VINES 135 



men and nurserymen are paying more atten- 

 tion to this important subject, so the garden 

 and lawn planter has always a variety to select 

 from. 



If vines are to thrive well against the house- 

 side they should not be planted too near the 

 foundation. It is far better to run them out 

 at least ten inches from the walls in order that 

 the roots may have a chance to grow out in 

 all directions from the stalk. Before new 

 growth begins with each succeeding season, 

 some of the old wood shrub-topped vines should 

 be cut away, that new shoots may have a fair 

 chance when their time comes. 



Summer pruning, or pinching, as it is more 

 often called, is the most advisable. The ends 

 of the canes (vine branches) should be kept 

 tied to their place, and when dense growth is 

 desired heavier pinching back may be resorted 

 to. 



