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caladiums are well-known popular bulbs which, 

 are extensively planted. 



BULBOUS VINES 



Among the summer-flowering bulbous- and 

 tuberous-rooted plants are several vines which 

 prove exceedingly valuable. Most city yards 

 possess some objectionable spot or object 

 which it is desirable to conceal from sight ; this 

 may be accomplished by the use of annual or 

 perennial vines. But annuals, while they are 

 quick growing, are objectionable owing to the 

 fact that they must be replanted each year; 

 perennials, on the other hand, frequently re- 

 quire from two to three seasons to establish 

 themselves. Between these two come the bul- 

 bous vines. They are quick growing and, when 

 once planted, require no further attention, 

 thus combining the advantages of both annual 

 and perennial. Moreover, they are inexpen- 

 sive. Foremost among these is the Madeira 

 vine which attains a considerable height in a 

 very short space of time. The foliage is dense 

 and the flower small and white. The Cinnamon 

 vine, with glossy, green, heart-shaped leaves 

 and very fragrant racemes of white flowers, 

 grows to a greater height and blooms in Au- 



