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living green that is far more beautiful than any artificial 

 structure and affording grateful shade during our hot sum- 

 mer days. Fig. 145 shows a vine-covered cottage in June, 

 covered with roses, Actinidia arguta and Parthenocissus 

 quinquefolia, with a group of ferns at the foot of the porch 

 on the right. On the left is a large specimen of Philadelphus 

 coronarius, while on the right is one of Philadelphus grandi- 

 flora. Among the best of this group are the following : 



Woodbine, Japanese. Honeysuckle, Japanese. 



Woodbine, American. Wistaria, Chinese. 



Clematis or Virgin's-bower. Wistaria, White. 



Clematis, White. Actinidia. 



Clematis, Jackman's. Trumpet-creeper. 



Clematis, Jap, Sweet-scented. Grape Vines. 



Woodbine (Parthenocissus quinquefolia}, Fig. 146. This 

 beautiful native vine is very useful for covering arbors, 

 trellises, verandas, fences, half-dead trees, stumps, etc. It is 

 a rapid grower, is beautiful in foliage and in fruit, especially 

 in its autumnal tints. The fruit is the size of a pea, dark 

 purple covered with a blue bloom. It is also free from insect 

 or fungous attacks, but requires some support on smooth 

 surfaces, when it reaches large size, the tendrils not being 

 strong enough to hold up its increasing weight. Thrives in 

 almost any soil. Exceedingly valuable for its autumn 

 coloration. 



Japanese Woodbine, Boston Ivy (P. tricuspidata, var. 

 Veitchii), Fig. 147. By far the finest vine we have for cover- 

 ing stone and brick buildings, walls, etc. It grows rapidly, 

 clings firmly by its numerous disk-tendrils, and does not 

 run across openings formed by doors and windows. It 

 colors up most beautifully in the autumn and is easily 

 propagated from seeds or cuttings. The leaves are three 

 lobed, hence, its scientific name. It stands dust and smoke, 

 well. 



