68 THE BOOK OF GARDEN DESIGN 



should not be grouped near those in shades of blue, 

 purple or lilac. The warm colours are easily arranged, 

 and beginning with pink, may pass to rose, crimson and 

 finally scarlet. Following these comes a procession of 

 yellows, from orange to pale sulphur, when an oppor- 

 tunity occurs for introducing flowers in shades of mauve, 

 lilac and violet. Blues are best approached by pale 

 yellows and creamy whites. However no absolute rules 

 can be given, the matter being one for the exercise of 

 good taste and an eye for colour. 



