GARDEN FEATURES 



first season, though something of a more per- 

 manent nature should always be planned for. 

 One of our best annuals, so far as rapidity of 

 growth is concerned, is the Wild Cucumber, of 

 which mention was made in the preceding chap- 

 ter. Because of its rapid development, the use- 

 fulness of the plant for immediate effects will be 

 readily understood. But it is valuable only as a 

 substitute for something more substantial and 

 should not be depended on after the first season. 

 It lacks the dignity and strength of a permanent 

 vine. 



The Morning Glory will be found very 

 effective for a first-season covering. This vine 

 is prodigal in its production of flowers. Every 

 sunny day, throughout the season, it will be cov- 

 ered with blossoms, so many in number that they 

 make a veritable " glory " of the forenoon hours. 



Another excellent annual is the Japan Hop. 

 This will perhaps afford better satisfaction than 

 the Wild Cucumber or the Morning Glory, be- 

 cause its foliage bears some resemblance to that 

 of the hardy vines of which I have spoken. In 

 other words, it has more substance and dignity, 

 and therefore seems more in harmony with the 

 structure over which it is trained. Its leaves have 

 a variegation of creamy white on a dark green 



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