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interesting and refined. The odd, cup-shaped 
blossoms are greenish-lavender at first, later 
changing to purple. 
For particularly dry situations Hyacinth Bean 
is appropriate. The heart-shaped leaves, the 
spikes of purple or white flowers, and the 
colored seed pods are attractive. 
Because of its many-colored flowers Japanese 
Morning Glory is popular with many people. 
The foliage is not profuse, however, and the 
vine needs a little coaxing in order to climb 
well. It is adapted to trellises. It makes a fairly 
good pot plant, too, for a sunny window indoors. 
Interesting fruits may be your reason for 
wanting an ornamental vine. Then, choose one 
of the Momordicas, Balsam Apple or Balsam 
Pear. Smooth, shining green foliage will reward 
you all summer, and in early autumn come 
brilliant yellow fruits with their unique manner 
of bursting open to reveal still brighter color 
inside. Or, for delightful novelty train a Gourd 
Vine along the fence. The leaf growth is not 
always dense, but the fruits are ever amusing 
and often useful. You will be able to think of 
many ways to use Gourds, and the children 
love them for toys. 
For Window and Porch Boxes 
Thunbergia, or Black-eyed Susan Vine, is an 
African native well adapted to most parts of this 
country. Because it trails so gracefully, it seems 
made for flower box use. The clustered leaves 
are rather small; the blossoms of light yellow 
or orange are perky with their jet black centers. 
