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As a rule, it is best to keep beds of mixed Conifers distinct 

 from those of shrubs, but such plants as the Yew will be quite 

 at home in either combination, and beds devoted to the Yew 

 and Osmanthus, with an edging of variegated Euonymus, present 

 -a very cheerful appearance during winter. 



It is not necessary to confine winter bedding strictly to the 

 planting of Conifers and evergreen shrubs, for many other hardy 

 evergreen plants, such as the large-leaved Saxifrages or Megaseas, 

 may be used with equal effect ; but enough has been said to 

 show that there is no dearth of subjects suitable for this much- 

 neglected style of bedding. Those who require still further 

 information with respect to Trees and Shrubs will find it in the 

 chapter devoted to that subject. 



Saxifraga purpurascens. 



