within a few weeks after it has 
obtained its optimum growth in the 
pot. When it is left in a small pot 
too long it becomes “pot bound”, 
its growth is checked, it becomes 
“hard” and it does not establish it- 
self as quickly as one which is 
transplanted when its time is right. 
Because we specialize, we have 
hardy ivies that are just right for 
transplanting coming along from 
spring to fall all during the sum- 
mer months. 
SKETCHES SHOW YOU 
HOW TO PLANT 
We have seen some of our care- 
fully grown plants stuck into un- 
prepared ground that was so hard 
and. sterile even weeds refused to 
grow. It is a wonder that they 
were still living several months 
later after having been virtually 
forgotten all summer. 
That isn’t fair to the plants, to 
you, nor to us. Good plants deserve 
good care. Let’s treat them right 
and carefully follow the simple il- 
lustrated planting directions shown 
in this planting guide. It’s only 
natural that our garden enthusiasm 
reaches its climax in the spring, but 
most plants like an occasional drink 
in the summer too! Loosen the soil 
around them from time to time and 
give them a chance to breathe. 
They will reward you with healthy, 
vigorous growth. 
HARDY CLIMBING VINES 
The vines we shall talk about are 
the hardy climbing plants which 
can be successfully grown in most 
parts of this country. 
Those that are evergreen the 
year round are designated 
with an 
Deciduous plants which lose 
their leaves in late fall are 
identified by a 0) 
The natural growing habits of 
vines and their cultural require- 
ments vary a good deal. Some are 
vigorous growers attaining a great 
height and spread within a single 
growing season, as, for example, 
the Silver Lace Vines and Clematis 
paniculata. Euonymus vegetus, on 
the other hand, will require many 
years before it reaches its ultimate 
height of 20 to 25 feet. 
English Ivies adhere to a brick 
or stone wall by means of hold- 
fasts. The Boston Ivy has suction 
disks at the end of short tendrils 
which fasten themselves to any 
surface. Other vines may have long, 
thread-like tendrils which will not 
adhere to a smooth wall but need 
a trellis or other open woodwork 
around which these tendrils will 
coil themselves for support. 
To produce a profusion of flow- 
ers, Clematis, for example, need 
sun or a location which is semi- 
shady part of the day but with at 
least six hours of sunshine. Ivies 
and Euonymus prefer shady or 
semi-shady situations, but they will 
also thrive in full sun if they are 
adequately watered during dry 
seasons. While all of the vines 
listed in this catalog are hardy, the 
degree of their hardiness varies. 
With a knowledge of these dif- 
ferent habits and requirements in 
mind, we have made an earnest 
effort to recommend the most suit- 
able plants for a given situation. 
In most cases, more than one vine 
could be used to achieve satisfac- 
tory and pleasing results. To help 
you in selecting your plants we 
have described each one in great 
detail. Gardening is both a science 
and an art and you may be sure that 
