Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1913-09-18
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The illustration accompanying this
article shows two OF the best hardy
towering vines we have for general
use.
The clematis-C. paniculata-shown
in the center Of this picture, Is OF
comparatively recent Introduction. but
its merits are SO striking that 1t has
already become one Of our most pop
ular vines.
Unlike the large Towering varieties
of the clematis family. its seems en-
tirely free from disease. or fits hardi-
ness there can be no question; and
unlike the hybrid sorts. 1t has attrac-
tive foliage that would make 1t valu-
able for covering screens. even II 1t
had no flowers at ALL
Its blossoms are white, small in size.
individually, but borne In such pro-
fusion that the upper portion of the
vine is entirely covered with them,
making II look, at little distance. as
II shower OF snow had fallen on
II.
A more beautiful sight than a we'll
developed specimen In the prime OF
its Towering season II would be hard
to find. The brilliance of color, which
prevails to great extent among the
large towering varieties is lacking,
but what 1t lacks In this respect is
more than up for In the dainty. ex-
Quisite beauty Of its long. loose pani-
cles Of bloom.
Another striking argument In its
favor is its late Towering habit. 1t
does not come into bloom until after
yellow leaf season.
II is always a rapid grower, and will
climb to the second story II given
something to support itself by. con-
slider 1t one of our very best towering
vines. The best. ! am almost tempted
to say.
Plant 1t in a soil Of good loan, wen
drained. All the growth OF the season
viii die OF in the winter, at the
north. Heap some leaves over its
roots. Protection Is not absolutely
necessary, but am arm In the faith
that even our hardest plants will
come through In SO much better con-
dition II 1t is given that 1t is well
worth while to give them some kind
of covering.
The other vine shown on the screen
In the corner OF the picture Is a honey
suckle, whose habit of growth admir-
ably fits In for screening purposes.
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to make constant pruning and clipping
necessary to keep It within bounds.
but II covers a screen of ordinary
height with a thick mass of foliage
that will be found entirely effective in
hiding unsightliness. or protecting the
inmates Of home from the observa-
ton Of passers by.
When in bloom 1t challenges the
admiration of those who pass ordi-
nary plants by without attention. and
when out OF bloom II is even much
more attractive than the average
vine, because OF the density OF its
foliage and It's graceful habit of
growth.
Right here is a good place to make
some suggestions about the cultivation
Of vines around the house. II is COM
planned that some kinds OF vines make
most unsatisfactory growth. and an
explanation Is often asked for the
failure. OF course. 9 question asked
in such general terms with no state
ment as to existing conditions can
not be answered with any degree Of
definiteness; but l presume that In
the majority Of cases the vines were
set In soil thrown out from a cellar or
excavation made from the walls OF
the dwelling.
TO the vigorous growth OF anything
that may be planted In them. being
hard, heavy and lacking In elements
Of plant growth.
Before any plant can be grown In
them with success. 1t 10 necessary to
break up existing conditions and to
put them In shape to noarish whatever
may be planted In them.
Heavy soils can be enlightened by
Incorporating with them sand. loan.
anything that will make them more
porous. Wood and coal ashes will
answer this purpose to some cxtent,
Old mortar Is excellent. Add what
ever you find available, and work It
into the original soil until Its heavy
condition is relieved. At the same
time add plenty OF fertilizer OF some
kind and work this In too.
II this is done, In a short time you
win be able to grow vines along the