are to grow — usually in May. The following are some of the more 
desirable of the annual vines: 
Balloon Vine, or Love-in-a-Puff , ( Cardiospermum Halicaca- 
bum). This, in spite of its name, is worth growing on account of 
its interesting seed vessels, shaped like ballons. The flowers are 
white and insignificant. The seeds should be sown in May where 
the plants are to flower. 
Cup-and-Saucer Vine, ( Cobaea scandens). This is really a 
perennial, but for cultural purposes it is usual to treat it as an 
annual. The seeds are best sown indoors in April, and the 
resultant plants placed out of doors toward the end of May. The 
Cobaea is of extremely vigorous habit, often making growth 
thirty feet or more in length. The flowers are dull purplish in 
color, and there is a variety called alba, with dirty white flowers. 
Morning Glory, ( Coni’olvulus major). These are well known, 
and can be had in a variety of colors. The seeds, previously 
soaked in warm water for about twelve hours in order to assist 
germination, should be sown in May in the position where the 
plants are to flower. 
Cucurbita. Most of the ornamental Gourds belong to this 
genus. They are coarse vines of the squash type, and are suita- 
ble for out-of-the-way corners. The seeds may be sown indoors 
in April, or outdoors in May in a sunny position. 
The Moon Flower, (/pomoea grandiflora.) This plant produces 
fragrant, white flowers of immense size, which are at their best 
during the evenings. The hard outer covering of the seeds of 
this, and ail of the fpomoeas, should be cut or filed before they 
are planted to enable moisture to come in contact with the embryo 
more readily. Soaking the seeds in warm water overnight will 
serve the same purpose. 
Ipomoea Quamoclit hybrida, is a plant of recent introduction 
that is well worth growing. It makes a growth of about thirty 
feet, has beautifully cut foliage, and produces its cardinal red 
flowers in great profusion. 
The Nasturtium, ( Tropaeolutn majus), is too well known to 
need any description. It will grow practically anywhere and once 
established will take care of itself from self-sown seed every year. 
A species of Tropaeolutn that is not so well known is T. can - 
ariense , the Canary Bird Vine. This is quite distinct from the 
every day Nasturtium, possessing very ornamental foliage, and 
yellow flowers which bear a fancied resemblance to canaries. 
The seeds may be sown in May, in the position where they are to 
flower. 
Two of the most important groups of ornamental climbers 
have been omitted— the Roses and Sweet Peas. Their importance 
is such that they can only be dealt with in separate Leaflets. 
M. F. 
