The Garden 
that We Made 
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 
rocky boulders. 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 White Autumn Daisies, 
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 
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