European and Japanese Gardens 
stones. 
No. i, termed “Guardian Stone,” is a high one and is 
placed in an upright position. It is situated in the center of the 
garden, and is called the dedication stone. No. 2, forming 
a balance with No. 1, is placed on the opposite side of 
the cascade. No. 3, large and flat, is termed “Worshipping 
Stone.” It is placed generally in the foreground, or, some¬ 
times, on the center of an island, or even on an open space, 
accessible by stepping-stones. In the illustration it is repre¬ 
sented as located on an island. The combination of No. 1 
and No. 3 can never be omitted from a garden. No. 4, termed 
“ Perfect-View Stone,” is placed in the “ near foreground.” It 
is equally good to have it on a side of the garden, if by the latter 
position it maintains a due prominence. Often two or more flat 
stones are used. No. 5, situated on the other side of the gar¬ 
den, and just in front of No. 4, should be so placed as to be in 
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