ivy (Hedera helix baltica) 15’—Hardier, 
smaller-leaved variety of the well-known English 
Ivy. Rich, dark green leaves. Clings to any rough 
surface if helped to get started. 
Everblooming Honeysuckle (Lonicera heckrotti) 
15’—Large, fragrant flowers in immense clusters 
that blossom throughout the summer. Flame-red 
outside and apricot golden inside. Attractive gray- 
green foliage. 
Hall Japanese Honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica 
halliana) 20’—Fragrant yellow and white flowers 
from mid-summer until frost. A vigorous grower, it 
makes an excellent ground cover in sun or shade, 
and is particularly effective in curbing erosion on 
banks. 
Trumpet Honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens) 
15’—Showy vine with shiny, green leaves and 
brilliant scarlet, trumpet-shaped flowers. 
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WISTERIA 
Chinese Matrimony Vine (Lycium chinense) 6’— 
A rapid-growing, freely-flowered vine covered with 
bright purple, star-shaped blossoms from June until 
September, succeeded by bright scarlet berries. 
China Fleecevine (Polygonum auberti) 25’/—Tall- 
growing vine with bronzy young leaves, which turn 
green. Tiny white flowers borne abundantly in 
feathery sprays from August to October. The best 
hardy vine for immediate effects. Makes a tremend- 
ous growth in one season. 
Common Periwinkle (Vinca minor) 6/’/—Also 
called Myrtle. A splendid, low ground cover, with 
glossy green leaves and small, light blue flowers. 
Japanese Longcluster Wisteria (Wisteria multi- 
juga) 30’—Hardy, tall-growing vine that fastens 
itself by twining. These improved varieties bear 
clusters from one to three feet long in May. 
Kuchi-Beni—White, with pink tint. 
Kyuskaku—Lavender. 
Naga-Noda—Best purple. 
Noda-Murasaki— Delicate lavender. 
Rosea—Pink. 
Shira-Noda—Pure white. 
Chinese Wisteria (Wisteria sinensis)—40’/—Same 
habit of growth as above. Medium-long clusters of 
lavender, pea-shaped blossoms in May. 
