S OME rustic steps, followed by a path, take us down to 
the sea. These steps are made out of the natural 
boulders, and on each side of them is a rockery. 
Once one comes under the spell of rock gardening, one 
finds it the most fascinating work of all. At the same time 
it is the most difficult of all gardening to describe. Never- 
theless, I will try my pen at it, since Nature, especially i; 
Sweden, provides so many spots suitable for rock-gardens. 
The term rock-gardening sounds somewhat formidable, 
especially for those who have seen so-called rock-gardens 
where the stones are huddled together at random without 
any sort of raison d'etre , and where a few puny plants are 
striving for existence. Yet, I can assure you that a 
carefully-planned and well-executed rock-garden is truly 
delightful. 
Every little plant must have its own abode between the 
stones, the grey tone of which emphasises the colour of the Rock P Garden ath in the 
blossoms and leaves. 
Thus even a few plants 
can be very effective in- 
deed. It is important 
that the soil be dug up 
thoroughly before the 
stones are put in place, 
and that the soil be 
examined in order to mix 
with it more fertilising 
matter should it be needed. 
If the rockery be 
arranged on sloping 
ground the stones should 
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