CLIMBING VINES 
its clean growth and complete freedom from disease or insect attack 
make it fairly satisfactory nevertheless. 
Bittersweet: Two or three species of bittersweet are all good, 
but the native (Celastrus scandens) is the most desirable, especially 
on account of its bright orange fruit. 
Fig. 122. AcTINIDIA AND TRUMPET VINE 
Clematis: This genus also contains a number of attractive 
ornamental species some of which are climbers, some trailers and 
some merely shrubs. The most popular climber for use on house 
porches is probably the Japanese species (Clematis paniculata). 
The species with large purple flowers (C. Jackmanit) is also much 
admired. The native Virgin’s Bower is particularly adapted to 
covering stone fences and similar rough work. 
Dutchman’s Pipe (Aristolochia): A strong-growing, hardy vine 
with very large dark green leaves. This should be used where 
heavy cover is desired. It is not so well adapted to house porches. 
Grapes: All the native American grapes are good climbers and 
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