The Kilgore Seed Co., Plant City, Fla. 
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A type of Rock Garden easily adapted to any location. 
The Pool and Rock Garden usually belong together. 
THE ROCK GARDEN 
In many a garden, slopes and gullies which 
seem devoid of possibilities can be transformed 
into fascinating features with a rock garden. 
Some of the most attractive rock gardens have 
been made in small nooks and corners. 
To start a rock garden, excavate to a depth of 
about 2 feet and put in from 6 to 12 inches of 
small stones or shells. A tile drain can lead off 
from this if necessary. 
After drainage has been installed as indicated, 
fill in the remaining depth with soil. Put in place 
the first or bottom layer of rocks and tamp 
thoroughly around them to prevent air pockets 
and settling, and be sure that the rocks tilt 
back slightly and not forward. The more porous 
the rocks or stones, the more moisture will be 
retained during dry periods. Tufa, hard sand¬ 
stone, coral rock, and rock which has become 
honeycombed through weathering, are excellent 
types for rock garden purposes. Keep rough 
and weathered edges to the front to simulate 
naturalness and age. Use broken rock mixed 
with soil back of the foundation rocks. Be sure 
that sufficient good soil is placed under the 
stones and rocks for the plants to grow in. 
Build up with sufficient layers, until you have 
reached the desired height. When planting, place 
the roots deeply into the recesses. Water fre¬ 
quently in dry weather. 
We recommend the following annuals for use in the rock garden: 
ALYSSUM (Page 5) 
ASTER (Page 5) 
CYNOGLOSSUM (Page 7) 
DIANTHUS (Page 8) 
CALIFORNIA POPPY (Page 10) 
PETUNIA (Page 11) 
PORTULACA (Page 12) 
SNAPDRAGON, Half Tall (Page 12) 
VERBENA (Page 13) 
ZINNIA, POMPON (Page 14) 
TROPICAL CORAL ROCK. Very beautiful, coming in colors of white, cream and very often 
mottled. No two pieces alike. Nothing like it for use around a pool or in a rock garden. Generous 
sample: 20c; $1.00 to $5.00 assortments; $10.00 per barrel (F. O. B. Ojus, Florida.) A $1 collection 
contains a dozen beautiful pieces. 
CONSTRUCTION OF AN INFORMAL POOL 
The pool and rock garden usually go together. 
To make a pool, no forms are necessary. Simply 
hollow out the chosen space to the desired shape. 
We recommend 4 inches of concrete for any 
pool, as the extra inch or two may save a lot of 
trouble in the long run. To avoid cracks form¬ 
ing, it is most important to have the concrete 
reinforced with steel rods or with No. 9 or No. 
12 gauge wire in mesh not over 6 inches. An 
overflow and drain should be provided. Rock 
decorations will add to the natural appearance 
of the pool. 
CAUTION: A new pool must be filled and 
refilled with fresh water and drained every few 
days for at least three or four times before 
planting lilies or introducing fish, in order to 
remove the alkali in new cement which is very 
injurious to fish and aquatic plants. 
If interested in gold fish of different types, tropical fish, aquatic animals, such as baby turtles, 
baby alligators, etc, water lilies and different kinds of aquatic plants for the informal pool, write 
us for information and prices. 
