MY GARDEN 



is a Japanese, and Donald McDonald, in his book of 

 "Fragrant Flowers and Leaves," says that it is much 

 used in decorating eastern gardens. The foliage is 

 small and very pretty, and the little three-cornered, 

 brownish-plum coloured blossoms, which cover the 

 vine, literally from top to toe, are quaint and pretty and 

 deliciously sweet. Here it very delightfully veils one 

 end of the garden-house porch, and blooms about the 

 first of May. English garden books frequently refer to 

 the Akebia as not quite hardy, but certainly here it has 

 proved itself quite equal to the New York winters. A 

 light, rich soil is its preference, and it will grow in partial 

 shade. It needs no pruning, save an occasional short- 

 ening of the long branches to encourage growth at the 

 bottom, for this slender thing is apt to hurry to the top 

 of its trellis and then fling itself about in an abandon of 

 wreaths and garlands, quite unmindful of the neediness 

 of its lower limbs. 



Actinidia arguta is another Japanese vine not often 

 seen. It is of twining habit and bears little clusters of 

 ivory-coloured blossoms with black anthers, and the 

 foliage is dark and fine. It loves a sunny situation, and 

 after the first two years, when the plant is thoroughly 

 established, may be cut back about half in early spring 

 to keep it in good and full condition. 



An old friend is the Matrimony Vine, Lyciumchinensis, 

 but not so valued but what one may easily do without 

 it. Its red berries are attractive, but the blossoms are 



