Planting and Bedding 



Massing and Grouping. 



Of late years a new informal and highly interesting 

 style of bedding has arisen. It is worked on no formal 

 geometric plan, but each class of plants is bedded in a 

 mass or group by itself, and in its own colour, so that 

 even if the plants themselves are not handsome speci- 

 mens the effect on the whole is pleasing. An example 

 plan is given to convey the idea (Fig. 92). There is a 

 large range of choice in colours, in height, and in general 

 habits, and every one who has a sufficient breadth of 

 ground to justify him in undertaking this bedding should 

 be able to find something to suit his tastes. The plants 

 of course should not be disposed in groups promiscu- 

 ously. There should be order ; and due regard must be 

 had to the colour, the height, the habit, and the time of 

 flowering. Both annuals and perennials are suited for 

 the purpose, and may be arranged in beds or borders. 

 Seldom could we find a prettier picture than a broad 

 border well furnished in this style. 



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