. Alpine plants. Mountain plants; Rock gardens. CHOICE PLANTS FOR ROCK GARDENS 177 the multitude of natural species, garden forms or varieties, and hybrids of accidental birth or of scientific breeding, the genus is one of the wealthiest famiUes of plants with which we have to deal, and it matters not how small or how large, how hot and dry, or how cool and shaded a rockery may be, there are Saxifragas well qualified to occupy places of importance and prominence among the choicest of its treasures. For pot culture, or for pans in the alpine house or frame, Saxifragas of many kinds. A Typical &
. Alpine plants. Mountain plants; Rock gardens. CHOICE PLANTS FOR ROCK GARDENS 177 the multitude of natural species, garden forms or varieties, and hybrids of accidental birth or of scientific breeding, the genus is one of the wealthiest famiUes of plants with which we have to deal, and it matters not how small or how large, how hot and dry, or how cool and shaded a rockery may be, there are Saxifragas well qualified to occupy places of importance and prominence among the choicest of its treasures. For pot culture, or for pans in the alpine house or frame, Saxifragas of many kinds. A Typical " Encrusted " Saxifrage (section Euaizoonia). are among the most desirable subjects, whilst many are as happy and effective in an ordinary bed of soil as upon an elaborate rockery. The remarkable diversity of form among Saxifragas is evidenced by the fact that the family is divided into no less than sixteen distinct groups, and a study of these groups is both interesting and of practical value, for it is noteworthy that throughout the whole range the members of any particular group are akin in their habit of growth and cultural requirements. More often we find in catalogues the genus is divided into two or three M. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Macself, A. J. (Albert James), 1878-1952. New York : Scribner
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