FOR THE HOME BEAUTIFUL 167 



OUR VINES 



WE will most likely find it desirable or useful 

 to plant a few Vines, and the question is, what 

 shall they be? 



Some of the varieties available will be found 

 better than others for specific purposes and cer- 

 tain uses, but where a very rapid grower, and 

 withal a beautiful plant is desired, I would be 

 almost sure to choose the Wisteria. 



The large pyramidal racemes of white or laven- 

 der bloom, coming in great profusion in early 

 spring, before the foliage appears, make a charm- 

 ing display of grace and beauty. 



For the side of a large stone or brick dwelling, 

 for covering outbuildings and changing them from 

 a blot on the landscape, into things of "beauty, for 

 dense porch screens, and for growing on pergolas, 

 the Wisteria is ideal. 



Speaking of pergolas, with their beautiful 

 colonial columns and open tops, they certainly 

 do make handsome fixtures on the lawn, lending 

 grace, charm and dignity to the surroundings and, 

 covered with Wisteria, they are a beautiful sight 

 indeed. 



But recently the writer saw a wonderful example 

 of the combination of Pergola and Wisteria. Sev- 



