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Encouraging Growth of Ornamentals. — When shrubs, vines and 

 trees are planted for ornamental purposes they should be given as 



Fig. 275. — The panic-led clematis is a perennial vine, producing a beautiful bower of white 

 flowers in late summer and fall. 



Fig. 276. — Gourds are annual vines which may be used to make a quick screen, Eastern 

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favorable conditions as if they were to yield a crop for profit. 

 Make the soil rich and give them enough care to make them thrive. 

 Do not expect vines to cover the buildings if the soil is poor. A 



