Here’s a few 
simple suggestions 
that will help 
when you start to 
make your rock 
garden 
N. M. P. 6. 
Jersey Grown 
Vigorous Stock 
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I inch to • foot of height 
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This illustration 
shows the method 
of building a dry 
wall or tall rockery. 
Note a good foun- 
dation is needed. 
Then for each foot 
of height, the rocks 
are set back one 
inch; plenty of soil 
being worked be¬ 
tween the rocks to 
form planting pock¬ 
ets. 
SUCCEEDS 
7- UND 
For low rockery or on slight slopes, the rocks 
are placed as shown in this illustration. Plenty 
of good well-drained soil under and between 
the rocks is essential so that the plants will 
take hold and make a good growth. 
HARDY 
A most fascinating activity is 
the planning and planting of a 
rockery. Such a garden does not 
need a large area, but can be con¬ 
fined to modest measurements. A 
little rock pile in a conspicuous 
corner or at the side of a terrace 
furnishes ample room for a great 
number of the hundreds of gems 
used. 
The prices surprise and delight 
you. Your dollar buys quantity as 
well as quality. 
"Nemapeg" Rock Plants build 
the perfect Rockery. 
We offer these plants in heavy, 
2-3 year stock, all transplanted and 
culled. 
U I n L 
Location. The average city or suburban property readily provides ample space for the little 
rock garden. It may be located between the driveway and the lot lines near the garage—in the 
bare space next to the house between side or rear group foundation plantings, next to the side 
of the garage, or in any available space on the property not being used, such as on the terrace 
between two garden levels. * 
Begin at the bottom and build upward. Each stone or boulder should be placed in such a 
manner as to allow the moisture from rains to run into the garden and not away from it. After 
placing a stone, fill around it with earth, being sure that there are no spaces unfilled, as air 
spaces will prevent moisture from coming up from below. The crest or top of the rockery must 
have direct contact with soil, by way of firmness in the filled in earth. Be sure that the earth 
is filled in solidly so that moisture will work up among the stones and give proper conditions 
for the growing of rock plants. A rockery need not be any more than 10 to 12 inches above 
the surrounding level. 
The soil in which the plants are placed should be of good character. Use peat moss or leaf 
mold and good rotten manure to mix with your garden soil. The main body of the rock garden 
can be ordinary garden soil, but the top soil, wherein the plants are placed, should be of 
richer character. 
Herewith is given a list of hardy perennial plants, especially adapted for rock culture. With 
this material you can build a splendid rockery complete in every detail. Do not overlook the 
fact that this stock is two years old and usually sells at 25c each. 
Plant Now! 
ADENOPHORA lilifolia. A handsome perennial 
that is in bloom from summer to fall. Produces 
large, bell-like flowers, similar to the Campanula, 
on erect stems. Dark blue in color with hand¬ 
some foliage. IJ /2 to 2 feet. 2-year plants, 10c 
each. 
ALPINE ASTERS. Colorful plants attaining a 
height of 6 to 8 inches and covered with exquisite 
blue flowers of aster-like proportion. Blooms 
from late May to early July. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
Armeria Laucheana 
--— 1 ARABIS (Alpine Rock Cress). One of the earliest 
of the rock plants. About 8 inches and is cov¬ 
ered with an abundance of white flowers to late April. Compact and 
pretty foliage. Strong 2-year plants, 10c each. 
ALYSSUM. A desirable plant for the rockeries. In early spring it is 
completely covered with showy yellow flowers. 
A. saxatile (Basket of Gold). Grows 1 foot high and produces in May 
masses of broad, flat heads oFbright yellow flowers. Grayish foliage. 
Strong, 2-year plants, 10c each. 
ARMERIA laucheana. Compact tufts of bright green covered with 
rose-colored flowers. Blooms profusely in May and June and con¬ 
tinues to flower throughout the summer. 6 inches. Strong, 2-year 
plants, 10c each. 
CAMPANULA carpatica (Carpathian Harebell). Popular variety. 
Dwarf in habit, only attaining 6 inches. Pretty foliage. Blooms in 
July up to September. White and blue. Strong, 2-year plants, only 
10c each. 
Arabia 
CERASTIUM tomentosum (Snow - in - Summer). 
An attractive silver-gray creeper with a mass of 
white bloom during June. Retains its colorful 
foliage during the winter. Cerastium will thrive 
under trees and grow with great success on top of 
roots, walls, etc. Where grass will not grow this 
hardy rock plant will. About 6 inches. Strong, 
2-year plants, only 10c each. 
CHINESE DELPHINIUM (Chinense grandiflorum 
and grandiflorum album). The two species of 
Dwarf Delphinium, so adaptable and effective in 
the rockery. Both the blue and white varieties 
produce large flowers on erect stems. Grow about 
18 inches and have beautiful Larkspur foliage. 
Strong, 2-year plants, only 10c each. 
