ROCK SHRUBS 51 



is a charm, a fragrant memory, attaching to these old- 

 fashioned flowers, which gives them a special claim to 

 our consideration. 



Rock shrubs of trailing character are of the greatest 

 possible value in forming connecting lines between upright 

 groups. The beautiful Rocksprays (Cotoneaster) drape 

 the larger stones and boulders, and the evergreen kinds 

 are like cheerful garlands on the cold slopes of the winter 

 rock garden. The Wall Cotoneaster (C. microphylla) 

 is quite hardy, and produces a pretty effect with its deep 

 green foliage, white blossoms and crimson berries. 

 C. horizontalis (Plumed Cotoneaster)is brilliant in autumn, 

 with vivid scarlet berries and flaming leaves. The 

 Rocksprays are of the easiest culture and do well in 

 almost any soil. With other trailing shrubs the 

 graceful Miihlenbeckias may be associated, complexa 

 and varia being chosen for preference. 



