VINES 



For the middle and southern sections of the 

 northern states the Wistaria is a most desirable 

 vine, but at the north it cannot be depended on 

 to survive the winter in a condition that will 

 enable it to give a satisfactory crop of flowers. 

 Its roots will live, but most of its branches will 

 be killed each season. 



Ampelopsis VeitcMi^iaoTe commonly known as 

 Boston or Japan Ivy, is a charming vine to train 

 over brick and stone walls in localities where it 

 is hardy, because of its dense habit of growth. 

 Its foliage is smaller than that of the native 

 Ampelopsis, and it is far less rampant in growth, 

 though a free grower. It will completely cover 

 the walls of a building with its dark green foliage, 

 every shoot clinging so closely that a person see- 

 ing the plant for the first time would get the 

 idea that it had been shorn of all its branches 

 except those adhering to the wall. All its 

 branches attach themselves to the wall-surface, 

 thus giving an even, uniform effect quite unlike 

 that of other vines which throw out branches in 

 all directions, regardless of wall or trellis. In 

 autumn this variety takes on a rich coloring that 

 must be seen to be fully appreciated. 



Our native Celastrus, popularly known as Bit- 

 tersweet, is a very desirable vine if it can be 



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