Dreer's garden calendar : 1896 . dreersgardencale1896henr Year: 1896 HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 127 HARDY ORNAHENTAL CLIflBERS. AKEBIA QUINATA. One of the best climbers, bearing numberless bunches of violet-brown flowers, which have a pleasant cinnamon odor. It begins to bloom early in spring, and continues several weeks. In good soil and location it will grow 30 to 40 feet high. 25 to 50 cts. each •; $ to $ per doz. Ampelopsis Veitchi. An entirely hardy Ampelopsis of Japanese origin. It grows as rapidly as the old Virginia Creeper, and attains a height of 50 feet. It clings firmly to
Dreer's garden calendar : 1896 . dreersgardencale1896henr Year: 1896 HARDY CLIMBING PLANTS. 127 HARDY ORNAHENTAL CLIflBERS. AKEBIA QUINATA. One of the best climbers, bearing numberless bunches of violet-brown flowers, which have a pleasant cinnamon odor. It begins to bloom early in spring, and continues several weeks. In good soil and location it will grow 30 to 40 feet high. 25 to 50 cts. each •; $ to $ per doz. Ampelopsis Veitchi. An entirely hardy Ampelopsis of Japanese origin. It grows as rapidly as the old Virginia Creeper, and attains a height of 50 feet. It clings firmly to any wall, tree, etc. The leaves are small on young plants, which at first are of an olive-green brown color, changing to bright scarlet in the autumn. As the plant acquires age the leaves increase in size. This variety becomes more popular every season, and is without question one of the very best climbing plants for covering brick or stone walls that can be grown. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Extra large, 50 cts. each ; $ per doz. AMPELOPSIS QUINQUEFOEIA. (Virginia Creeper.) A very rapid grower, with large dark green foliage, which changes in the fall to scarlet. A very desirable vine for cov- ering arbors, verandas, etc. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. APIOS TUBEROSA. A valuable hardy tuberous-rooted climber, closely resem- bling the common Wistaria in vine and foliage, and having clusters of rich deep purple flowers, which have a strong, de- licious violet fragrance. They grow to a great height, and bloom profusely. The bulbs are perfectly hardy, and should not be taken up over winter. Plant 2 or 3 bulbs near together to produce a mass of vines and flowers. 5 cts. each; 50 cts. per doz. ARISTOLOCHIA SIPHO. A vigorous and rapid growing climber, bearing singular brownish colored flowers, resembling in shape a Dutchman's pipe. Its flowers, however, are of little value, beside its fine light green leaves, which are of very large size, and retain their color from early spring
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