SPRING AND SUMMER BEDDING 



Spring Bedding. There are many kinds of spring-flowering 

 plants that may be associated with bulbs, the beauty of the 

 flowers of the latter being much enhanced by the close 

 proximity of the other kinds of flowers. The spikes of the 



FIG. i. Effective Ways of Planting Spring Flowers. 



bulbs, especially those of Hyacinths, Tulips, and Narcissi, 

 grow a fair height above the soil. The growth of many 

 kinds of hardy spring flowers is, in comparison, dwarf, 

 so that the latter may be used as a groundwork to the 

 taller flowers or as a bordering to the various beds. The 



beds shown in both A and B designs are suitable for 



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