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which, in «i contained outhne, adds much to its effect. This is still 

 more the case when there is an intermediate shade between the blotch 

 and the margin, as in several higli-bred flowers, such as Gipsy Bride ; 

 only the contrast should always be preserved unimpaired by a clean 

 circular margin catching the eye. 



Variety of colouring has become general of late ; and, in fact, 

 the Pelargonium is now the richest example we have of the harmo- 

 nious blending and contrast of cognate colours by overlapping. 



Variety of outline in the form in which the colours are disposed 

 should also be looked for ; as an angular-edged blotch, instead of the 

 comparatively tame pea-blossom appearance of one perfectly smooth ; 

 which, however, when velvety, and occupying all the petal except 

 a narrow bright margin, is very effective and rich. 



Also the blotch-colour, or other besides the ground, may appear 

 several times in splashes on the lower petals ; and although this im- 

 pairs the contrast between the upper and low^r petals, it is w^ell to 

 have some varieties thus marked ; besides that it adds another feature 

 to the group. Iota. 



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