308 MANUAL OF GARDENING 
fertile; but high climbing in annual plants (as in sweet peas) 
may be at the expense of bloom. 
The use of vines for screens and pillar decorations has in- 
creased in recent years until now they may be seen in nearly 
all grounds. The tendency has been towards using the hardy 
vines, of which the ampelopsis, or Virginia creeper, is one of the 
most common. This is a very rapid grower, and lends itself to 
training more readily than many others. The Japan ampelopsis 
(A. tricuspidata or Veitchit) is a good clinging vine, growing 
very rapidly when once established, and brilliantly colored 
after the first fall frosts. It clings closer than the other, but is 
not so hardy. Either of these may be grown from cuttings or 
division of the plants. 
Two recommendable woody twiners of recent distribution 
are the actinidia and the akebia, both from Japan. They are 
perfectly hardy, and are rapid growers. The former has large 
thick glossy leaves, not affected by insects or disease, growing 
thickly along the stem and branches, making a perfect thatch. 
It blooms in June. The flowers, which are white with a pur- 
ple center, are borne in clusters, followed by round or longish 
edible fruits. The akebia has very neat-cut foliage, quaint 
purple flowers, and often bears ornamental fruit. 
Of the tender vines, the nasturtiums and ipomeas and morn- 
ing-glories are the most common in the North, while the ad- 
lumia, balloon vine, passion vine, gourds, and others, are fre- 
quently used. One of the best of recent introduction is the 
annual hop, especially the variegated variety. This is a very 
rapid-growing vine, seeding itself each year, and needing little 
care. The climbing geraniums (Pelargonium peltatum and its 
derivatives) are much used in California. All the tender vines 
should be planted after danger of frost is past. 
So many good vines are now on the market that one may 
grow a wide variety for many uses. The home gardener should 
keep his eyes open for the wild vines of his neighborhood and 
