. Alpine flowers for English gardens . Mountain plants. Part I. THE ROCK-GARDEN. "Where water occurs near the rock-garden, one or more little bridges are not unfrequently seen, and 1 venture to think that some such arrangement as that suggested in the accompanying cut would be far more satisfactory and tasteful. I, however,. Fig. 21.—Stepping-stone bridge, with Water Lilies and other aquatic plants. introduce it here chiefly for the purpose of showing how well it enables one to enjoy various beautiful aquatic plants, from the fringed and crimson-tipped Bog-bean and graceful Carexpen- dula
. Alpine flowers for English gardens . Mountain plants. Part I. THE ROCK-GARDEN. "Where water occurs near the rock-garden, one or more little bridges are not unfrequently seen, and 1 venture to think that some such arrangement as that suggested in the accompanying cut would be far more satisfactory and tasteful. I, however,. Fig. 21.—Stepping-stone bridge, with Water Lilies and other aquatic plants. introduce it here chiefly for the purpose of showing how well it enables one to enjoy various beautiful aquatic plants, from the fringed and crimson-tipped Bog-bean and graceful Carexpen- dula at the sides to the golden Villarsia and Water Lilies sailing among the stones. Arranged thus, a number of interesting plants not usually met with seem to crowd around for ac- quaintanceship. This mode of garden bridge-making, while infinitely more beautiful than the ordinary one, is less ex- pensive. Care is, however, required to so arrange it that it may satisfy taste, and offer free passage to the water, and an easy means of crossing at all times. Rockworks made on the margin of artificial water are very often objectionable—rigid, abrupt, unworn, and absurdly unna- tural. In no position is an awkwardness more likely to be de- tected ; in none should more care be taken not to offend good taste. Charming effects may be produced on properly made rock- work near water, by planting it with a combination of choice. 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 Robinson, W. (William), 1838-1935. London : J. Murray
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