European and Japanese Gardens 



STONES. 



No. I, termed "Guardian Stone," is a high one and is 

 placed in an upright position. It is situated in the center of the 

 garden, and is called the dedication stone. No. 2, forming 

 a balance with No. i, is placed on the opposite side of 

 the cascade. No. 3, large and fiat, is termed " Worshipping 

 Stone." It is placed generally in the foreground, or, some- 

 times, on the center of an island, or even on an open space, 

 accessible by stepping-stones. In the illustration it is repre- 

 sented as located on an island. The conil)inati()n of No. 1 

 and No. 3 can never be omitted from a garden. No. 4, termed 

 " Perfect-View Stone," is placed in the " near foreground." It 

 is equally good to have it on a side of the garden, if by the latter 

 position it maintains a due prominence. Often two or more flat 

 stones are used. No. 5, situated on the other side of the gar- 

 den, and just in front of No. 4, should be so placed as to be in 



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