PLAN OF THE YARD 63 
A bed for wild flowers may be made in some con- 
venient corner, or may form a prominent feature of the 
perennial border. The plot should be of some form that is 
suited to the plan of the lawn. Circular beds or beds 
irregular in form are sometimes useful for the purpose 
of breaking up the regularity of the general plan. 
Fic. 41. A Bed of Geraniums 
Tulips or hyacinths may be planted in the bed in October 
Front fences may not be needed, but corners should 
be protected by shrubs extending along the walk on each 
side, the distance depending upon the size of the lawn. 
The Japanese barberry is excellent for this purpose. 
Rosa rugosa may be planted in the angle formed by 
the barberry bushes. 
The lawn may be separated from the adjacent prop- 
erty by annual or perennial flowering plants of the taller 
