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ture of the building will largely determine the character of the vine that 

 should be selected to embellish it. The Dutchman's Pipe and Boston 

 Ivy are more suitable for the development of the formal style of treatment 

 than the freer growing vines such as the Clematis or Honeysuckle. Some 

 of the flowering vines that do not produce a dense shade are particularly 

 valuable for draping porch columns and training about windows or 

 along the cornice of a porch. The flowering Clematis, Wistaria and 

 Honeysuckle may often be used in this way, while on porches with a 

 western exposure where a dense shade is desirable, the Virginia Creeper, 

 Bittersweet or some of the vines producing a heavier foliage may be most 

 desirable. 



The planting of vines too close to the foundation of buildings is a 

 frequent cause of failure in their development, as the cold wall and dry 

 soil in such a location is not conducive to the growth of vines. It is 

 better to plant them a foot to eighteen inches from the wall where the 

 soil is moist and the roots may develop very vigorously. Exposure is also 

 an important consideration in planting vines. Many of the vines such as 

 Wistaria, Climbing roses and Clematis prefer a southeastern exposure, 

 while the Virginia Creeper, Dutchman's Pipe and the Honeysuckles will 

 thrive in shady places or with a northern exposure. Most vines, however, 

 will flower more freely if given plenty of sunlight. The soil is a very 

 important factor in growing vines successfully. They require a well 

 drained soil, fairly moist and fertile, altho they often survive and struggle 

 along on a poor soil. If the soil is poor, it should be replaced with rich 

 loam, if this can be obtained. Otherwise, the soil should be enriched 

 with well decomposed stable manure or commercial fertilizer, being 

 careful that this material is not allowed to come in direct contact with 

 the roots. After planting, the soil should be kept well cultivated, never 

 allowing it to become hard and dry. 



The dust and gases of the cities ruin many of the vines altho certain 

 kinds such as Boston Ivy and Virginia Creeper seem to thrive even under 

 these conditions. These vines, however, should not be allowed to climb 

 upon wooden structures as they are apt to make the house damp and 

 to cause the wood to decay. Vines should be found very acceptable in 

 planting steep banks and thus preventing washing, while for covering bare 

 and unsightly places under trees or over dead stumps, they may be made 

 to produce excellent landscape effects. For covering stone walls, fences, 

 arbors and in countless other ways, vines will be found most effective on 

 the home grounds. 



VINES FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES 



a. Flowering Vines 



Clematis Jackmanii Roses, Wichuraiana Hybrids 



Purple Clematis Crimson Rambler 



Dorothy Perkins. 



Clematis paniculata Wisteria sinensis 



White Flowering Clematis Chinese Wisteria 



Campsis radicans Lonicera japonica Halliana 



Trumpet Vine Hall's Japan Honeysuckle 



