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worst that he has to fear is a little extra labour in water- 

 ing should a hot summer set in early. 



Bedding schemes much more elaborate than any 

 mentioned here are seen in the public gardens, and an 

 idea for a beautiful bed can often be jotted down. But 

 it often happens that note-taking reveals a greater 

 variety of plants than the amateur can control. More- 

 over, many of the perennial plants used for bedding in 

 state places are tender and need large houses in winter. 



