CHAPTER VIII 
EASILY GROWN ALPINE AND KINDRED 
PLANTS 
ANY alpine plants, and very lovely ones, are as 
easily grown as any native weed, adapting them- 
selves to varying soils, and making themselves happy 
in small enclosed town gardens, as well as in the greater 
freedom of the country garden. These, naturally, are 
more suitable plants for those amateurs who have neither 
great experience nor ideal facilities, than are the more 
difficult and exacting plants that must be provided, as 
far as possible, with an environment that encourages 
healthy growth. For the convenience of the reader the 
plants of the latter class are dealt with separately. 
The town gardener, handicapped perhaps by reason of 
his garden being situated where winter fogs and damp 
prevail, and where high walls or fences shut out much 
sunlight, will still find among this first group many good 
plants that will afford much pleasure. The novice, too, 
will be well advised to commence with a selection from 
the easily grown plants. If he is keen, enthusiastic, and 
observant, he will quickly become absorbed in the interest 
afforded by his hobby, and by gaining experience from 
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