Evening star., 1942-07-19

vines cannot be successfully used as
screens. Wooden supports. ordi-
narily are not feasible, since where
shaded moisture tends to collect and
rot. soon follows. Termites are an
other hazard to wooden frames.
Pipe inbedded in concrete and COW
cred with wire fencing is more ex-
pensive, although long lasting and
inconspicuous Some gardeners use
or 3Kz foot fence with tall
posts. Smooth wires can be strung
between the posts above the fence
to support vines and roses.
Wherever wood is used in a fence
or trellis it. pays to have it thor
oughly creosoted, and in many cases
the posts should be set in concrete
to give both protection and strength.
A tall screen offers considerable
wind resistance, and unless the sup
port is strong there is danger of
damage.
A few suggestions for border
paintings: Tall deciduous shrubs,
Highbush cranberry (Viburnum
opulus). ilacs, shrub -althea, deutzia
pride of Rochester,, California
privet, morrow and tartarian honey
suckles Oonicera, cockspur haw.
thorn, regale privet, amur privet,
several OF the rugosa roses and Rus
sian olive. Most of these will need
some pruning on the narrower lots
The lilac is more or less difficult
to prune, while the shrub -althea is
most responsive to pruning. All re-
quire at least partial sun for good
growth.
Evergreen shrubs. American ar
borvitae, hemlock, f1rethorn (Pyra-
cantha) Siberian arborvitae, Amer
lean holly, Chinese holly and Nor
way spruce. The evergreens need
to be kept pruned, although they
are not as troublesome in this re-
spect as the privets. The hemlock
and hollies do we'll in both sun and
shade. The f1rethorn is susceptible
to f1reblight injury and only Lalan-
di coccinea is hardy in this area
Vines. Climbing roses are prob
ably the best of the vines, although
one can use almost any vine for
this purpose if willing to take the
trouble to keep it tied in place
Wisteria is such strong grower
that it must be continually pruned.
The clematis are excellent flower
ing vines, but are not easily grown,
requiring a sweet soil and mulch
ing The annual vines are natural
twiners and make rapid growth, so
are worthy of wider use for this
purpose. Suggested vines include
Clematis virginiana. Monkshood-
vine (Ampelopsis aconitifolia), Five
leaf akebia (Akebia quinata), Bower
actinidia (Actinidia arguta, Porce-
lain ampelopsis (Ampelopsis brevi-
pedunculata), and China 1eecevine
(Polygonum aubertD which is very
fast growing
Low-growing trees. Dogwoods,
Smoketree (Rhus cotinus), Virginia
fringetree (shade). the smaller flow
ering crabs and cherries. silverbell
tree (Halesia) and milnosa (Albizzia
iulibrissin. The mimosa tree is
very spreading in habit of growth,
but since its shade is not detri-
mental to other shrubs and flowers
it may be used safely in the border.
In buying plant material for the
border 1t is common practice to
plant third to half more than
is needed at maturity. This is to
produce a quick effort. This prac-
tice is really less satisfactory than
spending the money saved by pur-
chasing fewer shrubs on soil prep
aration. A well-prepared soil should
produce stronger and healthier
growth and In the long run more
desirable, well-rooted plants.