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JOSIAH HOOPES, JAMES TAPLIN. 



YOL. 29. 



JULY. 18T4. 



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Ornamental Yines. 



BY JOSIAH HOOPES. 



THESE may be classified into two divisions, 

 the one with pei'ennial and woody stems, 

 the other consisting of annuals, to be raised 

 from seeds every season. 



The first of these is of the greatest impor- 

 tance to the landscape gardener, not only in 

 producing beautiful effects in the immediate 

 vicinity of the buildings, but for thickening 

 up masses of foliage on the lawn, and in many 

 instances for imparting numerous rich tints 

 during the autumn months. 



Among the most rampant growers might 

 be mentioned the Wistaria family, a hardy, 

 beautiful class of vines of the easiest cultiva- 

 tion. The Asiatic species, W. Sinensis, is 

 without doubt the most preferable, although 

 not so rapidly increased as is our native species, 

 W. frufescens. 



The former shows to great advantage when 

 trained along the summit of a tall fence, or in 

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fact in any situation where it will have suffi- 

 cient space to develop its beauty. 



When in bloom, an old specimen, well cared 

 for, is about as showy an object as one can 

 possibly possess. The long racemes of pale 

 blue pea-shaped flowers are produced in the 

 greatest abundance, and the vine is always 

 pleasing and graceful in growth. 



Our American species, the Glycine, is not 

 so strong a grower, has short, dense racemes 

 of purplish flowers, and is very distinct in 

 many respects fi-om the above. It is, how- 

 ever, well worthy of cultivation. 



The White Chinese Wistaria is a superb 

 vine, differing from the species only in color, 

 but that is so pure, and so remarkably con- 

 spicuous, as to place this variety among the 

 indispensable climbers. 



The new double flowering form is said to 

 be a great acquisition, having bloomed in this 

 country, around Boston, where it is hardy 

 and entirely satisfactory. If we may be 

 allowed to prophesy a little, we believe this 

 variety will prove to be one of the most pop- 

 ular vines in our list. A new species from 

 Japan has been introduced into our coilee- 



