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on this side are further required. A more suitable tree cannot, 
perhaps, be introduced into such a place than the common 
thorn and its ornamental varieties, which is described by the 
Scottish bard as “ The milk-white thorn that scents the even¬ 
ing gale.” The larger ferns can be disposed among the crevices 
and at the foot, where the soil consists of peat, leaf-mould, and 
sandy loam ; while the lesser ones and mosses can be planted 
as follows : — 
The stones already mentioned r.s being excavated or worn 
by the waves, to be filled when for ferns with peat, leaf-mould, 
and a little white sand, and then planted with such as the 
ACiantum , or maiden-hair family, Poly podium viilgcire , Asplenium 
Trichomanes , A, viride , &c.; also Scoiopendrium , Cystopteris, 
Cryptogramma , and Hymenophyllum , besides Grammitis Cete - 
rack , a pretty little rare fern. 
Again, for mosses, let as much of the soil in which the plants 
are growing naturally, be taken up with each plant (or tuft) as 
will fill the stone or hollow, observing to leave it below the lip, 
in order that the rain may lodge therein to supply the plants 
with sufficient moisture ; and those growing upon sticks or 
stones can be placed in the cavities with the pieces along with 
them. A collection of mosses thus formed would even of them¬ 
selves prove very interesting about a place. Many of the 
Lichens will also succeed by this treatment, which are highly 
interesting and beautiful, such as Scyphophorus cocciferus , Le- 
canora tartaixa, Sfc. 
On the top and sides of the rockery. Thymus, Iberis, Parie- 
taria, Linar ia, Phlox (dwarf), Saxifraga, Veronica , Poly gala, 
Cochlearia, Draba , and many others of a similar nature may be 
placed. Succulent plants also, such as Sempervivum, Sedum, 
Mesembryanthemum , &c., will thrive most luxuriantly on stones, 
as recommended for mosses, the spaces being filled with sandy 
loam and a little peat. Here and there, throughout the rockery, 
may also be planted the common heather and other hardy 
heaths, which have a very imposing effect during the summer 
and autumn months. In the border, along the base of the rock- 
work, may be planted heaths, Vaccinium , Azalea procumbens , 
and other dwarf shrubs; Pubus Chamcemorus , R. arcticus , and 
others of the genus must be raised a little higher. They may 
be planted in good-sized boxes, sunk in the rockery among the 
stones, the soil for them being composed of bog-mould and 
