An Arch

A very simple thing sometimes will look the most attractive. By driving

two limber poles into the ground by the side of each of two gate posts,

and bringing the two ends of the poles together, and fasten them

securely, a respectable arch can be made. At the foot of each pole plant

a Clematis Jackmanii, and train them to run up their poles; they will

grow rapidly, and in a short time the arch will be covered with

beautiful purple stars. This Clematis is entirely hardy, and can be used

for the same purpose every year by cutting it close to the ground in the

fall when done growing.