WATER AND BOG GARDENS 



XT EITHER the water nor the bog gar-' 

 ^ den is dependent on rocks. Either 

 or both, however, may just as well be an 

 adjunct of the rock garden. They solve 

 the wet spot problem admirably, permit 

 the culture of native water lilies, orchids, 

 and numerous other beautiful plants, and 

 certainly contribute their share of pic- 

 turesqueness. If water is lacking, it may 

 often be introduced at little expense. 



In most cases it will be found that some 

 cement construction is necessary, but not 

 a bit of it should show. This is easily 

 managed by building a cement shoulder on 

 the sides of the pool or stream a little be- 

 low what will be the level of the water, and 

 then setting rough stones on that. A 

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