46 GAEDEN ORNAMENTS 



to the slender columns and the slanting roof em- 

 phasizes the beauty of it aU. 



There are so many decorative vines that are suit- 

 able for its use that it would be impossible to name 

 them aU. 



For marble, delicate, tender climbers are the 

 best. For concrete a larger leaf can be used to give 

 more stable effects, while for rustic tea houses, the 

 large, hardy vines and stronger climbers are more 

 suitable. Each one has its own use, and appears at 

 its best in congenial environment. The tiny can- 

 ary-bird vine would make little show if allowed to 

 clamber over rustic supports, wMle the Boston or 

 Japanese ivy are especially adapted for this treat- 

 ment. This is on account of the smaU, flat leaf 

 that clings to the side, helping out the design with- 

 out a deep massing of leaves. 



Some summer houses depend upon hardy vines 

 for their cover and others on tender climbers 

 whose delicate tendrils wind in and out clouding 

 but not hiding the exterior coloring. It is the wise 

 man who is able to provide a suitable over-spread 

 for houses of this description. It must be remem- 

 bered that it is not the cover alone but the planting 

 that surrounds it that aids in the picturesque effect. 



