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THE FLORISTS JOURNAL. 
gems ; and, on the contrary, when surrounded by an open flat 
country, a diversified surface, scattered over with innumerable 
beauties, will arrest the attention of the most indifferent. 
If grass or water can be introduced with proper effect, they are 
great ornaments ; yet nothing can be worse than the appearance 
of little narrow edgings of grass, continually out of order, looking 
like a tuft here and there the gardener had neglected to remove. 
In such cases, an edging of box is by far the neatest; and though 
more expensive at first, it is more durable. The principal walks 
should be at least three feet in width, with a good substratum 
of stones or brick rubbish, and a gentle rise towards the centre 
of the surface, which will keep them dry, and prevent moss from 
growing on them. 
We now come to the arrangement of the plants. Where suffi¬ 
cient space may be commanded, small beds, filled entirely with one 
kind of plant, for,m an excellent method, inasmuch as the plants have 
usually more room, and are, consequently, better grown ; having, 
for instance, a bed of Dahlias at the back, one of Roses before 
them, and in front, a bed of some pretty and free-flowering 
annual. Or they may be composed of two or more distinct 
varieties, or even genera, observing to choose such plants as 
require the same soil and treatment, and are of similar habits, yet 
of contrary colours. This, though more difficult, is perhaps the 
best, as it brings the different colours in closer contact, and affords 
a richer contrast. We subjoin a list of a few of the most appro¬ 
priate plants for mixing, intending them merely as an illustration 
of what we have said, there being many others equally suitable 
for the purpose. 
Where there is not room for so many beds as would be required 
to contain a sufficient number of plants to obtain the desired 
effect, they may be planted together ; taking care to keep the 
tallest at the back, or centre, as the case may require ; bringing 
them down by a gentle gradation, till you have the humble Mig¬ 
nonette, the pretty Nemophilla, or sparkling Ice-plant, at your, 
feet. 
Ft. In. 
Anagallis Phillipsii . . . . (blue) with A. grandiflora superba. (red) 1 0 
Campanula Lorei.(white) — Blue var . 1 0 
————— Garganica . . . (white) — Blue var .. 1 6 
Escholtzia crocea .... (yellow) — Nemophilla atomaria . (blue) 1 0 
Clintonia pulchella .... (blue) — Schyzopetalon Walkerii(white) 2 0 
