78 ALPINE PLANTS. 
stones already placed for the groundwork, 
then add stones as you advance higher, 
to keep the plants in their places and prevent 
the soil from washing down; by so doing 
you will make a beautiful bank of Ramondia. 
The north wall of a greenhouse or dwelling- 
house will answer just the same purpose. We 
have’ at ‘present, ‘here. in’) the Nursery ja 
wall covered with Ramondia, from 200 to 
300 fine clumps, which are the admiration of 
all who see them. Great care should be 
taken to water well during the summer. It 
prevents the leaves from shrivelling or turning 
brown. They can be grown on.a south-east 
aspect ; in fact, full south. If in this position, 
abundance of water must be given to the 
roots or they soon perish. The great secret 
in growing Ramondia is the constant watering 
during summer; to keep the foliage perfect 
during hot weather the watering should be 
done in the evening and never during the 
day. (This is only where they are planted 
in the sun.) When planting, each plant 
should be laid nearly on its side and the soil 
pressed firmly below; lay on the plant, then 
add more soil, then place a stone above, 
