SUMMER-FLOWERING HARDY VINES 117 
clematis is a rather unsatisfactory grower. This 
fault can be overcome, to a certain extent, 
by giving the vines that which they demand. 
Don’t expect clematis to grow like wistaria, 
however. Its thin, frail growth is part of its 
make-up, and, although when thoroughly estab- 
lished it flowers with wonderful freedom, it is never 
a rank, heavy grower. In nocase should it be used 
as a screen, as it lacks foliage. It is, in short, to 
the garden what the orchid is to the greenhouse. 
The clematis should have a good, light location, 
and should be protected from heavy winds, as 
it is a-frail climber and easily torn from its sup- 
ports. It clings to almost any kind of an open- 
work trellis, but on poultry wire is perfectly at 
home. The soil must be properly prepared as 
directed for the spring-flowering kinds. A yearly 
application of manure is advisable. Water freely 
when in growth. Although clematis can be 
transplanted spring or fall, spring is the better 
time. But do not move it unless absolutely 
necessary, as it is slow to reéstablish itself. 
SMALL-FLOWERING CLEMATIS 
The best known and most easily grown clematis 
of all, and the only one that will flower in semi- 
shade, is the Japanese clematis (C. paniculata). 
