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A border of Ten-Week Stocks. 



green, and white commingle. Abutilons are 

 chiefly used as " dot " plant* among those 

 of dwarf growth ; they should be so em- 

 ployed as to create a contrast in colour. 

 Centaurea candkiissima has soft, silvery- 

 grey foliage, and is a splendid edging for 

 scarlet Geraniums. Ricinus .Bronze King 

 is suitable for the centre of a bed of dwarf 

 plants like variegated Geraniums, and is 

 raised from seed in the spring. Variegated 



Maize and Canna (Indian Shot) are both 

 used in summer bedding with good results. 

 Gladioli must be associated with some other 

 plants that will make a display before they 

 come into flower. Sweet Williams are use 

 ful for this purpose, and Pink Beauty is a 

 delightful variety. 



Calceolaria. The ordinary shrubby Cal- 

 ceolaria must not be overlooked, as it is very 

 bright and showy, being especially useful in 



White Geraniums in summer bedding. 



