VINES 



maroon of autumn, the entire plant seems to 

 have changed its leaves for flowers, so brilliant 

 is its coloring. There is but one objection to be 

 urged against this plant, and that is — ^its ten- 

 dency to rampant growth. Let it have its way 

 and it will cover windows as well as walls, and 

 fling its festoons across doorway and porch. 

 This will have to be prevented by clipping away 

 all branches that show an inclination to run riot, 

 and take possession of places where no vines are 

 needed. When you discover a branch starting 

 out in the wrong direction, cut it off at once. A 

 little attention of this kind during the growing 

 period will save the trouble of a general pruning 

 later on. 



Vines, like children, should be trained while 

 growing if you would have them afford satis- 

 faction when grown. 



The Ampelopsis will climb to the roof of a two- 

 story house in a short time, and throw out its 

 branches freely as it makes its upward growth, 

 and this without any training or pruning. Be- 

 cause of its ability to take care of itself in these 

 respects, as well as because of its great beauty, I 

 do not hesitate to call it the best of all vines for 

 general use. It will grow in all soils except clear 

 sand, it is as hardy as it is possible for a vine to be, 

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