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Donahues New Introduction for 2017

Rosalie ‘Donahros’ (PPAF) This stunning new ’ first flowers are a deep, two-toned color. Flowers then take on a multitude of pink shades all blooming at the same time. As the flower fades, it has a two-toned lavender/pink flower. The dramatic burgundy anthers add to the beauty of this clematis. It is very free flowering and blooms all along the stem. Blooms June through September and grows to a height of 7 feet. This new is Mark Donahue’s second clematis introduction and is named after his grandmother, Rosalie. We are certain this impressive clematis will be sought after for greenhouse production and gardens. PremiumVarieties

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ABILENE™ Evipo 027 A delightful pink flower with contrasting yellow anthers. As clematis Abilene’s flowers mature and fade, a central deep pink stripe becomes ALAINA™ Evipo 056 (N) more prominent. Abilene can be grown as a The large 5–7” flowers open deep creamy pink and fade as they mature which gives a range of shades patio pot as it grows to a height of 4 feet. Can of pink. The six broad petals are round and are sometimes slightly twisted, the center has contrasting also be grown in partial shade! Blooms June yellow anthers making a very attractive flower. Grows to a height of 4–5’ making it a great choice for and August. a container or small garden. Grows well in shade. Blooms June–July and late August/September.

AVANT-GARDE™ Evipo 033 BARBARA HARRINGTON BIJOU™ Evipo 030 (N) As the name suggests, a very unusual 3" red An exceptional late, free flowering . Raised An Evison/Poulsen cultivar raised in Guernsey by flower with pink petaloid giving the from clematis Comtesse de Bouchaud and Raymond Evison in 2005. Small pointed ruffled impression of a double flower and protruding retaining its parent’s ability to flower well over a petals in pale violet/mauve with slight pinkish bar. trumpet. Very free flowering. Grows to a height long period. The cerise colored flowers, Pink tipped anthers open to a lovely rosette shape. of 10’ and blooms July–September. Part of the approximately 4" in size, have pointed petals Very free flowering and flowers keep shape well. “Evison/Poulsen Festoon Collection”. with a dark border and contrasting yellow Blooms May–July. Nice low mounding clematis (1 anthers. Blooms late June–September. foot). 2 Donahues_2017_catalog_6-2016.6.qxp_Layout 1 6/5/16 12:58 PM Page 3

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BONANZA™ Evipo 031 BOURBON™ Evipo 018 (N) Very free flowering mauve/blue flowers with An Evison/Poulsen cultivar which has stunning, pale yellow anthers. Flowers are 3" in size and vibrant red 5–6” flowers. The round shaped blooms July–September. Part of the flowers have contrasting yellow anthers. Ideal “Evison/Poulsen Festoon Collection”. plant for container growing as its height is only 4–6’. Blooms June through early August.

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BERNADINE™ Evipo 061 This stunner produces masses of large light blue flowers with contrasting red anthers. It’s amazing how many flowers it puts out in one blooming! Can be grown in full sun or partial CEZANNE™ Evipo 023 (N) shade. Grows to a height of 6’ and blooms This very free flowering clematis has attractive, sky blue single flowers with overlapping petals and June through September. yellow anthers. Its very vigorous growing habit and a height of 3–4’ make it well-suited for growing in a container on the deck or patio. Blooms June through August.

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CHANTILLY™ Evipo 021 (N) Beautiful, very pale pink flowers with a more pronounced deeper pink central bar as petals fade in color to white it accents the reddish anthers. The mature flowers of clematis Chantilly CHARMAINE™ Evipo 022 (N) are lightly scented. Great for containers as it This clematis produces rich red double, semi double and single flowers from later spring to midsummer grows to a height of 4 feet. Blooms May through and again in autumn. Growing to a height of 6–7 feet, this is a great addition to the double varieties. August. Can be grown in partial shade. 3 Donahues_2017_catalog_6-2016.6.qxp_Layout 1 6/5/16 12:58 PM Page 4 PremiumVarieties

CORINNE™ Evipo 063 (N) CRYSTAL FOUNTAIN™ Evipo 038 DIANA’S DELIGHT™ Evipo 026 (N) This beautiful clematis has white flowers with This is an early large flowered cultivar, lilac blue Diana’s Delight has beautiful, rich blue colored ruffly edges and a pink/violet stripe on each with a fountain like center. It is an exciting new flowers with light and dark tones and a creamy petal. This compact, heavy bloomer is great for cultivar with an unusual 4–5" double flower. It is yellow center. This lovely clematis has a very patio containers as well as the garden. It can be compact, free and repeat flowering, also suitable free flowering habit. It grows to a height of 6 grown in full sun to partial shade making it a for growing in a container, on trellises as well as feet and blooms June through early great addition. It grows to a height of 6’ and through small . Blooms June–September. blooms June through August. September. Stunning!

EMPRESS™ Evipo 011 (N) Large double flower with pink outer petals that have a darker pink bar. The inner petals produce DIAMANTINA™ Evipo 039 a spiky pom-pom effect. It is compact and free- An exceptional, free-flowering clematis with 4-6” pom-pom like blue/purple double flowers. flowering, suitable for containers. Blooms Diamantina has many flowers on each stem and each flower last up to 4 weeks. Repeat flowering May–June and August. thoughout the summer. This double clematis far outperforms any other double clematis currently available! It grows to a height of 7 feet.

FILIGREE™ Evipo 029 (N) FLEURI™ Evipo 042 (N) FRANZISKA MARIA™ An Evison/Poulsen cultivar raised in Guernsey This Evison®/Poulsen® cultivar has deep purple Evipo 008 (N) Very free flowering, by Raymond Evison. Silvery blue colored petals, flowers and an attractive contrasting flower compact double clematis, ideal for containers. ruffled edges single and semi doubles with center. It is very compact and does well in It produces the most beautifully-shaped double red/brown anthers. Exceptionally free flowering. containers. Fleuri has 5” flowers and grows well flowers, on both old and new growth. The 4–6" Blooms May–July. Nice low mounding clematis in partial shade to a height of 4 feet. It blooms blue-purple flowers with yellow anthers are full (2 feet). May thru August. and repeat flowering from June through September. 4 Donahues_2017_catalog_6-2016.6.qxp_Layout 1 6/5/16 12:58 PM Page 5

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™ HYDE HALL Evipo 009 (N) JOSEPHINE ‘Evijohil’ This compact clematis is ideal for containers. Its This variety has flowers with 6–8 base petals 5–7" flowers are off-white with sometimes green which are almost bronze, tinged with green or pink tinges. It blooms on the previous and a darker bar. Inner petals are lilac with pink season’s stems from May to June. Anthers are bar. As the flower ages the base petals fall light chocolate brown. away giving a pom-pom effect. Blooms June– August.

GISELLE™ Evipo 051 This beauty has unusual star-shaped dusky purple-pink flowers and contrasting red- purple anthers. It looks tremendous grown with purple foliaged shrubs. Can be grown in KILIAN DONAHUE The early flowers open ruby red at the center of the flower, fading to brilliant fuchsia and then orchid color partial shade or full sun. Grows to 4 – 5’ and at the edge of each petal. The flowers fade to lavender with a pink bar. Its dancing white anthers are blooms May through September. burgundy tipped. It is an early bloomer and is a great repeat bloomer throughout the summer months.

™ LIBERATION™ ‘Evifive’ MANON™ Evipo 054 (N) NINON Evipo 052 (N) Liberation is a large 5–6" deep pink flower with a Pretty pink flowers have 6 pointed petals and This lovely clematis produces an abundance of broad cerise central bar with contrasting yellow attractive red anthers that are 4” in size. Strong white flowers that are 3–4” across with wavy- anthers. Blooms May–June and August– blooming power sets this variety apart. This edged petals and very attractive red anthers. It September. Free flowering and strong growing. compact and free flowering clematis blooms June blooms from early summer to late autumn. It is a through August. Grows to a height of 4 feet. wonderful new white addition. NEW NEW for 2017 for 2017 5 Donahues_2017_catalog_6-2016.6.qxp_Layout 1 6/5/16 12:59 PM Page 6

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PICARDY™ Evipo024 A very free flowering pretty, 4” red/purple flowers that have reddish brown anthers. Suitable for container growing as it is a great bloomer and blooms all along the stem. It grows to a height of ™ Evipo 016 (N) 4 feet and blooms June through August. REBECCA An Evison/Poulsen cultivar with very large flowers that are stunningly bright red (almost scarlet) with creamy yellow anthers. It is exceptionally free-flowering. Blooms May—June and August.

ROSEMOOR™ Evipo 002 (N) This “rose” colored large flowered clematis has a distinct reddish/purple color with yellow anthers, which contrast spectacularly with the color of the Evipo 075 petals. Its flowers are 5–6" in diameter and bloom SAMARITAN JO Very unique sharply pointed petals are silvery pink and edged in purple. The anthers are purple at on both the previous season’s stems and on the base with cream colored tips. Named in recognition of the great volunteer work that current season’s growth, giving it a flowering Samaritans offer to people in distress. All volunteers are known as Samaritan Jo. Grows to a height period from May to Sept. of 4 – 5’ and blooms June through September.

SAPPHIRE INDIGO™ ‘Cleminov51 SWEET SUMMER LOVE™ pp#24044 SUGAR CANDY™ ‘Evione’ PP#17012 This unique clematis has long lasting Finally a clematis like Sweet Autumn but only better! A striking cultivar which is free flowering both in dark purple blooms that fade to deep blue with Sweet Summer Love gives a sweet fragrance and the spring and late summer. Large 6–7" flowers dark purple to black anthers. It is a continuous ease of growth. It has striking star like, multi-colored with pinkish mauve pointed petals which have a bloomer June – September. It can be trained as a blooms of cranberry & violet that bloom earlier and darker center bar. Contrasting yellow anthers climber, grown as a shrubby groundcover with no longer than the traditional white Sweet Autumn. This with pinkish grey filaments. Blooms May– support or container-grown to a height of 4’. It can ‘Proven Winner’ requires a PW pot & label for each September. be grown in partial shade. plant purchased. See page 15 for pricing info. 6 Donahues_2017_catalog_6-2016.6.qxp_Layout 1 6/5/16 12:59 PM Page 7 2016 Fall / 2017 Spring Clematis 507-334-8404 • www.donahuesclematis.com [email protected]

PURPLE VARIETIES ELSA SPATH GENERAL SIKORSKI JACKMANII ELSA SPATH: Rich lavender, overlapping to give somewhat of a double appearance. Red Anthers. Very free flowering. GENERAL SIKORSKI: Very hardy dark lavender with tints of red on petals. Cream color anthers. 8–9” flowers. June and September blooming. JACKMANII: The most profuse blooming dark purple Clematis. June, July and September blooming. JACKMANII SUPERBA: Rich velvet purple, 5” open flowers. More rounded and slightly larger flower than Jackmanii. Blooms July–September. LADY BETTY BALFOUR: Rich purple petals with creamy white anthers. JACKMANII SUPERBA LADY BETTY BALFOUR MULTI-BLUE 5–6” flowers blooming July and September. MULTI-BLUE: Very double dark blue to purple 4–5” flowers. Blooms late spring/early summer and again late summer on to fall, but always double flowers. One of the best double flowering Clematis! NATASCHA: The compact and free-flowering mauve-blue flowers are 4–5” in size. It has prominent red anthers. Blooms June through July and late August. PERRINS PRIDE: 5–7” rounded petals of deep purple even darkening towards the edges. Striking bronze anthers. Profuse blooming Clematis throughout the summer, June through September. NATASCHA PERRINS PRIDE PETIT FAUCON PETIT FAUCON: A stunning new non-clinging clematis with bronze green new foliage. A most free flowering compact plant for the mixed border. The intense deep blue four petal flowers reveal an orange, yellow center as they age. Blooms June–September. Very hardy! RHAPSODY: Very pretty free flowering Clematis with stunning sapphire blue petals which deepen in color with age. Creamy tellow anthers. Blooms July–September. THE PRESIDENT: Deep purple with purple anthers. Continuous bloomer and does not fade in the sun. Large 7–8” flowers bloom June–September. VITICELLA, POLISH SPIRIT: Very rich purple-blue 3–4” open flowers. Outstanding cultivar raised by Brother Stefan Franczak in Poland. Flowers profusely and RHAPSODY THE PRESIDENT suitable as a cut flower. WARSAW NIKE: A rich velvet reddish purple variety which produces 5” wide open flowers in late May through September. Flowers are composed of six to eight overlapping petals, each deeply grooved along the center. RED VARIETIES CARDINAL WYSZYNSKI: A magnificent, very free flowering Polish introduction with large 6–8” glowing crimson flowers, each highlighted by a central cluster of dark anthers. A very vigorous Clematis. Blooms July–September. VITICELLA, POLISH SPIRIT WARSAW NIKE CARDINAL WYSZYNSKI ERNEST MARKHAM: Magenta-red large flower with gold anthers. Very vigorous grower, blooming July, August and September. We feel the best red. MME. EDOUARD ANDRE: Deep velvet red, 6” flowers with cream anthers. Vigorous plant and heavy bloomer. Blooms July–August. NIOBE: Very dark magenta-red pointed petals with gold anthers. Blooms June, August and September. A true red! ROUGE CARDINAL: Large deep velvety crimson flower with red anthers. Blooms June–September.

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SUNSET VILLE DE LYON VINO RED VARIETIES (continued) SUNSET: Dark velvet red 5–7” flowers with purple petal edges. Vigorous growing plant blooming continuously May–September. A real eye catcher! VILLE DE LYON: Very large carmine-red petals with lighter centers. Blooms June– September. Very rich velvety flower! VINOTM “Poulvo”: A stunning colored flower which is suitable as a cut flower. Petunia red with creamy yellow anthers, the flowers are 6" in size. The plant’s strong, compact growing habit and free flowering nature make it a fine Clematis for the smaller garden. Blooms May– June and August.

VOLUCEAU WESTERPLATTE COMTESSE DE BOUCHAUD VOLUCEAU: 4–5” flowers of petunia-red, twisted petals and contrasting yellow anthers. July and September blooming. WESTERPLATTE: Rich, velvety red, with dark red anthers. Flowers are 4–5” in size. Very free flowering. Blooms late June to early Autumn. Suitable for container culture. PINK VARIETIES COMTESSE DE BOUCHAUD: Velvet rose-pink large flowers with yellow anthers. A profuse bloomer. Our best selling pink Clematis. HAGLEY HYBRID: Medium-size rich pink flowers with ruffly edges and reddish anthers. Vigorous grower with 5–6” flowers blooming June and September. HAGLEY HYBRID JOHN PAUL II MME. BARON VEILLARD JOHN PAUL II: Light pink 5–6” flowers. Very vigorous grower and very showy. Blooms May, June and September. MME. BARON VEILLARD: Very large bluish-pink flower. Vigorous grower and very showy. 7–8” flower. Blooms June and September. PINK CHAMPAGNE: 5” deep rosy-pink, very free flowering, compact plant. Also known as Kakio, from Japan. Blooms May, June, August and September. It is a real eye-catcher.

BLUE VARIETIES PINK CHAMPAGNE ASCOTIENSIS ASCOTIENSIS: A very large deep blue flowering Clematis. Blooms June and August. A real winner! BLUE ANGEL: Raised by brother Stefan Franczak in Poland. The pale lavender blue flowers have delicate crinkly edges and recurve slightly. Anthers are creamy yellow. Very free flowering and holds well as a cut flower. Blooms June–August. DURANDII: Rich bell-shaped indigo blue 5–6” flowers with white anthers. It makes an interesting cut flower. Bloom July, August and September. H.F. YOUNG: True mid-blue with very wide overlapping petals; giving a very large 7–8” flower. Very noticeable cream colored anthers and very free flowering.

BLUE ANGEL DURANDII MRS. CHOLMONDELEY: Very large true blue prolific blooming Clematis. Blooms May, June and September. PERLE D’ AZURE: The lavender-blue flowers are semi-nodding and blooms July– August. This free flowering variety has pale yellow anthers. PRINCE CHARLES: A compact plant with profuse mauve-blue 4” flowers. The flowers are semi nodding with slightly twisted petals. The anthers are yellow. Blooms July through early September. RAMONA: Lavender-blue flower with dark anthers. Blooms July, August and September. One of our best selling varieties!

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SILVER MOON: Very large 6–7” silvery mauve flowers, giving a most unusual color SILVER MOON VYVYAN PENNELL clematis. Flowers have creamy-white anthers, and the 6–8 petals overlap, making a very full flower. Blooms June, July and late August. Does well in full to partial shade. VYVYAN PENNELL: One of the most outstanding double varieties. The 6–8” double flowers are purple-mauve on the outside petals and rosy lavender to lilac on the inner petals. The fully double flowers are produced on the previous season’s old wood. Blooms late June through early August. WILL GOODWIN: True blue with large overlapping petals and gold anthers. June through September blooming. MONTANA VARIETIES Montana Clematis varieties are probably the easiest to grow, very prolific blooming and some WILL GOODWIN MONTANA, ELIZABETH MONTANA, GRANDIFLORA of the most vigorous growers. Best for zone 5 and south. All varieties bloom May and June. MONTANA, ELIZABETH: Soft pink flowers with a vanilla scent and a very vigorous grower. MONTANA, GRANDIFLORA: 3” pure white flowers with very wide petals. Vanilla fragrance at times. MONTANA, MAYLEEN: Small satin pink open flowers. Bronze foliage with strongly scented flowers. MONTANA, RUBENS: Color varies to season from a light pink to deep rose-pink with purplish leaves. Vanilla fragrance. MONTANA, MAYLEEN MONTANA, RUBENS DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH WHITE VARIETIES DUCHESS OF EDINBURGH: Rosette shaped double white flowers with yellow anthers. Blooms May, June and September. GILLIAN BLADES: Large pure white flower with ruffly edges and gold anthers. Blooms May, June and September. GUERNSEY CREAM: Very light yellow with cream anthers. Large 5–7” flowers. This is a beauty! The name gives the color description. Blooms in June and August. HENRYI: Very large pure white flowers with brown anthers. Blooms June and September. Beautiful! HULDINE: Medium size (4–5”) white flowers with yellow anthers. Very vigorous GILLIAN BLADES GUERNSEY CREAM HENRYI grower. Our best repeat white blooming Clematis. JOHN HUXTABLE: A chance seedling from cl. ‘Comtesse de Bouchaud,’ it retains most of its parents’ characteristics, except having creamy white flower color. The flowers are 4” in diameter, and the white petals are offset by yellow-white anthers. It grows to a height of 9’ and blooms June–August. LANUGINOSA CANDIDA: Large pure white with yellow anthers. Many petals give the appearance of a semi-double flower. We feel this is the best large white variety! Blooms in June, July and September. MARIE BOISSELOT (syn. Mme Le Coultre): Very large pure white flower. Yellow anthers. Blooms June, July and September. HULDINE JOHN HUXTABLE LANUGINOSA CANDIDA MISS BATEMAN: Round pure white flowers with dark showy anthers. Very free flowering plant. MRS. GEORGE JACKMAN: Large 6” creamy white fully rounded flowers. Petals are overlapping and anthers are light brown. Blooms June–July. SNOW QUEEN: A large white variety with 6” open flowers. Blooms May, June and August. Very free flowering.

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ASAO BARBARA JACKMAN BETH CURRIE BI-COLOR VARIETIES ASAO: 4–5” deep rosy-pink flower with white center bar on each petal. Very free flowering in spring with attractive seed heads. An outstanding Clematis from Japan. BARBARA JACKMAN: Pale blue petals with a deep red bar down the center of each petal. Showy yellow anthers. Suitable for a cut flower. Best color produced our of strong sunlight. Blooms June and August. BETH CURRIE: The seven or eight overlapping plum-purple petals have a crimson central bar and reddish-cream anthers. The flowers open wide as they mature and the tips of the petals recurve slightly. Flowers are 4–5” in size. Blooms May–June and August. CANDY STRIPE: This two toned lavendar and pink striped clematis is a pretty CANDY STRIPE CARNABY DR. RUPPEL addition to your garden. It grows to a height of 10’ and blooms May–June and August. Suitable for a part shade area. CARNABY: Pink with rich red bar down the middle of each petal. Dark red anthers. Blooms June and September. DR. RUPPEL: Pink lavender ruffly edge petals with deep red center bar. Great for greenhouse production. Blooms May, June and September. FIREWORKS: Spectacular 7–8” blue purple petals with a red bar down each petal. Petals are somewhat twisted, giving a pinwheel effect. The filaments are pale cream with red anthers. Blooms early and late summer. Stunning! FIREWORKS MRS. N. THOMPSON NELLY MOSER MRS. N. THOMPSON: Deep blue with a bright scarlet bar. Strikingly colorful and will always command attention wherever grown. Blooms May, June and September. NELLY MOSER: Pale pink with red bar down the middle of each petal. Will grow in semi-shade. Blooms June and September. PIILU: This lovely pink clematis will bloom double on early spring blooms and then later blooms are single. With its pretty pink color and deeper toned bar it is a great addition to any garden. It grows to a height of 6’ and blooms May through July and September. VITICELLA, VENOSA VIOLACEA: 4–5” flowers of white background with purple veins throughout, turning all purple on the edges. Does well in sun and semi-shade. Blooms July, August and September. PIILU VITICELLA, VENOSA VIOLACEA ALIONUSHKA SMALL FLOWER VARIETIES ALIONUSHKA: This non-clinging Clematis has 2–3” semi-nodding rich mauve pink flowers, that has a satin sheen when young. Blooms July–September. ALPINA, BLUE DANCER: 2–3” long pale blue flowers that have narrow, twisted and pointed petals. Blooms May–June. ALPINA, HELSINGBORG: Masses of blue-purple 1.5”–2” bell-shaped blooms nodding above foliage. Blooms June and July. ALPINA, PINK FLAMINGO: The 1.5” semi-double flowers are pale pink ALPINA, BLUE DANCER ALPINA, PINK FLAMNGO ARABELLA with red veins. Blooms May–July. ARABELLA: The round semi-nodding flowers are 2–3” in size. Flowers are rosy purple flushed with red and cream anthers. Non-clinging and free flowering. Blooms June– September. FARGESIOIDES: A very vigorous and free flowering Clematis. The 1.5” flowers are white and somewhat fragrant. Blooms July–September. HERACLEIFOLIA, MRS. ROBERT BRYDON: Bluish-white 1” flowers in large cluster. Extremely vigorous and very free flowering. Suitable cut flower and we have found to be one of the hardiest. HERACLEIFOLIA, INTEGRIFOLIA: This herbaceous, non-clinging Clematis has bell-like flowers which FARGESIOIDES MRS. ROBERT BRYDON are 1.5” in size. Flowers vary from light blue to deep blue. Blooms July–September. MACROPETALA, BLUE: Free flowering semi-double small light blue flowers. Blooms April and May. Beautiful! MACROPETALA, MARKHAMS PINK: Pink semi-double, small bell- shaped flowers. Blooms April and May.

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PANICULATA: Very vigorous grower with clusters of small very fragrant white PANICULATA RECTA ROGUCHI flowers. Blooms August–September. A real winner. Also known as Sweet Autumn. RECTA: Vigorous growing 3 foot high bush with many, many small white fragrant blossoms. Blooms June and August. ROGUCHI: The 2” bell-shaped flowers are intense deep blue/purple with lighter blue recurved petals. Flowers fade to indigo-blue. This lax clinger is fragrant and very free flowering. Blooms June–September. TANGUTICA: Striking small yellow bell-shaped flowers. Fast growing hardy . Blooms July–October. TEXENSIS, DUCHESS OF ALBANY: Pink bell-shaped flowers with a cherry red bar. Blooms July–October. TEXENSIS, DUCHESS OF TEXENSIS, TANGUTICA ALBANY ETOILE ROSE TEXENSIS, ETOILE ROSE: Semi-nodding flowers are 2” in size. Inside color of petal is scarlet pink with yellow anthers. Outside petal is deep satiny pink, free flowering. Blooms July–September. TEXENSIS, GRAVETYE BEAUTY: Small 2–3” tulip-type flowers. The 4–6 petal flowers are a deep red with reddish brown anthers. Very stunning! Blooms July– September. TEXENSIS, PRINCESS DIANA: Miniature tulip-like flowers are 2” long. Petals are whitish-pink outside with a deep pink central bar. Inside petals are rich pink with a deeper pink bar. Blooms June–July and September. TRITERNATA RUBROMARGINATA: Slightly scented, 1.5” starlike flowers with pink edges and cream-colored anthers. It is vigorous and free flowering. Grows TEXENSIS, TEXENSIS, 10–13’ and blooms July–September. GRAVETYE BEAUTY PRINCESS DIANA VITICELLA, ALBA LUXURIANS: Very attractive 2–3”, semi- campanulate white flowers with green tips. Blooms July–September. VITICELLA, BETTY CORNING: A charming, fragrant, nodding flower with four petals of light blue. The 2” deep flowers have recurving tips to the petals. Blooms July–September. Fragrant. VITICELLA, ETOILE VIOLETTE: Very vigorous prolific blooming 3–4” purple flowers. Blooms July–September. VITICELLA, MME. JULIA CORREVON: 4” true red semi-campanulate flowers. Vigorous grower, flowering most of the summer season. Very stunning color. TRITERNATA VITICELLA, VITICELLA, VITICELLA, PURPUREA PLENA ELEGANS: Extremely showy RUBROMARGINATA ALBA LUXURIANS BETTY CORNING double rose-purple flowers. Blooms July–September. A real winner. VITICELLA, ROYAL VELOURS: Small semi-campanulated flowers. Deep velvety purple in color. Suitable for a cut flower. Blooms July–September. Strong vigorous grower.

OTHER HONEYSUCKLE, Dropmore Scarlet: A perennial vine that is extremely hardy in zones 4–9. This fast growing vine can cover a 10–12 foot wall. The tubular scarlet-orange blooms give off color from late June through September. VITICELLA, VITICELLA, VITICELLA, PURPUREA HONEYSUCKLE, ‘Halliana (Hall’s)’: Evergreen foliage and white, ETOILE VIOLETTE MME. JULIA CORREVON PLENA ELEGANS scented flowers that turn yellow as they age. Fast growing! Grows to 20 feet and blooms June through September. SILVER LACE VINE (Polygonum Aubertii): Extremely fast-growing vine with profuse fragrant white flowers. Blooms in late summer and fall. Great fence and wall cover. Grows 20 feet and more. THUNBERGIA: An annual vine also known as Black Eyed Susan. It is a vigorous growing vine that can grow to 6’–8’ in a single season. Thunbergia are great for baskets, large containers and trellises. The bright colored flowers bloom all summer. Available in Yellow and Orange in 2.5” liners and #1 containers. VITICELLA, HONEYSUCKLE HONEYSUCKLE ROYAL VELOURS DROPMORE SCARLET ‘HALLIANA (HALL’S)’ CLEMATIS SIGN Draw customers to your Clematis display with this colorful sign. See page 14 for details.

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“THE DONAHUE COLLECTION” “LARGE AND SMALL We’ve put together a collection of six clematis varieties that are outstanding in pot production and in the garden. Order “The Donahue Collection” and you’ll receive FLOWER COLLECTIONS” 50 — 2.5” or 32 — 3.5” pots assorted with these outstanding varieties and jumbo Donahues selects a good assortment of colors for labels. Our collection consists of: each collection. All Clematis are shipped with a color picture “stik-stake” label in each pot.

• 50 Pot 2.5” Large Flower Collection (4-6 varieties) • 50 Pot 2.5” Small Flower Collection (4-6 varieties) • 200 Pot 2.5” Large Flower Collection (25 ea 8 varieties) HAGLEY HYBRID VITICELLA, VENOSA VIOLACEA MISS BATEMAN • 200 Pot 2.5” Small Flower Collection (25 ea 8 varieties) • 32 Pot 3.5” Large Flower Collection (4-6 varieties) • 32 Pot 3.5” Small Flower Collection (4-6 varieties)

THE PRESIDENT NIOBE ELSA SPATH

“THE PREMIUM COLLECTION” Order “The Premium Collection” and you’ll receive 50—2.5” or 32—3.5” pots assorted with six outstanding new premium varieties and jumbo labels.

Summer/Fall is a great time to bring in 2.5” clematis liners for gallon production. CLEMATIS LINERS Contact us for growing information at [email protected].

Our 2.5” Clematis Liners are well rooted 1 year old Our 3.5” Clematis Liners are well rooted 2 year . These are ideal for finishing in 1 gallon pots. old plants. These plants will finish a 1 gallon pot more Very heavily rooted plants! Each plant is shipped with quickly than the 2.5” liner. They can also be used in small color picture label and bamboo stake. larger containers. Each plant is shipped with small color picture label and bamboo stake.

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2017 #1 ContainerFinished Material

FINISHED CLEMATIS Let us grow beautiful Clematis

for yourGrown in retail#1 containers, thesestore! vines are shipped mid-March through September. Many varieties are shipped in bud or bloom, all with a brightly colored violet pot, a lock-on trellis and a large ‘Jumbo Portrait’ label. Choose from our complete list of clematis varieties and other vines. Order early! MINIMUMS • 50 plants for pick up. • 100 plants for delivery within 75 mile radius of Faribault. • 175 plants for delivery beyond 75 miles of Faribault. • Minimum 5 per variety, order in multiples of 5. FREIGHT FOB Faribault, MN • We will deliver within a 75 mile radius, $70.00 for delivery of first cart (100 plants). Add $10.00 for each add’l cart delivered on the same day. (100 plants minimum for delivery) • Pallet freight rate is estimated at $1.00 to $2.00 per plant. (175 plants per pallet). We look for the best shipping rates. PALLET UNIT • 175 plants per unit. Must order full pallets for shipping. No partial pallets allowed.

ADDITIONAL VINES Available in #1 containers. • See descriptions for Honeysuckle, Silver Lace HONEYSUCKLE HONEYSUCKLE MORNING GLORY Vine and Thunbergia on DROPMORE SCARLET ‘HALLIANA (HALL’S)’ HEAVENLY BLUE page 9.

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Marketing Lock-OnONE GALLON Materials TRELLIS MadeMa in the USAU

JUMBO PORTRAIT LABEL • Large Colorful Label 8" x 2.5" • Ideal for 1-2 gal. pots • Plant description and growing information on back of label. With Easy Indicates varieties available with “Lock-On” jumbo labels Clips

CLEMATIS SIGN Draw customers to your Clematis display with this colorful sign. This outdoor waterproof poster 17” 24” x 36” (4 color process, 1 side)

5.5” 6”

PLANT LINERS One Gallon Plastic Lock-On Trellis Metal design also available • 2" Asparagus Sprengeri Fern (very bushy) grown in • 6” x 22.5” – Shipped in case of 100 #70 Pro-Tray. • Saves time and labor One Gallon Metal Lock-In Trellis • 7” x 24.25” — Lock-in design. Must have • 2" Dracaena Indivisia (spikes 18"-22" tall) grown in • Easy handling during production and transportation #70 Pro-Tray. • Heavy duty plastic construction made in USA drainage holes on side of pot for lock-in. • Easy clip on trellis (also easy for customers to remove with just a click) • 2" Vinca Vine (2 cuttings per pot, highly variegated) Two Gallon Metal Lock-In Trellis • Clips on most injection molded and coextruded pots (needs plastic lip) grown in #70 Pro-Tray. • 7.75” x 28” — Lock-in design. Must have • Easy carrying - use the trellis as a handle to carry or hang. drainage holes on side of pot for lock-in. Pack: Dracaena packed 2 trays per case. • Use for all kinds of vines, clematis, Morning Glory, Thunbergia, etc. Other vines packed 3 trays per case. • New plastic design saves on freight cost

TRANSPORTATION FOR LINERS before shipping by these methods. You may want to order plants a week earlier in case of delay due to weather. Air freight, U.P.S. Ground Service, Federal Express 2 day or 3 day Customer pays all transportation charges. A $15 fee will be charged service, or SpeeDee available. Shipped UPS, Federal Express, and for each order shipped via Air Freight to cover the cost to haul plants SpeeDee at customer’s risk. We do watch weather conditions closely from Faribault to the Minneapolis/St.Paul airport (about 50 miles).

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Summer/Fall is a great time to bring in 2016 Fall / 2017 Spring 2.5” clematis liners Clematis for gallon production. Full growing instructions are sent with all clematis 2017 #1 CONTAINER CLEMATIS LINERSRS liner shipments.

Standard Clematis Varieties 2.5" Size Clematis *50 Pot ”Premium Collection”...... $182.50 50 — 99 pots $7.65 each *50 Pot ”Donahue Collection” ...... $147.50 100 — 999 pots $7.40 each *50 Pot-Large Flower Collection ...... $142.50 *50 Pot-Small Flower Collection ...... $142.50 1,000 & up pots $7.25 each *200 Pot-Large Flower Collection ...... $560.00 *200 Pot-Small Flower Collection ...... $560.00 Premium Clematis Varieties *Premium 25 or more of a variety ...... $3.59 each *Premium less than 25 of a variety ...... $3.79 each 50 — 99 pots $8.30 each *Standard 25 or more of a variety ...... $2.89 each 100 — 999 pots $8.00 each *Standard Less than 25 of a variety ...... $3.09 each 1,000 & up $7.85 each *Sweet Summer LoveTM 2.5” (includes PW royalty): 25 or more ...... $3.89 each less than 25...... $4.09 each Sweet Summer LoveTM Clematis Order of over 1,000 clematis price is reduced $.05 per plant. 50 — 99 pots (includes PW royalty) $8.90 each 3.5" Size Clematis 100 — 999 pots (includes PW royalty) $8.80 each *32 Pot “Premium Collection”...... $148.80 1,000 & up pots (includes PW royalty) $8.75 each *32 Pot “Donahue Collection”...... $128.00 *32 Pot-Large Flower Collection ...... $126.40 Thunbergia, Morning Glory, & Honeysuckle Vines *32 Pot-Small Flower Collection ...... $126.40 *Premium 16 or more of a variety ...... $4.69 each 50 — 99 pots $6.50 each *Premium less than 16 of a variety ...... $4.89 each 100 — 999 pots $6.30 each *Standard 16 of a variety ...... $3.99 each 1,000 & up pots $6.20 each *Standard Less than 16 of a variety ...... $4.19 each *Sweet Summer LoveTM 3.5” (includes PW royalty): Minimums 16 or more...... $4.99 each less than 16...... $5.19 each

• 50 plants for pick up. Honeysuckle & Silver Lace Vine • 100 plants for delivery within 75 mile radius of Faribault. *25 or more of 2.5"...... $2.89 each • 175 plants for delivery beyond 75 miles of Faribault. *Less than 25 of 2.5"...... $3.09 each • Minimum 5 per variety, order in multiples of 5. *16 or more of 3.5" ...... $3.99 each *Less than 16 of 3.5" ...... $4.19 each

Freight FOB Faribault, MN Thunbergia Orange & Yellow 2.5” Liners • We will deliver within a 75 mile radius, $70.00 for delivery *25 or more of 2.5" ...... $2.49 each of first cart (100 plants). Add $10.00 for each add’l cart *Less than 25 of 2.5" ...... $2.69 each delivered on the same day. (100 plants minimum for delivery) *Packing Charge: A charge of $2.50 per 100 clematis and/or other vines will • Pallet freight rate is estimated be charged to all orders. 2.5" and 3.5" size only. at $1.00 to $2.00 per plant. (175 plants per pallet). We look for Clematis/Vines Packing/Minimums the best shipping rates. 2.5" POTS — Pack: 25 pots per tray, 2 trays per carton. Minimum: 5 of a variety (50 plants total) Order in multiples of 5 Pallet Unit (filling tray of 25). 3.5" POTS — Pack: 16 pots per tray, 2 trays per carton. • 175 plants per unit. Must order Minimum : 4 of a variety (32 plants total) Order in multiples of 4 full pallets for shipping. No (filling tray of 16). partial pallets allowed. Marketing Materials Lock on Trellis (one gallon plastic)...... $1.30 each Lock in Trellis (one gallon metal)...... $1.30 each Lock in Trellis (two gallon metal)...... $1.55 each Plant Liners Jumbo Portrait Label ...... $.18 each 2" Asparagus Sprengeri Fern...... $.52 each Sweet Summer LoveTM Pot and Label ...... $.70 per plant 2" Dracaena Indivisa (Spikes) ...... $.52 each Clematis Sign (weatherproof)...... $20.00 each 2" Variegated Vinca Vine...... $.52 each Large Flower Poster...... $3.00 each Small Flower Poster ...... $3.00 each

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CEZANNE™ Evipo 023 (N) See page 3

NINON™ Evipo 052 (N) See page 6

420 SW 10th Street • PO Box 366 • Faribault, MN 55021 Phone: 507-334-8404 • Fax: 507-334-0485 E-mail: [email protected] www.donahuesclematis.com