10 VINES 
each section of the plant. The rapidity with 
which these plants travel is also wonderful. 
They have been known to revolve in their natura] 
direction moving at the rate of thirty inches or 
more per hour. 
Some may remark that this revolving move- 
ment,while interesting and curious, does not have 
any real effect on the ultimate growth of the 
vine. I am inclined to think differently. Vines 
of the twining habit have a tendency to twist or 
turn in a natural, hereditary direction, and while 
this turning is not as noticeable in large, hardy 
vines as it is in small, soft-growing vines which 
are usually started from seed, still it exists, and, 
furthermore, we will be more successful in the 
growing of vines if we notice these characteristics 
and govern ourselves accordingly. Start the 
vine in its natural direction and try to give it 
conditions so that it can hold its course, and it 
will certainly grow better than one treated other- 
wise. We can tamper with nature to a limited 
extent only, and we cannot hope to have the best 
results if we do not try to please her in some of 
her whims. If you wish to see how stubborn 
nature can be, just try to make one of the vines 
previously mentioned twist in the direction 
opposite to its natural one. 
