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PLANTS OF CLIMBERS
As a rule vines should not l.c trained In any formal manner. If you would
have them show their best graces they must be allowed to grow uncontrolled.
All know the many ways that vines can be used to get a fine effect, as covering
screens and trellises. How beautiful unsightly fences can be made by planting
a few Clematis, Honeysuckles, Climbing Roses and Virginia Creeper, and other
vines of similar growth, which require no attention whatever after planting.
For planting near some old tree that you are thinking of removing, try Aristo-
lochia and Chinese Wistaria, — the effect will be grand.
There are many places where summer climbers are needed, — places where
it is not desirable to have permanent ones. Forsuch places plant Moon Flow-
ers (Ipomea Bona Nox and Lean), Pilogyne suavis, and Madeira Vines ; these
will all cover large areas quickly and effectively.
AMPELOPSIS.
Ampelopsis Veitchii (Boston or Japanese Ivy.) This hardy variety
clings firmly to the side of a house or wall, and will soon form a perfect
mass of foliage ; jhe leaves overlap with wonderful regularity. A beau-
tiful climber and a great favorite. In Aatumn this unique plant assumes
its greatest beauty, changing until it is a glowing mass of the brightest
shades of crimson, scarlet and orange. Hardy. Strong vines, 20 cts.,
two for 30 cts.; per dozen J1.50
quinquefolia, or Virginia Creeper, sometimes called American Ivy
and Wuodbine ; rapid grower, foliage crimson in autumn ; hardy
perennial 20
AKEB1A QU1NATA.
A Japanese, hardy, climbing plant ; hand-
some compound leaves with five leaflets; pur-
plish flowers and purplish mottled berries.
An interesting plant.
Plants, each 25
BIGNONIA.
A fine, hardy, climbing plant, producing
large trumpet-shaped, orange-scarlet flowers
about three inches long. They are produced
in clusters, and are quite as handsome in bud
as when fully expanded. The foliage is also
very beautiful. This plant is not only an ad-
mirable climber, but on the lawn makes a
pretty bush if the tops are cut back.
Bignonia rudicans, or Trumpet
Creeper 15
CLEMATIS.
For illustrations see front cover.
No flower has more rapidly advanced in
favor than the Clematis, and is now the favor-
ite climber of the world; makes a rapid
growth, producing its showy flowers in great
profusion. Cannot be excelled. In the fall
give plants a good top dressing of well rotted
manure. The following spring spade it in
carefully, mixing well with the soil, and it
will prove very beneficial to the plants.
Hardy.
See Novelties and Specialties.
Clematis Jackmanni, flowers large, in-
tense violet-purple; produced in great
profusion ; blossoms from four to six
inches in diameter. The most beau-
tiful hardy climber in cultivation . . 35
Henryi. Fine large cream white flow-
ers ; a strong grower, and very
hardy; the best white variety, a per-
petual bloomer 35
Paniculata, a remarkably beautiful
climbing plant. Flowers pure white,
Star-shaped, about one inch in diam-
eter, borne in large clusters; will last
several days as cut flowers, retaining
their freshness and fragrance. Plant
is a strong, quick grower; the luxu-
riant foliage, beautiful fragrant flowers
borne so very freely, and its late
blooming nature, united with entire
hardiness, make this one of the most
desirable and useful of climbing
plants 25
Madame Edouard Andre. A valu-
ble new variety ; distinct new color ;
fine bright crimson, with no purplish
shade about it. Large flowers, borne
so profusely that it has been called
Crimson Jackmanni 40
Ramona, single flowers, color light
lavender: same size as Jackmanni,
Henryi and Mad. Edouard Andre,
and with them makes a magnificent
combination; each 35
The Set of five Clematis — Jackmanni, Henryi, Paniculata, Madame Edouard Andre, Ramona, — for $2.4,5.
( See first Cover for Colored Plate 0/ the Bargain Collection 0/ Clematis.)
CLEMATIS PANICULATA.
AMPELOPSIS VEITCHII.