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maturity. The seed is quite hard, like that of some sweet 
peas, and should be filed or notched and soaked before plant¬ 
ing, to assure quick germination. If possible, plant in a warm, 
sheltered place. 
One of the most desirable plants where foliage alone is 
wanted is the Japanese hop (Humulus). It is not only very 
rapid growing, but will succeed under a variety of conditions, 
standing extreme heat well and being practically immune from 
disease and insects. There are two varieties, one with foliage 
of a pleasant, glossy green, and the other a sort similar to 
this type, but with the leaves beautifully variegated in silvery 
white and yellow on a dark green background. Strong plants 
from pots will cover a trellis or support to a height of 20' in 
a very short time. For porch work, the leaves are borne 
densely enough to form a very effective but not impenetrable 
shade. 
For a climbing vine to use over arbors, trellises, pergolas, 
and for the porch where a decorative effect rather than a screen 
is desired, nothing surpasses the popular moon-flower. This 
vine is an old favorite, but—as with many of the old favorites 
—many gardeners do not know of the several splendid newer 
varieties. In addition to the standard white moon-flower 
(Ipomoca grandiflora ), the newer sort, I. maxima, has flowers 
which are very much larger, and it also bears them more 
freely. In growth, this plant is a giant, attaining a height of 
50' or considerably more, if given proper conditions and an 
abundance of water. Another variety has flowers which are 
smaller, but of a beautiful blue color, so that the effect is 
entirely different. The blossoms of the blue flowering sorts 
are more substantial and will remain open on dull days. 
Vines with Bulbous Roots 
There are several very quick growing, semi-hardy vines 
which make an entirely new growth each year on bulbous roots. 
These naturally start more quickly and vigorously than those 
from seed. They are rank growers and luxuriate in a well 
enriched soil. The popular mignonette vine is the best known 
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Another good material has 
a black background with 
flowers in blue, brown, wine 
color and green, 85 cents 
A black and white striped 
cushion fabric icith brown 
trees, yellow flowers and 
colored birds, 28 cents 
At the top, a round, black, buff and red, $1.65; below, a 
round in black, yellow and cream, $1.25; on the floor, 
round, $2; oblong, $1.75; round, $1; oblong, 24" x 13", $2 
THE SUMMER CUSHIONS 
COME IN SHOALS 
A cushion fabric in dull col¬ 
ors, browns and tans with 
birds in dark green, brown 
and black, 75 cents 
Black and grey square ar¬ 
ranged in a diamond pat¬ 
tern powdered over with 
brilliant flowers, 48 cents 
And can be purchased through the House & Garden Shop 
ping Service 
Closer views of 
some crowded 
above: a 20" square 
of cretonne with 
rounded corners, 
$1.79; a 20" square 
of heavy green and 
white stripe, $1.19, 
a square of green, 
black and white 
with flower ovals, 
$1.79 
Another little 
shoal: the top cush¬ 
ion is corded and 
shirred, 18" wide, 
of brick brown fab¬ 
ric, $2; to the left 
an oval of yellow 
rep icith medallion, 
$1.50; a round cre¬ 
tonne in black with 
white dots. $1.35 
