. .\mprli i['-i^ 1_< .w i Lowi. A splendid variation from the popular Boston or Japanese Ivy, pos- sessing all the merits of the parent, such as perfect hardiness and the ability to cling to the smoothest surfaces without support. Has much smaller, deeply cut foliage of a bright green color turning to red in the fall. 50c each; $ per dozen. Quinquefolia {Virginia Creeper or Amirican Ivy). The well-known climber so effective to cover trees, trellises, arbors, etc., in a thorough manner and in a short time. Deep green foliage changing to rich shades of yellow, crimson, and scarlet in the
. .\mprli i['-i^ 1_< .w i Lowi. A splendid variation from the popular Boston or Japanese Ivy, pos- sessing all the merits of the parent, such as perfect hardiness and the ability to cling to the smoothest surfaces without support. Has much smaller, deeply cut foliage of a bright green color turning to red in the fall. 50c each; $ per dozen. Quinquefolia {Virginia Creeper or Amirican Ivy). The well-known climber so effective to cover trees, trellises, arbors, etc., in a thorough manner and in a short time. Deep green foliage changing to rich shades of yellow, crimson, and scarlet in the fall. 3Sc each; $ per dozen; $ per 100. Tricolor {Vilis hclerophylla variegata). A beautiful climber with dark green foliage wonderfully variegated with white and pink. Bears small berries of a peculiar lustrous metallic peacock-blue color in late summer and fall. A splendid variety for trailing over rocks or for alow trellis. 35c each; per dozen. Veitchi (Boston or Japanese Ivy). The most popular climbing plant for covering brick, stone, or wooden walls, trees, etc. When it becomes established it is of very rapid growth and clings to the smoothest surfaces. The foliage is rich olive green during the summer changing to various shades of crimson and scarlet in the fall. 40c each; $4-00 per doz.; $ per 100. Hardy climbing plants are essential to give that cozy, private appearance to the home grounds. They are ideal for covering garden houses, verandas, and the porch to provide shade and seclusion. Our list includes many different kinds, some grown for their foliage only but others produce interesting and showy flowers during vari- ous times of the year. Who does not ad- mire the beautiful Wisteria with its lovely large flower clusters during early spring? There are the Honeysuckles noted for their rich fragrance carried on the evening breezes. For covering walls some of the Ampelopsis are ideal and for the early flowers of spring the Clematis varieties can har
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