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loam and keep the sod away from the plant, as indi- 

 cated in Fig. 82. Tulips, pansies, verbenas, or other 

 annuals may be grown in the cultivated space. After 

 the vines are thoroughly established, hardy perennial 

 plants or shrubbery may take the place of the annuals. 



FIG. 83. Boston Ivy clinging to a Wall 



If supports are needed, iron should be used. Wood 

 frequently rots off about the time the plant has made a 

 good growth. For large plants one-inch iron gas pipe is 

 best, and second-hand pipe may be purchased at a low 

 price. Set this in cement and use screws to fasten the 

 upper end to the building (see Fig. 86). Quarter-inch 

 rods with wire netting may be used for the smaller 

 twining plants. 



