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arbor or trellis. It is a native of the north of China and Japan, 

 and perfectly hardy here." 



1 come next to the Glycine, or Wistaria ; of which W. Sinensis 

 is the species generally cultivated, and the best of all ; many a 

 piazza would have had no ornament had it not been for this vine. 

 In L^'nn there are many large vines, but for some cause the past 

 three seasons they have flowered but little. I think, however, 

 the secret of success is to keep the growing shoots well pruned 

 in ; for by so doing we promote the formation of flower buds. I 

 know of some vines that look little better than so many old 

 stumps when the foliage is off; but they seldom fail of a good 

 show of flowers. 1 also know of a very large old apple tree, at 

 the base of which two good plants were placed ; in ten years the 

 vines covered the tree, and such a picture as was produced by the 

 hundreds of beautiful pendent clusters of flowers was a sight 

 never to be forgotten. 



Of Honeysuckles, the best native species are Lonicera sewper- 

 virens and L. flava. These bloom in great profusion during the 

 summer and autumn months. The blossom tubes lie in clusters 

 over the foliage ; and in the autumn the abundant scarlet berries 

 arc very ornamental. These features entitle them to a place in 

 every garden of any size. The Lonicera pubescens is a ver}' vig- 

 orous growing species. L. flexuosa., the Chinese twining species, 

 is also one of the best. 



The Koses must have a place. The Baltimore Belle and Queen 

 of the Prairies are old varieties, I know, but they are good as ever, 

 and if you can find room for them on your trellis or arbor they 

 are worthy of your best care and attention. It will be but a short 

 time after planting before a profusion of flowers will reward you 

 for your care. I am not familiar with any of the newer kinds. 



I will just mention a very attractive native vine with fine gloss}' 

 leaves, Ulais toxicodendron ; }0U will know it from the Virginia 

 creeper by its having three leaflets instead of five, with smooth 

 edges. It is attractive, but in my estimation never should be al- 

 lowed to grow, as it is fearfully poisonous to some people, and an 

 unequivocal nuitjance. If you have any children I advise you to 

 extirpate it at once ; chop off every piece everywhere, ever}' 

 chance you have. 



Actiiiidia ])olygama, from Japan, is a vine highly recommended ; 

 the foliage luxuriant, flowers white ; my experience with a few 

 .small i)lants will not enable mo to say any more about it. 



