292 COMMOX SENSE GARDENS 



In the Court of Honour Bleeding Heart (Dicentra 

 dielytra) should be given a prominent position, for 

 although it is not so very old the gardens of our 

 daddies knew it. It is the Chinese for Dutchman's 

 Breeches, the little plant that carpets the woods in 

 May with which we are all familiar; it was intro- 

 duced into English gardens in 1846 and spread 

 rapidly. Here Violets may be planted (Viola odor- 

 ata), or cheerful clumps of Pansies; and Lady Slip- 

 per, Marigold, Lemon Verbena and Rose Gera- 

 nium. It is a good place, too, for Snowdrops, 

 Scilla, Dog Tooth Violet and Forget-me-not, which 

 may be placed on the garden side of the circular 

 path and will not interfere with the general plant- 

 ing. 



Around the Box in the circular lied establish 

 Larkspur, which will be well shown against the 

 dark green foliage. The rest of the bed may be 

 given over to Pansies and White Lily (Lilium 

 candidum) . The matted foliage and bright flowers 

 of the Heartsease will make a good carpet for the 

 long-stemmed Lilies; and if the bloom is kept well 

 picked it will last into late Summer. A few clumps 

 of white and pink Phlox should also be placed in 



