. Alpine flowers for English gardens. Mountain plants; Flower gardening. 26 ALPINE FLOWERS. Part I. islands stand in the midst of all this fierce commotion of waters—below, the vast ever-mining falls; above, a com- plication of torrents that seem fitted to wear away iron shores, yet there they stand, safe as if the spirit of beauty had in mercy exempted them from decay. Several islets are so small that it is really remarkable how they support vegetation ; one looking no bigger than a washing-tub, not only holds its own in the very thick of the currents just above the falls, but actually bears
. Alpine flowers for English gardens. Mountain plants; Flower gardening. 26 ALPINE FLOWERS. Part I. islands stand in the midst of all this fierce commotion of waters—below, the vast ever-mining falls; above, a com- plication of torrents that seem fitted to wear away iron shores, yet there they stand, safe as if the spirit of beauty had in mercy exempted them from decay. Several islets are so small that it is really remarkable how they support vegetation ; one looking no bigger than a washing-tub, not only holds its own in the very thick of the currents just above the falls, but actually bears a small forest, including one stricken and half cast-down pine. It looks a home for (iuUiver in Brobdingnagian scenery. Most fortunate is it that these beautifully verdant islands and islets occur just above the falls, adding immeasurably to the effect of the scene. ^Magnificent it would have been without them, but their presence makes Nature seem as fair as terrible in her strength. Where water occurs near the rock-garden, one or more little bridges are not unfrequently seen; but some such arrangement as that suggested in the accompanying woodcut ^\\i 11. Stepping-stone Bridge, with Water Lilies and other Aquatic Plants. would be more satisfactory and tasteful. It is, however, introduced 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 Carex peiidula 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 acquaintanceship. This mode of garden bridge- making, while infinitel}' more beautiful than the ordinary. 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
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