The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1934-03-15
SAUK CENTRE HERALD, Sank Centre, MINI.

the balsam apple. but has pear
shaped fruit, grows ten feet in
height only.
Balloon-vine CCardiospermum hal
icacabum) growing eight to ten
feet, has small white flowers, with
balloon-like seed pods. This vine
prefers q warm situation.
Canary or Climbing Nasturtium
CTropeaeolum peregrinum) is a
dainty vine with finely cut leaves
and sprays Of small yellow flowers.
It resembles its relative, the ma
stursium, but is much daintier.
Climbs fifteen feet.
Cardinal climber (Quamoclit COG
cinea) Is q striking vine with bright
red flowers, resembles a miniature
morning-glory, and will bloom all
season, Height ten to twenty feet
Cypressvine (Quamoclit pinnata)
is a charming, delightful vine with
very finely cut leaves and with q
large number Of small, star-like
flowers in scarlet white or orange.
This vine also prefers a sunny sit
uation. It may be used for small
trelhses, posts, or other places
where q small vine Is desired.
Cup and Saucer vine (Cobea scan
ens) also called Cathedral Balls, Is
one of the most rapid growing vines
with large bell-shaped pink or pur-
pie flowers and plum shaped fruits.
Climbs Is feet under favorable con-
ditions. Seeds terminate more rap
idly If planted edgewise than fat.
Plant 4 to 5 feet apart.
Gourds (Curcubita) are grown
more for their curiously shaped
fruits than anything else, which
may be dried. Plant two feet
apart.
Hyacinth Bean (Dolichos lablab)
Is a rapid growing vine with good
foliage and profusion Of flowers.
There are white and purple varie-
ties, Height about fifteen feet.
Morning-Glory Qpomea and Con-
volvulus) are two groups Of plants
that are hated by some because Of
the weakness Of some of its men,
bers. Some belong to the genus
Convolvulus and others to Ipomea.
Avoid the common morning-glory.
The Mexican morning-glory with
evening blooms of white and pink
and the true Moonfower (Calyonic-
ton aculeatum) also (Imomea bo-
na-nox) are charming. Heavenly
Blue Is a fine variety with large,
pale blue flowers. Rose Marie is q
new variety that Is considered even
better, blooms double, Is early free.
The flowers are Of a beautiful deep
rose color or shade Of double or
semi double form. The japanese
varieties prefer a warm, sheltered
location.
Nasturtium Tropaeolum m sj,ss
and T. Lobbianum) climbing nd
sturtiums are used, although they
appear gaudy at times. The Lobb
varieties of nasturtium generally
have the best colors. These plants
are often attacked by plant lice,
but these are easily controlled.
Height about eight to ten feet.
Scarlet Runner Bean (Phseolus
multiforus) makes a mass of scar
let flowers, is snowy attractive and
easily grown. Eight to twelve feet
in height. Planting distance twelve
to eighteen inches.
Thunbergia (Thunbergia alata)
Is a charming little vine for rock
gardens, porch boxes or hanging
baskets. It never fails to attract
attention with its numerous white
or orange flowers with dark threats.
It Is best to start this early in the
cold frame or indoors. Height three
to five feet. Planting distance eight
to twelve inches.
Wild Cucumber (Echinocystis 10
bata) is a rank growing thing, OF
doubtful value in gardens. Once to
seed, it Is always there. Alright in
waste places or similam locations.
Unless otherwise stated, the
planting distances Of the vines de-
scribed is twelve inches.
All CLUB MEETING