(c) Victorian Summer Bedding Scheme No 2

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.