64 VINES 
scarlet flowers (about an inch long), which are 
abundantly produced and which stand out 
prominently against the dark green foliage, is 
most fascinating — especially in the early morn- 
ing before the flowers close up, or in the evening, 
just after sundown, when the blooms expand 
once more. As in the case with most members 
of this family, the flowers are not expanded to 
the full sun. This vine is a good, strong grower 
and will attain a height of fifteen or even twenty 
feet under favourable conditions, which are 
about the same as the morning glory re- 
quires. The cypress vine, however, will do 
well in partial shade. There is also a white 
variety, but it is not so popular. On a post 
or pillar, the two may be combined to excellent 
advantage. 
For the busy suburbanite, who is away from 
his home during the day, and whose only moments 
of gardening are in the early morning or the even- 
ing, the moon-flower (Ipome@a Bona-nox) is espe- 
cially good. The great, saucer-like, white blos- 
soms, six inches across, open in the evening and 
stay open all night or until the direct sunlight 
strikes them. When it is cloudy the flowers 
will stay open all day. They are produced in 
clusters, endure well, and are quite fragrant. 
