February 29, 2008, Newsletter Issue #201: (c) Victorian Summer Bedding Scheme No 2

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Once again, the original varieties are listed and modern, easily available substitutions at the article end.
The Dot Plants
Space at 3 ft intervals some standard Fuchsias "Royal Velvet" (Large double red and purple).

The Main Planting : Space widely some Geranium "Verona,"( Golden foliage, pink flowers 18"tall ).
In the spaces in-between , plant Viola "Pickering Blue". 8 "tall

The Edging
Begonia semperflorens " Vernon Tom Thumb" Scarlet flowers 6" Tall.

Modern varieties that might be more readily available are:
Dot Plants:
The Above listed Fuchsia is still available, but any dark flowered modern type, grown as a standard would work well
Main Planting.: Any modern pink hybrid Geranium would give a similar effect.
The Viola listed is available from specialist growers, but modern blue Pansies or Violas would be similar.
Edging: Any bright scarlet Begonia semperflorens, such as "Victory Scarlet," would work just as well.

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