Dreer's garden calendar : 1891 . dreersgardencale1891henr Year: 1891 ^w â f'^y^'y^\ ^, V â¢!?'.''X X ARISTOLOCHiA SIPHO. A vigorous and rapid growiiis: climber, bearing singular brownish colored flowers, resembling in shape a Dutch- man'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 s]u-ing to late fall. The plant grows very quicklj-, and soon makes a dense shade. For arbora or trellises, or for making a screen, it is invaluable. It readily attains a height of 20 feet and is perfectly lla
Dreer's garden calendar : 1891 . dreersgardencale1891henr Year: 1891 ^w â f'^y^'y^\ ^, V â¢!?'.''X X ARISTOLOCHiA SIPHO. A vigorous and rapid growiiis: climber, bearing singular brownish colored flowers, resembling in shape a Dutch- man'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 s]u-ing to late fall. The plant grows very quicklj-, and soon makes a dense shade. For arbora or trellises, or for making a screen, it is invaluable. It readily attains a height of 20 feet and is perfectly llard^^ 50 cts. each; .$ per doz. Extra strong plants $ each. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. An entirely hardy Anipeloi)sis 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 in- crease in size. This variety becomes more popular every season, and is without question one of the very best climb- ing plants for covering brick or stone walls that can be grown. 25 cts. each; $ per doz. Extra large 50 cts. eacli ; $ per doz. AMPELOPSIS QUINQUEFOLIA. (Virginia Creeper.) A very rapid grower, with large dark green foliage, which c]ianges in the fall to scarlet. A very desirable vine for covering arbors, verandas, etc. * 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. AMPELOPSIS ROYALLI. Identical in habit of cHmbing with A. Veitohi, but with larger foliage and of a more vigorous habit, coloring to a brighter crimson in the autumn. 25 cts. each ; $ per doz. 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 $
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