104 ALPINE FLOWERS AND ROCK GARDENS. 



tunity of finding all the moisture they need. With a 

 proper provision at the outset the labour of watering 

 can be saved in the main, and a few of the choicer 

 plants can always be nursed, specially at the start, 

 when they have still to get estabHshed. For the rest 

 it is a great source of refreshment to the plants in long 

 spells of drought, and very Httle trouble to the grower 

 who has a length of hose, to give the rock garden a 

 thorough drenching once a week through the rose- 

 If done in the evening the moisture lingers round soil, 

 stones and plants in a cool, refreshing vapour. Enough 

 water should be given to penetrate the crevices and 

 pockets, as then the plants will be encouraged to push 

 fresh roots. 



