48 Alpine Plants. 
Dryas Drummondi (N. America). 
Plant on the edge of the bog, in moist peaty 
loam, This species will grow well in full sun, if on 
a damp bottom; if on the dry side of the bog, a 
little shade is required. 
Dryas octopetala (Europe, Britain). 
A more sun-loving plant than the preceding, 
doing well on the south side of rockwork in gritty 
loam and sand. 
Dryas tenella (Hab. ?). 
This species is suitable for small rockeries, and 
should be planted close to the path in shade, using a 
mixture of peat, loam, and grit in equal parts. 
Edrianthus serpyllifolius (Dalmatia). 
A species of somewhat creeping habit and 
procumbent growth. Plant at the bottom of a rock, 
on a dry south bank, over the surface of which it can 
spread. Edrianthus serpyllifolius does not require to 
be planted between stones unless the part is on a level 
with the walks and in a damp situation ; but if this 
is the case, it should be planted between stones, filling 
in with grit and loam in equal parts, and placing the 
stones so as to allow the plant to creep over their 
surface. In spring, use a little leaf-mould and sand 
as a top-dressing, to enable the young shoots to work 
into the soil. - 
Eomecon chionantha (China). 
Plant in partial shade on the flat in the bog, 
facing north, in equal parts of peat, leaf-mould, and 
loam, the site being prepared to a depth of from 
