The National tribune., 1882-03-04

may be prevented by close trimming after it has
covered the allotted space. This plant is emf
nently clean and neat, the leaves elegantly
formed and of bright green color during sum-
mer. 1t is also plant of rapid growth, and quite
flexible, so that it can readily be trained IN any
position desired.
The Japan species (Ampezopsis tricnspidata) has
previously been mentioned in these columns as
one of the most desirable of all plants for cover
ing walls. 1t may be well to remark that the
poison ivy (Rhus tOricodendron) is sometimes
mistaken for the Virginia creeper, but they can
easily be distinguished by the leaf. The poison
ivy has it's leaflets in threes and the Virginia
creeper in fves, the leaves of the latter being
large and the leaflets more oblong than those of
the Rhus.
Carolina Jasamine (Gelsemium semperUiTens. y
Although this is tender north of Virginia, yet it
succeeds in sheltered places further north. It
is one Of the most attractive plants, with large,
yellow, fragrant blossoms, and is often planted
in northern Conservatives.
Pipe ZINE, (Aristolochia sipho. I'm rich soils
this plant will make an extensive growth and
great extent of trellis in one season, pro-
ducing leaves from ten to twelve inches in
breadth, and of vivid green color In poor
soil it is less beautiful in color and is diminished
in size. The peculiar shape of the flowers gives
it the name of the Dutchmans pipe, to which
they have very remarkable resemblance.
Biter-Sveet, (Celostrus !Scandens.) This is
twining plant of much beauty in autumn, when
its orange colored capsules open and show the
scarlet seed-covers, the racine like clusters
hanging like small clusters of grapes. It should
not be allowed to Irvine upon any choice tree, as
it's twining stems clasp closely as to interfere
with the swelling bark of young trees; instances
have been observed where young trees have been
destroyed by the wiry coil of this climber.
Japan Honeysuckle, (LOnicera 6rachypoda. y
This is most desirable vine; there is no hardy
climbing plant that can excel this as a covering
for verandah pillars, arbors, or trelises. 1t has
bright shining leaves, and exceedingly fragrant
flowers. In order to produce the best effect on
trellis work it should be pruned closely to the
main stems in early spring; by this means,
graceful growth of young, slender, dropping
shoots will be produced.
Chis- o Wistaria, Wistaria Sinensis. "A strong
woody eli Der, well adapted for extensive trel-
Uses, or for twining on trees. 1t produces large
racemes of fragrant flowers; the white Towering
varieties are very beautiful
Coccuzus, (Cocculus Carolnus) This native
plant is climber of moderate growth the fruit
is ornamental and hangs in clusters of deep
red color, somewhat resembling the fruit of the
red currant.
Moonseed (Menispermum Canadense. "A small
foliaged, delicate climbing plant, producing
clusters of black fruit in autumn.
For covering a large trellis in short time, the
wild grapes are available; among cultivated
varieties the Clinton is one of the best for rapid
growth.
PLANTS FOR PROTECTING SLOPING BANK
A correspondent makes inquiry as to the best
plant for covering sloping bank caused by fill
ing up deep hollow, in crossing it for road
In answer we would state that one of the best
plants for this purpose is the Forsyhia vrdissima
sometimes called the golden-bell plant This
plant has widely ramifying roots, which
send up shoots or suckers, and rapidly makes
a perfect thicket with roots spreading in
all directions The plant is very hardy, and is
one of the earliest and most profuse-blooming
shrubs we possess it is one of the most effective
pi1tiiIo LII Sill upocicS MISSES VI groups OF these
plants when distributed judiciously in parks
and ornamental grounds, Towering as they do on
the first approach of spring weather, form one
of the brightest ornaments of the yernal season
TEOsINTE.-This term, occasionally noticed in
with rural matters is the name given
to forage plant from South America. The
true of this grass is Euchlena lururians. It
was first grown in this country in 1876, and it
fully sustained its reputation for massive. Iuxu-
rant growth, producing dense mass of leaves
which closely resemble those of Indian corn |
Horses and cattle are said to eat it when the
leaves are young, but as they attain age, or
toward their maturity in the fall, they become
hard and coarse. Repeated cuttings during
summer will insure a succession of tender |
leaves. The plants require to be not less than
three feet apart in ordinary good soil, as they
branch out shoots in all directions during their
growth 1t may prove good ensilage plant as
regards it's nutritive properties but little is
known. It requires long and warm season to
enable it to mature seed. 1t has not seeded in
he United States, so far as we are aware. and
jhe high price of the seed will probably make it
scarce for some time to come
SEED ADULTERATIoN.-From report on this
subject we make the following extracts. In
samples of farm seeds examined by
Prof Noble, or Tharand, Saxony, the percent
ue of Dure seed was found IN ho orlr EOv ne