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arborvitce, is a slender tree, sometimes rising in its natural situa- 
tion to the heighth of 40 or 50 feet. Its form is spiral, and when 
in contrast with trees of other habit, quite agreeable. It bears 
the shears well, and if grown as a hedge or screen, may be clipped 
to the taste of the cultivator. A cool soil is best suited to it, 
though fine plants may be found in a cultivated state, on light 
sandy land. 
The Chinese variety, T. orientalis, is not very unlike the 
American, but may be distinguished from it by the leaves or 
scales being smaller, closer together, and of a lighter or yellow- 
ish green. This variety is also adapted for hedges, but is not as 
good-looking when old ; single plants, neatly sheared, have a 
pleasing appearance. 
CHAPTER VI. 
HARDY VINES AND CREEPERS.— The principal con- 
sideration in the selection of vines, is to procure such as are 
adapted to the particular purpose the planter may have in view; 
if to cover a wall of considerable height, it will be necessary to 
obtain those which adhere by means of radicals ; but if the space 
to be covered admits of support being rendered, there will be a 
larger number from which to choose, as it is unimportant whether 
they have or have not radicals. Vines are usually planted for 
covering dead walls, screening unsightly objects, training on up- 
right stakes against fences, &c. The variety described herein, 
may enable the amateur to make a judicious selection, or if he 
prefer running roses for certain spots, he will find such under 
their proper head. The management of vines is not unlike that 
directed for shrubs; the soil they mostly admire is light rich 
loam. If they are planted and trained as ornaments of the gar- 
den, care should be taken to remove all dead branches, and 
shorten from time to time, especially early in the spring, the long 
slender shoots, which will strengthen the vine, and promote bloom. 
Ampelopsis quinquefolia, or Virginia jive-leaved Ivy , is of 
rapid growth, adheres firmly to walls, and in autumn the foliage 
assumes a red and purple hue. 
Aristolochia sipho ; Birthwort , or Dutch Pipe ; so called 
from the peculiar shape of the flowers. The leaves are large, 
not unlike the fox grape ; and the plant is of strong growth ; requires 
training and support. 
Bignonia, Trumpet Flower . — The radicans or common, is an 
extremely hardy robust vine ; clings to walls, trees, or any thing 
that affords support; and produces clusters of dull red flowers. 
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