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GARDENING IN THE SOUTHWEST 
the practical relation between the combinations of color and the 
art of inter-planting. For example, the Violet or Pansy edging of 
early Spring becomes an edging of pale yellow Phlox Drummondi 
by growing Phlox seed just back of the Violets in the Fall. They 
will be small plants by the first of April when the Violets are cut 
back to get rid of the red spider. The Phlox will grow rapidly and 
form a vigorous border. When this is over, Pink Sorrel (oxalis) 
and a few plants of Plumbago Larpentae will take its place. 
Pansies can be succeeded by Petunias, and Wallflowers by all 
the woody Pinks. Beside Tulip bulbs plant Sweet William and 
Columbine, which will grow as the Tulip matures and dies, and 
will take its place. 
Thin out Iris as soon as it has bloomed to give space to crowded 
Chrysanthemums and Cosmos for Fall blooming. 
Trim back all plants that will have a second blooming, such as 
Nepeta, Clove Pinks, and Sweet Alyssum. 
Roses will do better in Mid-Summer somewhat protected by 
shade from other plants, but later pull up the plants that crowd 
them so that they may bloom at their best in Autumn. 
Clematis paniculata can be planted on a Rose arbor to follow 
the Spring Roses when their season is over, and on a back fence 
the orange and red of the Trumpet Vine look lusty and heat-proof. 
The best time to plant nearly everything in the Southwest is the 
Fall. Study the flower catalogues in Summer and make your plans 
of design and color. Plant vigorously in the Fall and continue to 
plant certain things throughout the Winter. In the Spring, in 
comparative idleness, enjoy the fruits of your labor. 
Stella Hutcheson Dabney. 
