BETTER GARDENS FOR RELAXATION 5 

VINES and CLIMBERS 
What to plant in a very limited space, yet act as a screen or wall-cover, may be answered 
by the use of a vine. Vines soften the sharp outlines of buildings and add life to blank surfaces; 
and they also act as ground-covers on ledgy slopes where nothing else will grow. Their varying 
types invite ingenious uses. 
Boston Ivy (Ampelopsis tricuspidata). The 
universal wall-cover here in the North, as it 
is perfectly hardy and clings to practically any 
surface. It will grow in sun or shade, is free 
from disease and insects. 
Pot-grown, 90c each; 3 for $2.50; 10 for $7.50 
DUTCHMAN’S-PIPE VINE (Aristolochia sipho). 
A favorite rapid-growing vine, with big, heart- 
shaped leaves that make a dense screen. The 
unique purplish blossoms, often hidden under 
the leaves, look like gnomes’ meerschaum 
pipes. It requires a trellis or wires for sup- 
port. $1.25 each; 3 for $3.25. 
TRUMPET VINE (Bignonia radicans) . Its orange- 
red, trumpet-shaped flowers in late July and 
August give this vine its name. It is a ram- 
pant grower, and when well established clings 
to a brick or stone wall though it needs support 
when young. 90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
BITTERSWEET (Celastrus orbiculatus). This 
variety differs slightly from the native Bitter- 
sweet or “Waxwork” in that its fruit-capsules 
are more showy and are dispersed all along 
the branches instead of in terminal clusters. 
It is a rugged, rapid grower, ideal for covering 
a rocky bank or old tree-stump. 
75c each; 3 for $2.00 
HEDGE PLANTS 
So long as there are homes and gardens, 
hedges will be used for marking boundaries 
and for protection. A great variety of shrubs 
and evergreens lend themselves to the purpose, 
but common usage concentrates upon the 
Privets and Barberries. For dense hedges, 
these should be spaced a foot apart and given 
close trimming at least once each season. The 
two varieties of Privet listed here are excep- 
tionally hardy for New England conditions. 
Hepce Barserry (Berberis thunbergi). For 
low hedges. 
12 to 15 inches... $2.00 for 10; $15.00 for 100 
15 to 18 inches... 2.50 for 10; 20.00 for 100 
18 to 24 inches ... 3.00 for 10; 25.00 for 100 
Amour Privet (Ligustrum amurense). Upright, 
dark green, hardy; for hedges of heights from 
three to eight feet. 
Zoro teeta: $2.25 for 10; $18.00 for 100 
IsoLtium Privet (Ligustrum ibolium). Com- 
bines the smooth attractiveness of the Califor- 
nia Privet with the hardiness of the Ibota 
Privet. It does not winter-kill in New England. 
18 to 24 inches ...$1.70 for 10; $12.00 for 100 
2to 3 feet)...c:: 2.00 for 10; 15.00 for 100 
25 or more are entitled to rate for 100 
SweET AUTUMN CLEMATIS (Clematis panicu- 
lata). Billowy masses of fragrant, small, 
starry flowers in August and September are 
followed by drifts of woolly seed-plumes which 
are themselves decorative. It is a rapid-growing 
vine for sunny locations, requiring a trellis 
upon which to climb; or it will clamber natu- 
rally over an old stone wall with fascinating 
effect. 75c each; 3 for $1.95. 
HONEYSUCKLE VINE (Lonicera jap. halliana). 
This is the best all-around variety for home 
planting, with fragrant yellowish flowers. It 
is of strong, rapid growth, and it will flourish 
in either sunlight or shade. It finds extensive 
use as a ground-cover for dry embankments. 
60c each; 3 for $1.50; 10 for $4.50 
CHINESE FLEECEVINE (Polygonum auberti). 
The rapid growth of the Fleecevine is phenom- 
enal, making it one of the best vines for quick 
effect. Its foliage is light green; flowers in 
feathery white sprays, in great abundance 
from August to frost. 90c each; 3 for $2.50. 
WIsTERIA (Wisteria sinensis). This old-time 
vine with its pendulous clusters of bluish pur- 
ple flowers scarcely needs further description. 
It is a vigorous grower, preferring sunlight 
and deep soil, although it persists under con- 
ditions that are less favorable. 
Grafted plants, $2.50 each 
Barberry 
Hedge 

