PLANNING THE ROCK GARDEN 
The first essential of any Rock Garden, is that it looks natural. 
This does not mean that some particular spot in nature he copied. 
Instead, it means the preservation of the spirit of natural scenery 
in the assembly of materials used in its making. It must seem to he 
not an artificial creation, hut an intricate part of its surroundings. 
If possible, locate the Rock Garden where part of it will he in 
sun and part in shade. Then you can use all types of plants and provide 
them with conditions most conductive to successful growth. 
Alpine plants should he planted in masses of one kind to obtain 
th best color effects. Larger plants and trees can he used singly as 
accents. We have designated all Alpines suitable for Rock Gardens by(*) 
An'alpine garden should he an artistic expression of rock forma¬ 
tion, conveying the idea of a drift or outcropping of strata rock, 
not uniform or regular, hut rather hold and so placed as to form a 
harmonious picture from all approaches. 
PLANTING of ALPINES 
Perfect drainage is most essential, for no Alpine will long survive a 
stagnant soil condition. Since most Alpines are deep-rooting, this fact 
should never he forgotten and when building a rockery wall or bank, 
ample depth should he provided. It is a deep, cool root run,under the 
stones, that is required for success. Next in importance is a thorough 
ramming of the soil around the roots to preclude the possibility of 
any air spaces. More planting failures are due to the infraction of thi 
rule than from any other thing. Soil around the roots should he thor¬ 
oughly soaked after planting. However, the soil must he loose on top, 
that rain may easily penetrate It, that the roots may breathe and that 
there he a mulch to keep the roots cool and moist. 
We have noted in our list any special soil requirements* Where 
arid soil is required, use peat,humus or shaghum moss^ where lime is 
required, use limestone chips. Many plants require only ordinary or 
neutral soil. Plant in sun or shade as designated; or where neither is 
mentioned, plant in sun or partial-shade* 
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