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that differ from those of the general run of 

 bedding plants. There are many kinds, and 

 their quaint and curious forms can be displayed 

 to advantage on an irregularly shaped bed or 

 mound. 



VIOLAS should on no account be omitted 

 from the list of bedding plants that are suitable 

 for town gardening, and how well they succeed 

 may be seen by the large irregular mound of 

 these which is annually planted in the flower 

 garden at Regent's Park. There are many 

 varieties, so that excellent effects may be 

 obtained. One of the best bedding plants for 

 withstanding smoke is the Ox-eye Daisy, and 

 for this reason it is used in positions where 

 other plants of a similar kind could not 

 succeed. CANNAS are used for bedding in the 

 London parks, but unless in open airy situ- 

 ations they cannot be generally recommended. 

 There are many other plants in use for bedding 

 purposes throughout our larger towns, such as 

 Palms, Grevillea robusta, Eucalyptus of sorts, 

 Hydrangea Thomas Hogg, and others. 



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