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may be planted in the same bed about fifteen inches apart, 



an edging of Waldsteinia trifolia will make a suitable finish, 



^he Variegated Crown Imperial (Fritillaria imperialis 

 variegata) is a very effective plant if used sparingly (see 

 plate IX) where it is planted among Viola Admiration and 

 V. Belvoir Castle White ; the tulip mixed with it is Phyllis, 

 a pale rose coloured variety, and there is a row of cream 

 coloured Viola (Broom of the Cowdenknowes) at the edge. 

 This arrangement was raised two feet above the ground in 

 the form of a round basket covered with ivy on the outside. 



Another good groundwork for the above Frittillaria is 

 Dark Red Wallflower, when Tulip Picotee may also be 

 used. A broad band of Double Arabis may be planted 

 next the Wallflowers and two rows of Double Red Daisy 

 will make a suitable edging. 



Variegated Honesty is useful for dotting among Wall- 

 flower Ruby Gem, and White Swan Tulips may be 

 mixed with them, or Tulip Summer Beauty may be used. 

 The variegation does not show on the Honesty until the 

 spring, when the flower stems commence to grow ; unlike most 

 variegated plants it usually comes true from seed. Either 

 pale yellow or white violas may be used next to these and if 

 the bed is large a line of Festuca glauca will make a good 

 edging. 



Phlox divaricata is perhaps the choicest in appearance 

 of all the spring flowers used for bedding ; it has blooms of 

 a pleasing pale blue, sweet scented, and rising to 1 2 or 15 

 inches in height ; it lasts well when in flower, but is rather 

 late in opening ; it has already been referred to on page 42. 



