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GARDENING IN THE SOUTHWEST 
The Fit¬ 
ness of 
Color 
Placing 
Emphasized 
tive in combination with a colonial cottage because of the use of 
cream or white paint on the building. There is also a fit less in 
placing delicacy of coloring against lacy foliage, gaining variabili¬ 
ties through texture and heights rather than by the contrasts of 
rich, warm colors accented by, or accenting, paler tones. 
Sometimes when a definite color scheme, or special treatment is 
desired for a corner, or portion of the garden, certain color-tones 
blended, or a single shade varied only by the texture and tone of 
leaf; or height of plant, it is helpful to have a list of tested shrubs, 
vines and flowers arranged for quick, ready reference. 
Editors. 
