A hedge of native wild grapes. 



books this latter plant is often given the common name of staff 

 tree, but whether because of its use as a staff or because it uses 

 other trees for a staff does not seem to be known. Under nor- 

 mal conditions to call it a tree is absurd. In cultivation, how- 

 ever, it may be pruned into tree form which, when covered 

 with the bright fruits, is highly ornamental. 



Any vine- to make a good hedge or screen must have a 

 woody stem. Vines with annual stems require too much time 

 to cover the space desired each year. The woody species re- 

 main in place from year to year and reach full effectiveness 

 as soon as their leaves are spread. 



