48 PRESENT-DAY GARDENING 



quite so formal as this, therefore it may be said that the 

 same varieties planted in patches through a large border 

 are much more pleasing. 



It is a wise and popular practice to use Violas as a 

 groundwork for other plants. If they are planted in autumn 

 along with bulbs, many charming combinations can be 

 made. It is only necessary to suggest crimson or cardinal 

 late flowering Tulips on a groundwork of white, cream, 

 or pale-yellow Violas ; Emperor Narcissus planted thickly 

 among violet or purple coloured Violas ; pale-blue Spanish 

 Iris and cream Violas; yellow Spanish Iris and white Violas; 

 Spanish Iris " Thunderbolt " and lavender coloured Violas. 

 Other combinations rise up before the mind blood-red Wall- 

 flower with cream Violas, and Canterbury Bells with Violas. 



In June, it is often possible to remove the bulbs and leave 

 the Violas. Then cut away the old growths from the Violas 

 and replant the beds with summer-flowering plants from 

 pots, such as Pelargoniums, Celosias, and Fuchsias. When 

 treated in this way the Viola plants continue blooming 

 throughout the summer. A little reflection will show that 

 numberless combinations can be obtained, but the plans 

 must be made well in advance if success is to be assured. 



Violas are used very largely as a groundwork for Rose 

 beds, and here again they are most effective when used in 

 beds which contain distinct varieties of Roses, associating 

 with the Roses such Violas as will harmonise with them. 



