276 The Color Scheme 



Rhododendrons have heavy leaves and when 

 grouped together on a small lot they make an 

 effective screen, but they should have some relief 

 near in the form of lighter-leaved foliage. 



In planting flowers of the same primal colors but 

 of different shades, it is well to keep the more pro- 

 nounced colors away from the daintier hues. For 

 instance, a deep red near a delicate pink will have 

 the effect of absolutely killing the pink and making 

 what might, under more favorable surroundings, 

 be a beautiful blossom appear to be a washed-out, 

 sickly looking flower. 



The colors which harmonize in clothing may 

 safely be combined in flowers, for, after all, color 

 is color whether it be indoors or out. An abund- 

 ance of white is always desirable as it not only 

 brings out colors but it will neutralize even very 

 harsh effects. 



In roses, perhaps more than in any other one 

 flower, we have a wide variety of shades in the 

 different colors represented, but the amateur does 

 not usually stop to consider this when planning 

 the rose garden. He feels that a rose is a rose and 

 that roses properly belong in the same location 

 whether or not that handsome, rich Jack rose is 

 going to destroy the beauty of the delicate tea or 

 La France. A rose garden is something to be 



