82 VINES 
is not likely that flowers will be produced before 
September 1. Then the cool nights are almost 
sure to check its growth. Since the plant loves 
the heat and does best in a hot, sunny location, 
it will do reasonably well in a dry situation, and 
even on that account alone is valuable. Under 
favourable conditions, and given a long season of 
growth, it will cover a trellis to a height of twenty 
feet. 
The canary bird vine, like the morning glory, 
varies greatly in quality and floriferousness, 
and not infrequently fails to give satisfaction 
because of the use of seeds from a poor strain. 
Indeed, it is often said to be a shy bloomer. If 
you do get a good strain, save your own seed. 
The plant is a twiner, but makes a tender, suc- 
culent stem and should be afforded a trellis that 
will hold it well in position. It is also well 
adapted for use as a trailer for boxes, hanging 
baskets, etc. 
VINES FOR BASKETS 
A very delicate little vine, very free-flowering 
and especially adapted for hanging baskets, is 
the thunbergia (Thunbergia alata), a tropical 
plant which is killed to the ground at the slightest 
touch of frost. The flowers, white, buff, or 
