THE GARDEN AT HOME 



For bold and handsome leafage that colours well in autumn, 

 there is nothing to surpass the ornamental Vines, par- 

 ticularly Vitis Coignetiae. Others of less vigorous growth 

 and with exquisite leafage are Vitis Henryi and Vitis Lowi. 

 The Dutchman's Pipe (Aristolochia Sipho) has very hand- 

 some leaves and curious flowers (which, together with 

 the curving flower stems, account for the name of Dutch- 

 man's Pipe) ; but it is apt to need more room than the 

 home gardener has to spare. If, however, it can be 

 accommodated in this respect, the Dutchman's Pipe has 

 claims to recognition as a climber for pillar and porch. 

 Akebia quinata and lobata are distinguished by most 

 handsome leafage, though they, too, are apt to need a 

 lot of room. Both have purplish flowers, which are suc- 

 ceeded by quaint, purple fruits. Among the Clematises 

 are, of course, several ideal climbers for pillar and porch, 

 and a selection may be made from those mentioned. If 

 the wish is to cover the porch with luxuriant leaf and 

 blossom, then choose the Mountain Clematis that blooms 

 in May, or the Virgin's Bower (Clematis flammula) that 

 is smothered in creamy blossom in August. Or, if space 

 is no object, there yet remains the Old Man's Beard 

 (Clematis Vitalba). 



But best of all, perhaps, for wall, pillar or porch are 

 the Roses. What variety there is from which to choose ! 

 What charm of flower ! What fragrance, and what shades 

 of colour ! One might make many selections, and it 

 would be difficult to say which was the best, so wide 



