
CLEMATIS JOUINIANA, SPINGARN VARIETY 
Clematis for Pot-Culture 
In recent years potted plants have not had the wide use that they merit, 
partly because many gardeners have wearied of such plants as fuchsias, 
geraniums, and lantanas. However, there are many parts of the garden 
where little-known pot-plants may be used to advantage. 
Recent building trends are featuring terraces and unusual porches which 
provide opportunity for the use of specimen plants. Oftentimes they are 
effective for accent purposes near steps or changes of level. 
The cultural directions given for forcing Clematis are also applicable 
to plants grown outside in pots. he pods may be plunged in coal-ashes or 
set in a coldframe until foliage has developed. In fact, most gardeners usually 
grow their potted plants in such a way until they are ready to flower. Ap- 
plications of liquid manure at periodic intervals will help materially. 
It should be remembered that potted plants require watering frequently 
when they are set on terraces or porches, and careful attention to this factor 
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