The great majority of rock plants love sunshine. It is one of the life-giving elements of the Alpines in their mountain homes. Rock gardens should never be made in shade, but where a natural rockery exists it may be beautified by adding a few carefully chosen plants. The following will thrive in shade, if they are not subjected to the constant drip of water:

Adonis Vernalis

Yellow, a dwarf spring bloomer.

Anemone Pulsatilla

The silky purple Pasque Flower, a spring bloomer.

Anemone Sylvestris, White

„ Nemorosa, blue, white and rose, charming little spring bloomers.

Auriculas, Alpine

In many varieties, spring bloomers.

Corydalis Nobilis

Bears yellow flowers most of the summer and autumn.

Cyclamen Coum

An exquisite little rose-coloured species, which may be planted in autumn, and will bloom freely in winter and spring.

Cypripediums Or Lady's Slippers

Hardy terrestrial Orchids, which love a moist, shady position and peaty soil.

Calceolus

Calceolus, brown and yellow; Macranthum, rosy purple; Pubescens, downy; and Spectabile (Moccasin Flower), with lovely pink and white flowers, are amongst the best species.

Dodecatheons (American Cowslips)

Pretty bulbs, which may be bought and planted in autumn. Ferns of many kinds, notably the Lady Fern in variety. The Ostrich and Royal Ferns are magnificent in special positions, but are much too large for small rockeries.

Funkias (Plantain Lilies)

Also need special places, as they are too large for association with ordinary rock plants.

Galax Aphylla

A white summer bloomer.

Gaultheria Procumbens

White flowers in summer and red berries in autumn.

Gentiana Verna

A spring bloomer with brilliant blue flowers.

Hepaticas

Blue, rose and white, single and double, exquisite little plants, which will thrive under trees.

The perennial Candytuft, Iberis sempervirens, a good and inexpensive plant for ROCK WORK. It covers a considerable area quickly, and looks charming on the face of a large stone.

Iberis Sempervirens, And Its Varieties. Iris Cristata

Blue, spring bloomer.

Mertensia Virginica

Blue, spring bloomer.

Myosotis (Forget-Me-Not)

Of several kinds, such as Alpestris, Rupicola, Dissitiflora, and Sylvatica.

Omphalodes Verna

Blue, a spring bloomer.

Ourisia Coccinea

A very distinct and pleasing little plant, with scarlet flowers, quite dwarf, and blooming in late spring.

Parnassia Palustris

White flowers in summer, a great lover of moisture.

Polemonium Reptans

Blue, spring bloomer.