WILD GARDENS AND ROCK GARDENS 



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Fig. 171. — In the wild garden the paths should be of turf and very broad. — See page 222 



nature, or be the result of individual taste in colors and color com- 

 binations. 



ROCK GARDENS 



GARDEN LOCATIONS 



The Alpine or rock garden is closely akin to the wild garden, 

 as here, too, we endeavor to establish plants as nearly as possible 

 in their native environment. The Rock Garden should be apart 

 and secluded from the Flower Garden. If it is possible to select a 

 place where there is running water it will greatly enlarge the variety 

 of plants that may be grown and increase the possibilities. 



PLACING OF ROCKS 



The rocks should be placed on a gentle slope and the surface so 

 varied that the contour will be undulating. A few large rocks are 

 better than many small ones. When placing the rocks adopt a 

 plan of stratification so that the strata all run in the same direction. 

 Secure the largest boulders possible and arrange them so that the 



