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CLIMBING VINES 
Many and varied are the uses of climbing vines — to drapej to mantle, to cover, 
to frame, to beautify, to protect, to transform, to screen, to conceal,. Their soft 
drapery mercifully hides ugly buildings and other unsightly objects. Shady pergo- 
las, leafy arches, and pendant garlanc^ on trees or over hedge-rows make beautiiul 
pictures in themselves. 
BOSTON IVY This vine clings to walls by little adhesive disks and forms a dense 
(Ampelopsia Veitchli) niat-like foliage, spreading rapidly over walls of two-story build- 
ings, tall chimneys, foundations, or covering unsightly telephone and trolley-poles. 
In the autumn it glows with colors as briUiant as the Maple. It loses its leaves 
in winter, giving any dampness a chance to dry out. Wood and paint that have 
had the protection of its leaves all summer are found to be in better condition than 
the exposed parts. Set vines ten to fifteen feet apart. Should have covering the 
first winter following planting, after which it is hardy. 
CLEMATIS, JAPANESE Dainty little star-shaped white flowers,borne in clusters, 
(C. Paniculata) completely cover the upper part of the vine, giving out 
a rich, honey-like fragrance that carries a great distance. The flowers are lasting 
and open late in summer, followed by the feathery seeds, which are very attractive. 
The brilliant, deep green, leathery foliage is very dense and beautiful, often holding 
on until early winter. The vine is a rapid grower and will clothe large spaces 
quickly. Set vines eight to twelve feet apart, depending on how dense a screen 
is desired. Hardy. 
HONEYSUCKLE, HALL'S Small trumpet-shaped flowers, a pure white, which 
(Lonicera Japonica Halliana) gradually change to a light yellow. There is a pow- 
erful sweetness about them tliat is wonderfully pleasant and also attracts humming- 
birds. Blooms in June, August, and late fall. Foliage is a rich dark green, that 
continues through the winter in some places and lasts until Christmas in the North. 
Climbs up about fifteen feet. Set plants eight to twelve feet apart, when used as 
a screen. Set five feet apart, when vine is to train on the ground and form a 
carpet. Can be used in this way to cover unsightly banks. Hardy. 
Honeysuckle. 
Clematis, Japanese. 
