66 ALPINE PLANTS 
impatient of moisture when they are inactive. Regulate 
the size of pots or pans rather in accordance with the 
character of the roots than the dimensions of the stems or 
herbage. Many diminutive alpines make far more root 

A Pretty Group oF ALPINE PLANTS FOR THE ALPINE HOUSE OR FRAME. 
than top growth, but the roots must have reasonable space 
to maintain the plant in health. 
Watch closely for slugs, woodlice and other insects, 
killing any that may be discovered—they frequently hide 
under the pots by day, and on that account it is wise to 
frequently move and rearrange the plants. Limbux or some 
other form of powdered lime sprinkled on the stage between 
the plants will help to keep insect pests at bay. 
Whilst almost all alpine plants may be successfully grown 
in pots or pans, it is preferable that a selection shall be made 
