38o PLANT CULTURE 



to make much of a floral display in the open. As a greenhouse 

 climber, however, it ought to have a place where sufficient room can 

 be devoted to it. 



Propagation. Cuttings should be made from the short, lateral 

 growths, taken about the end of September. 



STAUNTONIA. S. hexaphylla (also known as Holbwllia latifolia) 

 is one of the best climbers in Washington. The Winters have not 

 harmed it in the least for the past 15 years. In places where it is 

 partly shaded from bright sunshine the splendid foliage will persist 

 during the Winter. The leaves are much larger than those of the 

 Akebia, to which it is closely related. It flowers very freely. Seeds 

 are obtained from Japanese dealers in quantity. Where it does well, 

 it is one of the best evergreen vines. 



Propagation. Cuttings of the ripened growths will root fairly 

 well in the cool propagating house during the Autumn months. 



STEPHANOTIS. A great deal of roof space may be successfully 

 utilized in the growing of S.floribunda, the flowers of which are white 

 and fragrant. 



Culture. The plants may be put out in benches in the green- 

 house and trained up the rafters, but the bench must be one which 

 will not need repairing every now and then. The best plan is to have 

 a rather deep box of soil specially prepared. Fibrous loam, enriched 

 with manure; some charcoal and crushed bone will keep the soil open. 

 It is not necessary to have a high temperature in \\'inter, as most of 

 the growth will be made during the Summer months. 



Propagation. Start with cuttings, as they flower much more 

 abundantly than plants grown from seed. 



STIGMAPHYLLON (Butterfly Vine). The flowers of 5. 

 ciliatum are not unlike those of some species of Oncidium, both in 

 form and color. It is one of our best medium sized vines for trellis 

 work. For pot culture it is of little service, and only thrives in the 

 greenhouse when planted out. 



Propagation. September is the best month for propagation 

 On outdoor plants much of the wood is useless for this purpose, beint 

 thin and soft. Choose the growths which were made early in thj 

 season; a heel or a joint is not necessary. Root them in bottom heat, 

 potting in 2-inch pots, and afterward in 3-inch pots, in which the\' wilj 

 pass the Winter. 



TACSONIA. These plants are closely allied to the Passioi) 

 Flowers and, if anything, they are more graceful. Several of theni 

 are used out of doors, principally in California, where they make a 



