PLANTS FOR EDGING 



and gave them an emphasis that was suggestive 

 of the effect of dull, rich colors used in old rugs 

 in heightening and bringing out, by contrast, the 

 brighter colors. 



In using Candytuft for edging, set the plants 

 about a foot apart. I would advise two rows of 

 them, placing the plants in such a manner that 

 they alternate in the rows. Do not attempt to 

 train them. Let them do that for themselves. 

 One of their most attractive features is their lack 

 of formality when allowed to grow to suit them- 

 selves. Very pleasing results are secured by 

 using the white and red varieties together, the 

 colors alternating. If the centre of the bed is 

 filled with " Golden Feather " Pyrethrum and 

 these two Candytufts are used as an edging, the 

 effect will be very fine as the dull red admirably 

 supplements the greenish-yellow color of the 

 Pyrethrum, while the white relieves what, with- 

 out it, would be too sombre a color-scheme. 



Sweet Alyssum is excellent for edging pur- 

 poses. Its general effect is quite similar to that 

 of the white Candytuft, but it has greater deli- 

 cacy of both bloom and foliage, and the addi- 

 tional merit of a delightful fragrance. 



Ageratum is lovely for edging beds of pink 

 Geraniums, its soft lavender tones being in per- 

 fect harmony with their color. It is equally satis- 



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