FOR THE ROCK GARDEN 
f 
F T WAS considered that rock gardening 
1 could be practiced only on large grounds; 
In later days, however, ihe small rock gar- 
f len has become increasingly popular boin 
n England and America. One reason for 
this popularity is the opportunity it affords 
to grow a great variety of plants—peren¬ 
nials. bulbs, annuals and even small shrubs— 
In a small space and. with a few of each, 
to create a beautiful picture. 
For the small rock garden, either the rocky 
slope coming down in bi'oken terraces to a 
bordering path, or the ravine are recc)m- 
mended. In the latter, the path runs through 
the garden, both sides sloping irregularly up¬ 
ward. These rising sides being further em¬ 
phasized by a ba<;kground planting of tall 
perennials and shrul>s. Where uneven or 
eloping ground exists, this should be chosen. 
If the gaiden is level, excavation may be 
made for a roughly outlined pool and the 
soli used to build up a few gentle slopes. 
Or the pool may be dispensed wilh and a 
sunken path take its place, as above stated. 
Rock plants In general and particularly al- 
pines, like porous gritty soil and a cool root 
run. On level ground espcciady, it is neces¬ 
sary to place di'uinage beneath the garden 
soil and in heavy soils a layer 18 inches 
thick is not too mucli. Old bricks, mortar, 
gravel or rock, use whatever is at hand. 
Above tills place a foot of sandy loam with 
some stone cliips or gravel mixed in. 
In placing the rocks, try to simulate a nat- 
uial out-cropping. Place them on their 
bioailesl side and sink them well into the 
ground. 
Most important In placing the stones is to 
make tliem slope inward so that falling 
water will be carried down to the roots of 
tlie_ iilants. Ari-ange little Ijays and promon¬ 
tories and sweeping curves rather than 
straight lines. 
Exposure is not very important as success 
may be gained facing in any direction pro¬ 
viding the proper subjects are used. Facing 
west or south use more sun loving plants, 
facing east or north, rather the real alpines. 
ANNUAL FLOWER SEEDS FOR ROCK GARDENS 
Abronia .—. ( 10 in. I Rose Anagallis. 
Alyssum . 1 4-8 in. | l\'hite-lilac Cynoglossum.. 
Dianthus.; 
Dimorpliotheca.. 
(Jillia. 
Glaucium. 
Lfptosyne... 
l>inaria.. 
Liibelia. 
•Vemesia. 
Xemophila... 
I ’eiunla.; 
Sanvilalia.. 
Thunbergia... 
\ ii ginia Stock.. 
Zinnia Haageana. 
Zinnia Tom Thumb.. 
lu in. 
18 in. 
12 in. 
15 in. 
1 ft. 
2 ft. 
18 in. 
10 in. 
4-6 in. 
10 in. 
8 in. 
8-18 in. 
6 in. 
Vine 
10 in. 
12 in. 
6 in. 
Blue-orange 
Blue 
\’ari<)us 
Yellow Orange 
N'arious 
Orange 
Yellow 
Various 
Blue-White 
Various 
Blue 
A'ai'ious 
Yellow 
A’ai'ious 
A'aiious 
Various 
Various 
PERENNIAL FLOWER SEEDS 
FOR 
ROCK GARDENS ^ ' 
Achillea.. 
IS In. 
White-ro«e 
Agrostemma. 
1-2 ft. 
I’iiik 
Alyssum.. 
10 in. 
Yellow 
Aquilegia... 
2-3 ft. 
Various 
Arabis... 
12 in. 
White 
Armeria. 
8 in. 
Pink 
Aubretia... 
8 in. 
Viuious 
Beilis... 
6 in. 
Rose-white 
Cami)anula._. 
1-2 ft. 
Blue-white 
Cerastium. 
12 in. 
White 
Cheiiaiilhus 
Allioni. 
12 in. 
Orange 
Delphinium 
Cliinensis. 
IS in. 
Blue-white 
Dianthus. 
15 in. 
\'arious 
Erigeron. 
1-2 ft. 
Lavender 
Eupb(jil)ia._. 
18 in. 
Foliage 
Gentiana... 
6 in. 
Blue 
Geum. 
IS in. 
Orange 
Helianthemum. 
12 in. 
Pink 
Heuchera_ __ 
15 in. 
Pink 
Iberis..... 
12 in. 
White-pink 
Linum.. 
12 in. 
Various 
Nepeta. 
12 in. 
Blue 
Oenothera. 
18 in. 
Yellow 
I’entstemon. 
18 in. 
Various 
1 ■l.'lI.Vccdnii... 
18 in. 
Blue-white 
Polyanthus... 
12 in. 
Red-yellow 
Puppy Iceland. 
l.> in. 
Various 
Primula... 
12 in. 
Lavender-pink 
Saponaria. 
12 in. 
Pink 
Shasta Daisy. 
15 in. 
White 
Siletie... 
8 in. 
Pink 
Stachys... 
18 in. 
Silver-leaved 
Statice Latifolia. 
2 ft. 
Lavender 
Verbena Erinoides... 
8 in. 
Purple 
Vcrl>ena V'enosa. 
8 in. 
Lilac 
Viola....-. 
6-8 in. 
Various 
ROCK GARDEN COLLECTON A j 
Annual Flovwer Seeds 
Abronia, Alyssum Carpet of Snow, Cyno- ! 
glossum Blue, Dianilius Annual Mixed, 
Dimorphotheca Mixed. Lobelia Blue, Ne- ; 
mesia Mixed. Peiuiiia Rosy Morn, San- 1 
vitalia, Virginia Stock. 
One packet of 10 selected easily grown 
rock garden annuals, complete 
for 75c postpaid. 
ROCK GARDEN COLLECTION B 
Perennial Flower Seeds 
Achillea The Pearl. Alyssum Saxatile, 
Aquilegia. Armeria, Aubrelia, Campan¬ 
ula Cai patica, Cerastium. Dianihus Rock 
Garden Mixed, Geum Orange, Heuchera 
Mixed, Linum Flaviim, Pentstemon, Poly- i 
anthus, V'erbena Erinoides. 
One packet each of 14 choice rock garden 
perennials, complete for $1.00 postpaid. 
FLOWERING PLANTS FOR GARDENS BY THE SEA 
Abronia 
Coreopsis 
Convolvulus 
Hibiscus 
Marvel of Peru 
Salvia Leucantha 
Armeria 
Mauritanicus 
Lavatera 
Mesembryanthe- 
Statice 
Calendula 
Chrysanthemum 
Leptosyn© 
mum 
Verbena Erinoides 
Calllopsis 
frutescens 
Helianthemum 
Marigolds 
Petunias 
Verbena 
GARDEN BOOKS —Rich in helpful flower-lore 
GARDEN FLOWERS IN COLORS. By 
G. A. Stevens. This immensely popular 
book has l>een a best-seller for three 
years. It contains 400 color plates of an¬ 
nuals. perennials, flowering shiul)s, trees 
and vines. Brief descriptions and culti¬ 
vation notes accompany the plates, and 
the Index list.s idants both by common 
and botanical names. $1.98. 
DAHLIAS, by F. F. Roekwell. Learn to 
know the different tyjies of dahlias and 
tlieir uses In your gartlen. how to plant 
and glow them, what fertilizers to use. 
how to control pests, how to harvest and 
aten'e the fuliers, grow for exhibition, and 
how to propagate and hybridize. Brief 
and practical. 65 illustrations, 80 pages. 
$1.25. 
ANNUALS IN THE GARDEN, by H. 
Stuart Grlloff. Includes many Interesting 
suggestions for tlie use of these popular 
plant.s in the landscape scheme, by them¬ 
selves and in combination with peren¬ 
nials, In the rock gai'dcn. in llie liorder, 
for cutting, to follow bnllis. in window 
boxes, etc. It contains full instructions 
for growing annuals, sowing seed, trans¬ 
planting. and care in the garden. Cloth. 
12 mo. $1.25. 
GLADIOLUS, by F. F. Rockwell. Recom¬ 
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olus growing.” It tell.s how to plant, fer¬ 
tilize. and cultivate; how to grow from 
seed or bulblets.; how to harvest and 
cure; and how to handle for cut flowers. 
45 illustrations. 79 pages, $1.25. 
THE DESIGN OF SMALL PROPERTIES, 
by M. E. Boltoinley. Here are 52 care¬ 
fully designed plans, one or more of which 
will give you just the planting layout you 
want ff)r your lionie. Each plan is fully 
described and explained so that you can 
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BASKET PIONEERING, by C. P. Couch. 
A popular haiid-l>ook containing concise 
basketry directions with clear simple dia¬ 
grams, designed for tlie beginner as well 
as the more experienced basket weaver. 
$1.25. 
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