Tensas gazette., 1917-12-21
THE BEAUTY OF VINES
BY JOSEPHINE DE MARI.

When in doubt as to what to plant,
plant vines is sound advice. Vines
beautify; they are useful; they are
easy to grow. They shade from the
hot sun; they hide old or obnoxious
features; they encourage the birds to
nest about the house; they are the
drapery riature throws over and about
with lavish hand to soften and en-
bellish.
When preparing to plant vines. he
sure to spade deeply. manure heavily,
and prepare the soil carefully. After
lished ii is difficult to cultivate them,
therefore. do all you can before plant
ing them. When they begin to spin
they must have supports. otherwise
they will be stunted in growth and un-
satisfactory.
There are so many beautiful vines
among ANIMALS. perennials and hardy
vines that it is hard to decide, If the
choice is at all restricted. If you
wish to blot out an old building. cover
il with vines. If you dislike the neces-
sary fence. turn II into thing of beau
~ by planting vines along its length.
4 dead tree renews its youth If
vines are allowed to clOthe its
branches. Let vines shade the porch
and thus make 1t cool and leafy re-
treat from the summers sun. Curtain
the shutte-less south window with
vines and let them grow about the
home wherever possible.
The grape is one of the most useful
vines. 1t is hardy: early in the spring
Its leaves are ready to cast shadow.
Its blossoms are delicately, fragrant
and Its fruit is delicious. Attention
must be- given II in the way of fertil-
ity. pruning and tying.
Among the wild vines the trumpet
vine. Tecoma radicans. wild. clematis,
(virgin's bower), and bitter-sweet are
popular. In transplanting the latter
from the woods be sure that you pro-
cure one that is fertile. for some of
them do not bloom. The Dutchman'S
pipe is another desirable wild vine. but
II is not as common as those men,
toned above.
The wild climbing rose has an ex-
quisite flower; and, once started. grows
shoots t.n to fifteen feet high In one
season.
The climbing roses are led by the
rambler. and it's hybrids. However. It's
foliage gets shabby and spoils its beau
~ as porch plant. 1t makes a brave
show when blooming. The good old
prairie queen still continues to be the
standard climbing rose. All the Ayr
shire roses are hardy, also the CherO-
lee roses. The sweet briar. Lord Pen
zance. is in a way climbing rose.
The wistarias take long time to
become established. but repay by the
blooms.
The Madeira vine. miCconette scent
ed, has tuberOus roots. which are not
hardy. grows fast and forms Il fine
screen with its thick. fieshy leaves.
The matrimony vine, although its
blooms are small and incOnspicuous,
Crews quickly. throwing out long,
graceful sprays that droop to the earth
The mOOn-vine wants rich earth,
plenty of sun and water Ii makes as
tonishing growth in season. How
ever. for the best results 1t must be
started in the house.
Those who want a curious and beau
tiful flower should plant the passion
flower. The hardy varieties need
mulching during the winter until well
established. The tender passion flow
ers are very extremely beautiful. but
are rather shy bloomers.
The honeysuckles are desirable and
popular on account Of their many
good qualities. They grow quickly,
forming dense shade and are iron-clad
ss regards insects and disease. Halls