Show 1 A ra C md their C 4 are ancl waiva r axiom i ra i ili climbing plants as an aid to beauty BEAUTY OF CLIMBING PLANTS by E VAN SENT benthuysen HUYSEN the permanent climbing plants and the annuals have a decided place on the home grounds they fill a place that trees shrubs and flowers cannot they not only screen unsightly ob ejects but serve as a shade a krotec tion and when trained carefully over outbuildings stone walls and porches they help to make a picture of the home surroundings three of the best clinging vines are the boston ivy english ivy and the trumpet vine they are best on brick or stone v alls as they are apt to cause decay it allowed to climb over shingles and woodwork japanese honeysuckle is ot of quick growth and great beauty its delicate odor and lacelike foliage are desir able qualities any ot of the honeysuckle family are good where dense shade is not requisite the crimson rambler is another great favorite it ia is barly beautiful when grown over white trellises N here one wishes to change the 10 lo cation of vines yearly the annuals are necessary among the number of beautiful annual climbers the morn ing glory takes a leading place the moonflower and cypress and canary bird flower are other beautiful vines easily grown to start the seed of moonflower Moo Moon fower and morning glory cut the seed a little on one side and soak overnight in warm water plant in a window box or seedbed and transplant out of doors when the ground la is warm wild cucumbers and japanese or na tive hop are hardy vines and make a dense green shade hyacinth bean is also very pretty and a profuse bloom er never allow vineata vines to grow up over the house place a trellis at least two feet from the house wall to allow a free circulation of air this applies to all kinds of climbers as soon as they begin to form runners give them a support sweet peas and nasturtiums form excellent low ornamental screens planted early in a rich soil soll they will grow to the height ol 01 five or six feet and cover a support of that he height I 1 decayed vegetable matter and leaf mold are fine fertilizers for the sweet pea THE WINDOW GARDEN by BESSIE L PUTNAM on a cold windy day avoid placing potted plants on the ledge formed by the meeting of the upper and lower sash unless the window is more than ally tight there will be a cold draft which is always injurious to plants especially when applied to the roots sunshine in midwinter la Is always welcome to plant life yet this should be given in moderation it if the plants are crowded up ud against the pane test as to whether the glass may not be come too heated plant starvation Is a common occur rence in the winter especially on the farm city growers accustomed to buying not only plant food but even soil are appreciative of the need of replenishing but we who have always been ac customer cus tomed to getting the soil frair our own land sometimes fall to appreciate how quickly the small mall pot ol 01 earth Is exhausted of its nutrient qualities there are prepared plant foods more agreeable to use indoors than fertil aizers from the barnyard but none more efficient As it Is inconvenient to get this in zero weather some prefer to fill a sack with fertilizer from the stable and keep this in a crock or pail covering with water frequently tor for immediate use As this Is apt to breed flies the application of boiling or at least hot wa ter may be advisable let it be cool before using some think chev have better success growing geraniums in tin cans quart size than with the regular pots and their plants certainly justify the claims of course the holes must be made in the bottom tor for drainage it if you want to paint them use some paint which contains no lead as this will rot the tin A standard color for general pur poses Is venetian red and linseed oil but as this would not harmonize with the plants in many instances it may be darkened with burnt umber or some other dull color if you do not care to paint the cans they may be wrapped in crepe or other fancy paper which now costs but a trifle and they always appear well A plant stand painted black or olive green will always harmonize with the different colors in plant life it Is 13 restful and pleasing the plant syringe is most useful as it sends a spray with much force easily routing the red spider and at the same time removing dust the kind with bent necks are decidedly preferable as they touch both the up per and lower sides of the leaf with equal facility avoid crowding the plants in the professional professionals s care we are accustomed to seeing them crowded together al ai most as thick as they can stand but remember that he can turn on the hose at any time and water the plants thoroughly it adds pleasure to watch the growth of the unfamiliar and too one learns by this novel class be it for foliage blossom brilliancy of color or fra grance vary the collection k W X N 1 if V I 1 Z V af I 1 4 A A Th the beauty of well kept grounds |