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The Larkspurs and Monkshoods (Aconitum) are planted to 

 advantage in conjunction with Madonna Lilies (Lilium candidum). 

 Spring bulbs are often combined with a few Adonis amurensis, a very 

 pretty Httle yellow-flowering plant with finely cut leaves. 



Under trees where grass will not grow, plant some Ajuga 

 reptans. Vinca minor, called variously Myrtle and Periwinkle, is 

 very useful as it spreads rapidly, is evergreen and bears pretty blue 

 flowers. 



In every home yard there is a certain small area, between perhaps 

 the walk and the wall, which it would be advantageous to have filled 

 nicely with plants; such an area is nicely planted to Bishop's Weed 

 (y^gepodium). This plant has green and white variegated leaves and 

 thrives in any soil. It is rapid growing, but only attains a height of 

 twelve inches. 



Excellent contrast 

 combinations can be 

 had by the intense 

 blue Anchusa italica 

 and the Yellow 

 Marguerite (Anthe- 

 mis tinctoria), plac- 

 ing the Anchusa at 

 the back. 



Another good 

 combination is that 

 of German Iris, 

 among which is 

 planted the Summer 

 Hyacinth (Hya- 

 cinthus, or Galtonia 

 candicans), with its 

 long spikes of white 

 bells and its broad 

 leaves. The bulbs 

 of the Summer Hya- 

 cinth are placed in 

 the soil in the Spring ; 

 when they bloom the 

 Iris wiUhave finished 

 its blooming but will 



furnish a foliage I^oes not this charming border planting make you 



feel like having one of your own ? 



