AMPELOPSIS

(from ampelos, a vine, and ops is, resemblance; resembling the Grape Vine in habit, and to which it is closely allied). S YN. Quinaria. O RD. Ampelideæ. A genus nearly allied to Vitis. Calyx slightly five toothed; petals concave, thick, expanding before they fall; disk none. Fast growing and ornamental climbing, hardy deciduous shrubs, of very easy culture in common garden soil. Cuttings, having a good eye, may be taken in September, and pricked either under hand lights in sandy soil on the open border, or in pots stood on the stage or shelf in a greenhouse; they root readily, and will be fit for transplanting early in the spring. Or cuttings made from the young soft wood, expre ly grown for the purpose, in spring, root freely in gentle heat. This applies especially to A. tricuspid at a. They are also easily increased by layers. Most of the species will thrive with equal vigour in almost any position, however exposed.