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and Vines do not require a large supply of stimulants. Plant the Ferns 

 and Mosses on the shadiest side, and trail oyer the stones small vines, 

 like the LysimacMa numerlaria, Vinca, minor and major, Moneywort, 

 Lobelias, varieties of the Sedums, and the various Annuals mentioned 

 under that head, as desirable for rock work. The varieties of the Saxi- 

 fragora, with their broad leaves, and large clusters of bright pink or 

 red flowers, are very efiective among the trailing vines and ferns. 



A small Evergreen tree will show to advantage from some rocky 

 point. 



The Alpine Plants are also lovely for such constructions. 



Crocus bulbs can be planted among the smaller stones, and in the 

 early Spring will make a fine show. After they have bloomed, their 

 places can be filled with Dwarf Asters and Dwarf Stocks, Phlox Drum- 

 mondii and Pinks. 



Eockeries can be rendered very ornamental additions to the lawn or 

 shrubbery, but they require a tasteful eye to construct them, and a 

 loving hand to tend them ; without these they can never be eye-sweet. 



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