Dreer's garden book 1920 (1920) Dreer's garden book 1920 dreersgardenbook1920henr_0 Year: 1920 HENRTADREER-PHILADELPHIA PA H HARDY CUMBIHG PLAMTS sru 207 VITIS Henryana. A recent introduction from China, with foliage similar to but not as large as the Virginia creeper, the leaves being of greater substance, and prettily variegated. The ground color is a deep velvety-green, the midrib and principal veins of silvery white. The variegation is most pro- nounced in the autumn, when the green ground color changes to red; 50 cts. each; $ per doz. Humulifolia. {Turquoise-berry Vine). One of the m
Dreer's garden book 1920 (1920) Dreer's garden book 1920 dreersgardenbook1920henr_0 Year: 1920 HENRTADREER-PHILADELPHIA PA H HARDY CUMBIHG PLAMTS sru 207 VITIS Henryana. A recent introduction from China, with foliage similar to but not as large as the Virginia creeper, the leaves being of greater substance, and prettily variegated. The ground color is a deep velvety-green, the midrib and principal veins of silvery white. The variegation is most pro- nounced in the autumn, when the green ground color changes to red; 50 cts. each; $ per doz. Humulifolia. {Turquoise-berry Vine). One of the most desirable very hardy climbers, with glossy-dark green leaves, which are insect and dis- ease proof, always presenting a clean/fresh appearance. In late summer and fall the plant is loaded with berries, which are very attractive in the various stages' of ripening, passing through many shades of blue, finally turning blue-black. 35 cts. each; $ per doz. WISTARIAS One of the best hardy climbers, producing their great trusses of flowers in abundance during the month of May with some scattering bloom in August and September. While they succeed in any kind of soil they should be liberally fed when first planted to give them a vigorous start. (See cut.) Multijuga. A Japanese variety, bearing loose panicles frequently 3 feet long of deep purple flowers. Sinensis. The favorite variety, producing thousands of pendulous clusters of delicate violet-blue blossoms, richly perfumed. — Alba. Of similar habit to Sinensis, with pure white flowers. Price, any of the above, strong plants, 60 cts. each. Wistaria Sinensis HEDGE PLANTS BOXWOOD EDGING Bushy plants, 4 to 5 inches high, $1-25 per doz.; 100; $ per 1000. .00 per Berberis TllUIlbergi (Japan Barberry) Where a dwarf decidious hedge is wanted, nothing equals this beautiful Barberry. Requires but little pruning to keep in shape. The leaves are small, light green, and towards fall assume rich, brilliant colors, the fruit or be
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