168 THE BLOSSOM CIRCLE OF THE YEAR 



Polygonum marginatum is a vine of recent introduction. Its 

 leaves are silky and smooth, and the growth of the vine is very 

 graceful. Both this vine and the Mexican Rose, x^ntigonon, 

 have heart-shaped foliage that covers the long drooping tendrils 

 with leaves of varied sizes, beginning with baby hearts and increas- 

 ing in size until they are as large as a giant's hand. 



When the Polygonum is a cloud of white the Antigonon is 

 covered with masses of pink coral drops. Both of these vines 

 are most useful for covering trellises, making screens wherever 

 needed, and are much used for decoration. September brides 

 are very fond of them. 



Pergola and porch effects of great beauty may be gained by 

 planting two or more vines in combination. Always use an 

 evergreen vine for background and to give the requisite evergreen 

 note, thus avoiding ugliness and bareness in the Winter months. 

 The wild Smilax with pink Antigonon and Cle^natis paniculata^ 

 and white Wistaria or purple with yellow Jasmine, are favorite 

 combinations. White Wistaria and scarlet Trumpet Honey- 

 suckle with Ivy to give depth, is often seen. The Star Jasmine 

 and a Crimson Rambler Rose blooming at the same time make 

 a wonderful picture of rich loveliness. Pink Cherokee Roses 

 entwined with Honeysuckle and Polygonum are exquisite. White 

 Roses and Honeysuckles or Caroline Testout Roses with 

 Polygonum marginatwn are beautiful together, and for quick 

 growth and hurry-up effects the wealth of annual vines are ours 

 for the choosing. With Moonflower for fragrance, blue Morning 

 Glories for joy and Cardinal Vines for brilliance — who would 

 have a bare column or a sunny porch ? 



