fog CLIMBERS 
The following vines should be considered in all plantings, some for their foliage, 
others for their bloom. There are vines that will cling directly to masonry and rough 
wood without any additional support, such as Boston Ivy and Creeping Fig. Others 
are dependent on trellis work on which they naturally twine, such as Star Jasmine, 
Honeysuckle and Bignonia. They are very valuable to add interest to bank walls, to 
provide shade on arbors, or to cover fences and wails. Many have exquisite flowers. 
The ground covers are becoming more and more popular, especially with the 
simpler treatment of modern architecture. An evergreen flowering groundcover often 
is more desirable than annuals or shrubbery in planting beds. 
Many vines when not trained on a trellis 
creep along the ground, making a very effec- 
tive informal groundcover. Many perennials 
when planted in masses achieve the same 
CLEMATIS 
RAMONA 
CARPET BUGLE 
Ajuga (Carpet Bugle). One of the finest 
covers for shady places where a good water 
supply can be assured. Leaves make a close 
turf not over 2 inches high. Blue flowers 
in spring. Gal. $1.25. Flat. $6.50. 
CLIMBING PINKIE 
If you look for Climbers, don’t miss the 
Climbing Roses on page 23 
BZ, 
effect. 
TRUMPET VINES 
Bignonia Tweediana (Doxantha Unguis-cati). 
Catclaw Yellow Trumpet. Hardy, decidu- 
ous vine with slender shoots that cling to 
any surface. Flowers bright yellow, trum- 
pet 3 inches long and 4 inches across. 
Gal. $1.50. 
Bignonia Violacea (Lavender Trumpet Vine). 
Free flowering, delightful evergreen vine2 
for sun or shade. Not rank in growth. 
Lovely in spring and summer when covered 
with light lavender, gloxinia-like flowers. 
Leathery, thick leaves stay green. Hardy 
to about 19 degrees. Gal. $1.50, 5 Gal. 
$4.00. 
BOUGAINVILLEA 
Though tender to frost, this typical Cali- 
fornia vine can be successfully grown if pro- 
tected by a sheltered, sunny location. 
Bougainvillea Barbara Karst. This variety pro- 
duces more bloom than other bougainvil- 
lea. The large, brilliant red flower-bracts 
are produced in massive clust2rs most of 
the year. Gal. $2.00, 5 Gal. $5.00. 
Bougainvillea Brasiliensis. Large showy rosy- 
purple flowers of a pleasing color produced 
in quantity most of the year, h2zaviest 
show in winter and spring. Hardiest of all. 
Sun. 25 degrees. Gal. $2.00, 5 Gal. $5.00. 
DWARF PLUMBAGO 
Ceratostigma Willmottianum (Dwarf Plum- 
bago). Low-growing shrub with clusters 
of intensely blue flowers produc:d most of 
the year. Gal. $1.50. 
CLEMATIS 
Clematis are woody, mostly deciduous 
climbing vines of dense but loose foliage and 
with single petal-like flowers, where flat, 
wid2 open appearance has a peculiar charm. 
Clematis Armandi. An evergreen native of 
China with large white flowers in spring 
and vigorously climbing |cathery foliage. 
Gal. $3.00. 
Clematis Henryi. Creamy white. The larg? 
white flowers and intense green foliage 
present a striking appzarance. Blossoms in 
late July or early August. $2.00. 
Clematis Jackmani. Purpl2. Attaining th2 
length of 10 feet, it is a rapid climber 
and blossoms freely. Gal. $2.00. 
Ciematis Mme. Andre. Red. Grows to a height 
of 8 feet. It is a free and persistent pro- 
ducer of crimson flowers from July to Sep- 
tember. Gal. $2.00. 
Ciematis Nelly Moser. Mauve with red bars. 
Gal. $2.00. 
Clematis Ramona. Light blue. Grows from 
8-10 feet, the blossoms appearing in July 
and lasting for several weeks. Its clear, 
sky-blue flowers give it a charm all of its 
own. Gal. $2.00. 
CLEMATIS, MME. EDOUARD ANDRE 
GAZANIA 
Gazania. Greyish tufts of foliage covered by 
quantities of golden or orange and reddish 
daisies on six-inch stems. Best in hot 
sun. Set plants 6 to 8 inches apart. A 
groundcover that blooms all summer. 
Available in flats. 
CAROLINA JESSAMINE 
Gelsemium Sempervirens. Beautiful evergreen 
twiner. Small tubular yellow flowers with 
an elusive fragrance and wide flaring 
mouths cover the vine in great abundance, 
starting in Decemb2r and for sev2ral 
months. Sun 20 degrees. $1.50. 
IVIES 
Hedera Helix (English Ivy). English Ivy 
makes a delightful ground cover of glossy 
dark green leaves. It is useful to train over 
a wire fence whence it makes a dense im- 
penetrable hedge needing little care. Use- 
ful for pot culture indoors, in patios and 
shade houses. Sun or shade. Gal. $1.25, 
5 Gal. $3.50. Flats $6.50. 
Hedera Canariensis Variegata. The leaves are 
variegated with white in many interesting 
patterns. A nice vine to use against dark 
walls where the white and green make a 
lively combination. Also a very pododular 
ground cover. Gal. $1.50, 5 Gal. $4.00. 
Flat. $7.50. 
