Another point to bear in mind is the necessity of selecting 
plants that are suited to the position assigned them. For in- 
stance, do not place a shade loving plant where it will receive 
full sunshine, or vice versa; neither should a rampant growing 
plant be placed where there is no room for it to attain its full de- 
velopment. 
In the list of plants following, their preferences for sun or 
shade will be indicated, also the nature and extent of their growth. 
This list must not be taken as being in any way an exhaustive 
one; it is merely an attempt to select a few of the more desirable 
subjects. 
Perennials 
The Silver Vine, ( Actinidia arguta) , is a native of Japan; it pro- 
duces white flowers in early summer, but is most valuable for its 
beautiful, dark green, shining foliage. It is a vigorous grower, 
doing well in sun or partial shade, and is suitable for porch pil- 
lars. 
Ampelopsis. This genus contains perhaps the most valuable of 
all climbers for quickly covering W’alls of any kind: namely, Am- 
pelopsis Veitchii, the Boston Ivy ; Psedera quinquefolia, the Virgin- 
ia Creeper, is also a well known and valuable plant; A. Lowii is 
a plant similar to the Boston Ivy, but has more deeply cut leaves 
and is not such a vigorous grower. All of the Ampelopsis grow 
best in full sun, though they will also thrive in partial shade. 
The Dutchman’s Pipe, ( Aristolochia Sipho). This is a rank 
and vigorous grower, suitable for covering arbors, or for any posi- 
tion where a mass of foliage is quickly desired. It produces its 
oddly shaped and rather inconspicuous flowers in May and June. 
Ii is not particular as to location, growing in sun or shade. 
The Trumpet Vine, ( Tecoma radicals), is a desirable plant. 
The dark red flowers are produced in great abundance during the 
summer. It is rather slow growing and prefers a sunny position. 
Clematis. In order to get the various species and varieties of 
Clematis to give the best results, it is necessary to give a little 
extra care to their cultivation, especially in the case of the large 
flowered varieties. They prefer a rich deep sandy soil, which 
must be well drained, and it is advisable to incorporate a few 
handfuls of slaked lime with the soil prior to planting. They suc- 
ceed best in a semi-shaded situation. Some of the best of the large 
flowered kinds are: “Miss Bateman,’’ white; “Duchess of Edin- 
burgh,’’ double white; “Jackmanni”, royal purple; and “Mme. 
Edouard Andre”, rich crimson. They flower in late spring and 
summer, and should be pruned back severely in the fall in order 
that they may produce strong young growth the following spring. 
The Mountain Clematis, (Clenia/is montaua) , produces im- 
mense quantities of white flowers in late spring. C. monla?ia 
rube ns is a red flowered variety. C. paniculata, the Japanese 
Virgin’s Bower, flowers in July and August. C. vitginiana , a 
beautiful native plant, blossoms from June to September. Very 
