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gardens, and remain there attractive in winter. Should 

 be planted in places well exposed. The best is Juniperus 

 communis fastigiat a {J. hihernica)^ but it is a scarce plant, 

 a miniature of an Italian cypress. The hedgehog 

 juniper {J, c. hemisphaericd) is also rare, but young plants 

 may be procured. These, of course, require several 

 years before they are useful. The dwarf spruces are 

 more easily obtained ; they are varieties of Picea excelsa^ 

 and among them Clanhrassiliaiia^ pumihy pymaea, and 

 Remonti are good. 



Small plants of various Retinospora are useful for fur- 

 nishing rocky slopes, etc. They remain small for some 

 years, but, unlike the above junipers and spruces, 

 ultimately ** run up." 



Dwarf Silvery Shrubs. — Artemesia trideniata^ laven- 

 der, Othonnopsis cheirifolia, Santolinay Senecio compacta^ Senecio 

 Grayi, 



Evergreen ferns, such as the numerous varieties of the 

 hart's-tongue, are useful for rock-gardens, and usually 

 are bright in winter. 



Epimedium pinnatum, planted in large clumps, gives a 

 distinct and pleasing appearance. It is the best species 

 for winter foliage. 



The following should also be included in selections 

 for the rock garden, as in addition to summer, etc., 

 flowers, their foliage is pleasing in winter : — Antennaria^ 

 Arctostaphylos Dianthus (pinks), Genista pilosa, Iberis, 

 Saxifraga (mossy), Sedum, Sempervivumy Thymus, Veronica 

 (many New Zealand species). 



