CHAPTER XXI 
Vines For SpeciaALt PuRPOSES 
For all kinds of soil — For various positions — For bold floral display — 
For cut flowers — For fragrance — For in-doors — For city use — Lists 
for the entire range of uses. 
VinEs can be grown anywhere. This seems 
a pretty broad statement, but it is a fact — if 
they are properly selected as to their ability to 
withstand various hardships, such as draughts, 
cold, wet places, and various other conditions 
detrimental to plant life in general. 
There is a large number of varieties of vines, 
and their requirements are as distinctly different 
as the varieties themselves. Generally speaking, 
the aim always should be to give these plants as 
nearly as possible their natural requirements; 
but, with good judgment and a little extra care, 
different vines may be acclimated, thereby 
greatly increasing the many uses of this versatile 
race. Don’t try to rob nature of too much of 
her belongings, however. All plants do not lend 
themselves readily to one’s plans, so try to select 
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