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are true. Some people merely plant a patch with a mixture 

 of bulbs and colours, but the effect is too poor for words. 



I think that the possibilities of colour effects with bulbs 

 are great, and the same rules should apply here as are 

 given for perennial plants in Chapter VIII. Separate 

 patches of colour, compounded of bulbs of one species and 

 one variety, and the avoidance of clashing colours, are 

 the points to be borne in mind. 



Innumerable named varieties of bulbs are now offered 

 for beds and borders, and described in trade catalogues. 

 Generally speaking the dwarfer hyacinths look best out 

 of doors ; and Cottage, Early and May flowering tulips 

 are always pleasing. Any of the cheaper narcissus and 

 daffodils do well and all varieties of the crocus. 



The reader is advised to go to a reputable nurseryman 

 or bulb merchant in September for his bulbs. He will 

 advise those which he believes are best for any particular 

 purpose. Good bulbs are rather dear, never buy cheap 

 advertised lots. 



