Website/Catalog  (1912)  Page(s) 16.  
 
New and rare plants...
Clematis nutans. New! This beautiful Clematis was introduced from western China. A perfectly hardy, semi-woody climber with tripartite foliage. The cream-white, bell-like blooms are produced in numerous clusters on the previous year's wood in July and August. Suitable for pillars or covering arbours. 1 piece M 2.50

Book  (1855)  Page(s) 82.  
 
390. Clematis, Lin. Endl. Gen. Plant. p. 844, So named from klema, a vine branch, from most of the species having the habits of the vine.
...C. nutans.