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as a suitable ground for Tulip Coleur Cardinal . Those who 

 consider this contrast too strong may use Tulip Picotee. A 

 large bed I had in 1901 contained 200 Phlox divaricata 

 in the centre, among these were distributed 9 plants of 

 Symphytum variegatum, 9 plants of Phalaris arundinacea 

 variegata and 50 Tulip Picotee, a broad band of 200 

 Aubrietia Leichtlinii finished the bed. Seen when all were 

 in flower together this was very much admired, and is one of 

 the best combinations I have ever seen. 



Phlox Nelsonii is rather too late in flowering to be used 

 largely for beds, but it is such a general favourite when in 

 flower that few people will care to be without it. It should 

 have a sunny position, and is very suitable for use as an edg- 

 ing to Viola Admiration, or any similar dark purple or blue 

 Violas, as they flower well together, and if a trifle late they 

 can sometimes be left a few days longer than the other beds. 



Phlox Vivid. This is a pleasing salmon pink in colour 

 and flowers before the last mentioned variety ; it may there- 

 fore be used freely, either as a centre for moderate sized 

 beds or for a band around Double Arabis, Viola Countess 

 of Kintore, Myosotis dissitiflora Dyerae, or similar coloured 

 flowers ; a white Tulip such as White Swan will suit it best, 

 Double Tulip, Murillo, will also look well. 



Polyanthus, Yellow. This has always been much 

 admired at Belvoir ; it has been mentioned on page 42 as a 

 groundwork for Tulip Duchesse de Parma ; a crimson tulip 

 such as Vermilion Brilliant may also be used, as the yellow 

 is soft, and the contrast is not too pronounced for most 

 people ; two rows of Double Red Daisy will make a good 



