Hardy Vines and Climbers 
Much of the charm of English homes and gardens is due to the liberal use of vines. Unsightly buildings, raw corners, crude fences, old posts 
and stumps, unsightly rock piles, are all easily transformed into points of beauty and interest when covered with a vine of some sort. The small- 
est garden affords ample opportunity for their use. No matter how small and humble a home or cottage may be, it is made bigger and more beau- 
tiful because the owner planted a few vines to grow up over it. Many a large building, or a forbidding, cold, big house, or an ugly bridge, or 
an embankment is made beautiful when it is used as a support or a place on which to grow vines. Look around in your garden, take a good look 
at your porch, bare walls, or back door and see if they would not look much beiter with a suitable vine growing on them. Vines soften lines and 
create beauty. The expense is small and the returns are big. 
AKEBIA 
Tritoliata Each $2.50 
A fine, rather fast growing climber with rich dark green bug-free tri- 
foliate leaves. In a very short time, it reaches its maximum height of 
about 20 feet. There are numerous small purple flowers in April. Needs 
no particular growing requirements. Does well in shade and sun. A fine 
clean foliage plant. A No. 1 for covering trellis, fence or stumps. 
AMPELOPSIS - Ivy 
Lowi (Miniature Boston Ivy) Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $12.00 
The small-leaved Boston Ivy is a charming self-clinging and quickly 
climbing vine. The leaves are small, palmlike and deeply lobed, turn- 
ing into beautiful autumn tints before falling. This variety is espe- 
cially well adapted to cover house walls as well as stone gate posts or 
low walls. The close fitting short-stemmed leaves do not allow birds 
to nest. Its effect is tracery-like and does not completely cover the 
brick or stonework. It is quickly replacing the common Boston Ivy 
or Veitchi variety, because it is so much more charming. 
Veitchi 
(Boston Ivy.) The most popular climbing plant for covering brick walls, 
stone or wooden walls, trees, etc. When it becomes established it is of 
Kany rapid growth, and clings to the smoothest surface with the tenacity 
of Ivy. 
Strong, 3-year-old plants Each $1.25, Three $3.50, Doz. $12.00 
BIGNONIA - Trumpet Vine 
Mme. Galen Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
The Scarlet Trumpet Vine, Bignonia Radicans, is one of the popular 
vines found growing on many fences, barns or stone walls. It has been 
discontinued by us, however, in favor of the much lovelier hybrid, 
Mme. Galen. The blooms of Mme. Galen are open, flaring flowers 
2% to 3 inches across and grow in clusters all summer long. The color 
is rich apricot, tinted orange, handsome and showy against the fine 
foliage of the plant. No insects bother it. It is clean, quick growing 
and requires no support. It will fasten itself to brick or wood. Is per- 
fectly hardy but likes a sunny location. You will never fail to admire 
its flowers throughout the summer 
Yellow Trumpet Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
This rare Trumpet Vine with golden yellow flowers is one of the choicest 
and rarest of climbers. Its growth, habit and flowering are the same 
as of the scarlet Trumpet Vine. No insects bother it, and it thrives in 
hot, dry weather. You'll be proud to have this fine climber on a fence 
or wall. Must be grown in full sun only. 
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CELASTRUS - Bittersweet or Wax Work 
Loeseneri (Chinese Bittersweet) 
Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
Surest and most prolific fruiting variety known. This new importation 
is a rare species from Central and Western China. The clean leaves are 
glaucous green and somewhat larger than those of the common Bitter- 
sweet. It is the most prolific fruiting kind we know. In autumn, yellow 
and orange-scarlet berries cover the vine all over instead of in occasional 
small clusters as in the common Bittersweet. It’s a sure fruiter. We do 
not recommend you plant two plants in one hole. 
Large Flo wered Clematis 
(We do not ship Clematis into California, Washington or Oregon.) 
Only in recent years have American gardeners been able to enjoy the 
rare beauty of the many Clematis hybrids. These European garden treasures 
are notable for their spectacular flowers, Outstanding in color and in form, 
they lend dignity and charm to any garden. Grown on trellises, orbors, per- 
golas, old tree stumps, and walls, these climbing plants often flaunt their 
beauty in high places where they may be enjoyed from many parts of the 
garden. 
Both the large and the small-flowered varieties are well worth growing. 
While the large-flowered forms provide great richness of color, the small- 
flowered kinds impress us with their curiously formed flowers. 
From a decorative standpoint these Clematis hybrids are most useful. 
They last well when cut, and lend themselves to many unique arrangements. 
Culture. They need a rich, deep, well drained soil; in fact, drainage 
should be perfect and the soil should be prepared at least 2 feet deep, 
using plenty of sharp sand and well-rotted manure. The roots must be 
sent straight down, the whole plant must be deeply set, the crown should 
be not less than 3 inches beneath the surface of the soil. Provide support 
and protect the runners produced the first year from frost with straw or 
small piece of burlap. No protection required after first winter. 
Comtesse de Bouchard ‘Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
Rosy lilac flowers with lighter midrib. Lovely, delicate variety. 
Duchess of Edinburgh Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
Magnificent double white. 
Ernest Markham Each $2.50, Three $7.00, Doz. $25.00 
Large crimson-red flowers with white center; very striking. 
Jackmani Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
The popular purple variety with large, purple-blue flowers; one of the 
loveliest vines we have. 
Lanuginosa candida Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
Lovely giant pure white flowers produced throughout the summer. 
Lord Neville Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
Rich reddish plum-violet blooms. It has proved to be a thrifty variety, 
producing its blooms freely the entire length of its 10-foot vines. An 
outstanding vine Clematis. 
Prince Hendrick Each $3.00, Three $8.50, Doz. $32.00 
This without question is one of the finest large flowered Clematis. Its 
beautiful ster shaped flowers are glistening rich blue. The overlapping 
petals give the flower unusual substance as well as beauty. In Holland 
where this variety originated, florists grow it in greenhouses and sell 
the flowers which are in great demand. Vigorous in growth. It is one 
of the choice vines. 
Ramona Each $2.00, Three $5.75, Doz. $20.00 
Single, pale blue flowers completely cover this plant; it is a very lovely 
vine not used nearly enough. 
CLEMATIS, MRS. ROBERT BRYDON 
By crossing the lovely sweet scented, deep blue, bushy or dwarf 
Clematis Davidiana with a very strong and robust growing native Amer- 
ican variety, we obtained a beautiful climber, which grows about 8 to 
10 feet high. The top of this vine is covered with billowy masses of pale 
watery blue flowers at their best in August and September. It is perfect 
for covering fences, trellises and pergolas. Being absolutely hardy, it 
can be used anywhere. Is entirely free from insect pests, is always neat 
because the past season’s growth should be partly removed each fall, 
leaving about 3 feet, not more. Easy to grow. Ordinary garden soil 
will do. Each $1.75, Three $4.75, Doz. $17.50 
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