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VINES, Continued 
CAMPSIS [7] (Tecoma) Radicans. Trumpet Creep¬ 
er. This is a hardy vine of the North, found grow¬ 
ing well over Florida, and while a comparatively 
slow grower, it succeeds exceptionally well under 
cultivation. The foliage is compound—and decid¬ 
uous—and the dark orange red flowers, 2 inches 
across, are borne in profuse clusters. It does es¬ 
pecially well when planted near trees, over which 
it scrambles easily. When in leaf and flower it is 
attractive and when without foliage it is incon¬ 
spicuous. 
CISSUS [8] rhombifolia (Vitis rhombifolia). 
Hardy. Resembling ivy somewhat as to the shape 
of the leaves, but much softer and more hairy, 
this vine seems to thrive very well in South Flor¬ 
ida where the regular English ivy will not grow. 
It will, we believe, take its place very nicely. 
Fine for a ground cover and on rock work, it also 
makes a splendid pot subject. 
C. adenopodes. This new vine for house culture is 
closely related to Cissus rhombifolia but the young 
leaves are a deep carmine and later change to 
a bronzy green. A splendid climbing or trailing 
vine for half-shade. 
C. quadrangularis. Tropical. A very curious succu¬ 
lent, more closely resembling a cactus than a 
grape, with four-winged stems, constricted at the 
nodes, and usually nearly leafless. 
CLERODENDRUM [9] delectum (C. delicatum). 
Tropical. A form of the C. Thomsonae which it 
resembles as to foliage; but the bag-like calyx 
is rose-magenta instead of white and in most 
cases not so large. The clusters of blooms are 
flatter and more spreading. 
C. Tbomsonae. Bag Flower. Tropical. West Africa. 
A rather rapid growing vine with large dark 
green deeply veined leaves and terminal clusters 
of brilliant red flowers which are enclosed in a 
white bag-like calyx. Very showy and unusual 
and the blooms last for a long period of time. 
A great favorite in conservatories, but it will 
thrive very well out of doors in South Florida 
and stands a fair amount of cold. 
CLYTOSTOMA callistegioides [10] (Bignonia spe- 
ciosa). Love Charm. Hardy. South America. 
This lovely vine is more often grown in the 
northern part of the state but will do very well 
throughout most of the south. The foliage is 
fairly large, and a very glossy dark green in color 
while the handsome trumpet-shaped flowers that 
come in the early spring are lavender with deep¬ 
er veining. 
COMBRETUM [11] grandiflora (C. coccineum). 
Tropical. Madagascar. As yet little known in 
Florida the Combretum is a relative of the Quis- 
qualis but with larger leaves and bright red 
flowers in terminal racemes. Very showy and 
free blossoming it should become very popular 
in the near future. 
CRYPTOSTEGIA [12] grandiflora. Rubber Vine. 
Tropical. Southern Africa. A very woody climber 
with heavy dark green and waxy foliage espe¬ 
cially suited to planting near the seashore as it 
stands salt spray well. It will, however, thrive 
almost anywhere if not exposed to cold weather. 
Sometimes known as “Purple Allamanda,” the 
flowers are very showy, tubular, the petals 
opening out to a star shape and of a delicate 
lavender with deeper shadings. 
C. madagascariensis. Similar to above but with 
flowers white with only slight lavender shadings. 
CYDISTA [13] aequinoctialis. Garlic Vine. Equi¬ 
nox Flower. Sub-tropical. West Indies aind Bra¬ 
zil. A very choice vine with large dark green 
leaves and heavy masses of lovely lavender and 
purple Gloxinia-like flowers several times a year. 
The heaviest season of bloom is usually near the 
equinox, hence the name. The leaves when 
crushed give off a very distinct odor of garlic. 
DERRIS [14] scandens (Deguelia timoriensis). Ma¬ 
lay Jewel Vine. Tropical. A very vigorous vine 
from Malay with small dark green pinnate leaves 
and long racemes of small pea-shaped flowers sev¬ 
eral times during the summer. A very fragrant 
and showy subject as the long pendulous racemes 
of flowers give somewhat the effect of a small 
flowered white Wisteria. 
DIOSCOREA [15] species. Air Potato. Tropical. 
A very rapid growing tuberous rooted vine that 
is extremely useful where a quick effect is de¬ 
sired. The leaves are large, heart-shaped and 
strongly veined. The vine produces quantities of 
small tubers above the ground and along the 
stem which resemble Irish potatoes in outward 
appearance, hence the name. 
D. discolor. A variegated form of the above with 
purplish bronze leaves, silver marked. A luxuri¬ 
ant grower, it thrives in a shady position. 
DOXANTHA [16] Unguis-cati. (Bignonia Unguis- 
cati). Cat’s Claw Vine. Hardy. West Indies, Ar- ^ 
gentina. A slender clinging vine with rather 
small pointed leaves and a wealth of large golden 
Cydista 
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