Roanoke Rapids herald. [volume] (Roanoke Rapids, N.C.) 1914-192?, 1917-12-07
THE BEAUTY OF VINES
BY JOSEPHINE DE MARI.

when In doubt as to what to plant
plant vines Is sound advice. Vine
beautlfy; they are useful. they ar,
easy TO grow. They shade from tn,
hot sun; they hide old or obnoxlou,
TEXTURES; they encourage the birds II
nest about the house; they are The
drupery nature throws over and nbou,
with a lavish hand to soften and EN-
belllsh.
When preparing to plant vines, he
sure to spade deeply, manure heavily
ana prepare the soil carefully. After
perennial and hardy vines are estab-
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 I'M.
satisfactory.
There are so many beautiful vines
among ANIMALS. perennials and hardy
vines that il is hard to decide. II the
choice Is at all restricted. II you
wish to blot out an old building, cover
1t with vines. If you dislike the neces-
sary fence, turn II into thing Of beau.
ty by planting vines along It's length.
A dead tree renews Its youth II
vines are allowed to clothe its
branches. Let vines shade the porch
and thus make 1t Il cool and lenfy re-
treat from the summers sun. Curtain
the shutterlcss south window with
vines and let them grow about the
home wherever possible.
The grape is one Of the most useful
vines. II is hardy; early in the spring
Its leaves are ready TO cast shadow
It's blossoms are dellcately fragrant
and its fruit Is delicious. Attention
must be given 1t In the way of fertll.
ty, pruning and tying.
Among the wild vines the trumpet
vine, Tecoma rndicans. wild clematis,
virgins bower), and bltter-sweet are
popular. In transpanting the latter
rom the woods be sure that you pro.
'ure one that Is fertile. for some OF
hem do not bloom. The Dutchmans
'ipe Is another desirable wild vine, hut
[ Is not MS common us those men
loned above.
The wild climbing rose has al ex.
uisite flower; and. once started grows
boots ten TO fifteen feet high In one
eason.
The climbing roses are led by the
and its hybrids. However. It's
ollaGe gets shabby and spells It's beau.
as a porch plant. 1t makes brave
how when blooming. The good old
ralrle queen stlll continues to be the
climbing rose. All the AYR.
lire roses nre hardy. also the Chero-
ee roses. The sweet briar, Lord Pen.
'nce, Is In a way climbing rose.
The wistarias take long time to =
come established, but repay by the
Ooms. |
The Madeira vine, mlgponette scent.
!, has tuberous roots. which are not
lrdy, grows fast and forms fine c
reen with its thick. feshy leaves.
The matrlmony vine, although IT'S
ooms are small and inconsplcuous,
ows quickly, throwing out long, n
aceful sprays that droop to the earth. o
The moon-vine wants rich earth. n
enty of sun and water. 1t makes as "
nishing growth In a season. How. I,
er, for the best results 1t must be d.
lrted In the house.
Those who want curious and beau n,
III flower should plant the passion n
wer. The hardy varieties need n
Itching during the winter until well 70
The tender passion flow a,
are very extremely beautiful, but 81
rather shy boomers. h,
The honeysuckles are desirable and GO
pular on account of their many ca
I'd qualities. They grow quickly,
ming dense shade and are lron-cad pl
regards insects ind disease. Halls bu