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end dibber, or, if planting in beds or 
borders, a small trench may be made, 
so that the bulbs may rest properly on 
their base. Bulbs may also be planted 
with other plants as a groundwork, i.e. 
plants which flower about the same 
time, such as White Arabis — single or 
double — with Scarlet Tulips; Myosotis 
and Pink Tulips; Wallflowers with 
Daffodils, & c. Such combinations 
have often a very pretty effect, and 
effect a considerable saving in the bulb 
account. 
CHAPTER VIII 
Window Boxes and House 
Plants 
Before leaving the subject of flower 
culture it would be well to give a few 
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Daffodils 
details with regard to the above de- 
partment of gardening. To many — especially in our towns 
— this is the only form of gardening possible; but even in 
the heart of London, this is, to a great extent, possible. 
When we come to our smaller towns and villages we have 
an atmosphere where plants in window boxes may be 
grown to perfection. 
Window boxes may be made of any kind of wood, 
oak being the most durable. When covered with cork. 
