SCOTTISH GARDENS 



In planting a terrace wall like that at Pollok 

 it is necessary to raise seedlings or cuttings which 

 may be inserted while still small in the crevices of 

 the masonry. After being settled in their places 

 they drive their roots to almost incredible distance 

 into the solid earth behind the wall, which protects 

 them alike from summer drought and trying varia- 

 tions of temperature in winter, while the vertical 

 surface ensures rapid drainage and protection from 

 frost. 



The narrow border at the wall-foot provides a 

 congenial home for choice bulbous and other plants, 

 which, if carefully selected, may keep up a con- 

 tinuous display almost throughout the year. The 

 list of suitable plants for this purpose might be 

 made a long one. The following one contains sug- 

 gestion for a small collection which may be added 

 to at pleasure, suitable for a northerly climate. 

 December to March 



Iri* reticulata and persica. 



Cyclamen coum and vernum. 



Eranthis hyemalis. 



Hepaticas in variety. 



Adonis amurensis. 

 March and April 



Scilla sibirica, amoena and bifolia. 



Chionodoxa Lucilice and Sardensis. 



Narcissus minor and other dwarf daffodils. 



Crocus in variety. 



Erica carnea. 



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