The Garden 

 that We Made 



Foxgloves among the 

 rocky boulders. 



variety in the same manner 

 as a picture, no matter it 

 it be arranged along a 

 slope or on level ground, 

 continuously or in terrace- 

 formed groups. We have 

 experimented with every 

 kind of rock-gardening. 

 Each time we reclaim an 

 additional bit of the hill- 

 side we try some fresh 

 device in the rockery line. 



The Rockery should Harmonise 

 with its Surroundings. 



Every rock - garden 

 should harmonise with the existing characteristics of Nature 

 — not aim at dominating or obliterating these in any way. 

 Naturally the taller plants should serve as background for 

 the shorter ones, while those on which one intends to bestow 

 special care should be placed nearest the path. One should 

 arrange some paths and steps for the purpose of getting at 

 the other plants. This is always necessary, but especially 

 in the spring, when the frailest and tenderest amongst 

 them often run the risk of being suffocated by weeds if one 

 does not keep a watchful eye and tending hand over them. 



The Preference of Each 

 can be Gratified. 



A rock-garden has this in common with a museum, that ^i^-^^^ Autumn 

 one can go there every day and yet 

 always discover something new 

 revealing itself to one's interested 

 eyes. Everything can find a home 

 here — those who love the sun and 

 those who prefer the shade (the 

 latter should be put at the back of 

 large stones). Those who like to 

 have their roots kept moist should 

 be placed at the lowest possible 



Daisies. 



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