Then comes the Clematis ; the Japan variety (Paniculata), with its deli- 

 cate feathery blossoms, is pleasing and popular, makes a magnificent 

 show when in bloom, and is well named the 'Tirgin's Bower." The large- 

 flowered English Clematis are good, but a little hard to start and make 

 a less dense growth. 



Plant climbing Roses. It is better to have them a little bit back, 

 where their thorns will not catch in your clothing. 



Wistarias are odd and unique. They will climb to the top of the 

 house, if allowed, and the bloom is beautiful. 



Grape-vines are not only hardy and ornamental, but are also pro- 

 ductive, and will doubly repay your care. There are many other vines 

 with less to recommend them, e. g., Akebia quinata, Matrimony Vine, 

 Trumpet Flower {Bignonia); this last one is better for stumps or stone 

 walls. 



For covering a large space quickly get Dolichos Japonica, It has huge 

 overlapping leaves, and a fair-sized root will often produce 15 to 40 feet 

 of growth in a season. It is also hardy, as are all the above vines, and, 

 when once established, will last for years. 



Hardy Perennial Vines have hardy roots, but the tops die down when 

 frost comes. Dutchman's Pipe {Aristolochia Sipho), shown in illustra- 

 tion on this page, is a good example. 



Hardy vines are best to get, but rather slow to start. Therefore, 

 plant annuals between them to enjoy while you are waiting for the 

 others to grow. Moonflowers, Morning-glories, Passion Flowers, Madeira 

 Vines, first, and then Coboea scandens, Sweet Peas and Climbing Nas- 

 turtiums. They are all good, 

 simple and inexpensive. 

 They require early plant- 

 ing and rich soil for best 

 results. 



In addition to porches, 

 do not forget the supreme 

 usefulness of vines above 

 suggested for covering ar- 

 bors, bowers, pergolas, 

 fences, walls, stumps and 

 rocks. Vines are nature's 

 test beautifiers. 



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