THE BEST STONES AND SOIL. Sj 



spread to such an extent that weaker things would 

 be smothered. There are certain plants, undeniably 

 beautiful and valuable, which so dazzle the grower 

 by their briUiant masses, that he is apt to overlook 

 their deleterious effect on less vigorous neighbours. 



In the subsequent remarks on select Alpine plants, 

 hints are given with respect to their habit, vigour and 

 soil Hkings. These, taken in conjunction with the 

 foregoing general observations, should enable a balance 

 to be struck between the strong and the weak. 



